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Alpine Guy

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Posted: February 12, 2005 at 12:39 PM / IP Logged

vwgolf1128 wrote:

I am willing to spend around 250 on ebay, so thats prob 500+ retail.

Honestly, you can't get anything for $250 . And at that price your not even going to hear the bass in your own car. On average e-bay prices, 2 decent 12's cost about $250 shipped, and a decent amp to make them bump will cost another $250 shipped. Plus you will need your 4 gauge wire kit $25, if you have a factory head unit still you will need a line output converter to turn your speaker output into a rca signal. And a Box $25 for wood/screws and your sweat to make it, or $100 for pre built.

If you really wana be heard, save up and purchase wisely. 1 key to the car stereo world, is, THE UGLYER THE BETTER. Live by that rule to a certain degree and you will be happy.

As for reccomended sub brands look at these:

Alpine, Infinity, Adire, Eclipse, Image Dynamics, MTX, Rockford fosgate, Diamond Audio, JBL, JL, Kove, Memphis, Orion, RE Audio.

And amp brands:

Alpine, Audison, Cadence, Concept, Crossfire, Eclipse, HIFONICS, Infinity, JBL, JL, Kicker, McIntosh, Memphis, MTX, Orion, Phoenix Gold, Rockford Fosgate, Xtant, Zapco.

If you stick with brands on that list its pretty much guaranteed you will be pleased.

2003 Chevy Avalanche,Eclipse CD7000,Morel Elate 5,Adire Extremis,Alpine PDX-4.150, 15" TC-3000, 2 Alpine PDX-1.1000, 470Amp HO Alt.

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Posted: February 12, 2005 at 4:17 PM / IP Logged

I guess im stubborn, i still want to buy something. I have a factory VW head unit. Like this one, http:///.com/ebaymotors/dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7954070489&category=38640, and was wondering if i can keep this one, or am forced to get a new one. I heard you can keep the stock one, but it wont sound as good as if u had an aftermarket. Since i am still going to buy one, any suggestions for an amp and sub for around 300? Like specific models...And do any single subs come in a box? Thanks a bunch.

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Posted: February 12, 2005 at 4:35 PM / IP Logged

I recomend you go to a local car stereo shop and talk to them about your needs and budget. But, if you must order off eBay, for a simple add-on subwoofer system that is all-in-one with amp, speaker and LOC, try something like an Infinity Basslink. Not bad sounding for the price and a very easy install for the beginner who simply wants to add some bass to a factory system. You'll still need power wiring, but everything else is included.

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Alpine Guy

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Posted: February 12, 2005 at 4:48 PM / IP Logged

For $300 you could have my Near new Alpine MRD-M501, and i'll throw in a Alpine Type-E 12" sub. Plus shipping.

2003 Chevy Avalanche,Eclipse CD7000,Morel Elate 5,Adire Extremis,Alpine PDX-4.150, 15" TC-3000, 2 Alpine PDX-1.1000, 470Amp HO Alt.

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Posted: February 12, 2005 at 5:40 PM / IP Logged

^^^ that's a good deal.

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uthinkuknoaudio

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Posted: February 12, 2005 at 6:03 PM / IP Logged

You forgot Nakamichi in those posts under subs (SPW1200D) and amps (PA8001 nad PA2004)... anyways lol ... Bobby Boucher, what did you mama tell you about audiobahn? I like it mama, cuz its blingy. Bobby, Audiobahn is the DEVIL!!! (For those of you that have seen the waterboy :) )

"I don't play games. I play Nakamichi and that for real yo" - Probably some japanese kid said this in the early 80's trying to sell stereo out of his trunk lol.

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vwgolf1128

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Posted: February 12, 2005 at 6:21 PM / IP Logged

Who here has actually owned audiobahn, and what makes them soo bad?

customsuburb

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Posted: February 12, 2005 at 7:16 PM / IP Logged

Search the forum for reasons why not too buy Audiobahn...it seems like it's brought up at least three times a week.

By the way, AlpineGuy is offering a screamin' deal for you there. I would really consider it (and no, he didn't pay me to say that Questions on my first system! - Page 2 -- posted image. ).

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Posted: February 12, 2005 at 8:16 PM / IP Logged

Could that amp power a 1200 w rms sub?

hightek

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Posted: February 12, 2005 at 9:06 PM / IP Logged

just to give you an aidea vwgolf, my first system was 2 12" infinity reference subs (1230 i believe) and i bought a lame little bazooka amp (originally was running bazooka subs till i blew them). the whole system cost me about 600 at circuit city. back then i was in your position, wanted something that hit and people could hear me. it was a nice little intro system. before i even actually started looking at products i talked to everyone i met about what they had in their cars. i went to car shows, talked to my friends. i even talked to some people i would see in a gas station and see what they had and stuff. do your research and you should be very happy.

like a lot of the other people on here, stay away from audiobahn. my friend had 2 of their subs, not sure what line or anything, but not only did they blow in 3 days, but they sounded horrible.

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