just got a job at bestbuy so in 30 days i will have the bestbuy employee discount.
to put it simply, i want a car sound system that bumps but to a certain point. at first i was gonna go all out and take full advantage of my discount but a friend of mine warned me about rattling and nails unscrewing n ****, regardless of padding my trunk, etc.
now basically all i want is the best system possible that WONT cause any crazy rattling, unscrewwing, etc.
if it makes a difference it will be in a 07 acura TL type S, oh and for the most part all i listen to is hiphop.
thanks bras
im buying from bestbuy because i just got a job there. i know they markup a lot of their car audio stuff almost 75%. i get a CRAZY discount especially when it comes to car audio.
a friend of mine got $1300 worth of alpine stuff for ~$500
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03-21-2010, 01:32 PM #1feels good bra
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need car audio advice from Bestbuy (srs)
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03-21-2010, 01:33 PM #2(づ￣ ³￣)づ
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Friends a *******, unless your some negro who needs 12 15"s in the trunk, a single 12" will suffice with a 400rms 2 channel bridged amp.
No lifting crew
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03-21-2010, 01:36 PM #3feels good bra
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my friend is a **** for saying basically exactly what you said?Originally Posted by PrimeraRS
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03-21-2010, 01:39 PM #4Registered User
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**** won't come undone unless your car is a real pos, which it's not.
Go 2 12's, sealed box, try 500 rms to each with a mono amp.
Or a single 12, in a ported box.
I don't know the sub/amp choice so I can't really pick anything out :s"The strong will stand, the weak will fall by the wayside."
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03-21-2010, 02:12 PM #5Registered User
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2 of these
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Rockford...&skuId=8266342
1 of these
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Bassworx...&skuId=8977967
1 of these
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Alpine+-...&skuId=8699367
1of these i prefer pioneer decks ive always liked the output.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Pioneer+...&skuId=8715811
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03-21-2010, 02:15 PM #6Registered User
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rockford or alpine will be your best bet.
get a mono amp...no need to get a 2/4ch amp and bridge it..
personally i wouldnt buy anything from there...but then again i am very aware when it comes to car audio..manlet
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03-21-2010, 02:16 PM #7Retired Wizard
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OP I ran 4 15"s in a 93' Ford Taurus Wagon running almost 2000w, nothing rattled off/apart.
BestBuy stuff isn't really that good, I'd stay grab a couple of the nicest MTX subs they have and buy an amp online. Discount or not you will get grilled for amps at retail stores.
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03-21-2010, 02:17 PM #8Registered User
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its not like mtx is worlds apart form alpine or rockford...all pretty entry level stuff...Originally Posted by Madsen89
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03-21-2010, 02:19 PM #9bratski
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and how did a 18 year old afford a phucking tl type S and a ballin ass system in it
OO and your starting to work in BEST BUY♂Nice Ass Crew♀
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03-21-2010, 02:20 PM #10Registered User
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OP just get a 10 inch sub, it will pound plenty hard enough. I think they sell rockford fosgate punch series there? If so 10" and a ported box with a mono amp. Itll bump, itll bump
its not like best buy offers real quality stuff and you dont want that much bass so i think what i recomended is sufficeintCurrent stats:
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03-21-2010, 02:20 PM #11
God **** 2 12's anybody who knows anything about sound knows it's way overkill. Don't get 2 subs unless you want bass to completely drown out your mids and highs. 1 12 and save your money.
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03-21-2010, 02:23 PM #12Registered User
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this honestly isnt a bad little entry setup....not sure about the box, i always design and build my own...depending on what music u listen to you might be better off going sealed...Originally Posted by greasemunkey
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03-21-2010, 02:23 PM #13Registered User
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even 1 12 will be overkill for a stock radio system. thats why i said a 10" itll be punchy and enough to make him feel gangsta, and chicks like to be able to hear the music unless they are a hood ratOriginally Posted by WiseElder
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03-21-2010, 02:24 PM #14I <3 U
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Like always straight to the sub-woofers everyone goes. Having good audio isn't about lots of power going to the lows and that's it.
1. You need a nice aftermarket deck with at least 4v preamp or the amp/amps wont get needed power.
2. You need 4 aftermarket mid range speakers, your stock ones will not be good enough.
3. You should get a 4 channel amp to power the mids, an aftermarket deck only runs about 15 watts RMS per channel. Most decent mids will need at least 50 watts RMS each.
4. Then you get a 2 channel or mono block amp, and a subwoofer or two.
You need to make sure the Amplifier supply's enough watts RMS required for the sub-woofers. This is the most important thing of all. My friend was a noob with car audio and bought $200 subs that needed 500 watts RMS each. He was only powering them with 200 watts RMS each. Was weak as fuk and he is lucky he didnt blow the speakers. Most speakers are blown from UNDER POWERING them. I hooked my $50 JL subs that needed only 100watts RMS to his amp and they sounded twice as good and hit way fukkin harder.“The first revolt is against the supreme tyranny of theology, of the phantom of God. As long as we have a master in heaven, we will be slaves on earth.”
