money for system...

m0nkeh · 10-28-2005, 07:44 AM

ok, after doin some math...bday+christmas+savings...Imma have ROUGHLY... 1.2K to be able to use on a system for my car

and I was wondering what I should get...

I want 2 12" subs ... and either 1 POWERFUL amp to run them both or 2 amps to run each...plus a headunit and side speakers and wiring...anyone tell me a good setup for under 1.2K? thx...

maybe 2 12" Solobaric L7s and a XX-Zeus amp ? or sumtin else?

*madmatt* · 10-28-2005, 08:30 AM

1.2k...hmm...more than enough to put an even better sounding system in the car...they are called v8's...

FritoBandito · 10-28-2005, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madmatt

1.2k...hmm...more than enough to put an even better sounding system in the car...they are called v8's...

Slick one

MattJ · 10-28-2005, 11:19 AM

save the money for a down payment on your new car. youll have cheaper monthly payments by dropping that 1200 bucks down. You can also find a GT with the mach 1000 and youll be happy.

m0nkeh · 10-28-2005, 12:16 PM

mach 1000 wont do sh*t for me, lol...and i dont need to save it, the GT = GRADUATION presant basically, imma be paying 140 a month to my parents for an 99-02 GT stang...so i dont need to save for down payment...but i want a system, then i can move it over to the GT in a few months...

so back to that, any ideas? if i dont spend that much, rest will go to savibng for exhaust...gears...etc...but i do want a system...

roushrider81 · 10-28-2005, 03:22 PM

you know what my system is
SLP Loudmouth
O/R h pipe

PureStang · 10-28-2005, 07:38 PM

i pay 80 bucks a month for insurance.....haha...paid 3500 upfront to my mom...im all set....AND $80 FOR INSUREANCE (yes i stated that 2x)

and just save the 1.2K for an exhaust.....and other mods....dont worry about ur sound system....for now at least....but trust me.....if u get an exhaust, ull find that more people will respect you..cause if u get a system, they will be like wtf that guy is so ghetto...

if u do get a sound system, a 2 12" sonys w/ a 1200w sony amp work well....then i have pioneer speakers all around....no head unit yet....gave that mine to my g/f...pic so see the subs below (i never took a pic w/ the finished setup) also in my late taurus(rip)

95bstallion · 10-28-2005, 07:55 PM

If i were you i would get two 12 inch l7's and a viper amp they are hard to find, but the amps viper has are outragous

. If you cant find one then just get yourself a kicker amp or one of the flame series audiobahn amps.

10-28-2005, 08:03 PM

Hell dude, it if has the mach460, this is what i would do. Actually, this is what i want to do. I ahve the mach1000, but i wouldnt mind a little more UMPH.

First of all, Keep the Mach 460. Keeping the stock deck always results in a lower chance of somone breaking into yer car. And come on, the mach deck aint bad at all.

Get a good phoenix gold amp, maybe 800w wire it in with the mach 460.

get a pair of 10's (i like 10's the best, They just feel tighter and faster than 12's and 15's) or whatever size you preffer.

Get the Back Seat Delete kit.

Use the back seat delete as the front baffle for the speakerbox. You lose the pointless back seats, and will have dual 10in firing straight at you. Now tell me that wouldnt look sweet. Plus you dont have to worry about the seats causing any Db loss.

just please do us all a favor, get a big amp, and dont turn the gain up past half way. I hate it when people get an amp and put the gain all the way up, then it starts clipping and sounding lik crap

PureStang · 10-28-2005, 08:41 PM

if u race and put the amps in the rear seat.... u wont be able to take the subs out too easily....just get boxes so all u have to do is un hook the wires...lift and be done w/ it...like i did w/ mine...2 seperate boxes makes it so much easier for intall and take out...buts thats jmo

m0nkeh · 10-29-2005, 07:35 AM

yea, im using boxes, not that backseat thing i wanted before...and im not getting a GT til...june...

*Lances03SVT* · 10-29-2005, 08:20 AM

I used to be a big stereo guy.But now my Mach 1000 is good enough.Save your money for mods like a complete exhaust.With the exhaust you won't even listen to the stereo much because your car is what you want too hear.With $1200 you could get any system you wanted and have it ready when you get your GT.

jeredan2003 · 10-31-2005, 02:39 PM

1. JL 10 W7

2.JL 500/1 Amplifier

3.Eclipse Head

The best combo I can think of. Maybe under 1200?
It would be lightweight saving gas.
It would sound awesome and could be really loud too. I only deal with JL cause they dont give you decieving power numbers like other companies do. Whatever you do stay away from Sony.

