Car Stereo system recomendations

[Eli]

For my brother.

They already have a Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X469 head unit and some nice Alpine speakers in the cab. Now they're looking for some nice sub(s) and an amp.

What can you guys recommend in that price range? Buying online would be preferrable, unless there are some good deals going on at B&M stores. Maybe save some $$, no?

The main type of music is rock and speed/death/power/progressive etc.. metal. So nice clean, hard hitting, tight bass is a must. 😀

His girlfriend went out and bought an amp and some speakers that were pretty insane. Unfortunately, they can't find any boxes or anything, so they don't really have any idea what they were. Still looking. The subs were 10" Kenwoods, thats all they know at this point. It all came together, and was about 500$(amp, 2 subs, head).

The amp and subs were stolen out of their old Preludes trunk one night a few weeks ago. Bastards.

Anyway.. instead of just going out and buying something random, even though it was good, they want to make more of an informed buy. Maybe end up getting something better in the process.

I know there are some pretty knowledgable car stereo guys here. Any other recommended forums on the subject?

 

Check out usacoustics 800d amp, then use remaining (not counting getting amp wires installed and ran) on good quality 10" sub and box.

 

JL Audio 10w7 would sound pretty freaking sweet.

 

[Shockwave]

Resonant Engineering/Elemental Designs sub a JBL/US Acoustics amp.

 

[Eli]

Originally posted by: Shockwave
Resonant Engineering/Elemental Designs sub a JBL/US Acoustics amp.

Sounds good. 😀

Can you elaborate at this point? LOL..

Where would be a good place to learn more about them? Who has the best prices? 😉

I don't know anything about car stereo stuff really, so I don't know where to look.

 

[virtuamike]

Get 2 Elemental Designs e12K.44. Run both in parallel to give you 1 ohm and power em off a JBL 1200.1 (that'll give each sub 600W). Only downside is cost. With box it's prob gonna run around $500. That setup will definately hit clean though.

Heck, it's a setup I'm considering running in my Accord. My IDMax is going out and my choices are either get it fixed for $150-$200 or get 2 e12Ks and a box for around $300. Decisions decisions ...

 

[TallBill]

crutchfield.com i got a coupon at home to save 20 bucks too. you can get some decent stuff for 400 bucks. and it shows you what you need car specific.

 

Originally posted by: virtuamike
Get 2 Elemental Designs e12K.44. Run both in parallel to give you 1 ohm and power em off a JBL 1200.1 (that'll give each sub 600W). Only downside is cost. With box it's prob gonna run around $500. That setup will definately hit clean though.

Heck, it's a setup I'm considering running in my Accord. My IDMax is going out and my choices are either get it fixed for $150-$200 or get 2 e12Ks and a box for around $300. Decisions decisions ...

Another vote for elemental design, i have had two ED K's running for over a year with nicks still kicking. Their CS sucks ass though.

 

[MikeMike]

they have decent CS. if you call them.

i had 4 12k's at one point.

only one place to buy eD.
http://www.edesignaudio.com

only one way to purchase RE is by calling them. product info....
http://www.respl.com
(or wait for david from RE to post on this thread, im not sure if he will, he hardly posts. i think his nick is teampsi or teampsi david)

you wont find a 10W7 and amp for under 500$

MIKE

 

[Howard]

http://www.acoustic-visions.com/~acoustic/products/subwoofer_drivers/stryke_av12-15/

A Stryke 15" mated with a US Acoustics USX800D will be a relatively inexpensive setup that can play very loudly. Should you choose to go this route I can provide box information.

 

[Techie333]

Dude, I'm gonna make the most important annoucement regarding amps you need for this project. Contact ZEDAUDIO@aol.com and ask for amps list and def. buy one of their amps. They give you the most value, build, and quality for your money. They base it off of the old skool power amps instead of the weak new ones, like muscle cars!! I bought a U.S. Acoustics amp off of him one time and it ROCKED!!! My sub had never hit harder!!!

 

Originally posted by: Howard
http://www.acoustic-visions.com/~acoustic/products/subwoofer_drivers/stryke_av12-15/

A Stryke 15" mated with a US Acoustics USX800D will be a relatively inexpensive setup that can play very loudly. Should you choose to go this route I can provide box information.

He needs a 10" not a 15".