You have $700 to buy a 1 head unit, 4 speakers, 1 sub and amp. GO!

[theJIVETURKY]

In case you are wondering, I own a 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix GT and this is my budget to satisfy my musical needs. I've been searching for a couple of weeks now and haven't had anything jump out at me so I've turned the car audio geniuses! So you have $700 bucks to go on a wild shopping spree on some awesome equipment (in title). What would you buy?

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[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

Cz 702 cdt cl 6ex. Speakers American bass ph 1800 ab TNT 12. All new. If you get some used you might get better

What car ? And goals ?

 

[bbeljefe]

I couldn't design a system without knowing what vehicle it was going in because not all vehicles take the same size speakers and not all vehicles have the same amount of space for subs.

That said, I would ditch the notion of rear speakers regardless of vehicle.

 

[theJIVETURKY]

It's going in a 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix GT. My goals are simply nice crisp sound and I also like some solid bass.

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

It's going in a 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix GT. My goals are simply nice crisp sound and I also like some solid bass.

I know the car well my daughter has the grand am. 6x8 all around Ok 6.5 components frt doors. You'll need adapters leave rears stock the amp I suggested will be fine as well as the sub and you can add another sub later for more power. From the amp problem is the integration harness is $100 and you still need wires and a box So 2 options. Start with the deck and frt stage first and save for the subs and amp. Or start with the sub stage the the deck and components. Your choice if you go sub stage first 700 will set you up pretty good I actually have a great beginner sub stage for $700 shipped

 

[garychoffmann 10+ year member]

Grand prix has 5.25 up front and 6x9's in the rear. If you want absolute bang for your buck. Pick up t3 audio 6x9's and 5.25 comps and bravox subs from parts express. Then buy a ppi 5 channel or 2 ppi amps. With wiring you can come under 700. Just my 2 cents. If parts express is out of the t3 comps get the bravox comps. Just what I have done in a grand prix

 

[basswiigee]

700 you can have a awesome setup.... especially if you buy used, new i'd go... random pioneer hu 4v 3x preouts, 2x new subs from AQ hdcs, pioneer d class 6x9's, ported prefab, pioneer a series comps, and a decent 5 or 6 ch looking at under 700...

used I'd go, pioneer premier 520's (150) pioneer hu (100) still rock d class 6x9 (80 new) single hdc3 or 4 12 (200) brz 1700(125) or a brz 2400 (200) somewhere round there....

 

[theJIVETURKY]

Could I trouble you to recommend some big name brand products. I'm not familiar with T3 audio.

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

Could I trouble you to recommend some big name brand products. I'm not familiar with T3 audio.

Such as ?

 

[theJIVETURKY]

Such as ?

Well, I've been looking at Pioneer, Kenwood, Sony, JL Audio, JBL. I'm not super keen on the off brand equipment since I'm pretty new to the car audio world. So I feel safer buying the popular brands.

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

Well, I've been looking at Pioneer, Kenwood, Sony, JL Audio, JBL. I'm not super keen on the off brand equipment since I'm pretty new to the car audio world. So I feel safer buying the popular brands.

Actually it's the opposite. The brands we've been talking about are much better and some are competition grade. But if you want mainstream I can that that to

 

[theJIVETURKY]

Actually it's the opposite. The brands we've been talking about are much better and some are competition grade. But if you want mainstream I can that that to

I see. I thought maybe that was it. Yeah could you give me some mainstream advice? lol

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

I see. I thought maybe that was it. Yeah could you give me some mainstream advice? lol

Give me a sec and I'll send you a pm

 

[basswiigee]

I see. I thought maybe that was it. Yeah could you give me some mainstream advice? lol

ok, main streams

pioneer

headunits good

speakers premier series only with the exception of premiers

subs championship series only

kenwood

headunits good

amps and subs only use exceleon with the exception for 3013ps which is a decent sub budget and runs like A beast sealed....

jl audio

all good just so over priced and I don't like their components

sony..... NO GO.....

jbl all is fair....

REAL BRANDS THAT KILL ALL THAT SH1T....

AMPS

CRESCENDO, AUDIOQUE/SOUNDQUBED, SUNDOWN, CT SOUNDS, KICKER KX/ZX, DC AUDIO, INCRIMINATOR AUDIO, DIGITAL DESIGNS, CROSSFIRE.... ETC...

SUBS

SSA, AQ/SQ, INCRIMINATOR AUDIO, DC AUDIO, ATOMIC, TANTRIC, OBSIDIAN AUDIO.... ETC...

SPEAKERS....

CRESCENDO, HAT,PHD, CDT, FOCAL, MOREL, ...ETC....

 

[theJIVETURKY]

Awesome man..lots of good info here. Is their a good website I should be looking on? Or just google different brands?

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

Awesome man..lots of good info here. Is their a good website I should be looking on? Or just google different brands?

Sent you a pm also

 

[theJIVETURKY]

cool man I'll check it out now. thanks

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

I see. I thought maybe that was it. Yeah could you give me some mainstream advice? lol

Mainstream is overpriced and underperforms your not gonna get much quality sound with your 700$ going mainstream. All the other brands are already proven and trusted by competitors which are waaaay more knowlegeable then your average mainstream joe. You could either have a system that blows everything away or buy low tier mainstream equipment that sounds mediocre, thats up to you.

To give you what you want, here's a mainstream as fk setup within your budget.

Amazon.com: Clarion CZ702 Vehicle CD Digital Music Player Receiver: Car Electronics

JBL MS-52C 5-1/4" 2-Way MS Component Car Speakers System (MS52C)

Alpine SPS-619 (SPS619) 6" x 9" 3-Way Type-S Coaxial Car Speakers

Pioneer GM-D8604 4-Channel 600W GM Digital Series Car Amplifier

JL Audio 12WXv2-4 (12WXv24) 12" Single 4 ohm Car Subwoofer - get the sealed box deal for 26 bucks more and your set.

after tax and shipping or whatnot should come out a little bit less then 700$

you'll still need to cover the cost of amplifier wiring kits and install(unless you do it yourself)

power the front jbl 5.25 components with 2 front channels of the amp, power the sub by bridging the remaining 2 channels of the amp finally, have the 6x9s on head unit power.

Heres how the system will sound like.

bass is weak(to my standards but i'm a full blown basshead). It however will suffice if your just looking for nice full sound filling the cabin of your car. Mids and highs will be clear and somewhat detailed, overall pretty decent but your not gonna have much midbass kick in the door speakers unless you sound deaden your doors and fill up the gaps and make a proper treated door like this for example http://www.caraudio.com/forums/speakers/579338-how-do-i-get-bass-out-my-door-speakers-2.html

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

Awesome man..lots of good info here. Is their a good website I should be looking on? Or just google different brands?

CarStereoGiant - got some nice stuff for a budget here. better amps and subs then the stuff i listed earlier for sure.

SoundSolutionsAudio's Online car audio store! Best prices, products and customer service. Fast shipping to US, Canada and More!! - mainly competition grade equipment, gonna hurt your wallet looking through this site.

WoofersEtc.com - The Online Car Audio Superstore, the Largest Selection at the Lowest Prices! - got ranges from great stuff to bottom of the barrel stuff. can score some decent SQ speakers here.

Car Audio Stereo - Car Subwoofers - Car Amplifiers and Speakers - mainstream nuthuggery to the max

 

[theJIVETURKY]

Awesome thanks man. I'm still not sure if I'm going to buy the popular brands or some underground competition type equipment. Either way, thanks for the insight.