System advice

[LVShark]

Hi guys, I've been looking into getting a stereo system put in my truck, but I really have no clue about what speakers, amps, etc.. to get. Plus I really don't know how all these things work, and what things go with what.

Anyways, Im looking to spend between 500-1k on it. In my truck it's already set up for 3 10' subs in the back.

Any recommendations or advice?

Thanks

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[cfox10 10+ year member]

Already setup as in you have 3 installed? What model? How much power, sq, other upgrades yet? Willing to do all the work yourself? Willing to buy used? What is the end goal?

 

[LVShark]

Already setup as in you have 3 installed? What model? How much power, sq, other upgrades yet? Willing to do all the work yourself? Willing to buy used? What is the end goal?

I have a box installed that can hold 3 10' subs, but I don't have any yet. It's an 06 GMC Sierra Crew Cab. It's all stock so far other then my Kenwood deck. I am willing to do the work myself and I'm 50/50 on buying used.

I'm pretty uneducated on how everything works, and what is needed. I do have someone who offered to help me install everything though.

 

[cfox10 10+ year member]

OK, sounds good. You will probably want to start off finding an amp for your sub stage. Depends on how much power you want to run. Look for something around 1500 to 2k RMS. That will net you some good power for 10s. Look into soundqubed, sundown, or something along those lines for the woofers. It really comes down yo price, and air space required. What's the volume of your enclosure?

Invest in 0g wiring. It will allow optimum current flow.

Knuconceptz has great prices.

Sound deaden the doors as best you can.

I'd help more but I'm on my phone and typing ***** lol

 

[LVShark]

OK, sounds good. You will probably want to start off finding an amp for your sub stage. Depends on how much power you want to run. Look for something around 1500 to 2k RMS. That will net you some good power for 10s. Look into soundqubed, sundown, or something along those lines for the woofers. It really comes down yo price, and air space required. What's the volume of your enclosure?
Invest in 0g wiring. It will allow optimum current flow.

Knuconceptz has great prices.

Sound deaden the doors as best you can.

I'd help more but I'm on my phone and typing ***** lol

Thanks man, and not exactly sure on enclosure volume. I'll look into thing more, but I was just about to get offline and get some sleep.

Would you recommend any packages that offer subs, amps, wiring, etc..? Or would you buy everything on it's own?

 

[Side Show 10+ year member]

buy everything on it's own imo, to get the most out of each item for your money.

 

[cfox10 10+ year member]

If u buy separately you can save money getting stuff while getting better quality. Think about doing the big 3.

What sub's are you thinking about using? Don't fall for hyped up big box brands.

 

[LVShark]

If u buy separately you can save money getting stuff while getting better quality. Think about doing the big 3.
What sub's are you thinking about using? Don't fall for hyped up big box brands.

Honestly, I'll probably go with what you guys recommend providing it's in my price range. I said 500-1k but I would really like to keep the price down. 1k is my absolute max. Realistically, I'd like to spend 500-750 but I know that's going to be fairly tough if I want to get good quality

 

[LVShark]

I looked for Sundown Subs like you mentioned, and found these E 10D2 Sundown Audio 10" Sub Dual 2 Ohm E Series 800 w Bass Subwoofer E10D2 New | eBay

Would you recommend this?

Also I was browsing another forum and the recommended a Lanzar amp

https://www.parts-express.com/lanzar-htg257-heritage-2000-watt-2-channel-amplifier--267-7134

 

[Bwap]

I looked for Sundown Subs like you mentioned, and found these E 10D2 Sundown Audio 10" Sub Dual 2 Ohm E Series 800 w Bass Subwoofer E10D2 New | eBay
Would you recommend this?

Also I was browsing another forum and the recommended a Lanzar amp

https://www.parts-express.com/lanzar-htg257-heritage-2000-watt-2-channel-amplifier--267-7134

Would not recommend that amp, and check out soundqubed.. they have some nice low price subs.

 

[cfox10 10+ year member]

I looked for Sundown Subs like you mentioned, and found these E 10D2 Sundown Audio 10"?https://www.parts-express.com/lanzar-htg257-heritage-2000-watt-2-channel-amplifier--267-7134

 

The opti line of Lanzar is really there only good line of amps. I'd check out PPI black ice series, crescendo, just post a wanted ad with budget (more on amp than sub's) definitely check out soundqubed like mentioned. Look into SSA too. They make excellent sub's. Check the classified section. Budget amp would be shark or audipipe but I'd aim for better if possible.

 

[garychoffmann 10+ year member]

Do you plan on running anything for highs? If it was me I would get an american bass ph5100, 3 soundqubed or boston g1 10's. I'm not familiar with speaker sizes in your truck but some nice coaxial or components would do you great justice. I'd consider shouting at mylows10 or trumpet on here. They are respected business owners that have great customer service and can fill your needs and keep you in budget.

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

Where in Cali are you I'm in the Monterey bay are. And I can help you out

 

[LVShark]

Where in Cali are you I'm in the Monterey bay are. And I can help you out

I'm up near the Modesto area

Do you plan on running anything for highs?

Not exactly sure what that means

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

I'm up near the Modesto area


Not exactly sure what that means

Your an hour and a half from me might be worth taking a trip over here to see what we can do I have a couple of amps. Some components and subs. But I can always order what you want