Choosing System Pieces

[n00bish 10+ year member]

What is the proper way to match amps to componets to subs? What specs should you look for in amps,subs,head units?

Just trying to get a better understanding of how to properly choose componets of a system. I went to a local shop and all the salesman talked about was choosing componets that worked together as a complete system.

Are there any websites that I can check out? Or books that I should look into?

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[ghs_wrestler189 10+ year member]

It is usually better to match subs and amps. As far as power, it is personal preference. there are tons of good websites to shop or learn.

http://www.cbrstereo.com

http://www.purecaraudio.com

http://www.ikesound.com

http://www.nexxon.com

http://www.reaudio.com

http://www.discountcarstereos.com

Just to name a few.

Use the search feature on this forum and you will find answers to most of your questions.

 

[maylar 10+ year member]

This is your web site. Read, ask, learn.

Car stereo shops will often try to sell you what they make the best profit margin on. They need to make a living.

Speaker selection is a matter of size and budget. And whether you intend to stay in the same mounting constraints of the stock vehicle, or are willing to modify to fit.

Component speaker sets range from $100 to over $6000. Not suprising that the first question we ask here is what your budget is. The folks on this forum are very sensitive to recommending the best for your buck.

The most important amp spec is power. You should ideally have at least as much power as your speakers are rated for. Be aware that cheapo amps (and speakers) are often rated with outrageous numbers that aren't even close to reality.

Stay away from low end Chinese junk - Pyramid, Legacy, and Pyle for instance. After that, ask questions here.

 

[n00bish 10+ year member]

Thanks guys that helped a lot, I wouldnt want to spend over 500 for any one piece of my system except for the componets, i'm falling in love with the cdts everyone is raving about them so I think i'm gonna go with the 620, maybe the three way as it will have more midbass??

If I go with the 620 will the usx2100 suite me fine its rated at 150w/2 @ 2ohm

Thanks guys, I really thought I had a good understanding of stuff until I went to a local shop. Should I buy everything online and take it all in to have it installed at a shop? I dont want to mess up my car so I doubt if I will try to install it my self.

Thanks!

Budget for total system $3,000

Willing to have the kicks modified to have better sound.

I would like to keep the alt stock for now (factory warranty), willing to add a second battery in the trunk if need be.

I would like my system to sound good and hit as hard as possible.

The trunk can be completely dedicated to subs/amps.

 

[ant1024 10+ year member]

I was looking at this amplifier to power the cdts also

HiFonics Zeus ZX6000

would this better suite them than the usx amp 2100?

 

[n00bish 10+ year member]

I dont know i'm not sure sorry, maybe someone can help you out.

 

[ParkRat 10+ year member]

Both of the amps mentioned above are good choices. For the most part people have "their" brands they stick with and speak highly of them. I think both US Acoustics and Hifonics make great amps for the money. You guys can't go wrong with them. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif Just don't buy RF //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/rotflol.gif.b453361716769b8110ddefc85ff03cd2.gif

 

[ant1024 10+ year member]

no RF for me thank you for the input