Help a n00b please

[SnarlingToes]

I'm looking for a new headunit, subs, and an amp. I've been looking for 2 12s I think, but I would be open for other ideas. I have about $600 to spend for all of it, so what would be a good setup with this budget?

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[SPLaudio 5,000+ posts]

buy a good headunit, find a good deal on used sub and amp in classifieds

 

[jcldallas24 10+ year member]

i have a Pioneer DEH x9500, and a Pioneer deh p6000ub

for amps i have an MTX RT2400X, Orion 800.4, Rockford 600a4, and an Orion 2500D

for subs i have a 12'' Orion XTR Pro, Sundown SD 12 D4, and 2 12'' DB Drive PLW12d4

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

That's a tall order for good equipment. Used will get you more for your money tho. Of you want new. I'd go with a cz 702 1 better sub and amp But you'll still need wires and a box

 

[DoesDad 10+ year member]

I'd get a used headunit out of the classifieds. Something preferably with USB and aux or maybe a new Pioneer, Kenwood, Clarion, etc. You should be able to do alright with 150 bucks. For an amp there's an Arc Audio 600.1 and plenty of others in the classifieds for around 125 shipped. Get a couple SQ HDS200 12's for 170 bucks and it leaves a little left over for a custom box. Doesn't leave a lot for wiring and everything though.

 

[Spl4200]

I can set u up with a cheap touchscreen, 2 alpine type rs dual 2 ohm and a mtx ta7801. I would sell for 500 plus all shipping cost.

 

[Spl4200]

The alpines are model # swr-1222d that amp is rated at 13v. They have been clamp at allmost 1800 rms @ 1 ohm

 

[SnarlingToes]

How would these work? Decent bass and good sq? JL Audio Bass Package 500 Watt Dual 12"*| Creative Car Audio Pioneer FH-X700BT CD receiver at Crutchfield.com

 

[slvrado28z 10+ year member]

How would these work? Decent bass and good sq? JL Audio Bass Package 500 Watt Dual 12"*| Creative Car Audio Pioneer FH-X700BT CD receiver at Crutchfield.com

lol yeah it would be good for you, but there is way better for that price

 

[JJ30 10+ year member]

I have a $80 Kenwood headunit and it works great, USB and aux input, 2v subwoofer/rear pre outs. You could get one or 2 sundown E series or maybe an Obsidian Audio sub. Soundstream and Hifonics amps aren't too expensive, possibly a cheaper Pioneer or Kenwood amp if you're into name brand stuff. Sky High car audio sells great power wire and accessories at awesome prices. My home depot sells 4' x 8' x 3/4" mdf for $35 and to finish it up i'd go ahead and browse Joann's fabric store for something cool to cover your box with...

P.S. Set aside like $20 for box building materials! (Glue, screws, spray adhesive)

P.P.S Set aside like $50 for random stuff that WILL come up during the installation process of your setup. (ZipTies, Split Loom, electrical tape, maybe gauge adapters, solder and a torch to make nice ring terminal connections, band-aids:blackeye

 

[globalminds_ent 10+ year member]

my fist system was 600 had some cheaper stuff but it was lound. 2 mofo 12s $219 a pa staxx5500 $230 a kinetik hc600 $100 zero gauge amp kit $45 pther $$$ for little things that add up

 

[SnarlingToes]

lol yeah it would be good for you, but there is way better for that price

What would be better for that price?

 

[UGHH]

Crutchfield is way expensive. Go to sonicelectronics.com. A lot cheaper

 

[Manchesteruntd]

what kind of car?

 

[krisfnbz 10+ year member]

You can get ALOT for $600......

$108 shipped for pair Alpine SWS 12D4 1 Way 12" Car Subwoofer 793276011848 | eBay

$30 shipped: New Q Power SOLO122HOLE Custom Dual 12" Ford Mustang Enclosure | eBay

$42 shipped: Alpine CDE 102 CD Player USB MP3 in Dash Receiver with Harness and iPhone Cable 0793276711557 | eBay

$28 shipped: Cadence WK82 8 Gauge 4 Channel Complete Car Amp Installation Wire Kit 2 RCA'S | eBay

currently $90 shipped, will sell for less than $130 shipped: Kenwood KAC 9104D Car Amplifier 016048176898 | eBay

Thats under $350 for everything. If you want to get a 4 gauge amp kit instead: KnuKonceptz True 4 Gauge 4 Channel Kolossus OFC Amp Installation Wiring Kit | eBay