Need advice on my 1st system.

[thedust316]

I have an '05 Cobalt LS coupe. Right now I have:

Alpine CDA-9884
Alpine MRP-M500
Infinity REF1052W

The sub I can replace later. Right now I need advice on good speakers (component or coaxial) for no more than say $175 and an amp(preferably Alpine) for about the same price.

SQ is my goal. Yes, I plan on deadening my doors. Now how much deadener do I need? I want the doors and trunk done.

And finally any opinions on a 10" SQ sub for future references would be appreciated. Budget will probably be about $150-200 on sub. Thanks.

[KyleBechtold]

so 175 for speakers and 175 for an amp.. for that price i hope you are only looking for a pair..

[MTX520]

with $150-$200 you could get a type r...you wont be disapointed..lol

[thedust316]

Yes I am only looking for front speakers

[PaulThompson229]

with $150-$200 you could get a type r...you wont be disapointed..lol


Since when are type R's SQ subs? I say SI MAG, ive seen used go for that low.

[MTX520]

Since when are type R's SQ subs? I say SI MAG, ive seen used go for that low.

oh he said SQ????...i didnt see that...lol..my fault for that

[MisterGrubbs]

He wants component advice.

You are going to have a hard time finding a newer alpine for 175, even though you might find a steal on one.

I'd suggest looking into Hertz, Lower-End Rainbows, (even though I didnt personally like the set I heard) Alpine Type X, Lower-End Focals andddd CDT :-)

[thedust316]

I've been looking at CDT, ID, and even the PG RSDs

[lyttleviet]

He wants component advice.

You are going to have a hard time finding a newer alpine for 175, even though you might find a steal on one.

I'd suggest looking into Hertz, Lower-End Rainbows, (even though I didnt personally like the set I heard) Alpine Type X, Lower-End Focals andddd CDT :-)

Agreed. Throw Morel in there too.

[endofdays89]

diamond hexes are amazing, anyone who says they aren't worth the 200 dollars is full of it. I will never change these components unless i am looking to spend 400+ on something new.

They are much louder and sound better than the CDT's i used to have, and the midbass is amazing.

[C3 Customs]

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