MattJ · 10-31-2005, 02:52 PM

JL is over-rated and over-priced garbage. And eclipse USED to be good untill they put out them jvc decks. lol

id look into resonant engineering if you really wanted a mean sub/amp combo.

Brandman316 · 11-01-2005, 09:22 AM

Depends - If your getting a GT with a Mach 1 sound package, its almost pointless spending all that money for a sound system since the Mach 1k sound system is pretty nice. It hits pretty hard and if I had 1.2 K i would save it for performance parts or for a down payment instead of spending it on a sound system.

MachGT · 11-01-2005, 10:28 AM

I built my sub box into my back seat. My exhaust is pretty loud so I'm not too concerned about having an amazing stereo system

whitethunder46 · 11-01-2005, 05:37 PM

Here's just my two cents. I have the Mach 460 system and loved it, but just wanted a little more umph. I went with the BRAND NEW JL audio w1 subs. 10 inchers, they REALLY HIT HARD and sound awesome. I used a Bassworks box with a slight angle, and installed the two subs. Also a 700 watt Autotek amp installed on the rear of one of the back seats, so its hidden, kinda cool. I would recommend 10 inch subs, simply cuz you'll have a HELL of a time fitting a 12 inch box in ur trunk, even if u just get one. My dual 10 inch box barely fit but its sweet how it worked out. The top of the box is literally digging into two factory amps mounted underneath the rear seat deck. The box ain't moving ANYWHERE. The amps power has a knob from 1-10 power, mines barely at 2, thats how hard these subs hit. It sounds ubelievable. Im huge into sound quailty and not loudness and VERY pleased with my choise. JL audio w7's are good subs, but EXPENSIVE. I bought everything new and with install you'd think I pay like 700, 800, maybe even 900 bux. I paid 512 bux with tax. and there was no special on any of my products. Also, I have a nice pioneer head unit for sale if anyone is interested, i do not want it since I find the Mach 460 6 CD changer incredibly nice.

11-03-2005, 01:39 AM

i've got a $3000 system in my car...

I had a connection tho... my best friend hooked me up real good... I bought the 2 12" 1000watt audiobahn subs, giant audiobauhn amp, capacator, and wires for $300 used.

then a new subbox, and 4 pioneer speakers for $210 no tax.

thats what ya need and try to do...

Stereo isnt that important... dont blow a grand on speakers... i had no speakers in my car just a headunit and the option i chose was cheap in comparason to the value...

Find some one who has already bought alot of stereo in your area, they will save you the most

whitethunder46 · 11-03-2005, 05:37 AM

the problem with ur box tho is that you got NO trunk space now

m0nkeh · 11-03-2005, 06:45 AM

i dont need trunk space tho, and i never said i was going to USE 1.2K only that i HAD that much able to spend.

Islander03GT · 11-03-2005, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattJ

JL is over-rated and over-priced garbage.

I used to run JL and I loved it. Never had a problem, handled alot more power than it was rated for.

Granted I never paid full price for their stuff....

Don't get a system. Systems draw attention to your car. If you use it, odds are it will get jacked.

whitethunder46 · 11-03-2005, 03:14 PM

This is true, I have a good car alarm, but i still dont play my music when im in parking lots. like my college

cuban3jumper · 11-03-2005, 09:02 PM

A few things to remember.
1. Stay away from audiobling

and Sony at all costs.
2. Everyone keeps saying oh the stock mach 460 or 1000 system is good enough. Well if your like me good enough isn't good enough.
3. And since when can you only choose between a kick as sound system and a nice exhaust note??? Why turn it into a trade off when you can have both???

Oh if it matters any I run a Alpine 9851 HU, with (2) Memphis PR series subs, Memphis 100.4 amp, Memphis M-Class 5x7's all the way around in the cabin. I get nothing but compliments on how good my stereo sounds. LOL my gf keeps making fun of me because she keeps telling me she can hear my stereo before she sees my car. It's cool though and if people think I'm ghetto well...I guess I'm just hood rich

10-28-2005, 07:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
m0nkeh Stang Love Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Deltona FL Posts: 1,130	money for system... ok, after doin some math...bday+christmas+savings...Imma have ROUGHLY... 1.2K to be able to use on a system for my car and I was wondering what I should get... I want 2 12" subs ... and either 1 POWERFUL amp to run them both or 2 amps to run each...plus a headunit and side speakers and wiring...anyone tell me a good setup for under 1.2K? thx... maybe 2 12" Solobaric L7s and a XX-Zeus amp ? or sumtin else? __________________ - 01 Gt Vert Black on Black - mods - SLP LM1 Exhaust

