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hey guys

ive been looking around and i want a single did fold out dvd player with a din pocket underneath it in my gtt r34.

i also want splits in the front with tweeters in the door sail.

i installed Ts-a1683s pioneer speakers in the back.

ive just gotten home from my local auto electric shop (Frankies auto electrics oak flats), they said i can have the head deck and splits (VIBE Lite Air 6) for 1000 dollars.

firstly, will this system fit, suit my car?

secondly, will my rear speakers be crap and needing replacement compared to the rest of it?

thirdly is this a good price? could anyone get a better price? have any connections perhaps?

any help would be appreciated,

jarrad

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You need to go into more detail on the install and what's being used.

Vibe Lite Air have an RRP of $399, so that leaves $600 for the HU and installation. They scored very well in a recent review, Damon Dupriez had this to say:

No matter which way you cut it the Vibe lite air 6 are an excellent pair of speakers that are outstanding value at $399. They combine cutting edge engineering and design with awesome build quality, plus they're incredible light, versatile and easy to install. They also just so happen to be some of the very best sounding speakers around, serving up the type of sonic performance that both purists and non-purists will enjoy equally.

Will they be sound deadening/sealing the doors?If so you'll need to consider that the Dynamatt used on the front doors will probably run $100-$200 depending on how much they use.

Will installing the tweeters in the sails require any custom work (fibreglass etc.)? If so, that adds to the complexity of the install and the time taken, so more money there.

What headunit are you getting for that price? SingleDIN DVD player units run anywhere from $300-$1500. More details.

As for upgrading your rear speakers to stay level with your fronts, no. When you're the only person in the car fade the rear speakers out so they aren't making any noise, only fade them back in if you have people sitting in the back.

No one can tell you if you're paying too much if you don't tell us what you're paying for.

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1000 dollars would be just for the parts not the install.im an electrician, id do it myself ive done a few now.the head deck is a avh-p5250bt, (sorry forgot to mention)i probly would get some dynamatt, but im just asking about the prices of these two parts.

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The install will be the same as if it was a single din, wires are the same..power, ground, amp, ect. If you are confident in doing it yourself, its a good way to save money on install and be able to spend more on getting higher end gear.

Ill ask a mate about a price for the avh-p5250bt, he knows some people in the car sound scene.

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The install will be the same as if it was a single din, wires are the same..power, ground, amp, ect. If you are confident in doing it yourself, its a good way to save money on install and be able to spend more on getting higher end gear.

Ill ask a mate about a price for the avh-p5250bt, he knows some people in the car sound scene.

alright thanks mate :)

i think i will do it myself but im not sure.

i rang incar, theyre giving me a good deal. but they emailed me the day after i put a deposit down at frankies and they wont give me my deposit back, its a bit of a shit fight atm, if i get it back clinton said hed sell me avh-p6350bt, the new one, plus splits for 1200 or something, and hed throw in the dynamat for 150. pretty good deal! just trying to ditch frankies but there being very stubborn...

but id appreciate your help screamin :)

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Well, a deposit is generally a non refundable payment that you give to someone as a guarantee you'll come up with the rest eventually. I wouldn't be giving it back either. You haven't said what splits the other places are giving you. If they're giving you lower quality splits then getting the dynamatt for $150 isn't a huge bonus. Could get what Frankies offered you +a Dynamatt bulk pack (enough for both front doors+a fair bit of leftovers) for $1200.

If this other place is offering you splits from Alpine or any of the other big names........ I'd take up Frankies offer.

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