Kiwi's & Aussies - Audio advice, Looking for down under audio advice Options

[drizzt_stylez_nz]

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.

[drizzt_stylez_nz]

Hey guys,

I've been in talks with the guy from SLAP!, and I've told him that I want an amp for the sub (mono - correct me if I'm wrong), and an amp to run the front splits (4 channel, again correct me if I'm wrong). But as you can see below, he's telling me that there is no need for two amps ?

There is no reason for getting two amps. A 4channels will be just as good as 2 x 2channels. Getting a 4channel may be cheaper also and will be cheaper to install.
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Is he right? Maybe he is misunderstanding me, but he is talking about running the sub AND the splits off the same, 4 channel amp?? Because yeah it will save me money blah blah blah, but I'm more interested in a quality sounding system. Surely if you have an amp dedicated to your bass/sub, and an amp for the other speaker stuff, it will produce better power, and more importantly, better sound? Again, please correct me if I'm wrong. If skimping on money means skimping on quality then I'm not interested . I've got enough money to buy better than average gear, so I'm not too worried about price - as long as it sounds good.

Any help appreciated.