Who's Up for what I call a "Challenge"?

[Thenewkiddownts]

The Subs my bro had were t4510 MTX and they were pretty impressive for small inexpensive subs and they are still only $50 each (plus shipping). Would it be possible to get some nice speakers and an amp (with head unit/wires) for $500 more (for a total of $600)?

(By the way, I appreciate EVERYONES feedback. it's pretty impressive that you all know exactly what you're talking about, Even though all of your experience seems to be with expensive high quality audio parts)

 

[R34P3R 10+ year member]

I see a single ten or twelve with a small amp and some inexpensive coax's run off of factory deck power...

 

[R34P3R 10+ year member]

Single 12"

RF 5 Channel

Coax's

Thats about $450 before shipping. You can do much better by buying used, but for new equipment under $500, it certainly is a challenge. You will still need a wiring kit, a hi/low converter for using a stock deck, and a box for the sub. Should put you just above $500 if you're doing installation and box building yourself.

 

[Thenewkiddownts]

anyone got something else to throw out there?

 

[keep_hope_alive Premium Member]

http://www.caraudio.com/forums/head-unit-classifieds/533745-alpine-cda-9856-ipod-cable.html

http://www.caraudio.com/forums/speaker-classifieds/535003-boston-acoustic-5-0-component-set.html

http://www.caraudio.com/forums/subwoofer-classifieds/530401-fs-boston-acoustics-g1-12-4-a.html

http://www.caraudio.com/forums/amplifier-classifieds/534245-old-school-fosgate-punch-amps.html

 

[cyn 10+ year member]

Skar Audio VVX 12" 150$

Memphis PR1000.1 45$ and trade of a 75$ 7" jensen screen I had = 120$

HU - Clarion - Traded a HIfonics BR1500 for it and some cash on his end. amp eh won't say what i paid for it.

Wire installation = $80

Box - $40 built myself

Bravox front stage coaxil's - 35$ I think maybe 45$

all currently installed

= $380-400

for a streetbeater that sounds pretty **** good and hits harder than most hoodies with 2=4 kicker comps / cvrs

HU = same $0

Sub = same 150$

Amp = same but going to try the Soundstream BTR 1700.1 I got for $140

Amp Front Stage = Eclipse 3640 - $45

Front STage = Massive Audio SK6 - 75$ even - New

Box = New box $40

So yes you can build a good system under 500$ if you buy used/new mixed or just used..

but going out and spending 2k on some pioneer stuff is not smart imo.

 

[keep_hope_alive Premium Member]

If your expectations are larger than your budget, get used gear. Hundreds of options.