New system advice

GVC3K
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ok, im pretty new to the audio systems so i need some advice. i want a system that hits and has good db. you guys sound like u know what ur talkin about so i need to know what to get. I was thinkin 2 10" jlw7 subs, alpine amp, eclipse speakers. not really sure on specs or w/e but if that stuff isnt good than tell me. btw, everything i got right now is stock, and i got 2,000 to spend. thanks

 
If you have 2000 dollars to spend you are pretty good off. Is it 2000 dollars on just sub(s) ams and speakers? Or do you need a head unit in there too?

What kind of vehicle is this going in? Are you going to have the backup alternator power to give your stereo adequate juice?

 
first i would start by saying look for head units... 2,000 dollars sounds like your going to want a super nice setup, maybe for show???? get something that looks good, but ya know looks arent everything.... maybe an Alpine or Kenwood or JVC... eclipse spks are nice... and 2 10w7's.... you would be highly satified with one.... but if you want a competition set up go with 2... maybe you can go with all jl speakers (subs and reg. spks.) and then alpine head unit and amp... that is pretty easy stuff to get. i recomend ebay 110%!!!!! i buy all my caraudio on ebay!!! and i havent went wrong yet. your best bet is to buy from stores that sell on ebay... sometimes you might get a warranty and you will not get screwed over (99% prolly wont get screwed) but yeah man looks like you got your work cut out for you... all i can say is do your homework before you purchase... and if you cant find any info... ask on here....

 
For head units id suggest alpine or eclipse.

For subs you should look at resonant engineering, stereo integrity, eclipse, elemental designs, adire, ect.

As for speakers, do you just want speakers or are you willing to do components?

Amp(s) would depend on what sub(s) you get...

 
hmm, well i think i need more specific. got any websites that u guys get info on? pretty much what im askin is, what exactly would u buy if u were in my postion?

 
Id probably buy an alpine 9815 head unit, focal components - probably an alpine amp to power those. And possibly a treo ssx, or resonant engineering xxx and a us amps 2000x on that sub. also make a custom ported box.

 
alpine 9815>>>JL 1000/1>>>>JL 13w7 //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif
heh Sounds so sweeeet, i wouldnt waste the money on the 1000/1 though.

For components id grab a set of focals and get a nice 100x2 amp for em and ur set. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/eek.gif.771b7a90cf45cabdc554ff1121c21c4a.gif

 
ok, i went to a place called audio land, and i decided what i wanted. im just gonna keep the hu stock, cause i dont need one and thats like an extra 400 bucks. 2JLw7, 1 JL 500/1, 1 JL 300/4, hi/lo converter. that comes to 1950$. so thanks for your help guys.

 
what amps could i get that are better for that price? the jl subs are 10's. what would i need to push them? i kinda like the jbl1200.1. but i need to know what amp to push the speakers.

btw, http://jlaudio.com/subwoofers/RP_Chart.html

edit: i chaned my mind about everything lol. ur right, ive been lookin around, i could get a lot better for cheaper. i still like the jbl 1200.1 though. now i just need subs, spks, spk amp.

 
edit: i chaned my mind about everything lol. ur right, ive been lookin around, i could get a lot better for cheaper.
local shops will rip you off big time! buy online...u don't HAVE to buy from e-bay....just online in general will save you some money. And, you asked...if i were you and had $2000...i would have a hell of a system.

HU: alpine 9815

components: cdt eurosport 3 ways or Adire audio koda's

comp amp: us acoustics usx2100

subs: 2 stereo integrity magnum d2's

amp: many options...tsunami 1800, a lot of choices

wiring: good 1 guage kit....

alt: 180-200 amp alt

battery: optima red top under hood...yellow top in back

around $2300 and would totally KILL, very much competition quality. and of course...i'd install all myself...so, yeah custom ported box....bout 5 cubes tuned to 30 hz for daily.

peace

NG

 
If you're looking for subs near w7's caliber but will save you some money. Take a look at these subs.

Adire Brahma http://www.adireaudio.com ~400 with shipping 12"

Magnum D2 - http://www.stereointegrity.com ~250

chrystal cmpx2 - not sure the website on that. ~450?

resinent engineering XXX - website not up $??

Brahma more SQ than SPL but can sure do A LOT of both. Magnum GREAT sub for the price. Chrystal never heard one but people say they have amazing SQ. XXX is more of an SPL driver but i'm sure could sound mighty nice //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif .Those are all good subs to look at with the right enclosure and right power will sound on par with JL.

As for amps you could look into getting two tsunami 1100d

at 260$ a pop. that would be 520 for the amps and lets say 750 for subs. There you have two great subs getting pushed by 2200 watts. Just a little more power than the JL route //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif and you still have 730 to throw down on some comps and amp for them.

 
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