Lookin into making a New System

Chevy4life1985 · #1 05-10-2006, 06:32 PM

Hey everyone. Havent been on in a long ass time. Well anyway, I want to build a new system. I currently have Pioneer 3-Way 4x6 in the front, Pioneer 3-Way 6x9 in the back, a Kicker SoloBaric S12L7 Sub and an Audiobahn "1600 Watt 2-Channel Amp". Now i know there are thousands of different combos out there but i was just curious in what your ideas of a "perfect system" would be. OH btw Money is not an issue.

pre98zetec · #2 05-10-2006, 07:32 PM

it all depends on 2 factors, if you want SQL or SPL

NAVY IC · #3 05-10-2006, 08:24 PM

HERE'S AN IDEA/DIRECTION FOR YOU, THIS IS THE SYSTEM I'M GETTING BUILT INTO MY '99ACCORD....
INITIALLY THEY QUOTED ME @ AROUND $16K, BUT RIGHT NOW WE'RE ON PACE TO HIT THE $20G MARK.....
BUT THAT'S MOSTLY CUZ DESIGN CHANGES TO THE PAINT, INTERIOR, EXTERIOR + SOME PERFORMANCE UPGRADES

ANYWAY HERE'S A QUICK RUNDOWN OF MY AUDIO
EIGHT SETS OF JL AUDIO XR653 3 WAY COMPONETS (2 SETS IN ALL 4 DOORS)

POWERED BY 2 JL AUDIO 300/2 AMPS

TWO JL AUDIO 8W7's IN THE REAR DECK

POWERED BY TWO JL AUDIO 500/1 AMPS

TWO 13W7's IN A BOX THAT'S SEE-THRU FROM THE TRUNK AND INTERIOR

POWERED BY TWO 1000/1 AMPS

IM WAITING FOR THE LAST MINUTE TO SWAP OUT MY OLD FAITHFUL HU (PIONEER DEH7600) FOR THIS ONE.....

AVIC-Z1
In-Dash HDD Navigation and Multimedia AV Receiver with DVD

I'VE BEEN GETTING IT DONE IN STAGES, RIGHT NOW IT'S GETTING A BODYKIT, PAINT, AND SOME OF THE INTERIOR WORK DONE, (SEATS AND DASH)
IT'S NOT FOR EVERYBODY, BUT IT IS AN ANSWER TO YOUR QUESTION....

pre98zetec · #4 05-10-2006, 08:35 PM

i'm sorry but there is NO NEED to have that many speakers in a car

NAVY IC · #5 05-10-2006, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sk8ter_in_ny

i'm sorry but there is NO NEED to have that many speakers in a car

Hey, they wanted an idea, so I gave 'em one....
But anyway, Are you serious, or is it sarcastic humor...
Is this a problem that I really need to fix.

You know I can justify one of the eight monitors I'm having installed. because I usually drive alone,
the Nav-system will earn it's keep by helping me to find my way on the road going to all of those shows I'm planning to attend.

Maybe we should talk to Bentley about how much birdseye maple a car really need,
or any sports car maker about how much horsepower a car really needs....
or maybe you and I should talk to the highway patrol about how much top speed a car really needs.

HaHaHa -

PaulD · #6 05-10-2006, 09:27 PM

I compete in car stereo events, trust me - if you show up with 8 sets of speakers, you will get blown away BADLY

NAVY IC · #7 05-10-2006, 10:06 PM

I've never competed in any kind of events yet, (SQ, SPL, or Show), but with the ideas we're putting together, and the kind of cash I'm throwing at this project,
I'm sure to get the kind of attention I'm looking for, (major crews, media and maybe even some corporate).
I sized up a lot of competition before I got started and decided to get involved when I realized 90% of the independent entries are just fans with a starter kit.
While the other 10% are the same usual suspects that always win some category in every show they enter.
My intentions are clear, It's obvious who I'm shootin for, so I'm not above feeling any advice along the lines of landing major looks from the big dogs.
If you know what's really good, holla back.

