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<blockquote data-quote="Vegas WRX" data-source="post: 6274600" data-attributes="member: 578322"><p>Well, I am planning a new system for my new car. I purchased a 2010 MazdaSpeed 3 a month ago, and now the system is the next to do. I am currently deployed and have nothing but time to ponder. I get back in October and want to get right at it. I have never even seen the car before, I purchased it online and had it delivered to my house. (Sure made the wife happy when that happened!!)</p><p></p><p><strong>My goal</strong>:</p><p></p><p>I want a well rounded setup. Nice Sound Quality with the ability to get loud. I am not looking for impress the neighbor 10 houses down, but I want the ability to get loud if I choose. I will be doing the install myself, and have experience building setups and doing fiberglass. I will be going with a sealed box, amp rack and a fiberglass surround to make it flow nicely.</p><p></p><p><strong>My budge</strong>t:</p><p></p><p>Right around $1000. For amps, subs, components. Supplies, wiring and all, is not factored into my budget because I can buy it slowly without the wife really noticing. I told her $1000, so if I spend $75 for wiring, then $100 for deadening and $50 for materials, she will wont realize how much I am spending.</p><p></p><p><strong>Time Frame</strong>:</p><p></p><p>Octoberish</p><p></p><p>I want any and all opinions. If you think a store is a bad choice, please say so. If an amp or sub is wrong, please say so. I live in Guam, so everything must be purchased online.</p><p></p><p>What I have been looking at:</p><p></p><p><strong>Subs.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>(2) RE *** 12</strong>". Only place I can find them is through an ebay store. They have good feedback, and says they are an authorized dealer. I would rather buy direct from a dealer tho. So opinions are wanted.</p><p></p><p>$349.95 for the pair</p><p></p><p><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/PAIR-RE-AUDIO-SEX12D4-***-12" target="_blank">http://cgi.ebay.com/PAIR-RE-AUDIO-SEX12D4-***-12</a>"-D4-2400w-SUBWOOFER-SEX12_W0QQitemZ350223738763QQcmdZViewItem#ht_4861wt_1165</p><p></p><p><strong>AMPS</strong></p><p></p><p>I want to run a mono amp at 1 ohm and a 2 channel amp to run the front sound stage.</p><p></p><p>I have been looking at MB Quart and US amps. I have also looks at MA Audio, but I am unsure of how the quality is. I like the looks and the digital readout on them, but I would rather go higher quality with US amps. If they are high quality, please let me know.</p><p></p><p>For US Amps, I am looking at XT4000DE V2 and XT800.2 V2. I have only found them on the same ebay store. The other normal stores online have the old v1s.</p><p></p><p><strong>Us Amps 1500x1</strong> @ 1ohm <strong>$299.95</strong></p><p></p><p><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-US-AMPS-XT4000DE-V2-4000-WATT-MONO-CAR-AMPLIFIER_W0QQitemZ390082675134QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCar_Amplifiers?hash=item5ad2bd41be&amp;_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262#ht_5095wt_1165" target="_blank">http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-US-AMPS-XT4000DE-V2-4000-WATT-MONO-CAR-AMPLIFIER_W0QQitemZ390082675134QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCar_Amplifiers?hash=item5ad2bd41be&amp;_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262#ht_5095wt_1165</a></p><p></p><p><strong>US Amps 100x2</strong> @ 4 ohms <strong>$134.95</strong></p><p></p><p><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-US-AMPS-XT800-2-V2-800-WATT-2-CHANNEL-CAR-AMPLIFIER_W0QQitemZ390083472604QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCar_Amplifiers?hash=item5ad2c96cdc&amp;_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262#ht_4705wt_1165" target="_blank">http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-US-AMPS-XT800-2-V2-800-WATT-2-CHANNEL-CAR-AMPLIFIER_W0QQitemZ390083472604QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCar_Amplifiers?hash=item5ad2c96cdc&amp;_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262#ht_4705wt_1165</a></p><p></p><p><strong>or</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>MB