New System Help

[c_clarke77 10+ year member]

I’m new to the car audio stuff, but I’d like to get a system in my car, a ’93 Sunbird LE, and I’ve chosen Future Shop as the place to get my components. I know the selection is limited, but 1) It’s not TOO bad as far as I can tell, 2) I have someone who can get me discounts (Price+10%), and 3) Free installation (I know squat about installation, as I said, I’m new).

So I’ve basically done some research, and made a list of products. This list is disregarding front speakers (which will most likely be Infinity 3012CF 3.5” @ $99.99), wiring (~ $50-75 estimate) and sub box (~ $100) (and possibly Dynamat).

Choosing a HU, 6x9's, 2 subs and an amp, with a budget of ~ $1000 (Using prices listed): What suggestions do you guys have on choice of each component, taking in consideration: Price vs. SQ vs. SPL vs. Compatibility?

(If you'd like to go more in-depth check out http://www.futureshop.ca, and comprise a list of any products from the choices.)

Head Unit

- JVC (KD-G720) $229.99

- Panasonic (CQC5303) $229.99

- Pioneer (DEH-4800MP) $229.99

Speakers 6x9”

- JVC (CS-V6934) $99.99

- Pioneer (TS-G950M) $99.99

- Pioneer (TS-A6961R) $129.99

- MTX Thunder (TDX6902) $169.99

- Infinity (9612I) $199.99

- Infinity (692.7i) $249.99

Subwoofer 10” (x 2)

- Pioneer (TS-W256R) 10” $119.99

- Infinity (1040W) 10” $149.99

- Infinity Reference (1052W) 10” $149.99

- Rockford (P210S4) 10” $149.99

- Infinity Kappa (102.7W) 10” $249.99

Subwoofer 12” (x 2)

- Pioneer (TS-W306R) 12” $139.99

- Rockford (P212S4) 12” $179.99

- Infinity (1240W) 12” $199.99

- MTX (MZS1204) 12” $199.99

Amplifier

- MTX (TC2002) (2-Channel) $199.99

My other option is to get the amp somewhere else, as the amp selection for my price range is terrible. What suggestions for amps do you have for my price range, and compatible to the subs chosen? Also, should I go 2CH for subs or 6x9's, or 4CH for subs/6x9’s/3.5's, or another arrangement?

My thinkings (going by research, etc.) right at the moment are:

Panasonic (CQC5303) or Pioneer (DEH-4800MP) (HU)

Pioneer (TS-A6961R) (6x9's)

Pioneer (TS-W256R) 10” (x 2)

An amp.

(summing up to $600 +amp).

I have another question too, and I don’t know if it’s a stupid question or not, but the way that most subs are mounted are facing away for the cabin. I have flip down seats, if I flipped down my seats, wouldn’t subs sound better if facing forwards, rather than away from the cabin?

I know these are a lot of questions, but I’m just looking for suggestions right now on anything. Thanks in advance.

Oh, and another question. My front dash speakers are 3.5", and I don't know if the speaker covers will fit back on, even if I got the Infinty 3.5", so seeing as I might have to remove the speaker covers anyways, should I upgrade the size the 4" or maybe even 5 1/4"?

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[azimuth 5,000+ posts]

are you buying online? if you post a budget and are willing to buy online, the guys here are excellent at giving bang for your buck options.

 

[c_clarke77 10+ year member]

I can't buy online, because then I can't get the discount from my friend.

 

[azimuth 5,000+ posts]

Pioneer (DEH-4800MP)

Infinity (9612I)

Rockford (P212S4) 12”

MTX TC2002 2-Channel

from your list, that would be mine. i'm assuming the amp is for the 6x9's.

what amp is your plan for the subs?

are these the discounted prices you are getting from your friend?

 

[c_clarke77 10+ year member]

No, these are the regular prices for the components, the discounted price, say for the head unit at $230, would probably be about $150-160. And yes, the amp listed here would be best on the 6x9's, but I'm not too sure what a good amp, that's not really pricey, for the subs could be.

And regarding the choices, thanks for the input, I was also considering the Infinity's for the 6x9's. I'm still reasearching subs, but I think I'm probably going to install the head unit, front and rear speakers, and maybe an amp for the rear first, and then do subs+amp.