Stereo for 1990 Convertible
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Stereo for 1990 Convertible
OK, my 1990 had a Blaupunkt H/U already installed when I bought it. Overall, the system sounds like absolute crap. I don't know if the Bose amps are blown or what, but it is muddy, bbomy and not loud enough to hear over the wind/exhaust. I'd like to replace everything and was looking for suggestions on speaker sizes and brands, wiring instructions and any other tips. Links to other threads are fine, but personal advice is always appreciated... Ben
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Define reasonable, i.e. what is your budget ? There are literally tons of recommendations posted here along with what folks have done with their cars. I personally spent about 900 and have a nice setup and am very happy with it.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1305774
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1305774
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That sounds about perfect for me. Is it punchy as opposed to boomy? What brand speakers and H/U? I'd love to see pics! ben
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That's not being ignorant...people miss the stickies all the time. I did read that and it gave me some good general ideas, but I was hoping for details. Especially since the 'vert poses some challenges vs. the coupe...
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I just recently finished the install in my '94 Coupe. The main difference I can see from an installation point of view is the mounting of the rear speakers and amp.
I've got right at $1000 in mine, and it sounds fantastic. Here's what I used:
Deck: Alpine CDA-9856
Front speakers: Polk db5250 5-1/4" components w/ 1" tweeters and crossovers
Rear speakers: JBL GTO804 8" subs
Amp: Rockford Fosgate P450.4
Here's my thread. Link to my install
I've got right at $1000 in mine, and it sounds fantastic. Here's what I used:
Deck: Alpine CDA-9856
Front speakers: Polk db5250 5-1/4" components w/ 1" tweeters and crossovers
Rear speakers: JBL GTO804 8" subs
Amp: Rockford Fosgate P450.4
Here's my thread. Link to my install
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Anyone lookin for a powerful 4 channel amp there are some old of the previous model kickers on ebay. More aless a differnt case then the new ones specifically this model http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KICKE...spagenameZWDVW the kx650.4 it would rock some components and a sub or two. Will do 125X4 @4ohms rms and if you bride the rear 2 channels it will do 325 rms @4ohms. This is a quality amp and for under 200 dollars shipped nothing can touch it.
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OK. I starting taking things apart. One back speaker was blown and the other was barely secured. There was actual trash in the speaker box... I am going to try some components up front and either 6 1/2"s with a sub out back, or two 8" subs ala Mr. 90 Convertible...
