First system since the internet

[seedlings]

SoundQubed HDS215
That's $105 for that and you'll need 2 amps and 4 speakers...not doable for $300. Or is this $300 for this check? lol

It can be done. It just can't be done cool or hip or Competition style. Not including box materials or wiring in that figure.

CHAD

 

[seedlings]

Why would I buy 2000+ watts when I only want around 500? Answer: if it's the same price as the 500w amp!!!

I know you guys have uber experience, and won't lead me astray! I simply can't justify a beefy system. If this Montero had an infinity upgrade, I would probably have just lived with it.

CHAD

 

[seedlings]

This may just be your 500w amp.

Exactly.

CHAD

 

[adulbrich 5,000+ posts]

The boss amp will not do 2k on an 18v system, haha

Just saying man

I don't expect 4k out of mine. Just need at least 501 clean

 

[fly_marlin]

You can do these:

http://www.amazon.com/Alpine-SXE-1750S-6-5-Inch-Component-Speakers/dp/B007MTNBSK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1433566848&sr=8-2&keywords=alpine+type+e&pebp=1433566851712&perid=056ZQCY7M73QQ44PCDY4

Amazon.com : SXE-1725S : Vehicle Speakers : Car Electronics

 

[The_Quiet_One 10+ year member]

Are you stuck on buying new? You can pick up some decent used amps for fairly cheap.

Do you definitely need rear fill? If you need cheap 6.5s I think I have 2 pairs of old audioque (soundqubed now) coaxials that I bought when they were blowing out NOS. 1 pair is new and 1 pair were taken out and test fitted. Would let both pairs go for $30 + shipping. Otherwise someone else may chime in with some budget coaxials.

Pioneer deck you mentioned should do the trick.

Subs: Your initial choices should do ok. I would personally lean towards the JBL over the Boston. Or soundqubed has decent bang for buck. May also want to check the Sundown Audio yard sale on CACO and see if anything pops out at you.

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Id run a Planet Audio Anarchy before I would a Boss..Not a bad cheap 2 ohm stable amp to be honest.Id look at trying to find a used Alpine 500 rms 2 ohm stable amp for $100 and under.

New Planet Audio AC1500 1M Anarchy Monoblock 1500W Class A B Power Car Amplifier 636210103721 | eBay

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

You can do these:
http://www.amazon.com/Alpine-SXE-1750S-6-5-Inch-Component-Speakers/dp/B007MTNBSK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1433566848&sr=8-2&keywords=alpine+type+e&pebp=1433566851712&perid=056ZQCY7M73QQ44PCDY4

Amazon.com : SXE-1725S : Vehicle Speakers : Car Electronics

Dammned those are cheap!!LOL

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Are you stuck on buying new? You can pick up some decent used amps for fairly cheap.
Do you definitely need rear fill? If you need cheap 6.5s I think I have 2 pairs of old audioque (soundqubed now) coaxials that I bought when they were blowing out NOS. 1 pair is new and 1 pair were taken out and test fitted. Would let both pairs go for $30 + shipping. Otherwise someone else may chime in with some budget coaxials.

Pioneer deck you mentioned should do the trick.

Subs: Your initial choices should do ok. I would personally lean towards the JBL over the Boston. Or soundqubed has decent bang for buck. May also want to check the Sundown Audio yard sale on CACO and see if anything pops out at you.

Great deal on some speakers right there!

 

[ThatChevyGuy 5,000+ posts]

I vote the lanzar optihc5002 for sub duty, $79 shipped on ebay. It is a 2 channel with a small footprint. Can't beat it for the power price quality. Fused at 90amps also

 

[hispls 5,000+ posts]

Why would I buy 2000+ watts when I only want around 500? Answer: if it's the same price as the 500w amp!!!
I know you guys have uber experience, and won't lead me astray! I simply can't justify a beefy system. If this Montero had an infinity upgrade, I would probably have just lived with it.

CHAD

Because a "20000W" amp that costs 100$ will only give you 500W... it will perform poorly and probably fail prematurely.

500W is fine and most of the mainstream brands make some solid and reliable gear in that range. In 500w range I'd personally be shopping around for a used JL 500/1 which can be had on eBay or forums for 130$ ish. They're really nice for 500W Otherwise Kicker, Rockford, JBL/Infinity, Alpine all make some good stuff in that power tier.

IMO You'd do well enough getting some coaxials in any of those brands either. Their 100$ ish a set lineup should be good value for the money.

Do yourself a favor and don't buy junk. If money is as tight as you say, you might as well spend it on something that'll perform well and last a good while for you.

 

[adulbrich 5,000+ posts]

Id run a Planet Audio Anarchy before I would a Boss..Not a bad cheap 2 ohm stable amp to be honest.Id look at trying to find a used Alpine 500 rms 2 ohm stable amp for $100 and under.New Planet Audio AC1500 1M Anarchy Monoblock 1500W Class A B Power Car Amplifier 636210103721 | eBay

My first amps were Planet Audio Anarchy 2500's.

Doubt they made close to rated, but they were reliable and pushed the subs I had pretty good.

Ran a pair on completely stock electrical with 4 gauge CCA and they were fine, lol. With a 60 amp alt and small lead-acid battery, I can't imagine what my voltage drop was! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/eek.gif.771b7a90cf45cabdc554ff1121c21c4a.gif

 

[ThatChevyGuy 5,000+ posts]

Id run a Planet Audio Anarchy before I would a Boss..Not a bad cheap 2 ohm stable amp to be honest.Id look at trying to find a used Alpine 500 rms 2 ohm stable amp for $100 and under.New Planet Audio AC1500 1M Anarchy Monoblock 1500W Class A B Power Car Amplifier 636210103721 | eBay

Planet Audio=Boss. Low lines anyway

 

[seedlings]

OK. I am researching everything you all have said!

Also, all the factory speakers have blown/rotted surrounds, which explains the popping and farting. And there are actually tweeters in the tweeter pods (also blown). So, any modest not-blown 6.5" will at least get me started. The Alpines are tempting. Looks like only a high pass inline filter without low pass to the woofer. Probably just like coax drivers but separate.

CHAD

 

[timhof13 10+ year member]

Get the alpines, a sundown e12 from the Yardsale on caco, I would bet a Belva monoblock amp or get used. Spend some time on the install and you'll sound good