I think we should start a thread for people to show off their stereos/systems( if there isnt one already)

Ill start.

 

do a search theres like a 5-10 page long list of peoples pics, and xplods suck sorry but hell at least it looks good

 

thanks for the tip. Xplods are the best I can get right now. I live in a somewhat isolated area. Maybe this summer Ill gwet some good ones. Also they're red so they match me car.

 

i really like my xplodes

 

LOL... guess youve never heard a decent sub.. frantic you can get some nice subs for pretty cheap.. like type-r's are nice and are about 100 each from ebay i beleive.. audioques are also pretty cheap

 

Yea I prolly get a nice set come summer. Being a full time student and commuting 50+ miles to college with my bird doesn't exactly leave me money. Lol. As is I had to drive an hour for the Sony's. And theyre the best offered. Id almost have to order them online. Second, what would be a good brand Aside from the ones already mentioned?

 

MTX RoadThunder 12" mine is damn loud and clear
It was $280AUD 2 years ago and that was with a ported MTX sub box designed for the RoadThunder sub.
http://www.cardomain.com/item/MTXRT1244

 

im sorry but dont buy MTX either.. they get loud yes.. but they arent the clearest subs out there..what are you looking for frantic? pure SPL? or SQ? my suggestion if you want some good sound quality and subs that get pretty loud are soundsplinter rl-p's.. 2 12's would be very nice.. they have awesome SQ.. check out Fi car audio, DD, audioque, Stereo integrity... theyre all nice.. theres more brands out there thats just to name a few... i actually run 1 15 Soundsplinter pl-r and i love it.. was like day and night changing to that from CVR's lol

 

Take it easy Bandit, not everyone can afford high-end stuff. We all start somewhere, besides his system is clean and if he likes it that's all that matters.


There are a few pictures of my system on my page here: www.acsbird.com

 

I've a Panasonic H/U and Sirius receiver powered by a Memphis Belle 5 channel 1400 watt amp. I run a single 12" Memphis MOJO which hits really hard. Pics of the system can be found here....

http://www.carstereo.com/installs/ph...galleryid=3188

 

Hmm.. I have two Hifonics 15" Brutus'. About to start building boxes for my 'bird, however from what I've heard , there is NO room whatsoever for two 15's. Not to mention, I'm an audiophile, so this probably isn't the best decision.

I was thinking of sticking with either 1 15", or 2 12's. I have a Kicker zx1500.1, so a stronger amp isn't much of a problem. I just want some speakers that might put this amp to shame

I'm thinking either 2 12" stroker 12's, or possibly a stronger 15" that has like a 1300w RMS. Anyone have any idea which would sound stronger? I know it's like comparing orange and apples, as 15's are more deep and strong, while 12's are more of a strong punch than as deep a low as 15's get. Anyone have any suggestions nonetheless?

 

Power Acoustik 1800w amp, 2- 12" Power Acoustik Subs,2-Infinity front plate speakers,2-Infinity 6x9 center speakers,Pioneer HU4900IB tuner and CD player.

 

Custom made fiberglass enclosure, Alpine head unit, Alpine amps, Rockford Fosgate speakers and subs.

 

i understand that.. but.. wait a little longer and save more money.. i learned that the hard way.. instead of having crappy stuff in the beginning, save your money and ask guys who know car audio.. then youll be happy from the get-go.. i went through 3 pairs of subs and 2 amps before i realized what to really get

 

my friend has 3 12's and like one of them cheapy says 3000 wat into 1 ohm load amps that cost like 50-120 bucks his subs suck to he paid 60 bucks each for them and he hooked them up and asked me why they sounded like **** , when i told him not to buy any audio till you have over 500 bucks to spend for semi decent stuff

 

I understand where you're coming from. It took me a year after having my Sony Xplodes to realize how much better stuff was out there, now I use Alpine and JL. It's not cheap, but it's all a learning experience. No hard feelings.
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Wow man, that looks great! Kind of reminds me of my system, I love it.

