Plans for a first setup?

[The509 10+ year member]

Alright so here it goes;

I'm rolling in a 1997 Mercury Mountaineer (Don't talk smack, cause it kicks *** =)) Assume the speakers are factory, cause there shot, can't take any volume. The CD player is a $20 piece of garbage that was probably good back in its day, but it ***** cause it has no aux jack for my ipod. I also have one 12' sub that's about 5 years old, but still bumps.

What I'm looking for?

-New HU (iPod capabilities are a MUST)

-All new speakers

-Amp (Has to be able to run at least 2 subs, and all speakers)

-Subs (One, maybe two depending on if the one I have goes well with the one I already have)

Part of this is a birthday present, part of this will probably come out of my pocket, so don't worry about money, even though I'm quite the stickler when it comes to money, a new car audio system is a perfect way to spend my saved up money. So, any ideas?

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[09civic 5,000+ posts]

what are you looking for you out of your setup? SQ or loudness

 

[The509 10+ year member]

Tough..

I'd like sound quality though. Loudness gives me a headache, where as quality gives me a chubby. Hah.

 

[ctmaudi 10+ year member]

Im sure theres got to be some kind of budget.

 

[The509 10+ year member]

Well naturally there is. I'm not looking for top of the line, I just figure anything reasonable is good haha.

 

[ctmaudi 10+ year member]

Do you mind used stuff? Can save money there to get better stuff.

 

[09civic 5,000+ posts]

well what do you think is "top of the line"

 

[The509 10+ year member]

Do you mind used stuff? Can save money there to get better stuff.

No, used stuff is fine, in fact in most cases prefered. (Apart from the HU, I'd like that to be new). Most used things are just as good as when they were manufactured anyways.

well what do you think is "top of the line"

How about I throw down $700 - 1000 right now. Good enough?

(If not then go higher, as I said I'm a stickler //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif)

 

[ctmaudi 10+ year member]

No, used stuff is fine, in fact in most cases prefered. (Apart from the HU, I'd like that to be new). Most used things are just as good as when they were manufactured anyways.

I got some good stuff for cheap, I PMed you.

If you are only wanting to run one amp for everything, then likely you would be looking for a lower power but efficient sub. Id suggest the DCON, Im about to grab one myself I think.

 

[The509 10+ year member]

Not looking to purchase things from users online, no offense to you.

 

[The509 10+ year member]

Decided on a headunit, haven't payed or anything just found one I'm probably gonna buy.

Pioneer DEH-6300UB.