$700 dollars. What system to buy?

[TrickedOutSick]

I've got $700 to spend on a stereo system. The vehicle is an 02 Dodge Durango. I play on buying a line output converter and keeping the stock head unit, for now. I know this is a bit of a subjective question, but what would you guys spend the $700 on? There's a lot of choices out there, and I need the $700 to cover the line output converter, the power cable/fuse, speaker wire, subwoofer(s) and amplifier. Should I get a cap? I'm generally thinking two 12's. I'm going to leave the components stock for now. I would just like to get a good hard hitting system that doesn't sound like ****. Also, everything needs to be new. Thanks.

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[lilboom 10+ year member]

pm'd

 

[Bettr n' Revrse 5,000+ posts]

Against buying used?

 

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Welcome to the site BTW

 

[TrickedOutSick]

Yeah well I just plan on having the system for a long time and I don't generally buy used **** if I can avoid it.

 

[lilboom 10+ year member]

yeah buying used is a huge gamble if you dont know whats what. what kind of brands you like?

 

[TrickedOutSick]

The only thing I've owned is a are Kicker Solobarics. They were alright but I don't plan on droppin that sort of money.

 

[Nighthawk1192 10+ year member]

mb quart amps, obsidian subs, knukoncepts wiring, and some maximo morel speakers. your set

 

[FtheNutHuggers]

What do you listen to? What are the max dimensions you are willing to spare for the subwoofer enclosure?

 

[TrickedOutSick]

Rap and dubstep. I'm unsure of the dimensions of the Durango but I'm not entirely worried about having any backseats to speak of.

 

[FtheNutHuggers]

Then you should automatically start searching for 15 and or 18 inch diameter subs that are in your price range. There are a few out there that are inexpensive in the 15" category. Enclosure available volume can be the great equalizer, allowing you to get accuracy and efficiency; the latter of which is extremely important when the budget is limited. I would spend a good amount on a solid foundation, such as overly sufficient power and ground wire and the "big 3" under the hood. Spend very little on your amp. It's just for your sub stage and there have got to be hundreds of reviews/feedback about budget amps that make great power for their price. Maybe look at Audio Pipe, SSL, Planet Audio....etc....lines like that. Many owners had to have posted power comparisons to brands known for quality and marketing prowess. Pick the amp that can produce a thousand watts or so, since you've not upgraded the charging system. Give your sub choices to a QUALIFIED acoustic engineer along with all your maximum dimensions, vehicle info, music and performance preferences. That engineer should be able to calculate the vehicles effect on whatever enclosure alignment is deemed necessary to accomplish your goals. Build the blueprinted enclosure, mount the subs, wire the amp and you should be at or below your targeted expenditure.

 

[Imtjnotu 5,000+ posts]

Buying usd from here from people ho have been on here forever should not be sketchy

 

[UnderFire 10+ year member]

Morel Maximo 6.5c'sup front, 6c's in the back

MB Quart 4 channel of your choice

Incriminator Lethal Injection 15" (On sale at soundsolutionsaudio.com)

MB Quart REF1.800

Total = 595

Leaves you plenty of money for wires and a box.

 

[kev28 10+ year member]

hey man if i were you i go with some sundown audio sa a sundown amp maybe a 2500d and you would be good

build your own box buy a 0 guage wire kit you may have a 125 left for something else

 

[Donewithaudio 10+ year member]

IDQ V3 12: 1.25 tuned to 32

rf bd400.1

rf 400.4

2 sets pioneer ts-d coaxils

done...

Why are you guys recommending him a system that needs massive current? Still to lower rms and efficiency...

No reason running 2000rms if you don't have the electrical upgrades which will cost.

Run below 1000 rms and focus on quality. This was you can easily upgrade in the future by adding a second woofer, larger enclosure, and the electrical upgrades such as a new battery( red or yellow top) and a iraggi alternator, or something similar.

I can The system I just recommend cover all the frequency spectrum quite well and is crystal clear...

 

[Serpent710 10+ year member]

i have a nice sub setup you can have for under $700 //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif