Hey guys. So we're getting a new (old) truck of some sort, probably an 01-05 F-150 Extended Cab. Regardless of Make, it'll be an Extended Cab, and not Regular or Crew. I'd like to put a cheap but better than stock audio system in it, this stems from our former vehicle, an 01 Expedition, where bass was a completely foreign idea. Literally, no bass. So first I'd like to install an HU, nothing fancy options-wise, just 3.5 and USB, blu-tooth would be nice but not necessary. I'd like to have enough channel hookups to do the sub, plus front and back speakers at some point in the future. Then I'd like to get an amp and sub and install those along with hooking the stock speakers up to the HU. Sometime this fall I'll replace the speakers, but for now I only have the funds for a sub/amp/HU. Now I'm sure some of you will recommend to wait until I have money for everything at once, but honestly I have about four different "hobby" projects going on right now, so I know myself, if I don't spend the money on this then I'll just spend it on something else lol.
So I'm looking for an HU with 3.5 and USB inputs (I don't have an I-Pod, but it'll be nice to use it to charge my phone), at least four (I think that's what I'll need? Or five?) channel outputs in the back.
As far as the sub goes, I've been told 8-10" is all I can really do underneath the backseat, so that's my diameter. It WILL go in a low-profile box under the rear seat, so its gotta be a fairly thin size as well, and the less volume required the better. watts-wise, I don't really know, enough that I can feel it in the truck, and that people immediately outside will know I have a sub (like standing next to the car). I DON'T want a crazy system that blasts a block away. Almost all of my music will be some sort of rock, with hip-hop rap and techno only rearing their heads when friends want it played. So I'm looking for a sub that can keep up with fast bass, right? And then an amp to power that. It'd be nice to get a huge amp that could also power the speakers when I get them, but not required.
Now the reason I'm asking you guys is because I know NOTHING about car audio, at least as far as brands and models and what's good and what's not goes. So basically with the criteria I gave, please find me the cheapest possible combo that will do what I want in the classifieds, so I have some idea of what I'll have to pay. I know I'm asking you guys to take time out of your day to do my research, but I really do appreciate it, and look forward to eventually sharing my build with all of you!