10-28-2005, 08:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
madmatt Traitor...lol Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 7,929	1.2k...hmm...more than enough to put an even better sounding system in the car...they are called v8's... __________________ RPMPlanets

10-28-2005, 11:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
MattJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,243	save the money for a down payment on your new car. youll have cheaper monthly payments by dropping that 1200 bucks down. You can also find a GT with the mach 1000 and youll be happy. __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Premium - Mineral Grey

10-28-2005, 12:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
m0nkeh Stang Love Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Deltona FL Posts: 1,130	mach 1000 wont do sht for me, lol...and i dont need to save it, the GT = GRADUATION presant basically, imma be paying 140 a month to my parents for an 99-02 GT stang...so i dont need to save for down payment...but i want a system, then i can move it over to the GT in a few months... so back to that, any ideas? if i dont spend that much, rest will go to savibng for exhaust...gears...etc...but i do want a system... __________________ - 01 Gt Vert Black on Black - mods - SLP LM1 Exhaust*

10-28-2005, 03:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
roushrider81 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Gardner, MA Posts: 1,366	you know what my system is SLP Loudmouth O/R h pipe __________________ Car Exhaust=Click here to see Video

10-28-2005, 07:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
95bstallion Banned Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Findlay Ohio Posts: 1,626	If i were you i would get two 12 inch l7's and a viper amp they are hard to find, but the amps viper has are outragous . If you cant find one then just get yourself a kicker amp or one of the flame series audiobahn amps.

10-28-2005, 08:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jack The Ripper Posts: n/a	Hell dude, it if has the mach460, this is what i would do. Actually, this is what i want to do. I ahve the mach1000, but i wouldnt mind a little more UMPH. First of all, Keep the Mach 460. Keeping the stock deck always results in a lower chance of somone breaking into yer car. And come on, the mach deck aint bad at all. Get a good phoenix gold amp, maybe 800w wire it in with the mach 460. get a pair of 10's (i like 10's the best, They just feel tighter and faster than 12's and 15's) or whatever size you preffer. Get the Back Seat Delete kit. Use the back seat delete as the front baffle for the speakerbox. You lose the pointless back seats, and will have dual 10in firing straight at you. Now tell me that wouldnt look sweet. Plus you dont have to worry about the seats causing any Db loss. just please do us all a favor, get a big amp, and dont turn the gain up past half way. I hate it when people get an amp and put the gain all the way up, then it starts clipping and sounding lik crap

10-28-2005, 08:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
PureStang WE ARE PENNSTATE Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Downingtown/West Chester, PA Posts: 4,946	if u race and put the amps in the rear seat.... u wont be able to take the subs out too easily....just get boxes so all u have to do is un hook the wires...lift and be done w/ it...like i did w/ mine...2 seperate boxes makes it so much easier for intall and take out...buts thats jmo __________________ Brandon J My Ride sig by purestang

10-29-2005, 07:35 AM	#11 (permalink)
m0nkeh Stang Love Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Deltona FL Posts: 1,130	yea, im using boxes, not that backseat thing i wanted before...and im not getting a GT til...june... __________________ - 01 Gt Vert Black on Black - mods - SLP LM1 Exhaust

10-29-2005, 08:20 AM	#12 (permalink)
Lances03SVT Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Carthage, Missouri Posts: 9,246	I used to be a big stereo guy.But now my Mach 1000 is good enough.Save your money for mods like a complete exhaust.With the exhaust you won't even listen to the stereo much because your car is what you want too hear.With $1200 you could get any system you wanted and have it ready when you get your GT. __________________ _______________________ 2003 Cobra SOLD

10-31-2005, 02:39 PM	#13 (permalink)
jeredan2003 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 1,788	1. JL 10 W7 2.JL 500/1 Amplifier 3.Eclipse Head The best combo I can think of. Maybe under 1200? It would be lightweight saving gas. It would sound awesome and could be really loud too. I only deal with JL cause they dont give you decieving power numbers like other companies do. Whatever you do stay away from Sony. __________________ 2003 DSG GT 5-speed Hellion 62mm and Flowmaster catback..... My bonestock 2v engine had been through 2 years of NX 100 shot, 3 years running 8-12lbs vortech s-trim, got into boost daily while racing on the weekends, had 157,000 miles on it, and was running like new

10-31-2005, 02:52 PM	#14 (permalink)
MattJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,243	JL is over-rated and over-priced garbage. And eclipse USED to be good untill they put out them jvc decks. lol id look into resonant engineering if you really wanted a mean sub/amp combo. __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Premium - Mineral Grey

11-01-2005, 09:22 AM	#15 (permalink)
Brandman316 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Jupiter, Florida Posts: 192	Depends - If your getting a GT with a Mach 1 sound package, its almost pointless spending all that money for a sound system since the Mach 1k sound system is pretty nice. It hits pretty hard and if I had 1.2 K i would save it for performance parts or for a down payment instead of spending it on a sound system.

