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<blockquote data-quote="2Gemini" data-source="post: 6273006" data-attributes="member: 614126"><p>Hey everyone,</p><p></p><p>First thing, sorry for the long post. I've been visiting these boards for a few months trying to get some knowledge about car audio and it has been a big help. I'm looking to do my first "real" system. Back in my teens, I've done what most have...throw a few subs in the trunk and call it a day. Now, that I'm about to hit 30 (now i feel old) I'm looking for a well rounded system that sounds good up front and out back. I've read many threads but still need some specialized assistance. I'm hoping I could get some help from everyone and hopefully can return the favor to someone else in the future.</p><p></p><p>I'm looking for a SQ setup which will go into a 99 mustang which currently has the standard 4 speaker setup using 6x8s. The music I mostly listen to is alternative, rock, and classic rock. I have a budget of $1,000 I'm willing to part with over the course of the build. I would like to start with the HU and move my way back and finish with the sub(s). Needless to say I need much help with picking the equipment. <strong>Please keep in mind that I still consider myself new to the car audio scene.</strong></p><p></p><p>So far, I'm looking at the <a href="http://www.techronics.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&amp;product_id=9791" target="_blank">Kenwood Excelon</a> for the HU. For the speakers, I would like to get some components and was thinking of getting these <a href="http://www.woofersetc.com/p5240/SPR17S--Alpine-65%22-2-Way-Component-Speaker-System.htm" target="_blank">Alpine SPR-17S</a>. I'm not sure what amp to power these with or if there is a better route to take and i must admit that i am completely lost when it comes to the sub(s) and subwoofer amp. I would like to have the subs to hit very hard while maintaining the sound quality if it's possible and am limited on space.</p><p></p><p>I know this isn't very much of a start, but that's what I'm hoping you all could lend me a hand with. Thanks for your time and input.</p><p></p><p>EDIT: <em>Here is my current installation that came with the car</em>.</p><p></p><p>HU is a Sony <a href="http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4541649" target="_blank">CDX-GT10w</a>, Speakers: Stock 6x8s, Amp: <a href="http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_8803_Lightning+Audio+Bolt+B4.250.2.html" target="_blank">Lighting audio</a> , Subs: 2x <a href="http://tma.jlaudio.com/products_subs.php?sub_id=419" target="_blank">Total Mobile Audios</a>. No matter what I'm sure the new system will bump harder and give a cleaner sound, at least i hope so //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="2Gemini, post: 6273006, member: 614126"] Hey everyone, First thing, sorry for the long post. I've been visiting these boards for a few months trying to get some knowledge about car audio and it has been a big help. I'm looking to do my first "real" system. Back in my teens, I've done what most have...throw a few subs in the trunk and call it a day. Now, that I'm about to hit 30 (now i feel old) I'm looking for a well rounded system that sounds good up front and out back. I've read many threads but still need some specialized assistance. I'm hoping I could get some help from everyone and hopefully can return the favor to someone else in the future. I'm looking for a SQ setup which will go into a 99 mustang which currently has the standard 4 speaker setup using 6x8s. The music I mostly listen to is alternative, rock, and classic rock. I have a budget of $1,000 I'm willing to part with over the course of the build. I would like to start with the HU and move my way back and finish with the sub(s). Needless to say I need much help with picking the equipment. [B]Please keep in mind that I still consider myself new to the car audio scene.[/B] So far, I'm looking at the [URL="http://www.techronics.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&product_id=9791"]Kenwood Excelon[/URL] for the HU. For the speakers, I would like to get some components and was thinking of getting these [URL="http://www.woofersetc.com/p5240/SPR17S--Alpine-65%22-2-Way-Component-Speaker-System.htm"]Alpine SPR-17S[/URL]. I'm not sure what amp to power these with or if there is a better route to take and i must admit that i am completely lost when it comes to the sub(s) and subwoofer amp. I would like to have the subs to hit very hard while maintaining the sound quality if it's possible and am limited on space. I know this isn't very much of a start, but that's what I'm hoping you all could lend me a hand with. Thanks for your time and input. EDIT: [I]Here is my current installation that came with the car[/I]. HU is a Sony [URL="http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4541649"]CDX-GT10w[/URL], Speakers: Stock 6x8s, Amp: [URL="http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_8803_Lightning+Audio+Bolt+B4.250.2.html"]Lighting audio[/URL] , Subs: 2x [URL="http://tma.jlaudio.com/products_subs.php?sub_id=419"]Total Mobile Audios[/URL]. No matter what I'm sure the new system will bump harder and give a cleaner sound, at least i hope so [IMG]//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif[/IMG] [/QUOTE]
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