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<blockquote data-quote="jdubu" data-source="post: 8607480" data-attributes="member: 656408"><p>First of all, thanks for all the responses. I didn't expect so much feedback so soon.</p><p></p><p>I don't have a lot of time before work so I'll have to be brief...</p><p></p><p></p><p>I'm aware that music is dynamic. But AGM batteries are not cheap, even crap ones. That's upping the budget by at least $150. Though batteries are a necessary part of maintenance for the car. So this is negotiable if all that is needed is a good battery. I'm hesitant to buy an XS battery because for one they are close to $300, and then you have to buy special mounting equipment &amp; accessories that are ridiculously overpriced. *sigh*</p><p></p><p>Please advise exactly what sort of specs/battery would be good enough.</p><p></p><p></p><p>I don't know how to be any clearer about what I'm asking without specifics lol</p><p></p><p>As for mids/highs, I really don't care much about the highs. In fact, I tend to like a little less highs.</p><p></p><p>I was very happy with a pair of Alpine Type S mids and I found a pair for very cheap.</p><p></p><p>So that being said, really the head-unit is more of an issue... I don't want to spend a hell of a lot on a DEH-80prs or similiar head unit which I'll never use half the features off because I'm not going to run 2 separate amps or a 3-way system.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Of course there's such a thing as too much power. When the power get's close to 12V and therefor, close to dropping below 12V, that's too much power in my opinion.</p><p></p><p>Once again, there are tons of AGM batteries out there with varying amounts of power / storage capacity. What are you suggesting?</p><p></p><p>My full budget is $500. If I have to spend a bit more, so be it. But I don't want to blow $300 on a high output alternator or $300 on a XS battery + mounting hardware. Those two options are out the window. If the setup suggested is going to even get my car close to running at 12V, or make the lights dim, EVER. Then it's too much power. I care a hell of a lot more about my cars electronics.</p><p></p><p>Thank you for letting me know the pioneer package is garbage. I had my doubts about it... just too cheap to be good.</p><p></p><p></p><p>I was in washington when I joined, but I moved to Oregon. I update my profile. I live in The Dalles, Oregon.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jdubu, post: 8607480, member: 656408"] First of all, thanks for all the responses. I didn't expect so much feedback so soon. I don't have a lot of time before work so I'll have to be brief... I'm aware that music is dynamic. But AGM batteries are not cheap, even crap ones. That's upping the budget by at least $150. Though batteries are a necessary part of maintenance for the car. So this is negotiable if all that is needed is a good battery. I'm hesitant to buy an XS battery because for one they are close to $300, and then you have to buy special mounting equipment & accessories that are ridiculously overpriced. *sigh* Please advise exactly what sort of specs/battery would be good enough. I don't know how to be any clearer about what I'm asking without specifics lol As for mids/highs, I really don't care much about the highs. In fact, I tend to like a little less highs. I was very happy with a pair of Alpine Type S mids and I found a pair for very cheap. So that being said, really the head-unit is more of an issue... I don't want to spend a hell of a lot on a DEH-80prs or similiar head unit which I'll never use half the features off because I'm not going to run 2 separate amps or a 3-way system. Of course there's such a thing as too much power. When the power get's close to 12V and therefor, close to dropping below 12V, that's too much power in my opinion. Once again, there are tons of AGM batteries out there with varying amounts of power / storage capacity. What are you suggesting? My full budget is $500. If I have to spend a bit more, so be it. But I don't want to blow $300 on a high output alternator or $300 on a XS battery + mounting hardware. Those two options are out the window. If the setup suggested is going to even get my car close to running at 12V, or make the lights dim, EVER. Then it's too much power. I care a hell of a lot more about my cars electronics. Thank you for letting me know the pioneer package is garbage. I had my doubts about it... just too cheap to be good. I was in washington when I joined, but I moved to Oregon. I update my profile. I live in The Dalles, Oregon. [/QUOTE]
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