New System

[Chinotone]

Hey, I have a 2005 Chevy Silverado LS EXT Cab 4x4, and have the stock speakers (not Bose) and am looking to get a good system in here, but not to knowledgable on this kind of stuff. So any help or suggestions would be appreciated... Looking basically for some good speakers, I believe I have the 6 speaker package, I'm also looking to get some subs and an amp. Looking to spend probably a little over a $1000, as I'm sure having a truck includes lots of wires/kits/harnesses etc. Also are the pre-made boxes from like circuit city and best buy worth buying? I fingured they'd be the same other than you couldn't customize them, but generally for subs are they still considered good?

[germanyt]

well, you dont need 6 speakers. a good set of components up front and maybe some decent rear speakers will do the job. give us some info. what size are the stock speakers and what kind of music do you listen to? what kind of bass are you looking for from your substage? are you looking to hit high numbers or want good sound quality? are you looking to flex you doors or just want something to bring out the quality of the music? how much room do you have (l x w x h)? how much room are you willing to give up?

[AndonD454]

i think for most car manufacturers, the "6 speaker system" usually is just factory coaxials (or dual cones) in the rear and factory components in the front

but for the orig. poster, like germany said tell us what your goals are here.. do you want it so that you have great sound (more of your $ going into the frontstage, less on the sub).. or are you looking for a ground pounding sub system and just some speakers that can keep up (more $ on subs, less on speakers)

no dont buy best buys (or circuit citys) boxes. build one yourself. its easy. or even if youre too lazy to want to try that then we can find you soemthing better than their stuff for cheaper.

[Chinotone]

I ended up going to Best Buy since they had a decent deal going with Sony 12" Subs/Amp/Box for about $350, Alpine face for about $200 and Alpine/Pioneer speakers for about another $200.

Question though, because they didn't have the Subs/Amps I wanted I went with that deal, are these pretty good for what they are? I listen to mostly rock and occasionally some rap so I need more bass sometimes and less when I listen to rock, so far they sound pretty good, but since I have 30 days to upgrade I may do so if their is better equipment for what I'm looking for. Not bad for a first system in my truck, but like I said I have 30 days to upgrade, and I don't have to pay for them to reinstall, so any suggestions on any of this stuff price is still pretty open as like I said I can return the stuff for up to 30 days and the guy said reinstall would be free just the difference in the upgrade.

Sony package: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....prd50500050003

Face: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1099388650606

Front Speakers: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1134701298137

Back Speakers:http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1134703372454

[germanyt]

if it satisfies you then more power to you. just be aware that you will probably want more later on. i wish you would have read the stickies on this forum before you bought.

[AndonD454]

yeah usually the process goes research--->purchase.. not the other way around..

itll sound better than the stock system id hope.. but you spent a lto of unnecessary money buying everything at a retail store.. and youll probably want to trade soon..

but on a good note i like your head unit

[Chinotone]

Main reason is I'm new to installing systems, let alone into a truck and without very many smaller audio stores, lack of people who could do them for me I went into Best Buy. I know I payed more, but for the time being and lack of knowledge/time I just went for it.

Now I read a little of the sticky threads, and so far from the selection BB has would a 2 channel or mono amp be better for this system, with maybe Power Acoustik/Rockford? Then maybe Rockford 12" Subs?

Also, how are Alpine/Pioneer for the speakers?

[germanyt]

the loudest thing you will get at best buy is power acoustik but they sound like shit. you pretty much dug yourself a hole. just figure out what best buy has that suits your wants and go with it till you can come up with about two grand for a really good system.

[Chinotone]

What should I upgrade and to what brands? Like I said, lack of installation knowledge and time is what led to me going with what I did, I do plan to upgrade in the future and would like suggestions on what I should look for later on...

[pimprolla112]

My best buy carries the alpine type-r's id say they get louder and sound a hell of a lot better than any power acoustik, but like i said in a previous post sounds like a monkey slapping its ass. Like andon said they should sound better but you will be wanting more very soon.

[germanyt]

if you look at the stickies on this forum there are brands under the highly recommeded section that are in bold. look out for new stuff from these companies.

[AndonD454]

type Rs are the shit.. however.. theyre more expensive and they require a shitton more power than those sonys and theres where price will really go up.. especially at best buy where they dont even cary amps big enough for the Rs.

do they still carry the other alpine subs they were type Es i think or Type Ss hah i worked there and cant remember.. anways ive heard those in sevceral installs sounding pretty decent.

i wouldve left your stock rears and spent the extra money on your front stage.. the fronts are the most important.

[pimprolla112]

Ebay my friends you can get 2 for a little more than the price of one. 500 isnt to bad to power 300 min would hit pretty hard. like 600-1000 watt amp would be bad ass.

[Chinotone]

Yeah, I've decided to bring back the subs/amp back to BB, I'll probably do the same to the speakers, but not sure yet. Been looking on Ebay, and they have some really nice stuff, although not to sure if it's legit or not. Like an amp on there says retails at $799, but selling for $250. Is their any way to tell which ones are actually worth looking in to, or anyone know of any sites that have decent prices and reliable?

[AndonD454]

yeah just look for high feedback (liek over 97%).. high volume sales.. buy it now prices (watch otu for shipping prices) and legit info on the products..

ebay is a great tool for car audio.

i think the amp i got was like that.. almost 750 retail (thought i doubt anybody would actually sell for that price) and 265 shipped to me.

speaking of which i might be selling it if youre interested in getting into some power.** its in great shape not used long. pm me if curious abotu it

**and before anybody is tryign to flame me for the power comment, 1300-1600 rms is a lot for a first timer no doubt.