 

yeah but i wish i looked into car audio before i went and bought stuff.. i had visoniks then rockford p1's .. then kicker cvr's which were halfway decent.. and now my rl-p which is nice.. would just have saved me a whole lot of money if i had looked into everything and asked around

 

I second that.

 

Frantic, where did you get that box? Is it custom made???? Would like to see more pix (out of the car if possible). How much did it cost (just for the box)?

 

Oh man that box was easy and simple. Its literally just a piece of plywood cut to size with a leg for support in the center, with some padding and fabric on it. cheap yet effective. Couldnt give you an exact price though. Not much.

 

I think the install looks great there Frantic.
Don't listen to all the haters about your stereo. There are always people who think you should have 'their' favorite stuff.

Use what you have for now and if you feel like getting something different then you always have that option.

I will post pics of my stereo when I can get a chance to take them.

 

What's wrong with kicker? My 3 10 in L7' slam. When I had My $ 12's it blew my back glass. My first sub and amp combo in my iroc was a 15" armageddon and a soundstream ref 800 series that slammed but i wanted more, so thats when i went with the 4 12's and 2 1200@1 @ 1ohm. But then I had a kid and went with 3 10's now I am thinkin 3 8's. At this point i am very un decisive. My highs though are kicker pro seperates, 4x6 diamond seperates, and pioneer 5way 6x9's, powered by 2 kicker zr460's. I like it with just my highs really dont need bass, just want it! But my system is my own and its what i like and sounds the way i like thats all that matters.

 

kickers are great sub, focus's more on SPL but damn good subs

 

yeah the spl is killer. but that armageddon was da sh//. that sub hit sooo f'n hard. my opinion is the beast of the best subs r diamond audio. they slam, if u got the fundz!!

 

I found a thread on here with install pictures in it.

check it out:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/car-...ur-custom.html

 

Here's mine:
HU - Nakamichi CD-400 (no pic)
Comps - Rainbow SLC 265
Subs - JL Audio 12W1V2
Amp - JL Audio 450/4

 

I see a lot of amps mounted in this same location.
What is under that amp on the car and is it really ok to put screws into it?




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Under there would be your gas tank.

 

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hey sickness what jl's are those?

 

Lemme know what you guys think this is before i changed the middle amp with a new Rockford Punch 45 and removed the cd changer. Ill get an updated pic soon
Amps: Left to right
Rockford Punch 150
Rockford Power 100
Rockford Punch 45
Phoenix gold wiring
2 JL Audio 12"

 

3/4 in MDF under the carpet

 

Thanks Js92RS

 

Nice Old School amps!!!
They sure don't make them like that anymore!

 

This is my 99 with a few goodies. I know it's not third gen www.audiocreationsonline.com/custgallery.htm then click on trans am.

 

there is about 2 inches of hollow area under the hump before it eve touches the metal above the gas tank

 

more JL audio please

 

how do you post pics?

Head unit - cd3000 eclipse

speakers - memphis street edge line

amp - planet audio

subs - 2 -12in street edge line

box - ? magazine?

not bad set up for just to listen to

hits 146dbs at comps.

all in a 91 z28
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sony calls them XPLODE for a reason

 

Part of the creativity when installing a car stereo is finding ways to mount items where there is no place or way to
mount them. Some of those options including building false floors behind factory carpet, custom panels and trim,
boxes and frames, conduits for wiring, etc, etc.
The only real limit is your imagination.
Well that, and maybe $$$$$!

 

Here's mine, it's still a work in progress

 

I still rock the PPI amps, And the old school Kicker Comp's. If I blow a amp, I got 2 more 1200's sitting un opened, and another 2 comp's un opened. All from late 97. The comp's still pound hard. They'll be going in the Berli as soon as I figure out the interior and exterior. Each coil has a fan in the box, never been maxed out, run clean power and keep em out the sun. I check them regularly. The comp's still out hit all most anything