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<blockquote data-quote="Bun-Bun" data-source="post: 3759596" data-attributes="member: 584852"><p>Hello all, this is my first post here. I used to be on another car audio forum but it has kinda disapeared.</p><p></p><p>First I will explain what I used to have (still kinda do have)</p><p></p><p>'88 Beretta</p><p></p><p>Alpine CDA-9887 HU</p><p></p><p>Alpine SPS-10C2 (4" coaxials) Front Stage</p><p></p><p>Memphis M-Class 6x9's Rear Stage</p><p></p><p>PG 5.0:4 bridged 2 channle on the 6x9's (150wrms x 2)</p><p></p><p>4 10" Memphis PR subs in 5.12 CF enclosure (I had no trunk!!!)</p><p></p><p>Memphis 1000D powering the subs</p><p></p><p>Now I still have all the audio components but... the beretta started to really piss me off and I discovered that I could afford a new car over the christmas break...</p><p></p><p>So home I came with a 07 Grand Marquis LS Ultimate... none of my speakers fit, dont have time or money to run wires to hook up the amps, sub box doesnt fit... bleh... stock HU has a 6 CD changer built in and it jammed up within 30 minutes of owning the car... so got that replaced on warranty.</p><p></p><p>While I was waiting for the new one to come I was playing with the idea of getting a dash kit for my Alpine HU and/or getting some semi cheap 5x7's all around. Can get some Alpine's Type S for cheap or another dealer will take my subs in on trade it for some Memphis PR 5x7's and some cash. Either way I will be out ~$240. But now that I got the new stock HU I am not sure if either situation is worth it... (since I am goign to want some good 6.5"ers and amp them later on anyway)</p><p></p><p>Let me explain my reasoning. If I replace the HU I lose the stock amp in the car and the sub but gain a higher quality media source and more inputs (can use my ipod again) but with stock speakers (minus sub) not sure I would notice much improvement. Second scenario just replace the speakers and again with stock HU and amp not sure how much I would gain... put in my HU and some speakers and I would lose the stock sub but gain descent overall sound quality. But the stock setup is already pretty decent except for the sub which distorts if I turn it up at all with songs that have any kind of low bass.</p><p></p><p>So what should I do?</p><p></p><p>1. Put my Alpine HU in?</p><p></p><p>2. Buy semi-cheap 5x7's? (Alpine for cheap or trade subs in for better)</p><p></p><p>3. 1 &amp; 2</p><p></p><p>4. wait until I have enough cash and money to run all new wire and install a Alpine 150x4 amp and get good 6.5" Components? I have my eye on the Diamond Audio Hexx ones. Either way this one will happen... just should I do 1-3 first or wait?</p><p></p><p>No matter what I am keeping the Memphis 1000D. Love that amp. If I buy cheap 5x7's then I will put them in my GF's truck later with the PG amp on them.</p><p></p><p>Not sure on my subs... shoudl I keep them or trade them in? don't think i want to put them in the marquis... leaning more towards 2 12's or 1 15. Was gonna go with 2 12" RE SX subs but local dealer has switched RE out for DD... Are Digital Designs subs any good?</p><p></p><p>Thanks for any advice...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bun-Bun, post: 3759596, member: 584852"] Hello all, this is my first post here. I used to be on another car audio forum but it has kinda disapeared. First I will explain what I used to have (still kinda do have) '88 Beretta Alpine CDA-9887 HU Alpine SPS-10C2 (4" coaxials) Front Stage Memphis M-Class 6x9's Rear Stage PG 5.0:4 bridged 2 channle on the 6x9's (150wrms x 2) 4 10" Memphis PR subs in 5.12 CF enclosure (I had no trunk!!!) Memphis 1000D powering the subs Now I still have all the audio components but... the beretta started to really piss me off and I discovered that I could afford a new car over the christmas break... So home I came with a 07 Grand Marquis LS Ultimate... none of my speakers fit, dont have time or money to run wires to hook up the amps, sub box doesnt fit... bleh... stock HU has a 6 CD changer built in and it jammed up within 30 minutes of owning the car... so got that replaced on warranty. While I was waiting for the new one to come I was playing with the idea of getting a dash kit for my Alpine HU and/or getting some semi cheap 5x7's all around. Can get some Alpine's Type S for cheap or another dealer will take my subs in on trade it for some Memphis PR 5x7's and some cash. Either way I will be out ~$240. But now that I got the new stock HU I am not sure if either situation is worth it... (since I am goign to want some good 6.5"ers and amp them later on anyway) Let me explain my reasoning. If I replace the HU I lose the stock amp in the car and the sub but gain a higher quality media source and more inputs (can use my ipod again) but with stock speakers (minus sub) not sure I would notice much improvement. Second scenario just replace the speakers and again with stock HU and amp not sure how much I would gain... put in my HU and some speakers and I would lose the stock sub but gain descent overall sound quality. But the stock setup is already pretty decent except for the sub which distorts if I turn it up at all with songs that have any kind of low bass. So what should I do? 1. Put my Alpine HU in? 2. Buy semi-cheap 5x7's? (Alpine for cheap or trade subs in for better) 3. 1 & 2 4. wait until I have enough cash and money to run all new wire and install a Alpine 150x4 amp and get good 6.5" Components? I have my eye on the Diamond Audio Hexx ones. Either way this one will happen... just should I do 1-3 first or wait? No matter what I am keeping the Memphis 1000D. Love that amp. If I buy cheap 5x7's then I will put them in my GF's truck later with the PG amp on them. Not sure on my subs... shoudl I keep them or trade them in? don't think i want to put them in the marquis... leaning more towards 2 12's or 1 15. Was gonna go with 2 12" RE SX subs but local dealer has switched RE out for DD... Are Digital Designs subs any good? Thanks for any advice... [/QUOTE]
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