Need advice on my sound system, Speakers, amps, subs Options

[Crzybakerdog]

one thing to take into account that most people dont realize is that unless you install it all correctly anything will sound like crap. My uncle told me about a time where someone put like 8 subs in the car and a bunch of tweeters and what not anyway to make a long story short the car sounded great when it was off but once the sound was on and the car was on it shounded like sh** because the guage wire was picking up everything from the engine so they could basically hear engine components through speakers. though he did recommend to get the wire you want and twist it so it acts as a shield and doesnt pick up as much interference. not sure if wire is sold twisted but it would definetly be worth your time to do it. just my .02

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[Yobbe]

lol ... Celicadeath! Wipe that smiley off your face this instant!

and yes! Wiring is uber important Never place power next to signal cables etc.

This post has been edited by Yobbe: Apr 4, 2004 - 5:09 AM

[DmVinny]

Usually you run power cables along the driver side, and signal cables on the passenger side... just a fyi..

And on unibody chassis the best ground would be the seatbelt bolt....

[CelicaDEATHdie]

[celimanST]

I will find out if it was spl or sq

[CelicaDEATHdie]

[celimanST]

I think you are right I call CS Sound Off the place where the car made a stop and I think they are cloed on Mondays.

My bad. but the polk momo line still does the job and they are still be better that rockfords. OFr some who isn't into comps they are great.

[CelicaDEATHdie]

[Yobbe]

The current leader of the termpro.com db Drag 2004 series, when rating using the certified SPL, actually uses a Pioneer headunit combined with woofers from Digital Designs and amps from Crossfire
From what I remember he averages over 170 dB every time ... (and thats pretty loud )
He is running 20 000 watt rms though ... from 20 amps to 5 woofers ...

The top guy in Street Max 1-2 is using Earthquake amps with Beyond Audio woofers and Earthquake components

[CelicaDEATHdie]

I think the record is around 177db......you won't see much movement in that number, since 180 is about the limit.

[DmVinny]

The world record is 175.5 dB using Fifteen Cerwin Vega Stroker 12's, in a 1974 VW Bus by Team Pure Sound...

A noted mention should always go out to Team Gates (Alma Gates) she has won numerous SPL events using Kicker subs.

[shid]

Of all the speakers you guys list, none of them are 6.75 in. Focal, DB Quartz, etc. What 6.75 Component speakers can you suggest- if you don't like Polk.

[Yobbe]

Focal owns, if you have the money

[DmVinny]

Polk;

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-tT9wq1MtvjK/c...asp?i=107DB6750

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-tT9wq1MtvjK/c...a=0&cc=01&avf=N

MTX:

http://www.mobilcaraudio.com/catalog/item/363891/92236.htm

Alpine;

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-cCzd3SFhjKi/c...a=0&cc=01&avf=N

Infinity;

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-cCzd3SFhjKi/c...a=0&cc=01&avf=N

[shid]

Yeah, I had already seen both polk, hadn't caught the MTX or the Alpine (but both have power ranges too low)

and will the 6.5 ?s fit??

and thank you very much for listing them

This post has been edited by shid: Apr 9, 2004 - 4:41 PM

[DmVinny]

6.5" will fit fine... if worst comes the worst make a trim plate... even 8's will fit with small small modifications.

[Makaveddie]

Not much fits stock area. Make a plate like my "How-To."

I have elemental designs e12o.44's and they are pretty much as good if not better than JL w6's.

I have a set of pioneer ts-c160r's in front, and they sound good...but I will probably switch them out for some Image Dynamics Chamelions.

In the rear, i have pioneer ts-d170r's (6.75 inch) and they fit right in.

For amps: I recommend Crossfire, Tsunami. I also had a phoenix gold that was pretty awesome, but they are really overpriced.

Conclusion:

a) get some image dynamics components if u have the money... also look at focal 165k's.
b) for subs: elemental designs, all the way. efficient, well priced.
c) for amps: whatever you want... just make sure it does its rated power and look for RMS, not MAX power.

Ed.

[Fintan]

If all you want is to be able to hear good quality sound at speed, try amplifing a pair of decent quality 6 x 9s on a custom rear shelf made out of plywood or similar as it will enhance the bass and mid range and use a 10 inch sub moulded to the side of the trunk and mount the amp to the underside of the shelf. this will leave you some usable space. check out my profile to see what i done, i drive a hatchback but it might give you some ideas.

Best o luck

[shid]

Convertible, I need to hear decent quality sound with the top down and speed