Build me a $2000 setup please. I am a noob!

[pro-rabbit 5,000+ posts]

Feel like shipping your car? lol

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

Feel like shipping your car? lol

no shlt huh . these noobs think this all can be done in just a few hours .more like days - a week

 

[Jaguar 10+ year member]

[quote name='quackhead']@mercury
just my .02...
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B Stock 80 Mil Sound Deadener by Audio Technix: Better than Dynamat

Est.$400 installed correctly.(incl. wiring, interfaces, etc.)

This is just a basic suggestion, a good system with emphasis on the following:
SQ, dynamic headroom ability,reliability, expandability and electrical system efficiency.
I know a 1000 watt sub stage may seem like a lot, but it is not really. It is much better to attenuate, if necessary, than wish you had more bottom end impact.[/QUOTE]
At the original threadstarter ^^^ this.

 

[AnthonyO 10+ year member]

Headunit: Pioneer DEH-80PRS $350

Components: DB Drive S7 6C $300

Rear Fil: DB Drive S3 60 $80

Components and rear fill amp: DB Drive A5 90.4 $240

Sub: DB Drive K9 12D2 $310

Sub Amp: DB Drive A7 1100.1 $400

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Total $1680

The remaining $320 for sound deadening and enclosure

 

[quackhead 10+ year member]

or close to it .might wanna try to make some new friends on here quick !!!!

Sound like yall charge too much for a comp set, sub/box/amps install. $60 an hour is about all the market will stand around here. And there are 1 or 2 good installers in my area at that price and the rest are just crap shoots on whether it will turn out good or not. Install shops is where OP needs to really be diligent in researching...especially if you just walk in off the street with a arm load of stuff they can't sell you.

 

[Vertex Audio Pro Seller]

For reference, I want the best audio quality I can get at this price. Not those ****** inaccurate boomy bass systems.

I know nothing about car audio. I own a lot of home theater audio though. I own a civic, so I am guessing front only speakers right?

So I need a:

-headunit

-subwoofer(s?)

-amp for headunit?

-amp for sub?

-sound proof for car

Is this all I need?

Can you guys pick out a basic $2000 audio setup (including the cost of paying someone to do it for me, I have no clue) to give me an overview of EVERYTHING I should be buying, please help! thanks

Get a head unit that has the features you need (nav,bluetooth,ipod,ect) sound quality doesn't change much among the the head units unless your dropping $1k

Amp: Zed Leviathan III

Front Stage: CDT ES-62i

Sub: Ultra Audio LV10 (or 12")

Amp wire kit: Skok Industries 4awg w/fuse and RCA's

Sub enclosure: http://pwkdesigns.com/ or DC Creations //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

Cascade for sound deadening. Rammat and Second Skin are good too.

 

[quackhead 10+ year member]

Headunit: Pioneer DEH-80PRS $350Components: DB Drive S7 6C $300

Rear Fil: DB Drive S3 60 $80

Components and rear fill amp: DB Drive A5 90.4 $240

Sub: DB Drive K9 12D2 $310

Sub Amp: DB Drive A7 1100.1 $400

__________________________________________________

Total $1680

The remaining $320 for sound deadening and enclosure

Dammit, Boy...I don't know who u Db rep is, but that shit is outrageous.

 

[AnthonyO 10+ year member]

Dammit, Boy...I don't know who u Db rep is, but that shit is outrageous.

I was quoting Suggested Retail. I get everything for cost to use in my own car. Unfortunately, I can not disclose cost. He may be able to get it for alot less from a reputable db Drive rep.

 

[CHEMMINS 10+ year member]

Headunit: Pioneer DEH-80PRS $350Components: DB Drive S7 6C $300

Rear Fil: DB Drive S3 60 $80

Components and rear fill amp: DB Drive A5 90.4 $240

Sub: DB Drive K9 12D2 $310

Sub Amp: DB Drive A7 1100.1 $400

__________________________________________________

Total $1680

The remaining $320 for sound deadening and enclosure

Apparently you fail to read....either that or comprehend. He has 2k for gear and install. He cannot do the install himself.

 

[CHEMMINS 10+ year member]

I also love how we fail to mention interconnects's, power and grounds, distro blocks, possible newer battery.......it all adds into the costs

 

[AnthonyO 10+ year member]

Apparently you fail to read....either that or comprehend. He has 2k for gear and install. He cannot do the install himself.

wow, need a hug?

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

Sound like yall charge too much for a comp set, sub/box/amps install. $60 an hour is about all the market will stand around here. And there are 1 or 2 good installers in my area at that price and the rest are just crap shoots on whether it will turn out good or not. Install shops is where OP needs to really be diligent in researching...especially if you just walk in off the street with a arm load of stuff they can't sell you.

60 an hour just to install the mat ,the 25 -60 for the deck install 30 per side for the comps,80 for the amp kit 1 run of 0 gauge ,250 + for a custom box ,so with this you could be in the $800-$900 area

 

[CHEMMINS 10+ year member]

Especially if you walk in with gear they have no idea about. They are gonna charge you even more for labor (not price...but they will add hrs not worked) cause usually they make the $$ off selling you gear at retail.

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

Especially if you walk in with gear they have no idea about. They are gonna charge you even more for labor (not price...but they will add hrs not worked) cause usually they make the $$ off selling you gear at retail.

^^^^ this is where some shops get you

 

[Epic0318 10+ year member]

i have a zapco 360.4 for 260 shipped if interested