Help Build My New System!

[c_clarke77 10+ year member]

I’m new to the car audio stuff, but I’d like to get a system in my car, a ’93 Sunbird LE, and I’ve chosen Future Shop as the place to get my components. I know the selection is limited, but:

1) It’s not TOO bad as far as I can tell.

2) I have someone who can get me discounts (Price+10%).

3) Free installation (I know squat about installation, as I said, I’m new).

So I’ve basically done some research, and made a list of products. This list is disregarding front speakers (which will most likely be Infinity 3012CF 3.5” @ $99.99), wiring (~ $50-75 estimate) and sub box (~ $100) (and possibly Dynamat?).

Choose a HU, 6x9's, 2 subs and an amp, with a budget of ~$1000 (but preferably lower), using prices listed. Also, what suggestions do you guys have on choice of each component, taking in consideration: Price vs. SQ vs. SPL vs. Compatibility?

(If you'd like to go more in-depth check for better/different products, go to http://www.futureshop.ca, and comprise a list of any products from the choices.)

Head Unit

- JVC (KD-G720) $229.99

- Panasonic (CQC5303) $229.99

- Pioneer (DEH-4800MP) $229.99

Speakers 6x9”

- JVC (CS-V6934) $99.99

- Pioneer (TS-G950M) $99.99

- Pioneer (TS-A6961R) $129.99

- MTX Thunder (TDX6902) $169.99

- Infinity (9612I) $199.99

- Infinity (692.7i) $249.99

Subwoofer 10” (x 2)

- Pioneer (TS-W256R) 10” $119.99

- Infinity (1040W) 10” $149.99

- Infinity Reference (1052W) 10” $149.99

- Rockford (P210S4) 10” $149.99

- Infinity Kappa (102.7W) 10” $249.99

Subwoofer 12” (x 2)

- Pioneer (TS-W306R) 12” $139.99

- Rockford (P212S4) 12” $179.99

- Infinity (1240W) 12” $199.99

- MTX (MZS1204) 12” $199.99

Amplifier

- MTX (TC2002) (2-Channel) $199.99

My other option is to get the amp somewhere else, as the amp selection for my price range is terrible. What suggestions for amps do you have for my price range, and compatible to the subs chosen? Also, should I run my front/back off a 4CH, or my back off a 2CH? Obviously 2CH for subs.

My thinkings right at the moment are:

- Panasonic (CQC5303) or Pioneer (DEH-4800MP) (HU)

- Pioneer (TS-A6961R) (6x9)

- Pioneer (TS-W256R) 10” (x 2)

- An amp.

(summing up to $600 + amp).

I have another question too, and I don’t know if it’s a stupid question or not, but the way that most subs are mounted are facing away for the cabin. I have flip down seats, if I flipped down my seats, wouldn’t subs sound better if facing forwards, rather than away from the cabin?

And another question. My front dash speakers are 3.5", and I don't know if the speaker covers will fit back on, even if I got the Infinty 3.5", so seeing as I might have to remove the speaker covers anyways, should I upgrade the size to 4" or maybe even 5 1/4"?

I know these are a lot of questions, but I’m just looking for suggestions right now on anything. Thanks in advance.//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

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[azbass 5,000+ posts]

go to a shop. listen to speakers, play with cd players, and choose it your self.

 

[04_edge 10+ year member]

ive got a pair of kicker 6x9 3 ways im trying t sell...75 bux shipped.

 

[c_clarke77 10+ year member]

Alright, so any help (other than azbass, which I have gone and done that, and here's my list) that actually regards to my questions?

 

[azimuth 5,000+ posts]

Alright, so any help (other than azbass, which I have gone and done that, and here's my list) that actually regards to my questions?

this looks exactly like a list a few days ago that was here. are you the same guy?

 

[azimuth 5,000+ posts]

you are the same guy. didn't get many responses on the other thread but my list is the same.

http://www.caraudio.com/forum/showthread.php?t=197405

 

[c_clarke77 10+ year member]

Yeah, same guy, but the other thread didn't get any responses. Thanks very much for your input

 

[c_clarke77 10+ year member]

So here's my list so far:

-Panasonic (CQC5303) or Pioneer (DEH-4800MP) (HU) @ $229.99

-Infinity (9612I) (6x9") @ $199.99

-Infinity (3012CF) (3.5”) @ $99.99

-Infinity 120W ($99.97) or Pioneer (TS-W306R) ($139.99) (x 2 Subs)

-Bassworx (SW212B) @ $99.99

-Rockford (P3001) (1-Channel) (Amplifer) @ $299.99 ($199.99 if bought by the 30th) for subs.

-Depending on money, a MTX (TC2002) amp @ $199.99 ($179.99 if bought by the 30th) for 6x9's. Or another P3001 for 6x9's or to run an amp per sub.

-Wiring @ ~$75.00-100.00

How's it looking?

 

[bwell 10+ year member]

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-LamNMWb9Dm5/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=300&I=130DEHP480

Selling the Pioneer DEH-4800 at 149.99 and this FutureShop? is selling for 230 what the heck. I'm no math wiz but I'm going on a limb here and I'm thinking buying this from HU would save you more than this 10% discount.

ok wait your canadian. Scratch that.

Also I have a 4800 I like it a lot, does its job and isn't too pricey.