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Reply With QuoteNo problems mate....thats what its there for
hey man thanks for the refferal to this.
definitely feeling a lot more confident about audio systems now.
ta,nick
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No problems mate....thats what its there for
150db in a commodore =
Banned
They're really helpful, thanks!
always remember to put some money aside for some form of panel deadener!...my system sounds 10x more crisp and punchy with only my doors dynamatted...it allows full potential of the speakers to be reached in my opinion...i mean people will have diffrnt views on it but i think it is deffinatly worth the extra money...u can get a bulk kit of high quality deadener for around 300ish if u look around...and thats enuff for most of your car
hey mate, what sort of places give u this kind of gear at 'street prices' and what places should i avoid
That dent guy
Good write up holdenboy.
And for everyone reading it, don't forget that the products he has listed are examples only. Always shop around for bargains and find the best gear to suit your needs
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I just used the Vinyl floor covering stuff $35.00 worth
did both doors twice over
and yes well worth the hassle putting it on the inner skin
VZ-Rob
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i just came up with a $700 build based off that $1000 one, except fully fusion.
Fusion CA-IP500 iPod Dock Car Tuner ($260)
Fusion EN-CM650 6.5" Split Speakerss($95)
Fusion EN-AM30020 2 Ch Car Amplifier ($127)
Fusion EN-AB1120 Active 12" Sub Enclosure ($215)
=$700
Not sure about all the electronic, will that work?
Sure it will work, but will you be happy with it once it's all purchased and installed? (remember instalation cost's too, if your not going to be doing it yourself..)
I say this because, I always reccomend to people, that if they are on a tight budget, to maybe try and focus on one section at a time, rather than trying to build a complete system within a set budget. Because if you do feel that you may become unhappy with it in the near future, and you choose to upgrade some, or even all of your components, then it's a lot of money thrown away, that could of went towards purchasing something that you would have been happier with, and kept, the first time around.
You really do get what you pay for when it comes to car audio, that being said though, if you choose to look past all the brand names when selecting your gear, it's still possible to achieve good sound, whilst sticking to the budget. For example, take your selection of front splits, add say another $50, and a set of Jaycar's range of splits becomes availbale.While Jaycar might not have the have "mainstream" brand appeal of what Fusion does, i guarantee you for both quality and sound within that price range, they will have them beat. That's just one example of spending just a small amount more, on a product that carries less of a brand name, yet still perfoms.A couple of other examples would be SPL Dynamics, and Digital Designs, both making really good entry level speakers.Personally i hate reccomending brands to people, as everyone has different opinions on the topic, but i'm just trying to give you an example, of how you can better spend your money...
Nofan, if you have a bit of a read through this thread that HoldenBoy has written up, you'll notice several times, how he has tried to explain that your front speakers, are going to the most important part of your entire build up. In the setup that you've listed, you've actually chosen to spend the least amount in this area...And i can't stress this enough, do take your time with it, and do as much research as you can. Know the gear your buying. Know what you want out of a build up, and know what's needed to achieve it.
BTW HoldenBoy, i didn't mean for my first paragraph to sound like it was dissagreaing with the entire thread topic of "planning a system on a budget" by reccomending that he do it bit by bit
Last edited by HCVP; 25-10-2009 at 12:00 AM.
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No problems VP, i will probably go back through it one day and add an option of "planning a system step by step" section too, as i totally agree with your suggestions.
150db in a commodore =
planning a system step by step sounds good to me
live fast---drive faster
step by step for sure, as you have said buy the right stuff the first time, i learned that in my first car ended up replacing the fronts and the h/u and adding an amp best decision i ever made.
wicked thread holdenboy will help me out heaps when planning the system for my VZ SV6
cheers
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Good to hear, im just abit lost on how i should do this "step by step" addition.....i mean the whole point of the thread is to plan / buy a system on a budget, also basically knowing what youre looking for when you go into a store. Any suggestions are appreciated as always
Last edited by holdenboy; 12-10-2009 at 07:28 PM.
150db in a commodore =
I don't think their is really a need for a "step by step" guide, because i think it's pretty self expanitaory. The idea of the thread, was to give people an idea, on the type of setup they could achieve within a set budget. For new people to get some idea's, on about how they should spend their money, and what to expect.
