1k Option For Sound System, Which Brand And Model Is Good?

[DriftKing06]

hi guys,

i plan to get Subwoofer, Amp and rear spearker.

i got around 1k for the budget.

for R&B music and House music, plz help

cheers

[KezR33]

hi guys,

i plan to get Subwoofer, Amp and rear spearker.

i got around 1k for the budget.

for R&B music and House music, plz help

cheers

Alpine Type R 12" sub + appropriate amp and cabling kit will set you back around $600. Awesome sub, will rattle your innards with ease.

Then for $400 you can get some pretty sweet speakers and pay for installation.

[Chris Rogers]

what radio are you using?

I'll base my system around that.

[Carbon 34]

what radio are you using?

I'll base my system around that.

I second that, plus, what brand/model of front speakers do you have ?

what model of car is it going in?(you didnt say if it was skyline or not?)

[DRFT31]

http://www.alpine.com.au/products/product.asp?modelID=332

This is a dual voice coil, can either get 2 ohm or 4 ohm. 500rms. Sounds like you have two 12's in the boot with the right amp of course.

I recommend a awesome amp. MRD-1005 Alpine which they dont stock anymore but is tops cause its a 1000rms mono block amp which means you can always add another 500rms sub into the mix, and in the meantime still run your 1xType R Alpine to potential but always be sure to set your gains correct. Cause you dont want a popped sub.

Another good amp which my friend is using and it pumps is http://www.alpine.com.au/products/product.asp?modelID=374 at 500rms at 2 ohm you will love the sound of that type r.

And prices are much cheaper at jb than alpines site.

So for under $1000 ull have nice clean,crisp bass..

Just my oppinion thou, hope it helps.

Edited March 4, 2009 by DRFT31

[Jay_R33]

stuff alpine every other person has that shit go different

im doin MTX...its so madd especially for rnb...we just installed full setup into my mates 34 and it came out mickey mouse...you should be able to do rears, amp and a subbie

[DriftKing06]

one more thing!

this is my dairy drive. it is 08 Toyota Corolla. the original head unit already have mp3, built in buletooth and Ipod.

if i upgrade the sound system, could i use the original head unit.? or suggest to get a aftermarket one?

plz help

cheers

[Jay_R33]

in some cases they recommend you change the head unit to go with the speakers and stuff but i kno most cars these days all have fair decent systems in them, the new commodores have bose sound systems head units are pretty good but most change so they can get a better system going, u do have bluetooth and ipod which is a good thing......but dude IMO its prob not 100% necessary if you are gona run all speakers of an amp but you have to make sure the factory unit has additional amp outputs i suspect no, my mates new mazda 3 didnt have any so he changed the whole unit to a touch pioneer dvd player

also does ur head unit control anything else cuz holdens are tied in with like the cruise control or some shit cant really remember

[GTR-32U]

one more thing!

this is my dairy drive. it is 08 Toyota Corolla. the original head unit already have mp3, built in buletooth and Ipod.

if i upgrade the sound system, could i use the original head unit.? or suggest to get a aftermarket one?

plz help

cheers

Find out if the original headunit has RCA out. If so hooking it up to Amps etc is no problem

[DRFT31]

Find out if the original headunit has RCA out. If so hooking it up to Amps etc is no problem

Also check if it has a sub control. If your going to run the speakers off the head unit and just add a sub and amp, sub control is vital, or else the bass will overpower the treble in most cases. Plus who can be stuffed always changing the bass output manually on the amp. But main thing is just check if it has RCA's like said above.

Btw Alpine much better than MTX just from previous experience. More bang for your buck!

[Chris Rogers]

one more thing!

this is my dairy drive. it is 08 Toyota Corolla. the original head unit already have mp3, built in buletooth and Ipod.

if i upgrade the sound system, could i use the original head unit.? or suggest to get a aftermarket one?

plz help

cheers

up to you.I have a 2003 version and the whole lot has been changed. source wont be the cleanest thing. if I was doing that car I would start from scratch. that said you only have $1k to play with. I did a $1k job yesterday. 10" prefab box clarion APX1301 (300W mono amp), clarion SRW1051(10" sub), Clarion CZ209A (cd/mp3/ipod) and used the stock speakers.

if you were to do the radio -clarion DUZ386 would do it ($400 or so.) and add the BT dongle. that or go the whole hog with a MAX686BT.(dvd/bt/usb)

toyota use a funky mounting system on those cars so the mounts will have to be done before you do the speakers. would suggest doing the front speakers (since you are not going to be facing the rear window whilst driving) instead of the back ones.

the stock F10 unit powers 4 speakers and thats it. no RCA out or the like.

that should give you something to chew on.

Edited March 5, 2009 by Chris Rogers

[Andrew_Lazzaro]

hi guys,

i plan to get Subwoofer, Amp and rear spearker.

i got around 1k for the budget.

for R&B music and House music, plz help

cheers

if u want a sub, sub amp, 4 ch . amp and rear speakers (dont forget wires/cabling, theyre quite pricy and most time consuming shit when installing) i would recomend strathfield brands. mtx, pioneer . . .

so what your saying is you already have decent front speakers and headunit? if u r running stock speakers up front and a shitty head unit i would recomend u starting from there. the best sound comes from good front splits being powered by a good amp and headunit.

however if there good and have amp outputs i would be starting off with a good 4 channel amp and rear speakers. dont get 6x9's if ur going a sub total waste. actually dont get 6x9 at all there shit in my eyes as the outer cone has a lag as such, dont get splits in the rear either as some do (parcel shelf is already ear level)

leave the sub till last! get ur front and rears running 1st with a nice amp.

i got rid of my type R sub when i got rb26 conversion, subs r more of a 'look at me while drive past and hear my doof doof'. i'd rather listen to the lovely sound of my engine along with my oppenents in the ca beside me. my full type R system with out a sub is all i need. but hey, everyones diff.

[mosoto]

It's a buyers market. I would suggest you head over to Mobile Electronics Australia and look in the 4sale section. There are some bargains on very good gear going.

While you're there get some good advice to suit your needs. Only advice I can give you:

1) STAY AWAY FROM JB OR STRATHIES FOR INSTALLATION

2) speakers - Audition them, no one can tell you what will sound good to your ears !!!!!!Decide on a price point and look at models in that bracket.

3) If your determined to keep the HU for easthetics then a simple LOC ( line out convertor ) will connect the Head Unit to your new Amp/s. Dave Navone models are the best and quitest.

4) Don't get suckered into the hype with "brand name" interconnects and cable.

5) Unless it's a name brand, avoid gear that boasts rediculous amounts of power output or handling, they usually fail at everything !!!!!!!!!

[Dose Pipe Sutututu]

1k,

Jaycar Splits $140

Jaycar 4x100 amp $300

Jaycar 12" DVC sub $300

Jaycar 12" box $50

eDead 2 Sound deadening bulk pack $150

Jaycar wiring and siet $100

nice deck with sub control, don't waste money on rear speakers, just rip them out

[RxGTR]

lol corolla ey you probably shouldn't go too powerful. Are you looking for good looking speakers? or cheap and useable? coz jaycar is cheap and useable but look shyte