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<blockquote data-quote="quackhead" data-source="post: 7831079" data-attributes="member: 573547"><p>[quote name='tuckermitchell']I was under the impression the Sony decks were garbage. I&#39;ve always owned Alpine or JVC and been happy with both. Budget for the components would be around $125 tops. Realistically, cost is not an issue but I am not looking for building a multi thousand dollar system in a daily driver beater car. I can still buy this eclipse amp (36401) and run the components on it. How bout the rear deck question? Could I run mid woofers in there to round the sound out a bit more? I had a stereo built for my tahoe by a friend who has since moved and the difference in the sound from a 2 way passive system to a 3 way active was significant enough that I&#39;d like to find a way to do it anyways. I&#39;m just not exactly stereo 101 guy.</p></blockquote><p></p><p> [USER=643597]@tuckermitchell[/USER], I would pick up the 4 ch Eclipse if I were you...they are a very good amp and clean for the front stage. You will not find a decent 300 to 500 watt Monoblock for less than @$160. If you bridge the Pioneer to 300watts rms at 8 ohms mono, then you will be pretty much on par with the 375 watt power handling of the Boston sub, which is a very good sub and deserves quality A/B power anyways. That Pioneer Premier is a very good amp too. This set up should not strain your electrical. You will wire the Boston&#39;s voice coils in series to the bridged Pioneer and 300 watts rms will be perfect for it.</p><p></p><p></p><p> Be very careful about taking any advice from Vendors on this site trying to peddle their wares. Personally, It is hard for me to trust honest advice from anyone standing to gain monetarily from that advice....There are very good, trustworthy sources on the internet for reasonable prices on just about any name brand audio equipment available for people on a budget. I know with me, as long as it works the way it is supposed to and I get a good deal, I am good.....even better when buying brand new equipment that may be last years model, but still warrantied by the Store I buy from for at least 1 or 2 yrs. Even free replacement warranties are available from some online retailers for a few bucks.. </p><p>I am not saying you should not buy from vendors here patrolling the forums, trying to make a sale....but you should be granted the ability to make an informed purchase. I have used two of the four following online stores with complete satisfaction in my purchases</p><p>Some of the following also have additional savings coupons available through this website</p><p><a href="http://www.sonicelectronix.com/?affiliate=googadw&gclid=CPWcop-j2bECFaVNTAodQV4AdA" target="_blank">Car Audio Stereo - Car Subwoofers - Car Amplifiers and Speakers</a></p><p><a href="http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/?gclid=CMb6uamj2bECFSGHtgodxhAA5w" target="_blank">Onlinecarstereo.com - Wholesale Car Audio/Stereo Deals At Bargain Prices</a></p><p><a href="http://www.woofersetc.com/" target="_blank">WoofersEtc.com - The Online Car Audio Superstore, the Largest Selection at the Lowest Prices!</a></p><p><a href="http://www.mobilesoundworks.com/" target="_blank">MSW | Car Audio Stereo, Car Subwoofers, Car Amplifiers and Speakers</a></p><p></p><p>Good luck in whatever you do.</p><p>[/QUOTE]</p>
[QUOTE="quackhead, post: 7831079, member: 573547"] [quote name='tuckermitchell']I was under the impression the Sony decks were garbage. I've always owned Alpine or JVC and been happy with both. Budget for the components would be around $125 tops. Realistically, cost is not an issue but I am not looking for building a multi thousand dollar system in a daily driver beater car. I can still buy this eclipse amp (36401) and run the components on it. How bout the rear deck question? Could I run mid woofers in there to round the sound out a bit more? I had a stereo built for my tahoe by a friend who has since moved and the difference in the sound from a 2 way passive system to a 3 way active was significant enough that I'd like to find a way to do it anyways. I'm just not exactly stereo 101 guy.[/QUOTE] [USER=643597]@tuckermitchell[/USER], I would pick up the 4 ch Eclipse if I were you...they are a very good amp and clean for the front stage. You will not find a decent 300 to 500 watt Monoblock for less than @$160. If you bridge the Pioneer to 300watts rms at 8 ohms mono, then you will be pretty much on par with the 375 watt power handling of the Boston sub, which is a very good sub and deserves quality A/B power anyways. That Pioneer Premier is a very good amp too. This set up should not strain your electrical. You will wire the Boston's voice coils in series to the bridged Pioneer and 300 watts rms will be perfect for it. Be very careful about taking any advice from Vendors on this site trying to peddle their wares. Personally, It is hard for me to trust honest advice from anyone standing to gain monetarily from that advice....There are very good, trustworthy sources on the internet for reasonable prices on just about any name brand audio equipment available for people on a budget. I know with me, as long as it works the way it is supposed to and I get a good deal, I am good.....even better when buying brand new equipment that may be last years model, but still warrantied by the Store I buy from for at least 1 or 2 yrs. Even free replacement warranties are available from some online retailers for a few bucks.. I am not saying you should not buy from vendors here patrolling the forums, trying to make a sale....but you should be granted the ability to make an informed purchase. I have used two of the four following online stores with complete satisfaction in my purchases Some of the following also have additional savings coupons available through this website [url=http://www.sonicelectronix.com/?affiliate=googadw&gclid=CPWcop-j2bECFaVNTAodQV4AdA]Car Audio Stereo - Car Subwoofers - Car Amplifiers and Speakers[/url] [url=http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/?gclid=CMb6uamj2bECFSGHtgodxhAA5w]Onlinecarstereo.com - Wholesale Car Audio/Stereo Deals At Bargain Prices[/url] [url=http://www.woofersetc.com/]WoofersEtc.com - The Online Car Audio Superstore, the Largest Selection at the Lowest Prices![/url] [url=http://www.mobilesoundworks.com/]MSW | Car Audio Stereo, Car Subwoofers, Car Amplifiers and Speakers[/url] Good luck in whatever you do. [/QUOTE]
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