Buying a New System (Need Suggestions)

NViejeP · Post by **NViejeP** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 11:31 am

The cheapest that 550.3 amp goes for on ebay is like $275 which is too much for me

For a 350.4 all the ones on ebay are refurbished but up at around $200 on woofersetc.com. Would you guys choose the JL one or this kicker http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fus ... uct_ID=275

OR

Theres this diamond http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fus ... uct_ID=183
on ebay for $160 which is cheaper. Which one would you recommend?

EDIT* I've got new questions. I'd greatly aprpecaite if someone can list the questions and take the time to answer all of them.

Thanks for the help by the way this is really helping.

Darthness · Post by **Darthness** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 4:59 pm

i think you sohuld save up some more money

NViejeP · Post by **NViejeP** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 5:23 pm

Darthness wrote:i think you sohuld save up some more money

Basically what's going to go on is that my birthday is coming up, and I don't know how much bank I'm going to be getting. Also, I'm getting a job very soon. So I've held off purcahsing for 2 mroe weeks to see my income.

But I don't want to spend too much as I do want to save my money for other things such as going out, and college spending money.

Darthness · Post by **Darthness** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 5:26 pm

i saved up a fair bit of omney for my system... and then somethings i buy peice by peice. it takes longer but its better to get stuff thats going to make you truely satisfied.

MobileAudio219 · Post by **MobileAudio219** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 5:48 pm

Darthness wrote:i saved up a fair bit of omney for my system... and then somethings i buy peice by peice. it takes longer but its better to get stuff thats going to make you truely satisfied.

I agree with him.. It's better for you to get good stuff now because otherwise you'll want to upgrade in 2 weeks..

NViejeP · Post by **NViejeP** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 5:59 pm

I've been really thinking about my system. When I get attached, I can't stop thinking about something. Haha.

But, considering I am getting a job soon. I think what I might be doing is:

Getting front components and rear speakers installed right away with the money I currently have. And powering them with my head unit. And then I'm going to save up a bit more because I won't have that much more money and I always want a backup source of money.

After saving up for a bit, I'll have thought about it more and then I can decide if I have the money for an all out system with a 5 channel amplifer with a sub OR if I just want a mono amp with a sub OR if I want a 4 channel.

I think I might just do this. What do you all think?

I really don't wnat anything too flashy or too much bass to the point where I'll tear down houses, but I do want some solid bass.

Darthness · Post by **Darthness** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 6:07 pm

i'd go for the 5 channel setup personally.. you'll save a little money on wiring imo.

NViejeP · Post by **NViejeP** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 6:19 pm

Yah thats what I'm considering.

Just upgrade my speakers and live off the head unit for awhile. Once I have enough money get the amplifer. And eventually I'll have the subwoofer. I'll have everything installed in like 6 months or so.

But check this out: (drool)
http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fus ... uct_ID=248

I wish. thanks for all the advice by the way.

MobileAudio219 · Post by **MobileAudio219** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 9:52 pm

NViejeP wrote:I really don't wnat anything too flashy or too much bass to the point where I'll tear down houses, but I do want some solid bass.

Honestly if you are on a budget and just want a basic, decent sounding system I would get something like...

Pioneer Deh-4800 ($129.99)
http://www.etronics.com/product.asp?stk ... &catid=317

2 10 kicker comps ($49.99 each)
http://www.etronics.com/product.asp?stk ... &catid=368

Kicker 350.2 ($199.98)
http://www.cardomain.com/item/KIC04KX3502

Then pick out 2 nice sets of coaxials and power them off the deck... Cheap, simple, decent sounding and low powered system...

Note: This is what I recommended to my sister for her explorer, and honestly I think it would sound pretty dang decent.

EDIT: I know the re12's would also do well off that amp, but I just have a thing for the comps, leave me alone.

NViejeP · Post by **NViejeP** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 9:59 pm

Thanks for the suggestion, appreciate it.

But I already have a head unit. And I think I've pretty much decided, I'm going to buy components and coaxials speakers. And then when I get the money, I'll decide what amp I want to get and build my system aroudn that.