Hey all! I know you never see the end of these "what should I get for the most roxzorz system ever. I have $221 to spend" posts.
I used to be very into car audio before I got busy with college and started riding motorcycles for years. Now I bought a lil truck for commuting and to tow the bikes and I want a good system in it.
SPL is not as much of a concern to me considering the size of the cab (it's an '08 so it's not as teeny as the old ones but it's still not a large space) I think anything decent is going to be loud in there, and quality is much more important to me. I'd still like it to be loud enough that I wouldn't want to crank it all the way up very often //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crazy.gif.c13912c32de98515d3142759a824dae7.gif
So here's the deal, my budget is I think acceptable to cover a decent install and I think I want:
I don't mind buying used and I'm trying to keep the whole project around $2000-2500.
Does this sound doable? Recommendations?
Thanks in advance for all of y'alls time!
I used to be very into car audio before I got busy with college and started riding motorcycles for years. Now I bought a lil truck for commuting and to tow the bikes and I want a good system in it.
SPL is not as much of a concern to me considering the size of the cab (it's an '08 so it's not as teeny as the old ones but it's still not a large space) I think anything decent is going to be loud in there, and quality is much more important to me. I'd still like it to be loud enough that I wouldn't want to crank it all the way up very often //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crazy.gif.c13912c32de98515d3142759a824dae7.gif
So here's the deal, my budget is I think acceptable to cover a decent install and I think I want:
- New HU - Don't care too much about all the bells and whistles, doesn't need to have DVD or any of that crap, just provide high quality sound/power. Aesthetics take backseat
- Front stage- If possible because of the small size of the cab I'd like to try to stay away from building kick panels so I'm looking for something with good off-axis response. Also, my impression is that since I think I only want one 12" or two 8"-10" sub drivers in sealed enclosure that I would want active crossovers for the front stage and let the drivers handle the low-range. However; if kick panels and the proper front stage make all the diff I'll do it. opinions?
- Subs - Last time I was in "the know" on this kinda stuff I seem to remember everyone touting the IDmax V3 12's for SQ systems. I like it to thump but again it's more about quality for me first, I listen to a VERY diverse range of music. Not just thumpin ghetto romance all the time. So I think I'm looking for one 12" or two 8"-10" drivers. What's going to get the most bang for buck/best low end coverage to leave front stage free?
- Rear stage - Not really that concerned here. Would I be making a mistake by leaving OEM speakers in the rear doors?
- Amps - Figure one for the sub, one for the front/rear stages. Again, quality of power and sound produced is key to me here.
I don't mind buying used and I'm trying to keep the whole project around $2000-2500.
Does this sound doable? Recommendations?
Thanks in advance for all of y'alls time!
I was readin around earlier and came across SQL...new to me but makes sense in a way haha