Quart DSC 1500.1D 1500x1</strong> @ 1ohm <strong>$227.10</strong></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.hifisoundconnection.com/Shop/Control/Product/fp/vpid/6635942/vpcsid/0/SFV/30046" target="_blank">http://www.hifisoundconnection.com/Shop/Control/Product/fp/vpid/6635942/vpcsid/0/SFV/30046</a></p><p></p><p>and</p><p></p><p><strong>MB Quart DSC 280 2 Channel 80x2</strong> @ 4ohms <strong>$99.98</strong></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.hifisoundconnection.com/Shop/Control/Product/fp/vpid/6635941/vpcsid/0/SFV/30046" target="_blank">http://www.hifisoundconnection.com/Shop/Control/Product/fp/vpid/6635941/vpcsid/0/SFV/30046</a></p><p></p><p>Then for my front stage I am very torn on what I want. And really need suggestions. I have a set of brand new Alpine type R 6.5 Comps at home that I got awhile back. Not sure of how they sound or the reviews on them. But I have been looking at:</p><p></p><p><strong>MB Quart 6.5" 2-Way Premium $219.99</strong></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.woofersetc.com/p6846/PVI216--MB-Quart-65" target="_blank">http://www.woofersetc.com/p6846/PVI216--MB-Quart-65</a>"-2Way-Premium-Component-Speaker-System.htm</p><p></p><p>or</p><p></p><p><strong>Image Dynamics 6.5" Component $179.99</strong></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.woofersetc.com/p6201/CTX65CS--Image-Dynamics-65" target="_blank">http://www.woofersetc.com/p6201/CTX65CS--Image-Dynamics-65</a>"-Component-Speaker-System.htm</p><p></p><p>or</p><p></p><p><strong>RE Audio 6.5" Component $169.99</strong></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.woofersetc.com/p4927/RE65-COMP--RE-Audio-65" target="_blank">http://www.woofersetc.com/p4927/RE65-COMP--RE-Audio-65</a>"-2-Way-4-Ohm-RE-Series-Component-Set.htm</p><p></p><p>I really dont know about the front stage and am open to suggestions. Are the alpines worth using, or should I sell them and go with something above?</p><p></p><p>Are there are dealers on here that can get me the RE and US amps? I would rather not use Ebay!!!</p><p></p><p>THANKS!!!!!!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Vegas WRX, post: 6274600, member: 578322"] Well, I am planning a new system for my new car. I purchased a 2010 MazdaSpeed 3 a month ago, and now the system is the next to do. I am currently deployed and have nothing but time to ponder. I get back in October and want to get right at it. I have never even seen the car before, I purchased it online and had it delivered to my house. (Sure made the wife happy when that happened!!) [B]My goal[/B]: I want a well rounded setup. Nice Sound Quality with the ability to get loud. I am not looking for impress the neighbor 10 houses down, but I want the ability to get loud if I choose. I will be doing the install myself, and have experience building setups and doing fiberglass. I will be going with a sealed box, amp rack and a fiberglass surround to make it flow nicely. [B]My budge[/B]t: Right around $1000. For amps, subs, components. Supplies, wiring and all, is not factored into my budget because I can buy it slowly without the wife really noticing. I told her $1000, so if I spend $75 for wiring, then $100 for deadening and $50 for materials, she will wont realize how much I am spending. [B]Time Frame[/B]: Octoberish I want any and all opinions. If you think a store is a bad choice, please say so. If an amp or sub is wrong, please say so. I live in Guam, so everything must be purchased online. What I have been looking at: [B]Subs.