Decent Audio?

[Wicked_D]

Guys just a question, but how much did you all spend on your audio setup? I don't really know anything about car stereo systems, sub woofers, amps, anything like that. Luckily my room mate knows a bloody lot and can help me with any installations I need. I'm just wondering what you all think if the average cost for a good sound system. Personally I've never had anything but standard speakers and at most a $99 head deck from Supercheap Auto, but I've seen some head decks that sell for thousands of dollars. So all up, what did you guys pay?

[badger__rox]

my head deck cost me $139 dollars from super cheap and i got a hand me down amp n 2 hand me down kicker subs i just needto buy a box n the cable kit all up about $400 lol n it sounds alrite to me..

[wrx884]

depending on wat u want from ur system and how ud like 2 set it up i rekon $1500 is a good budget 2 work off

[les82]

yeah $1500, should get you a head set, decent front splits, amp, 12 inch sub and box, cables, and maybe a cheap set of back speakers(cheapies)

[les82]

i spent bout $2000 on mine

[Thomas1]

Guys just a question, but how much did you all spend on your audio setup? I don't really know anything about car stereo systems, sub woofers, amps, anything like that. Luckily my room mate knows a bloody lot and can help me with any installations I need. I'm just wondering what you all think if the average cost for a good sound system. Personally I've never had anything but standard speakers and at most a $99 head deck from Supercheap Auto, but I've seen some head decks that sell for thousands of dollars. So all up, what did you guys pay?

It depends on what you want out of the system....
I'm a firm believer in you get what you pay for (although I have the tendency to over spend ). I spent $2500 on mine, that was from a quality car audio shop and included installation etc.

[dijm8]

yeh i got a fusion set up cost me so far about $2000 n still goin up , so its really wot u want n can afford

[Joe Peeps]

It depends on what you want out of the system....

exactly. Ive spent about 2K on components and im still not happy at all. For a decent system your lookin at least 1500 on gear +install IMO

[Tasmaniak]

You don't want to know. Lets just say it could've been more wisely spent

[shaggerz]

about $1500 so far... bound to go up shortly though.

[DANNY8]

I got mine about 2-3 years ago, and it all got pinched late last year when PEAKN6 got broken in to.

- Pioneer deck - $250
- Pioneer 6x9's - $100
- Power Acoustic amp - $100 second hand
- JL Audio e2150 amp - $350
- 2x JL Audio 12WO 12" subs - $340 for the pair
- Wiring - bout $150 all up I rekon.

[StoneX]

I'd have to say about $2,000 is a good mark for decent head unit, nice splits, good sub and suitable amps.

Unfortunately, i'm never happy with how it sounds and keep buying more and more expensive gear. Currently I have $11,700 worth (RRP) of gear for one system

[SthEastCustoms]

ive spent about 2000 all alpine 2x 6"split, 2 x 6", 2x 12" subs, mono block and 4 channel, and headunit,

[Tasmaniak]

I'd have to say about $2,000 is a good mark for decent head unit, nice splits, good sub and suitable amps.

Unfortunately, i'm never happy with how it sounds and keep buying more and more expensive gear. Currently I have $11,700 worth (RRP) of gear for one system

lol...not that this is a pissing match but I think I've blown that twice over

[HoldenManDan]

what i've got so far:

Pioneer head deck: $220
EFX 100wrms, 300w peak 6" splits for front: $180
Pioneer 80wrms, 350w peak 6x9's for rear shelf: $120
Fibreglassed and vinyl'ed pods for 6x9's: $90
Cadence 2x12" 350wrms(x2), 700w peak(x2) subs: $375

total so far: $985.

Still need 2 4x100wrms amps ($600?), wiring kit ($150), 2 farad cap ($150?) + theres bound to be more... so roughly $1900 all up. F#%# i wish i didnt do all that adding up lol. As long as it sounds good when it's all installed it'll be worth it. But i'd still agree 1500 - 2K is a good budget to set out

[garfa]

lol...not that this is a pissing match but I think I've blown that twice over

is that is USD or AUD? hehe

[StoneX]

lol...not that this is a pissing match but I think I've blown that twice over

It was a little bit more when I had a in-dash screen, but I went back to a normal head unit. Not too keen on spending anymore until I actually start installing things properly.

[VRSS]

yeah $1500, should get you a head set, decent front splits, amp, 12 inch sub and box, cables, and maybe a cheap set of back speakers(cheapies)

.. i've spent less than that (only just less) and i have a good head unit, good splits, good 6x9s, 3 amps (2x 2ch and 1x monoblock) and a 12" sub

[Shaneus]

I have spent about $1200,

Pioneer DEH-6850 H/U = 349
Response 6" splits = 110
Response 6.5" = 95
Response 2 x 150 = 200
Response 4 x 50 = 160
Pioneer 306c in box = 195

All wiring I got for free from work, but add some cost on for stuff like Fuse holder ect.

Noe: system isn't fully installed yet. Hopefully will get around to it this weekend.

But 1500 should get you a half descent system, provided you dont have to pay for installation.

[dinkum87]

*7 inch touch screen dvd kenwood head unit with all features (Blue tooth, Navman, PS3 ready)
*front and rear JL splits top sound for treble clear and crisp which is wat i needed
*2x15 inch soundstream sub MASSIVE lifts the boot lid when close
*1800 watt schendler for speakers and 2600watts for subs
*top qauilty wiring and brands with trusted names on warrinties etc for burnouts and etc best of the best security to take car of it all as well
All was installed my a great company called DORAN PRO AUDIO reconmend to any in western sydney area to use

[cewing]

My system in my vy berlina cost me about $1300 installed at a pro car audio shop, not jaycar or strathfield.

Front splits-MB Quartz 6.5" discus
Removed rear door speakers
Rear speakers-MB Quartz 6x9
all speakers are rated 50-150w
Amp: Rockford Fosgate 4004 4 channel

Good quality sound. its not a doof doof system fit for auburn, but it sounds damn good.

[Timmos]

I've spent around $4500 on mine so far.. not planning on spending anymore (but i know i will)

the worst is when you see an amp or a set of speakers you bought 6 months ago listed at around half the price you paid