JunkTitleGolf · #8 05-11-2006, 12:21 AM

With your "system" you just might as well sign your car over to JL. What is the need of 2 component sets for each door? Well, unless you have a tiny wee problem and you like to make up for it by saying "I have 8 JL component sets in my car and I spent over 20,000 on it. And it's an Accord." I don't know alot about car audio but I do know tuning. Hopefully you did some kind of motor swap. Or did they design you a "one off" CAI (cold air intake) that probably is an AEM piece sanded and painted to match your car. If there is one thing I can't stand it's people who pay for other people to work on their car. It's horrible. Yeah you'll get magazine featurettes and everything but when they ask you how much time you spent on your car will you be able to say too many long nights alone in the garage or will you say my crew did it for me...

CaptainBennett · #9 05-11-2006, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NAVY IC

AVIC-Z1
In-Dash HDD Navigation and Multimedia AV Receiver with DVD

That looks pretty sweet. Who makes the navigation software for the GPS? it looks different from anything i've seen. I've heard that tele atlas usually makes the best maps for those things.

NAVY IC · #10 05-11-2006, 07:21 PM

I'm kinda sorta tryin not to go tick-for-tack with the sidetalkers, (they're in every forum).

Chevy4Life asked a question, and I answered.

This is one of the forums I used to post to, but Uncle Sam.....
In the past four years I've done two tours in the middle east, I've been to about 8 different tech schools
and a six month training cycle (read: 16+ hour days at work).

My family are the ones that really suffered by my abscense. I don't know the next time I'll leave or when/if I'll come back.

The last thing I'm going to do now that I'm finally home is spend countless hours in the garage.
I can be with my family at Disneyland, or the beach, or in front of the TV watching nickelodeon with the kids.

Don't get me wrong customizing is one of my greatest passions, but I'm more passionate about my family.

JunkTitleGolf · #11 05-12-2006, 12:32 AM

So if you're more passoniate about your family why not spend 20,000 on a vacation with them. A person asked a question and you gave he/she what any representative at JL would have gave he/she. If he/she is asking a question he/she was wanting to get into audio and by telling he/she that what you have is costing this much won't that discourage them? Would you have honestly gotten into customizing if you would have known all of the costs. Probably not. Give realistic suggestions that's all.

dave92cherokee · #12 05-12-2006, 01:08 AM

Everyone also seemed to miss the other part of chevy4life's post that asks what everyone's idea of the "perfect" system would be with money not being an issue. For navy_ic that is his idea of a perfect system would be, as for me I'm an spl guy and my perfect system would be as follows... big 3 upgrade, high output alt, optima redtop battery to replace original under hood, 6 kicker solo x 18" subs with dual 1 ohm voice coils, 12 Hifonics xx goliath amps (1 for each voice coil), 12 additional optima redtop batteries (1 for each amp) isolated from vehicle wiring, custom enclosure for subs, all windows shaved except for front 2 doors and windshield (which will be replaced with plexiglass).

alphalanos · #13 05-12-2006, 01:17 AM

I cant beleive hes putting almost 20k into his stereo. I guess my idea of a good system is a set of 3 way components up front and maybe a 10" sub. Nothing fancy

But I would love to make some nice fiberglass for it, if I ever get my technique improved.

Chevy4life1985 · #14 05-12-2006, 01:36 AM

Sup guys. I was talking to a buddy of mine and he really likes Pioneers Premier Lineup. From Speakers (Not Components. Apparently Pioneer Premier has no component sets) to Subs to Amps to CD Players. Now the question is this...Is it really worth buying speakers opposed to buying component sets?
I also like the look of the Phoenix Gold Titanium Lineup. Is Phoenix Gold any good? Any help would be appreciated.

alphalanos · #15 05-12-2006, 01:41 AM

If you want good sound, components are the way to go. I am a bit biased towards CDT audio. You cant go wrong with a set of their components. I have the Classic 6.5's and they easily out perform any store-bought brand. I think there is an FAQ that lists some 'Highly Recommended' brands. You can't really go wrong with any of them.

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