[/B] [B](2) RE *** 12[/B]". Only place I can find them is through an ebay store. They have good feedback, and says they are an authorized dealer. I would rather buy direct from a dealer tho. So opinions are wanted. $349.95 for the pair [URL="http://cgi.ebay.com/PAIR-RE-AUDIO-SEX12D4-***-12"]http://cgi.ebay.com/PAIR-RE-AUDIO-SEX12D4-***-12[/URL]"-D4-2400w-SUBWOOFER-SEX12_W0QQitemZ350223738763QQcmdZViewItem#ht_4861wt_1165 [B]AMPS[/B] I want to run a mono amp at 1 ohm and a 2 channel amp to run the front sound stage. I have been looking at MB Quart and US amps. I have also looks at MA Audio, but I am unsure of how the quality is. I like the looks and the digital readout on them, but I would rather go higher quality with US amps. If they are high quality, please let me know. For US Amps, I am looking at XT4000DE V2 and XT800.2 V2. I have only found them on the same ebay store. The other normal stores online have the old v1s. [B]Us Amps 1500x1[/B] @ 1ohm [B]$299.95[/B] [URL="http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-US-AMPS-XT4000DE-V2-4000-WATT-MONO-CAR-AMPLIFIER_W0QQitemZ390082675134QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCar_Amplifiers?hash=item5ad2bd41be&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262#ht_5095wt_1165"]http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-US-AMPS-XT4000DE-V2-4000-WATT-MONO-CAR-AMPLIFIER_W0QQitemZ390082675134QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCar_Amplifiers?hash=item5ad2bd41be&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262#ht_5095wt_1165[/URL] [B]US Amps 100x2[/B] @ 4 ohms [B]$134.95[/B] [URL="http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-US-AMPS-XT800-2-V2-800-WATT-2-CHANNEL-CAR-AMPLIFIER_W0QQitemZ390083472604QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCar_Amplifiers?hash=item5ad2c96cdc&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262#ht_4705wt_1165"]http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-US-AMPS-XT800-2-V2-800-WATT-2-CHANNEL-CAR-AMPLIFIER_W0QQitemZ390083472604QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCar_Amplifiers?hash=item5ad2c96cdc&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262#ht_4705wt_1165[/URL] [B]or[/B] [B]MB Quart DSC 1500.1D 1500x1[/B] @ 1ohm [B]$227.10[/B] [URL="http://www.hifisoundconnection.com/Shop/Control/Product/fp/vpid/6635942/vpcsid/0/SFV/30046"]http://www.hifisoundconnection.com/Shop/Control/Product/fp/vpid/6635942/vpcsid/0/SFV/30046[/URL] and [B]MB Quart DSC 280 2 Channel 80x2[/B] @ 4ohms [B]$99.98[/B] [URL="http://www.hifisoundconnection.com/Shop/Control/Product/fp/vpid/6635941/vpcsid/0/SFV/30046"]http://www.hifisoundconnection.com/Shop/Control/Product/fp/vpid/6635941/vpcsid/0/SFV/30046[/URL] Then for my front stage I am very torn on what I want. And really need suggestions. I have a set of brand new Alpine type R 6.5 Comps at home that I got awhile back. Not sure of how they sound or the reviews on them. But I have been looking at: [B]MB Quart 6.5" 2-Way Premium $219.99[/B] [URL="http://www.woofersetc.com/p6846/PVI216--MB-Quart-65"]http://www.woofersetc.com/p6846/PVI216--MB-Quart-65[/URL]"-2Way-Premium-Component-Speaker-System.htm or [B]Image Dynamics 6.5" Component $179.99[/B] [URL="http://www.woofersetc.com/p6201/CTX65CS--Image-Dynamics-65"]http://www.woofersetc.com/p6201/CTX65CS--Image-Dynamics-65[/URL]"-Component-Speaker-System.htm or [B]RE Audio 6.5" Component $169.99[/B] [URL="http://www.woofersetc.com/p4927/RE65-COMP--RE-Audio-65"]http://www.woofersetc.com/p4927/RE65-COMP--RE-Audio-65[/URL]"-2-Way-4-Ohm-RE-Series-Component-Set.htm I really dont know about the front stage and am open to suggestions. Are the alpines worth using, or should I sell them and go with something above? Are there are dealers on here that can get me the RE and US amps? I would rather not use Ebay!!! THANKS!!!!!!! [/QUOTE]
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