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post Nov 9, 2004 - 2:09 PM
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Hey guys,

I realise that there are other topics here on what speakers to get and what not, but the problem is, that in our part of the world, there are a lot of different brands that dominate the market. So what I'm wanting to know from other Kiwis (or possibly even Aussies), is what kind of brands are reccommended?

I've got a Pioneer head unit (DEH-P7650 - got it dirt cheap), and what I think are stock speakers, with a couple of tweeters. What I'm wanting to do, is replace everything that is in there (apart from the HU), and add a sub. Any suggestions on what kind of speakers & how many, brands/kinds of amps and how many, and also, around how much would I be looking to get it installed? Any Kiwis know of any good places?

I mainly listen to rap/hip hop with some R&B, but do crank out the odd Nirvana tune every once and a while, so I suppose I would be looking for a bit of bass. And also, I hate it when stuff rattles when I crank up what I've got, is there any way to lessen/eliminate this?

My budget is $2500 (NZD - inc install), but I suppose I could push up on that if it is reccommended. But like anyone else, I would like to save money wherever possible, without sacrificing quality of course. Also, keep in mind I'm not looking for competition level sounds or anything, just something I can crank up with it still sounding clear with low distortion.

All help appreciated.

Cheers.
 
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post Nov 9, 2004 - 2:56 PM
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i dont know what a Kiwi is(aside from a fruit). but ill put out my two cents on the subject. brands too look at to replace your stock speakers are. CDT, Focal, Rainbow, MB Quart, Infinity, JL Audio. for a single sub look into Memphis, CDT, Focal, Arc Audio, JL Audio, Kicker, Adire Audio, Resonant Engineering, Elemental Design, TREO, Orion. amplifiers for these speakers and subs look into JL Audio, Memphis, US Amps, Zapco, Xtant, JBL(cheaper but awesome qualilty), Arc Audio. you will also want some sound deadening material such as Dynamat, E Dead, RAA MATT(or something like that).


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- drizzt_stylez_nz   Kiwi's & Aussies - Audio advice   Nov 9, 2004 - 2:09 PM
- - Scarrell   i dont know what a Kiwi is(aside from a fruit). bu...   Nov 9, 2004 - 2:56 PM
- - Ricky   Scarrell pretty much covered it. However I must ad...   Nov 9, 2004 - 5:36 PM
- - 6gcs3nz   I agree with Ricky. If your HU is not decsent (ie...   Nov 9, 2004 - 5:55 PM
- - Scarrell   JVC has a high failure rate as does Sony. Philips ...   Nov 9, 2004 - 6:00 PM
- - 6gcs3nz   well said All system is unique 'cause its un...   Nov 9, 2004 - 6:05 PM
- - neophile   The company Parallel Imported has been getting som...   Nov 9, 2004 - 10:07 PM
- - Scarrell   since you already have a cd player. from that site...   Nov 10, 2004 - 12:04 AM
- - drizzt_stylez_nz   Thanks for all your input guys, QUOTE Scarrell pr...   Nov 11, 2004 - 4:23 PM
- - mikew04   I dont know if i would get lanzar amplifiers... i ...   Nov 14, 2004 - 1:44 PM
|- - drizzt_stylez_nz   QUOTEI dont know if i would get lanzar amplifiers....   Nov 14, 2004 - 2:58 PM
- - importceli   i think a really solid set up for that price would...   Nov 14, 2004 - 3:07 PM
|- - drizzt_stylez_nz   QUOTE(importceli @ Nov 14, 2004 - 8:07 PM)i t...   Nov 14, 2004 - 3:23 PM
- - Scarrell   stay away from Cliff Design, Lanzar and Kenwood, M...   Nov 14, 2004 - 5:03 PM
- - importceli   hmm drizz there's no way to ship the stuff out...   Nov 14, 2004 - 5:18 PM
- - drizzt_stylez_nz   I have a 97 SSII Hatchback. Thanks for the tips, ...   Nov 17, 2004 - 7:36 AM
- - ShadowFX   you could always try shipping from some aus stores...   Nov 19, 2004 - 7:09 AM
|- - drizzt_stylez_nz   QUOTE(ShadowFX @ Nov 19, 2004 - 12:09 PM)you ...   Nov 21, 2004 - 3:21 PM
- - 6gcs3nz   Hey bro I won't be able to tell you prices et...   Nov 22, 2004 - 4:01 PM
- - ShadowFX   haha good old yellow pages. i can never find perfo...   Nov 23, 2004 - 8:26 AM
- - drizzt_stylez_nz   Haha yeah the good ole' yellow! Didn...   Nov 24, 2004 - 3:48 PM
- - drizzt_stylez_nz   Hey guys, I've been in talks with the guy fro...   Nov 26, 2004 - 9:14 AM
- - Scarrell   using a 4 channel amp on your sub will lower the q...   Nov 26, 2004 - 9:37 AM
- - drizzt_stylez_nz   Yeah thats exactly what I was thinking (about qual...   Nov 26, 2004 - 9:50 AM
- - drizzt_stylez_nz   Just an update.... Have found a guy close to me w...   Dec 2, 2004 - 6:21 AM


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