Cheap "deal" package from local store or DIY with the same budget?

[SnowPunk98 10+ year member]

I have a 1999 Honda CRV that I don't want to put a whole lot of money into, so I would like to do this for as little as possible without getting junk. I only listen to punk and metal to give you an idea of sound emphasis I am looking for. It would be more than appreciated if you could suggest some things for me.

1. CD/MP3 head unit with MP3 player connection, don't need Sirus/XM/etc.

2. Replacement door speakers (6.5" round) and should I get 2/3 way?

3. Should I get tweeters, if so which?

4. What amp to power all this?

To relate to my post title should I buy these parts from crutchfield and probably pay more for better or go with a "deal" package from a local store. Ideally this post would help me make that decision.

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[bk12321 10+ year member]

need a budget

 

[SnowPunk98 10+ year member]

$200 would be nice but I don't know if that is unrealistic.

 

[xluben 10+ year member]

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-fUZeMj28AFh/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=300&I=500CDA9856

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-fUZeMj28AFh/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=52000&I=130TSD161R

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-fUZeMj28AFh/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?search=Profile+VENDORID489&searchdisplay=Profile&i=489AP400

exactly what i have!

sounds good and pretty cheap.

you can also get the amp/speakers much cheaper from other online retailers, but crutch field has a very good warranty.

i'd get the head unit from crutchfield because they include the adapters/wiring.

EDIT:

that HU also needs an ipod adapter (which i got) or rca input adapter (i think) if you wanted to use a different mp3 player.

here's the speakers/amp for cheaper:

http://www.millionbuy.com/prfap400.html

http://www.millionbuy.com/piotsd161r.html

 

[SnowPunk98 10+ year member]

That stuff is a bit outta my price range

 

[atoz350 10+ year member]

Have fun installing that headunit. That year CR-V is a *****.

 

[SnowPunk98 10+ year member]

//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif the last time I tried to install a HU was in a Chevy Metro and had to stop half way through and have a "professional" finish the install. I will probably end up doing the same with this attempt.

 

[Red Rocket 10+ year member]

That stuff is a bit outta my price range

Sorry but then you're SOL. Unless you buy super cheap used stuff, you can barely get a head unit and speakers for under $200. Save up some more money and do it right the first time.

 

[Pyro_By_Nature 5,000+ posts]

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-yweq6xsWt0H/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=300&tab=essential_info&i=113MP232#Tab

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-lMsYarm9Jgj/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=52000&I=20605DS60

And if you want, I'll sell you a profile CA200 (exact same thing as the AP400, just from the year before) for a decent price.Pretty much BNIB.

If you can manage to spend $80 on a pair of speakers, then you can get a set of pioneer revs off of ebay.

 

[tunes 10+ year member]

$200 will not get you much. If you want some sort of upgrade now I'd suggest putting the entire 200 dollars into a decent headunit - at least then you can get your MP3 capability. Any $200 package including a radio and speakers installed will be complete junk.

 

[Pyro_By_Nature 5,000+ posts]

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-AdQIVjbbR9x/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?search=CA%2DC1AUX&i=113CAC1AX

 

[BassAddictJ 5,000+ posts]

$200 will not get you much. If you want some sort of upgrade now I'd suggest putting the entire 200 dollars into a decent headunit - at least then you can get your MP3 capability. Any $200 package including a radio and speakers installed will be complete junk.

word......

ya simple install stuff like this are no brainers, spend ur money on better shit instead of letting these ****s touch ur car. itll be worth it

 

[Frankensuby 10+ year member]

Haha welcome. . . you start out small but in 3-4 years u'll be blowing 500 on just front component speakers. . you'll see

You are so freaking right //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif

BUT... I like to bargain shop with everything except the HU. I suggest ALWAYS buying the HU through an authorized dealer. Amps USUALLy aren't broken upon arrival, and if they are, there is usually some sort of 30-day return policy with online stores.

I'll be dishing out roughly 600 for my replacement speaker amp (Kicker SX-900.4) . Talk about ouch, but I'll have this amp for my next 2 cars if I can help it //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/naughty.gif.94359f346c0f1259df8038d60b41863e.gif