Obviously, if what you really want is a flip out, touch screen, DVD player, then there's no real point in spending a few hundred dollars buying and installing a head unit for the mean time, and then replacing it when you have enough money..Same goes with the remaining components.I'm one of those people who learnt the hard way, and threw away so much money, if only i had saved it, done some research, and took my time......
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Yeah VP i sorta gave up on the step by step idea.....after thinking more abut it theres no real point. If you wanna do it step by step then look at the $2000 system and buy the components one at a time
150db in a commodore =
kicker ks 6930 6x9s
hi guys im thinking about buying these to run off my amp the amps putting out 70 rhms per channel what do you think
also does anyone have these or heard theses, im going to jb later and will listen to them on there display but has anyone heard them in a car?
I've used a set of these myself, about a year ago, from memory i paid $160ish.At the time i wanted a set of speakers purely for volume, and i didn't have the time or the knowledge to fabricate something to house a decent set of front speakers, so i simply disconected the factory 4 inch dash speakers, and ran the 6x9's in the rear shelf. I ran them at 100hz of 150rms per channel. Kind of defeating the purpose of being a 6x9 running them so high, but they did go very loud. I never played around that much with them on pull pass, because i was running a sub at the time.
I'm not sure what their worth new today, but for the money, they are quite good.
Thanks for the guide holdenboy. Didn't have much of an idea what to look for before this.
I'm looking somewhere between the $500 and $1000. When I eventually get around to doing it, its going into a wagon. Is there anything special to think about when putting together a system for a wagon? Only thing that comes to mind at the moment is that the rear speakers are even less important.
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Youre exactly right, ive got Response 6.5" splits in the rear (just something i had lying around) and i rarely hear them, only when im at the back of the car with the tailgate open.
Nothing else really, getting good bass output from subs in a wagon is easier than a sedan....so you get more "bass for buck" in a wagon
150db in a commodore =
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OK well ive fixed up the links so they all now work (as of 23/4/10).
Will check back every few months and update etc.
150db in a commodore =
Not sure where to post this..
I got a Pioneer TS-W304C for free the other day, with a 200 watt Jensen amp. Anyone know anything about these amps or this sub?
Last edited by Bryce_VS; 31-08-2010 at 07:57 AM.
Ok so i have been thinking about upgrading the audio in my 09 omega for a wile now but on a bit of a budget (uni student). I have a decent understanding of electronics and quite a bit of free time so i will be doing any installs myself. Because it is a ve replacing the head unit is not an option so that reduces the cost somewhat.
What do you all think of this?
"Soundstream LW4.500 Lil Wonder - 4 Ch Amplifier" (Because it has a high level input hence no LOC needed and relative bang for buck)
"Sony XSGTX1620S 6" Split Speakers" (To replace the driver and passenger speakers)
"Pioneer TS-W303R 12" 1200W Subwoofer - 4 Ohm" or "Clarion SW1251 700W 12" Subwoofer"
Which sub should i go for?
Also what gauge wire is needed?
PS: thanks for this thread it has been very useful
great thread....i REALLY wish i had read something like this when i started buying audio gear...i have just bought a new car and the ONLY thing that i have kept from the whole system is the amp and rear components..upgraded everything else...and the amp also needs upgrading i bought rubbish the first time made it sound OKAY.. install is being done today cannot wait to hear all the awesome gear..would be in the 1500 range
i loved the peice of advice about looking for other brands and of course researching and heeding great advice like this will always make a system that much better!!
the more research you do the more it all starts to sound exactly the same..as has been summed up here
How often do places like "Autobarn" and such have large one evening type sales?
Recently I picked up a Clarion CZ101A head unit for $90 [nothing to write home about, I know] and 2 sets of Pioneer TS-G1643R 6 inch 2 way speakers for $29-marked down from $80 each, all up coming to just under $150 all up from my local Autobarn.
It was a one evening, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm sale and basically everything was considerably marked down. Was this just a lucky break that I happened to find out about the sale a few days beforehand or do similar events happen quite regularly?
Moral of the story is that you can get $250 worth of stuff for $150, if you shop around and/or have a lucky break. Add in $65 for head unit installation into a VS Commodore and you have a system with change from $250-installing the speakers is a pinch so no need to pay for that to be done.
Out of curiosity, what is the rationale behind having the better speakers in the back on the $500 system and the better speakers in the front on the $1,000 system?
More expensive 6x9s on the $500 budget are to compensate for not being able to afford a subwoofer in that price range.
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