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03-21-2010, 02:26 PM #15Registered User
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decent advice ******...you are sound pretty aware...so my measly reps to you sir!
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03-21-2010, 02:28 PM #16Registered User
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lmao bro he prolly just wants a lil bump in the trunk, he said he didnt wanna spend alot of money. the speakers he has now are fine its not like hes competition stautsOriginally Posted by BBmisc420196
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03-21-2010, 02:29 PM #17I <3 U
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My setup is a 5 channel Focal 5.500Originally Posted by WiseElder
I prefer having two seprate amps but $600 for an amp that is clean as fuk and retails $1300, couldnt pass it up.
Then i have Image Dynamics on all my speakers, component's in front, 6x9's in back, and one 12 inch sub.
My deck is an Alpine
4v preamp, pretty basic
This system sounds amazing in my VW rabbit. Srsly.“The first revolt is against the supreme tyranny of theology, of the phantom of God. As long as we have a master in heaven, we will be slaves on earth.”
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03-21-2010, 02:29 PM #18feels good bra
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thanks bro i will check it outOriginally Posted by greasemunkey
another friend of mine has a hookup w a smalltime audio store. less hype/less aware brands but top notch quality. i will check it out and compare.Originally Posted by anabolismandy
im going through bestbuy cus of the discount braOriginally Posted by Madsen89
the car is a gift from my dad + aunt. i've been doing good in school and never was a "trouble maker". also i guess its their way of sorta asking me to stay in the city for school. like i can dorm, but just be close lol. i have a tight family.Originally Posted by artm
im paying for gas and a big chunk of the insurance too.
in b4 haters
the sound system is because I saved a bunch of money from my last job + the discount I will get in 30 days
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03-21-2010, 02:30 PM #19Registered User
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if you go over 1000watts rms its time for electrical upgrades imo...so just keep your power under 1000watts rms...
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A "little burp" in the trunk on a stock system sounds like crap. This has nothing to do with high performance or competition. its about not having sound that makes me want to shove a screwdriver in my ear emitting from his car.Originally Posted by JAOCO
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03-21-2010, 02:31 PM #21
TBH most important would be your mid-range speakers, that's where the meat of all music is at. You're hearing all of the middle, whereas with subs and tweeters you only hear about half of their range.
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03-21-2010, 02:32 PM #22feels good bra
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ehhhhhhhh money isn't too big an issue.Originally Posted by JAOCO
the discount is pretty huge w car audio.
a friend of mine got about $1300 worth of alpine stuff and it only ran him ~$500 for all of it w the bestbuy discount.
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How big are your comps, jw why you even spent money on "rear fill" cause if you got nice comps then rear speakers arent a neccesity reallyOriginally Posted by BBmisc420196
My setup is a 5 channel Focal 5.500
I prefer having two seprate amps but $600 for an amp that is clean as fuk and retails $1300, couldnt pass it up.
Then i have Image Dynamics on all my speakers, component's in front, 6x9's in back, and one 12 inch sub.
My deck is an Alpine
4v preamp, pretty basic
This system sounds amazing in my VW rabbit. Srsly.Current stats:
236lbs @ 5'11''
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180lbs
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03-21-2010, 02:35 PM #24Registered User
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I use woofersect.comOriginally Posted by AssyrianMuscle
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03-21-2010, 02:37 PM #25LOL I'm saying bro I bet your **** is proper. Music is my hobby and I also mix songs so I know. Damn near everything is in the middle. As that other guy said in most cases even 1 12" is too much. I understand wanting to have some nice thump, but you don't want bass to completely wash out everything else, which happens surprisingly easy. Unless you were to EQ that and roll off a pretty good bit of that bass, in which case having more than 1 12" would be almost purely for show. More than 1 12" is just unnecessary and costs more out of pocket too.Originally Posted by BBmisc420196
My setup is a 5 channel Focal 5.500
I prefer having two seprate amps but $600 for an amp that is clean as fuk and retails $1300, couldnt pass it up.
Then i have Image Dynamics on all my speakers, component's in front, 6x9's in back, and one 12 inch sub.
My deck is an Alpine
4v preamp, pretty basic
This system sounds amazing in my VW rabbit. Srsly.
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03-21-2010, 02:37 PM #26Registered User
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i think ID and Focal may be a shade out of his league...lol...although its good sh!t!
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03-21-2010, 02:38 PM #27Registered User
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I used to be into car audo/spl competitions big time when I was younger. Here's my advice: do not buy anything at Best Buy. It's all overpriced ****, serious. Alpine and MTX are decent but you can find better stuff for the price.
Find a car audio forum, tell them your budget, and get what they recommend.
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03-21-2010, 02:39 PM #28Retired Wizard
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Thats a beautiful 5 channel...
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Fi audio
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03-21-2010, 02:41 PM #30feels good bra
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updated the OP bra, i get a discountOriginally Posted by invain
checked it out man, looks really tight and everything is pretty much 5 star rated, unlike some of the kenwood + alpine stuff i was looking at.Originally Posted by greasemunkey
only thing im wondering is no speaker upgrades?
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