pavo_roddy
05-19-2008, 08:57 PM
HI all,
As per the topic... I have absolutely NO confidence in picking out this kind of thing, I have help with the install, that's covered.... But what I need is help picking out equipment so I can set a plan in motion to save up ya know. Obviously, this is gonna be awhile before I actually install, with that knowledge in mind i'll layout what I do know vs what i'd like to do and then go with what I can afford, or want to spend on a system anyways........
What I have is an '03 pontiac Grand Am Se, and someone here once told me to keep the stock tweeters.... Is this a good idea? Perhaps a lil more clarification is in order!
What I'd like:
1 10inch sub, sound deadner, for at least the trunk!.. An amp, and anything that'll help keep it running in tip top shape, capacitors (?) if needed, that sorta thing..... Door speakers, forget what size rite now, but i'll look that up, 6x9's for the rear... I would like to go with deadner in the cabin, doors, yada yada....... OH!! And the deck.......
Dynamat vs sound be gone? Any thoughts?? Any other good deadner that I am unaware of, that maybe won't break the bank? Deadner, I know this is to keep the sound within, and to lessen the degree of rattle, but will this help sub performance?
What I am thinking:
Sony Xplod for the sub, mostly cuz I play alot of trance, house, and happy hardcore, which you audiophiles know has LOTS of basslines..... Irony, yes, I should go with a better speaker, but I also figure that with the rite amp and accessories, replacing the sub would be cheaper..... I also have this idea about the trunk sub...... Would it be wise to cut a whole, to port the sub basically, in the ledge behind the rear seats, that part that holds the rear speaks?....... Thoughts? Also, I live in MN basically, and it DOES get cold in the winter months, how do you take care of a sub during these times??
Probably all sony xplod cabin speakers too, again, the easibly replaceable due to cost... HAHA, I once had cerwin-vega 6x9's in an old car, and basically blew them to pooh during 1 summer... I like my music hard hitting.....
A good amp and the associated acessories to keep it working great, any hints, suggestions, insights, something you scratched on paper would be cool here too??
Last but not least, the Deck....... Any good suggestions?
This will probably be all installed by next spring, with school, I need more time to save as I don't work that much during.........
PLEASE!!! Any help you could offer, don't hesitate to add lib!! Becuz I am outa my realm, i've NO clue what kinda budget to plan for..... OH! I will be removing the carpet in the cabin, to route the wire, so the cabin deadner is probably a good idea... So let's start with a ball park figure on what everything would cost first, and then go from there, k??
As per the topic... I have absolutely NO confidence in picking out this kind of thing, I have help with the install, that's covered.... But what I need is help picking out equipment so I can set a plan in motion to save up ya know. Obviously, this is gonna be awhile before I actually install, with that knowledge in mind i'll layout what I do know vs what i'd like to do and then go with what I can afford, or want to spend on a system anyways........
What I have is an '03 pontiac Grand Am Se, and someone here once told me to keep the stock tweeters.... Is this a good idea? Perhaps a lil more clarification is in order!
What I'd like:
1 10inch sub, sound deadner, for at least the trunk!.. An amp, and anything that'll help keep it running in tip top shape, capacitors (?) if needed, that sorta thing..... Door speakers, forget what size rite now, but i'll look that up, 6x9's for the rear... I would like to go with deadner in the cabin, doors, yada yada....... OH!! And the deck.......
Dynamat vs sound be gone? Any thoughts?? Any other good deadner that I am unaware of, that maybe won't break the bank? Deadner, I know this is to keep the sound within, and to lessen the degree of rattle, but will this help sub performance?
What I am thinking:
Sony Xplod for the sub, mostly cuz I play alot of trance, house, and happy hardcore, which you audiophiles know has LOTS of basslines..... Irony, yes, I should go with a better speaker, but I also figure that with the rite amp and accessories, replacing the sub would be cheaper..... I also have this idea about the trunk sub...... Would it be wise to cut a whole, to port the sub basically, in the ledge behind the rear seats, that part that holds the rear speaks?....... Thoughts? Also, I live in MN basically, and it DOES get cold in the winter months, how do you take care of a sub during these times??
Probably all sony xplod cabin speakers too, again, the easibly replaceable due to cost... HAHA, I once had cerwin-vega 6x9's in an old car, and basically blew them to pooh during 1 summer... I like my music hard hitting.....
A good amp and the associated acessories to keep it working great, any hints, suggestions, insights, something you scratched on paper would be cool here too??
Last but not least, the Deck....... Any good suggestions?
This will probably be all installed by next spring, with school, I need more time to save as I don't work that much during.........
PLEASE!!! Any help you could offer, don't hesitate to add lib!! Becuz I am outa my realm, i've NO clue what kinda budget to plan for..... OH! I will be removing the carpet in the cabin, to route the wire, so the cabin deadner is probably a good idea... So let's start with a ball park figure on what everything would cost first, and then go from there, k??