Audio System

[wes_v8]

well i can get the head unit for $270, rear 260W 6" pioneers for $120, so prob get sum splits for under $300, is there any good ones for under that?

 

[garfa]

most major brands will have a base model for around $250-300, but expect it to be basic, flat sounding and a harsh tweeter depending of the brand/model.
if you can strech your budget a bit more your input of money will make the SQ grow exponentionally!

 

[wes_v8]

k well what would a decent one cost that don't cost 2 expensive

 

[garfa]

no all i am saying is that ifyou spoend 300 on a set a 600 dollar set will usually sound more than only double better. hope that makes sence.

 

[wes_v8]

yea it makes sence, but not wanting to pay a fortune for em, ill be buyin them when the audio places have big sales so hopefully get em cheaper

 

[BigDaz]

good thinkin i always ask when they r gettin new stock and new models ... coz they hoch the old stuff off cheap. I got my alpine headunit for $525 down from $825 coz its an old model. Its a really good unit too. I didnt even EQ it and it was pumpin better than my Kenwood was

 

[garfa]

just as i said before dont audition any speakers in the big places. go somewhere quieter, or even when that shop is quiet. cant make a good decision unless you can hear them!

 

[Jeff T]

As above, try and have a listen to the speakers that you're interested in. A car audio specialist store is a good place to start doing this.

The lower end focals sound quite nice to me, but I haven't heard any Pioneers so I can't compare them. Basically, just try to listen to as many different speakers as you can in your price range and go from there.

 

[phree]

Audition whatever splits you can from focal, boston acoustics, hertz, mb quart, morel. Digital designs make some great ones now too so i hear. These are all superior to the mainstream brands IMHO. There are others too of course, but @~$300 those above shine.

You will need an amp to power decent splits properly.

 

[wes_v8]

thanx for the comments will do that, yea the local one accross the road from the shoppin centre is pretty quiet on wkends, yea i got an amp already any more comments appreciated