11-01-2005, 05:37 PM	#17 (permalink)
whitethunder46 Always Detailin' Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 3,556	Here's just my two cents. I have the Mach 460 system and loved it, but just wanted a little more umph. I went with the BRAND NEW JL audio w1 subs. 10 inchers, they REALLY HIT HARD and sound awesome. I used a Bassworks box with a slight angle, and installed the two subs. Also a 700 watt Autotek amp installed on the rear of one of the back seats, so its hidden, kinda cool. I would recommend 10 inch subs, simply cuz you'll have a HELL of a time fitting a 12 inch box in ur trunk, even if u just get one. My dual 10 inch box barely fit but its sweet how it worked out. The top of the box is literally digging into two factory amps mounted underneath the rear seat deck. The box ain't moving ANYWHERE. The amps power has a knob from 1-10 power, mines barely at 2, thats how hard these subs hit. It sounds ubelievable. Im huge into sound quailty and not loudness and VERY pleased with my choise. JL audio w7's are good subs, but EXPENSIVE. I bought everything new and with install you'd think I pay like 700, 800, maybe even 900 bux. I paid 512 bux with tax. and there was no special on any of my products. Also, I have a nice pioneer head unit for sale if anyone is interested, i do not want it since I find the Mach 460 6 CD changer incredibly nice. __________________ supernissans.net 2001 Mustang GT - Saleen Replica - SOLD 2007 Nissan Sentra 2.0S http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3022272

11-03-2005, 01:39 AM	#18 (permalink)
GREG@94GT Posts: n/a	i've got a $3000 system in my car... I had a connection tho... my best friend hooked me up real good... I bought the 2 12" 1000watt audiobahn subs, giant audiobauhn amp, capacator, and wires for $300 used. then a new subbox, and 4 pioneer speakers for $210 no tax. thats what ya need and try to do... Stereo isnt that important... dont blow a grand on speakers... i had no speakers in my car just a headunit and the option i chose was cheap in comparason to the value... Find some one who has already bought alot of stereo in your area, they will save you the most

11-03-2005, 05:37 AM	#19 (permalink)
whitethunder46 Always Detailin' Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 3,556	the problem with ur box tho is that you got NO trunk space now __________________ supernissans.net 2001 Mustang GT - Saleen Replica - SOLD 2007 Nissan Sentra 2.0S http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3022272

11-03-2005, 06:45 AM	#20 (permalink)
m0nkeh Stang Love Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Deltona FL Posts: 1,130	i dont need trunk space tho, and i never said i was going to USE 1.2K only that i HAD that much able to spend. __________________ - 01 Gt Vert Black on Black - mods - SLP LM1 Exhaust

11-03-2005, 03:14 PM	#22 (permalink)
whitethunder46 Always Detailin' Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 3,556	This is true, I have a good car alarm, but i still dont play my music when im in parking lots. like my college __________________ supernissans.net 2001 Mustang GT - Saleen Replica - SOLD 2007 Nissan Sentra 2.0S http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3022272

11-03-2005, 09:02 PM	#23 (permalink)
cuban3jumper Your local V6 Guy Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 841	A few things to remember. 1. Stay away from audiobling and Sony at all costs. 2. Everyone keeps saying oh the stock mach 460 or 1000 system is good enough. Well if your like me good enough isn't good enough. 3. And since when can you only choose between a kick as sound system and a nice exhaust note??? Why turn it into a trade off when you can have both??? Oh if it matters any I run a Alpine 9851 HU, with (2) Memphis PR series subs, Memphis 100.4 amp, Memphis M-Class 5x7's all the way around in the cabin. I get nothing but compliments on how good my stereo sounds. LOL my gf keeps making fun of me because she keeps telling me she can hear my stereo before she sees my car. It's cool though and if people think I'm ghetto well...I guess I'm just hood rich __________________ 2007 Big West Men's and Women's Champions Personal bests: Long jump 7.57, triple jump 15.92