Setup using a Sony receiver?

[mpepin 10+ year member]

I was thinking about buying a Sony receiver (model cdx-gt565up) but I couldn't find any reviews on it, so I was wondering if anyone here had used one before. If so, it would be cool if someone could tell me a little more about it than what's on the website.

I'm pretty new to car audio, so I was wondering if this is a decent receiver. I plan on getting two Sony Xplod 5x7" rear speakers, and eventually a 10" Sony sub. I don't have a clue about the type of amp I need yet. I don't need to shake the mirrors or anything, but I would like a little thump. I drive a 2001 two-door Ford Explorer. Any help would be appreciated.

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[wenn_du_weinst 10+ year member]

I would steer away from sony, if you post how much you want to spend we can post better suggestions for you.

 

[mpepin 10+ year member]

Ok, I was thinking Sony because its a little cheaper, and I've heard they make decent receivers. Anyway, lets say I have about $300 to spend on a receiver, and rear speakers. Then later down the road, $400 on an amp and sub/subs (preferably a 10" or 8" sub.)

 

[wenn_du_weinst 10+ year member]

with $300 you can get a very nice head unit and speakers. I would suggest running the good speakers in front instead of the back though.

 

[skylineTT 10+ year member]

what kind of car do you drive? we could tell you what speakers to get based on size and help you out with the head unit.

 

[wenn_du_weinst 10+ year member]

WoofersEtc.com - CDE-123 - Alpine In-Dash Single DIN CD/MP3/WMA/AAC Receiver with Dual USB Port

WoofersEtc.com - Maximo 6C - Morel 6.5" Coaxial Speaker System

this would be a decent budget system, you would have to make adapters but is cheaper then 5x7 coax of same quality

 

[mpepin 10+ year member]

Thanks wenn. and I drive a 2001 Ford Explorer. Corporate double din deck size, front speakers are 6"x8" 2.5" deep, rears are 6"x8" 3" deep. The sub is 8", 4" deep. Hope that helps.

One more thing, what is the difference between a stereo receiver and a CD receiver?