rookie at car audio

[Nike_boi]

I am new at this, and need help understanding what all i need to get to put a system in my car. any suggestions?

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[MANTI5 10+ year member]

Go to general section, post what you have, what you're looking for, budget, etc.

 

[fannin88 10+ year member]

Notice all the "(name)_boi" 's from atlanta with 3

 

[MANTI5 10+ year member]

hmmm

 

[Why So Cereal? 5,000+ posts]

This is a friend of mine. He's cool. Jus total noob lol

 

[Nike_boi]

Everything is factory. I want two 12's. Budget is $400. I want clear sound.

 

[DoesDad 10+ year member]

You aren't going to get much for 400. First thing I would do is get a cheap head unit (easier and sounds better when hooking up an amplifier) then run a 4 or 8 gauge amp kit depending on how many watts you want. If you can do this yourself you're at about 150 or so. That leaves 250 for amp and sub/subs. You can do it. Just might have to buy used and somewhat lower your expectations. If you have to get all this stuff installed you better save up a lot more than 400 bucks.

 

[snoopdan 5,000+ posts]

He can do a line out converter on his stock head unit on the cheapz, hell he can get a LOC at wally world for $15. I'd place more money on just one 12" sub and a well made enclosure, and a half ass amp. I'd suggest a Hifonics amp, in testing we've found they're no less worse than more expensive amps in the same catagory.

But definately make sure your enclosure is built well....you could buy the best amp in the world and still have your setup sound like shit because of the enclosure being not designed well.

 

[Below20hzonly 10+ year member]

tune box to 27 and hit lows

 

[snoopdan 5,000+ posts]

tune box to 27 and hit lows

awesome advice moron.

 

[DoesDad 10+ year member]

awesome advice moron.

Hahaha!

 

[Nike_boi]

I can up my budget to to $800. And I have an '09 ford mustang to work with.

 

[Nike_boi]

At least I don't drive a scion tc like princ3cmo