ShipThoseBIPS
Junior Member
Thanks in advance to any and all willing to share their expertise to help me with my decision. Here's my situation:
Currently have a 2006 Acura TL with a stock stereo system (8" woofer, 2 - 6x9 speakers, 2 - 6.5" speakers in front doors, 2 tweeters). Looking to make an upgrade. Used to have 2 - JL Audio 12W3s back in the day with a 500/1 monoblock JL Audio Amp (with 2 - 5.25" door speakers and 2 - 5x7 rear speakers, all Infiniti brand). I'm looking for bass that is more crisp, clean, but can still pound.
I recently went shopping. I was quoted the following prices for the following two setups:
1.) JL Audio Setup (my preference) - ~$2,800
1 - 10W6 subwoofer (fiber glass custom box to fit in rear, left of trunk)
1 - Multi-channel JL Audio Amplifier (75x4 for speakers; 300x1 for subwoofer)
2 - 6.5" JL Audio circular speakers w tweeters for front (entry level, C-somethings??)
2 - 6x9 JL Audio rear speakers
1 - Not sure what you call this. Device to integrate all speakers / subwoofer into the existing
headunit. I have navigation system stock w car, so it's a touch screen. This device also
has an auxilary output to hook up an iPod or w/e.
Labor charges, wires, etc.
2.) Rockford Fosgate Setup - ~$1,700
1 - 10P2 or 10V2 subwoofer (cost is only about $100) w standard box, nothing special
1 - Rockford Fosgate Multichannel Amplifier for speakers & subwoofer
2 - MTX 6.5" speakers for front w tweeters
2 - MTX 6x9 rear speakers
1 - The device to integrate, as stated above
Labor charges, 4 gauge wiring, etc.
I think #2 is a crappy setup and #1 is over-priced. I'm debating buying the stuff online and strictly paying someone to install it, but my understanding is that there is a huge markup on the equipment and if you don't buy from them, they won't be as inclined to do as good of a job in terms of installation.
Please advise. Thanks in advance.
Currently have a 2006 Acura TL with a stock stereo system (8" woofer, 2 - 6x9 speakers, 2 - 6.5" speakers in front doors, 2 tweeters). Looking to make an upgrade. Used to have 2 - JL Audio 12W3s back in the day with a 500/1 monoblock JL Audio Amp (with 2 - 5.25" door speakers and 2 - 5x7 rear speakers, all Infiniti brand). I'm looking for bass that is more crisp, clean, but can still pound.
I recently went shopping. I was quoted the following prices for the following two setups:
1.) JL Audio Setup (my preference) - ~$2,800
1 - 10W6 subwoofer (fiber glass custom box to fit in rear, left of trunk)
1 - Multi-channel JL Audio Amplifier (75x4 for speakers; 300x1 for subwoofer)
2 - 6.5" JL Audio circular speakers w tweeters for front (entry level, C-somethings??)
2 - 6x9 JL Audio rear speakers
1 - Not sure what you call this. Device to integrate all speakers / subwoofer into the existing
headunit. I have navigation system stock w car, so it's a touch screen. This device also
has an auxilary output to hook up an iPod or w/e.
Labor charges, wires, etc.
2.) Rockford Fosgate Setup - ~$1,700
1 - 10P2 or 10V2 subwoofer (cost is only about $100) w standard box, nothing special
1 - Rockford Fosgate Multichannel Amplifier for speakers & subwoofer
2 - MTX 6.5" speakers for front w tweeters
2 - MTX 6x9 rear speakers
1 - The device to integrate, as stated above
Labor charges, 4 gauge wiring, etc.
I think #2 is a crappy setup and #1 is over-priced. I'm debating buying the stuff online and strictly paying someone to install it, but my understanding is that there is a huge markup on the equipment and if you don't buy from them, they won't be as inclined to do as good of a job in terms of installation.
Please advise. Thanks in advance.