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Originally Posted by VanMan
guys sorry to hijack the thread, but i'm also in the market for a system. At the moment i'v got the stock setup (VX lumina, cd player and whatever else they include). Now i'm after a real basic setup; headunit, splits, and a single sub. My question is, what should i look for? what else will i need for the set-up should i leave any of the current stuff in? and most importantly how much is this gonna cost me?
cheers in advance
can you install it yourself? build the box yourself?
head-unit - $300 alpine/eclipse
jaycar splits - $150
jaycar 4X130 - $300
box+wiring - $150 if you can do it yourself
box+wiring+install - ~$500
I would save money by not even getting an aftermarket head unit. They aren't a bad bit of gear. Not great but on a budget i would leave it
Then spend the cash like so:
Front Splits: Spend most of your money hear. I have Alpine X Types with crossovers. Best money I spent on my sound system. This is where the majority of your sound system is focused so spend the dollars here. $350+
Amplifier: If you have back speakers aswell get a 4 channel amp. The better the amp, the better your splits will sound. No point in getting an awesome set of speakers and a BOSS amp. I had my splits in for about 2 months without the amp, biggest mistake ever. THey sounded good, but now with the amp they sound awesome! Look at between $350-$600
Sub: Not a nessecity but go for a 12" for all round performance. I would just get a $250 or so sub if your looking for a basic set up. Run this off the 4 channel or get a 2 channel monoblock
Wiring: Dont go cheap. Get thick stuff.
Battery: UPGRADE!!! My battery cost me $350 but compare it to a stock and.... Why bother explaining, just do it
Install: Find someone good, not cheap. Good installation increases sound quality. El Cheapo style increases annoyance with audio gear
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can you install it yourself? build the box yourself?
head-unit - $300 alpine/eclipse
jaycar splits - $150
jaycar 4X130 - $300
box+wiring - $150 if you can do it yourself
box+wiring+install - ~$500
yehh nice one man, i think ill go for something like htat, thanks for setting out the price rangers per catagory, thats wat i was afraid of, spending to much on something that needed only half the attention.
