Let me show you what CAC did for me (old system---> new system)

Post by **GlassWolf** » Sat Oct 09, 2004 6:29 pm

first few systems?
1977 plymouth volare station wagon
factory chrysler AM/FM radio, digital out of an 86 van
2 sparkomatic surface mount speakers screwed to the ceiling of the wagon's plastic trim rails.
1979 Datsun 280ZX, Kenwood tape deck, Sony 4" speakers, and sparkomatic 6x9" speakers in enclosures

now,
1966 dodge charger
Alpine CDA-7990
Orion 300PSW
Orion Concept 97.2
(3) Orion XTR2250 amplifiers
DynAudio System 360 front stage
(2) RE XXX 12" subwoofers
Compustar alarm system

6three6mafia6 · Post by **6three6mafia6** » Sat Oct 09, 2004 8:48 pm

wow^^^ am i the only one supprised to read this?damn kiki you probably had the worst equiptment out of all of us, yet youre like car audio genious, wow that must have been a long time ago, cause that new set up is beutiful, know that noobs is inspiration

Post by **GlassWolf** » Sun Oct 10, 2004 5:30 am

well, the wagon was the first car I ever drove. The one dad tossed me the keys to. I was 15, and wanted something better than the factory one dash-speaker and analog dial AM radio haha
The 280ZX was the first car I bought myself, when I was 17, and all but the 6x9s came in the car. Just after that was when I really started to get into audio for cars, but hey we all started somewhere. One reason I know all about crappy gear is because I've been there myself, and I know the process of learning what to do with a car..
how folks over-do it at first, then eventually learn that "KISS" approach and figure out how to make a simple, clean system that pounds. :)

It's a fun journey.

Dustin from Huntsville · Sun Oct 10, 2004 1:01 pm

So when did you get all of that new stuff for your Charger? Are you using the stock passives for the Dyn's or are you running them all active?

Post by **GlassWolf** » Mon Oct 11, 2004 1:37 pm

using the Dyn crossovers for the time being with the 3 way set.
a lot of the stuff like the amps I bought used. A good portion of the rest I got from a friend who owns an audio shop and sells alpine, dyn, etc so I get it at a pretty good discount.
usually employee cost.

most of the system is sitting on the bench right now though as I'm about to tear the car apart to rebuild the motor and tranny and strip and prep it for paint

Livinloud · Post by **Livinloud** » Wed Oct 13, 2004 9:01 pm

My first system
3 10" Boss RIP
Boss Riot 1035

Current System
Digital Designs 9512e
Kicker KX 1200.1

Pretty crazy I went from spending 300 bucks for my whole system to spending double that just for my sub.

If it wasnt for CAC I highly doubt I would have realized the difference between crap and decent equipment. :) :) :)

Ryan from Ohio · Post by **Ryan from Ohio** » Thu Oct 14, 2004 2:57 am

What Compustar Alarm did you get?

Im thinking about getting the new alarm, just not the one with the "spread spectrum" feature. Thats a little $$$ overboard for me.

William from NOLA · Post by **William from NOLA** » Thu Oct 14, 2004 6:18 am

Livinloud wrote: Current System
Digital Designs 9512e
Kicker KX 1200.1

Very nice!

jonnyb · Post by **jonnyb** » Thu Oct 14, 2004 9:45 am

old:
headunit: JVC lower end model=$100
mids/highs: Pioneer Walmart brand=$50
subs: really crappy kenwood 10"=$50
amp:jensen=$50

new
headunit: Alpine 9827=$230
mids/highs: CDT Classic Components=$150
subs: (2)Arc Audio 10d-2=$250
amps: JBLbp180.2=$100 kicker 400.1=$300

you bastards made me spend more money than i should have!!

Justin from Detroit1 · Thu Oct 14, 2004 10:34 am

jonnyb wrote:
you bastards made me spend more money than i should have!!

But hasn't it all been worth it?