$600 System Need Help

[Czarcas7ic 10+ year member]

To start off I dont know much about cars or audio systems. I just got a Mitsubishi Eclipse 2003 and want to install a new audio system in it. Bass is my main thing, so I know I need to put a lot of money in that. I was thinking two JL Audio 10W3v3 subwoofers and the sony CXS GT3516F for the head unit/front speakers. I was going to get rear speakers, but I heard that it's not worth it with my low budget. Also I'm hearing things about amplifiers. Would it benefit me to get one? All I know is Best Buy charges a rediculous amount to put it in. Anyway, I wanted to get some input from people who actually knows what their talking about. I know this system is probably very off balance, which is why I'm coming to you guys to help balance it for me. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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[plantinseeds]

I could sell you my two Sundown SA12's and Hifonics BRZ1700 for 500$ here is a video

s flexing trunk and tearing paper up - YouTube[/url] , they slam alot harder now since tuning the amp with a DD-1.

 

[shpatb 10+ year member]

Then he'll only have 100 dollars for a headunit, front speakers and wiring... plus it doesn't look like he's in any shape to install it himself.

 

[Flex68 10+ year member]

The W3 is not a bad sub, but you'll save yourself a notable amount of money by picking them up used, or going with a more competitively-priced brand such as Sundown Audio, Obsidian, etc.

If you're after deep bass, you're going to want to get a mono amp for the subs, or at least find a head unit with high-level outputs...8V would be best.

I don't know anything about the Sony HU you are looking at, but I am not at all impressed with Sony's current offerings.

With only a $600 budget, you really are going to want to avoid paying for an install in order to save all your $$ for the components.

Read and do your research, and then see if you can find a couple local guys who will help you out with it

 

[Why So Cereal? 5,000+ posts]

Then he'll only have 100 dollars for a headunit, front speakers and wiring... plus it doesn't look like he's in any shape to install it himself.

I would have sexx with your setup //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

do some more checking around , the sony decks of new are pretty much crap.you'll want 1-2 subs prolly 10's or 12's in a ported box too.id look at some sa 12's or dc level 2 or 3 ,something along that line . then a 1000-1200 watt rms mono block amp.with only 600 you might wanna look at used equipment to.i have alot of buddies in so cal i'm sure i could find some one that you can pay to install it if you can't do it yourself

 

[shpatb 10+ year member]

I would have sexx with your setup //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif

I can't tell if you're being serious, because I'm willing to put her on the corner for you.

 

[Why So Cereal? 5,000+ posts]

I can't tell if you're being serious, because I'm willing to put her on the corner for you.

You do not understand how serious I am lol.

Love the Boston SR speakers (got em on my golf cart), Boston Z6s are sex, Boston SPGs are epic goat sex, and if I could marry an Older Boston GT amp, I would!

 

[shpatb 10+ year member]

I'm splitting up the set of 555... one for each car, one ported and one sealed. So I can have a rock music car and a rap music car... haha!

 

[Czarcas7ic 10+ year member]

do some more checking around , the sony decks of new are pretty much crap.you'll want 1-2 subs prolly 10's or 12's in a ported box too.id look at some sa 12's or dc level 2 or 3 ,something along that line . then a 1000-1200 watt rms mono block amp.with only 600 you might wanna look at used equipment to.i have alot of buddies in so cal i'm sure i could find some one that you can pay to install it if you can't do it yourself

Wow that would be awesome if you could hook me up I don't want to give my money to those bastards over at Best Buy anyway. So your saying the subs I have in mind are good, but then the rest of what you say I dont understand. Is there any way you could post a link to the other things you are recomending?

Edit: So like this http://www.amazon.com/Hifonics-Hfi1500d-Watt-Block-Amplifier/dp/B003PSCBUQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1340920658&sr=1-1&keywords=rms+mono+block+amp

http://www.amazon.com/SA-12-D2-Sundown-Series-Subwoofer/dp/B003ZW80TS

What about head unit and front speakers?

As for the ported box, should I get a single like this http://www.ebay.com/itm/12-INCH-PORTED-SUB-BOX-VENTED-SUBWOOFER-ENCLOSURE-LOUD-/230815694341?pt=US_Speaker_Sub_Enclosures&hash=item35bdaffe05&vxp=mtr

OR should I get a double in case later I want two?

 

[Czarcas7ic 10+ year member]

The W3 is not a bad sub, but you'll save yourself a notable amount of money by picking them up used, or going with a more competitively-priced brand such as Sundown Audio, Obsidian, etc.If you're after deep bass, you're going to want to get a mono amp for the subs, or at least find a head unit with high-level outputs...8V would be best.

I don't know anything about the Sony HU you are looking at, but I am not at all impressed with Sony's current offerings.

With only a $600 budget, you really are going to want to avoid paying for an install in order to save all your $$ for the components.

Read and do your research, and then see if you can find a couple local guys who will help you out with it

So I'm assuming the one I posted isnt a mono amp? And if not the Sony one, then what? I'm sure it would be best to get a head unit seperate from the front speakers rather it coming together in a package huh?

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

ok the amp is garbage,as well as the box. build your own box and look for a better amp

 

[Czarcas7ic 10+ year member]

ok the amp is garbage,as well as the box. build your own box and look for a better amp

See I have no idea if what I'm looking at is good or bad...can you recommend one at all?

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

yes ill look up the whole system for you

 

[Czarcas7ic 10+ year member]

yes ill look up the whole system for you

Awesome thank you! Like I said it's not because I'm lazy its because I have no idea what I'm doing -__-