Help with system...

[Jon85]

Hi, I have an 05 Chevy Silverado Ext Cab and am looking to get a system for it. I'm just getting into car audio so I'm in need of some help with brands and really what would be best for what I want to do. I listen to mostly rock/rap and like to generally listen to music pretty loud, so I would need something that could accomplish this and keep me from having to upgrade for atleast a little while.

Right now I have an Alpine head unit, with Alpine Type S 6 1/2 front speakers (not components), Pioneer 4 X 9's in rear and a Sony Xplod Sub/Amp. I got it as Best Buy a bit ago, but not really liking the sound and as I said would like to go louder and better, so suggestions welcome and if anyone could give me a whole system (minus HU) for between $1000- $1500 I'd apreciate it. Thanks.

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[bimma85 5,000+ posts]

1500 for sub/speakers/amps correct? how much of the ext cab ya looking to take up?

 

[Jon85]

Yeah, pretty much about that.

I have the fold down seat, so I may need a custom box for that, but other than that I'm pretty much open to whatever, as I generally don't use the backseats for that much.

 

[Loudrango112 10+ year member]

Im feeling 2 10"s in a custom box... and some nice door speakers.... and amping them both...

Hrm....

 

[Jon85]

Any suggestions on brands, etc? Forgot to mention the subs I have now are (2) 12" Sony Xplod's, in a sealed box. Of course now I know from asking someone a ported custom box would be better, which is what I'm gonna be looking for, or if someone could link me to place that make them or have directions on doing so yourself. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[jeeper07 5,000+ posts]

well if ur lookin for good sound quality i would go with 2 alpine type r 10s they get loud and sound rather good... speakers you could go with almost anything you want

 

[Jon85]

This is what I've found so far, hopefully you guys can comment on which ones are good or even what might be better. Also, I saw the Orion amp at a site that sold them refurbished for like $66, which seems like a good deal, but not to sure on the refurbished part.

Front 6 1/2 Components:

MB Quart PCE-216 - http://cgi.ebay.com/MB-Quart-PCE-216-6-5-Component-Set-NEW-2005-6-1-2-HOT_W0QQitemZ5877236482QQcategoryZ32819QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

FOCAL 165V1

http://cgi.ebay.com/FOCAL-165V1-POLYGLASS-6-1-2-COMPONENT-SYSTEM-BRAND-NEW_W0QQitemZ5874777618QQcategoryZ32819QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

JL Audio XR650-CSi

http://ikesound.com/product-product_id/4064

Speaker Amp:

Hifonics ZX4400 4 Channel

http://cgi.ebay.com/Hifonics-ZX4400-4-Channel-Amplifier-NEW-06-400-WATTS_W0QQitemZ5874163798QQcategoryZ4950QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Orion 8004 Car Amplifier

http://cgi.ebay.com/Orion-8004-Car-Amplifier-4-Channel-800W-RMS-BRAND-NEW_W0QQitemZ5875946111QQcategoryZ4950QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

JL AUDIO e4300

http://cgi.ebay.com/JL-AUDIO-e4300-300-WATT-RMS-CLASS-AB-4-CHANNEL-AMP-NEW_W0QQitemZ5875463347QQcategoryZ4950QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[jeeper07 5,000+ posts]

be careful when buyin refurb... good stuff tho

 

[Jon85]

Is their really any difference in those comp that I posted or are you basically just paying a certain amount more for name value? If their is a difference which would be the best to go for? Also for Subs, someone told me the Sound Splinter Rl -12/15 are also good, anyone ever heard of these or know if they are good?

 

[Jon85]

Still looking for suggestions on what to get, also anyone know of any places that do custom boxes?

 

[wilzyx 5,000+ posts]

well i have heard many great things about the soundsplinter rlp, supposedly a great sub. maybe you should try 2 ascendant audio assasin 10's, preorder price is only $55 a sub and they make some good stuff.

 

[pd298 10+ year member]

kicker comp vr 15's if room allows ported..& a zx 750.1 amp

 

[nauc 10+ year member]

id talk to this guy, see if he can build you a box to put under your rear seats

http://www.woodlawncabinetry.com/

with some RE subs http://www.reaudio.com

as far as amps, http://www.ikesound.com has orion, ppi and dei amps for real cheap

id start with that, see how much money youll have for your fronts

 

[Chevyaudio 5,000+ posts]

Soundsplinter.....great subs, I have 2 12's in a single cab 04 silverado, and they love it....not to mention customer service is the best.

 

[pd298 10+ year member]

Hell, even maybe the new Kicker CVX subs would work for ya! I believe they Rms at 1000?