Basic Setup help: HU + 6 1/2 Components

[soundnewbie]

Hey Guys,

dont know much about audio equipment but would like to get the best HU for 150-200. The three brands i have been thinking about were Eclipse, Clarion, and Alpine.

For the price range of around 220-240

- Clarion DXZ785USB

- Eclipse CD-3200

- Alpine 9886

For the price range of around 150-200

-Clarion DXZ585USB

-Eclipse CD-3100

-Alpine CDA-9884

guys i would like to stay in the 150-200 range or possibly wait a little longer for the other category to drop in price. out of the three which seems best?

Also i would like to get a set of aftermarket components and didnt want to add an amp. I have a Honda s2000, inside of the car has only a set of 6 1/2 speakers with tweeters and a HU. i was thinking about the POLK AUDIO DB6501 for about 100 bucks. I guess im looking for a set that sounds good with only the HU power running it. please let me know. the most id spend on the components were 150.

thanks,

Steven

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[soundnewbie]

any help?

 

[ASpec818 10+ year member]

I'm going to be doing the same setup. Alpine deck and db6501's, no amp. This seems to be popular among the s2000 group.

 

[02accord 10+ year member]

I'd go with some Hertz Energy components over the DB series any day. As far as a deck... If you aren't running an amp, get a pioneer. It'll have more features etc in that price range.

 

[qkassidyw 10+ year member]

I'd go with some Hertz Energy components over the DB series any day. As far as a deck... If you aren't running an amp, get a pioneer. It'll have more features etc in that price range.

I think the only problem with the Hertz's is that they have a deep magnet right? Probably wont fit in the door of an s2000, but if they can then go with those.

I vote for the 9886 like always...

 

[eharri3 10+ year member]

You are short-changing yourself SOOO much without an amp.