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what should i do now with my stereo?

xSpikex

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hey guys uhm
im kinda new but
i have 4 holdens
and im working on my executive VL 1990
and im doing the stereo at the moment
so far im running
2 x stereo speakers in the dash
1 x 6 inch sub in the drivers side door
2 x 10 inch flat subs in the parcel shelf
2 x 16 inch subs in the boot
the 16s run off a 520 watt amp in the back
and the rest run off the headdeck amp
at the moment the decibel rating is like
150 ish
what should i do next to improve the sound ?
thanks, spike
 

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for starters i would get rid of the mix of subs and completely simplify the system if you want something sounding good.
get a nice set of 6.5" splits and put them in the door running off a good 2 channel amp.
get rid of the subs in the doors and parcel shelf and ensure the box for the subs in the boot is made to spec. will sound a whole lot better. more is not always best
 

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I've always though the best sound comes from 6.5" components in the front, and 6.5" speakers in the shelf, running off a 4 channel amp.
Im not expert on subs, but if u like a nice tight bass sound go for 2x10" subs,
 

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stop making up random dB numbers :eek:


LMAO.. Thats what I thought too...

Like its been said, you cant really go past a nice set of 6.5'' splits, clear and a good sound..
 

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If Your Willin To Send A Little Money Go To Autobarn, Strathfeild...ect And Get A Decent Set Up

I'd Personally Go A Good Sent Of Splits In The Front Doors( Maybe Alpine Type R's 6.5inch) With A Smallish 250-300Watt Amp. The For Your Back Doors Just Get a Good Set Of 3Way 6.5inchs Ran Of The Head Deck And Then Either To 10's Or One 12 With A Amp To Suit The Sub/Subs

But It Depends On Wat Type Of Music You Are Into For Metal/Rock/Puck...Ect A Nice Puchy Bass Line Is The Way To Go Or For Hip Hop/Rap/RnB...Ect A Nice Deep Bassy Sub And Amp Setup Is Good But You Dont Wanna Dround Out Your Speach

Just A Lil Help
 

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spikE... whaT branD/modeL geaR dO yoU havE?

honestlY, yoU havE gonE abouT iT alL wronG. It'D probablY bE besT tO starT froM scratcH unlesS youR geaR iS gooD qualitY, theN yoU maY bE ablE tO jusT rearrangE thingS.
 

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spikE... whaT branD/modeL geaR dO yoU havE?

honestlY, yoU havE gonE abouT iT alL wronG. It'D probablY bE besT tO starT froM scratcH unlesS youR geaR iS gooD qualitY, theN yoU maY bE ablE tO jusT rearrangE thingS.

I agree after I managed to read it lol....

I'm wondering if this guy is having a lend of us?
 

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so its legal to BLAST bass in nsw???

I know in QLD its illegal to even have a sub in your car.
Here in Vic they just brought in a cretain db volume for music in cars
 
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