Help a guy choosing what equipment to buy when i visit America...

[Billybobbob 10+ year member]

Hi all, I'm planning a trip to America very soon and I thought it would be an excellent time to upgrade my system ( a lot cheaper to buy gear in the states //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif )

If someone could take a few minutes out to recommend some gear I would much appreciate it.

First off a pair of component speakers for around $150 max (the cheaper the better also is a help //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif ) - I listen to a wide array of music but mainly rock and drum and bass. I would like the speakers to handle some abuse, don't want some fragile crap.

Next up a sub- I hear RE audio are quiet popular? We can't easily get hold of that stuff in the UK as it's quiet expensive but seems quiet reasonable in the states? Again $150 max and also a cheaper option for around $100.

As regards amps, please suggest what you think would it in well for a budget system //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

Thank you in advance

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[Jakeeck 10+ year member]

Hi all, I'm planning a trip to America very soon and I thought it would be an excellent time to upgrade my system ( a lot cheaper to buy gear in the states //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif )
If someone could take a few minutes out to recommend some gear I would much appreciate it.

First off a pair of component speakers for around $150 max (the cheaper the better also is a help //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif ) - I listen to a wide array of music but mainly rock and drum and bass. I would like the speakers to handle some abuse, don't want some fragile crap.

Next up a sub- I hear RE audio are quiet popular? We can't easily get hold of that stuff in the UK as it's quiet expensive but seems quiet reasonable in the states? Again $150 max and also a cheaper option for around $100.

As regards amps, please suggest what you think would it in well for a budget system //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

Thank you in advance

dont think you're gonna get a good re audio sub for 100-150 from a store.. you'd have to get it online.. theres re se's on ebay for $150

 

[Billybobbob 10+ year member]

dont think you're gonna get a good re audio sub for 100-150 from a store.. you'd have to get it online.. theres re se's on ebay for $150

No worries, I plan on buying online as I won't have time whilst in the US to go to shop.

I'm not set on a RE, just heard good things about them and they are hard to get hold of in the UK

 

[Billybobbob 10+ year member]

Bumplington

 

[Johnny Law.Lulz 5,000+ posts]

i got ya. Give me a few to find some links and ill help ya out.

 

[Johnny Law.Lulz 5,000+ posts]

Subs that would be good

http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=3416

http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=19474

http://www.ascendantaudio.com/arsenal.php

http://www.ascendantaudio.com/assasin.php

Amps

Should work for the first sub-http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=18417

Good for the second one - http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=19666

good for third - http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=19391

good for fourth - http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=19666

Components

http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=19447

http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=17540

http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=19647

http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=18251

Amp for comps

http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=18805

I swear by Hifonics amps and for oyur bidget they are excellent but im sure osmeone can throw out some more suggestions. Some people might bash some of the subs but i have heard the MB quart subs and people shouldnt have a problem with the other ones. For the components i have heard all of the MB quart ones i suggested and i like them all. Great clarity and perfect for what you want.

 

[Billybobbob 10+ year member]

Really appreciate that Worstenemy453 //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

Will check out the links now and have a good read //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[Billybobbob 10+ year member]

Bump for any more suggestions?

 

[nauc 10+ year member]

get the RE SE from ebay, killer sub!

$110 shipped.. http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-RE-Audio-SE-12-D2-12-Dual-2ohm-Subwoofer_W0QQitemZ270313573031QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCar_Subwoofers_Enclosures?hash=item270313573031&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

comps $150 shipped... http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=4418

amps, try Cadence at woofersetc or direct from Cadence, in their outlet section