anyone know anything about car audio? - Page 2

FishGeek · #11 03-28-2003, 03:07 AM

The best way to save money on stereo equipment is to haggle for a better price. Stereo equipment is marked up so much that most places if you ask, will automatically give you 15% off. try for 25%. Tell them you are building a sytem and that you will be back for all the other stuff and you will refer all your friends.
Also, If you get a chance, listen to the Rockford FNX separates. I have these and they sound amazing. Not very bassy (but that's what subs are for), but for the money,($250 special discount) I think best sound reproduction.
If your ultimate goal is good accurate sound, go with decent separates and just go without the booming bass untill you can afford a sub. Also, a downside to coaxial speakers is that they have a tendancy to blow easier(Due to lack of filters) if you play your music somewhat loud for an extended period of time. (like on a long trip)

Also avoid international stereo. These guys know nothing about stereo equipment and actually lie to you to make a sale.

Simon

CHEAPREEF · #12 03-28-2003, 04:24 AM

Hey Steve if you want about the bestdeal you can get let me know. I paint all the cars for the boys at JB's power cennter on the north end. I get cost plus 10% on all they sell.

Clinton

StirCrazy · #13 03-28-2003, 04:35 AM

Hmm do they have rockford stuff? I am planning a trip to edmonton this summer

Steve

CHEAPREEF · #14 03-28-2003, 04:37 AM

That's there main brand.

Just let me know if you need it sooner, my brother is supossed to be up this way in the next month or so. He lives in Vancouver so i could ship whatever up with him if you like.

Clinton

StirCrazy · #15 03-29-2003, 12:29 AM

anyone know anything about a brand called Massive? I was looking at there speakers today but I have never heard of them.

Steve

Quinn · #16 03-29-2003, 02:02 AM

i bought my system over the course of about 6 months from future shop, got myself good deals because i befriended the salesman i dealt with, eventually he was telling me to go to A&B sound, get a price check, come back, and he'd save me the cash. ended up doing fairly well i think. 2 10" mtx subs, mtx amp, infinity speakers (dunno the size), pioneer mp3 deck.

SuperFudge · #17 03-30-2003, 07:28 PM

Hey Steve,

I have a 98 ford f-150 supercab,but it has 4-7x 10`s...not 6x8`s,they were originally stocked with that size aswell...
I had purchased the XLT-STX model,so im unsure if that is why they are different sizes?

Either way, i replaced all 4 of the Speakers with Clarion 3-way Speakers and added a 400w clarion Subwoofer and Amp.
The CD player is 4X50 output so it is slightly underpowering the 4 speakers,but sounds crystal clear.

Beyond this the addition of a Lightning Audio 400w amp (The Bolt) is a excellent Quality self cooling amp,and Clarion 400W Dual Tone Sub made for an overall nice sound with some nasty kick to it.

HTH with some more ideas.

StirCrazy · #18 03-30-2003, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Fudge

Hey Steve,

I have a 98 ford f-150 supercab,but it has 4-7x 10`s...not 6x8`s,they were originally stocked with that size aswell....

7X10's? I have never heard of such a beast.. do you mean 5X7's? a 5X7 and a 6X8 are the same mounting size. I haven't come across a 7X10 at all or seen one in any book I have been getting.. hmmm

Steve

SuperFudge · #19 03-30-2003, 11:01 PM

Sorry Steve,

Yes 5x7`s.

StirCrazy · #20 03-31-2003, 12:37 AM

Ok cool had me all screwed up for a sec..

ya pretty any speaker is a upgrade from the factorys. I have a JVC deck that does MP3 and it is 50Wx4 also (best thing I have done is buy a MP3 deck)

so I aqm going to go with the rockford speakers and do the amp at a later date.

Steve