finished 08 sti system

[toobs124 10+ year member]

Heres some pics of my installation. I'll be submitting reviews of the components in the reviews section later on.

Head: Pioneer avic f900bt

Amp: Alpine pdx-5

Fronts: PG Rsd 6.5 components

Rears: PG RSD 6.5 coaxials

Subs: 2 Pg Rsd 10D

Total Cost: around 2k.

The amp was installed under the seat to conserve space. The 2 RSD 10D's were enclosed in a wedge styled encloser that fit perfectly against the back seats. My goal was to have a great sounding system under $2000. Only problems so far was my bud sat in the passenger seat and the sub cables pulled out of the amp. I just replugged them and no problems whatsoever.

The system overall is great for the price. The highs were at first a bit tinny, but I adjusted them through the f900's eq and they sound good now (still not better than the JL's I heard, but close enough). The 2 PG RSD's are really incredible: very crisp and responsive. They also are pretty well rounded; I listened to some hip hop, rock and R&B and they all sounded great.

I asked my friends how much they thought I spent on the entire system (not knowing the components), they thought I spent about 4K. Funny thing though, they all had different opinions about how the EQ should be adjusted.

Pretty satisfied with the equipment, especially the price.

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[Scott15 10+ year member]

well it's good to hear you're happy with the setup. that $2k seems pricey for what you have . doesn't matter though, you like it and that's all that matters. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/cool.gif.3bcaf8f141236c00f8044d07150e34f7.gif

do you have more pictures of the car? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[toobs124 10+ year member]

well it's good to hear you're happy with the setup. that $2k seems pricey for what you have . doesn't matter though, you like it and that's all that matters. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/cool.gif.3bcaf8f141236c00f8044d07150e34f7.gif
do you have more pictures of the car? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

It was 1400 for the components, and about 500 for installation. I am going to try and take some pics tomorrow.

 

[req 5,000+ posts]

$1,400 for phoenix gold RSD components?

please tell me that is a typographical error.

if that is how much you paid, im sorry man, you got the super shaft on that deal.

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_7294_Phoenix+Gold+RSd+65cs.html

 

[toobs124 10+ year member]

$1,400 for phoenix gold RSD components?

please tell me that is a typographical error.

if that is how much you paid, im sorry man, you got the super shaft on that deal.

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_7294_Phoenix+Gold+RSd+65cs.html

oops i meant the whole system.

 

[req 5,000+ posts]

oh ok. i was about to shed a few tears for the waste of money lol.

it shouldnt be a bad system. its a bit high for a 'budget' setup - then again you had a shop do it so that accounts for the bit extra being NON-DIY. but i will sound good im sure //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[oneiztoomany 10+ year member]

how do you like the 08 sti?

 

[teen 10+ year member]

my friends always have different opinions on where the EQ settings sound the best too.

anyway, looks like a clean install. any more pics of the car? sat in one at the NY auto show and i liked it more than i thought i would.

 

[mayo_d1]

I noticed your screen for the F900. I know you can download any photo for your welcome screen (just put my F900 in today), but I was wondering if there is a website for pic downloads? Also, do you know if you can download any different voices than Jason and/or Samantha? Thanks!

 

[silvercookie 5,000+ posts]

08 ftl.

nice install tho/

 

[SmurfyGotMojo 10+ year member]

08 ftl.nice install tho/

w/e I love MY05 sti.