Critique this setup (C4)
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Racer
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Critique this setup (C4)
I'm planning on replacing my Audio setup that came with car in the C4 1996. Before I pull the trigger.....
For around the same $$$, should I do something else:
- (HU) Pioneer HU DEH-P6100BT
- (AMP) Soundstream PIC (60 Wrms @ 4ohm) <-already have this...
- (FRONT) Polk Audio MM6501 components (125 Wrms @ 2.7 ohm)
- (BACK) Sub or 6x9. Not sure yet...
Is the AMP and speakers power match okay?
Something better for about the same $$ ??
($600-$800 for HU/speakers)
Any comments?
For around the same $$$, should I do something else:
- (HU) Pioneer HU DEH-P6100BT
- (AMP) Soundstream PIC (60 Wrms @ 4ohm) <-already have this...
- (FRONT) Polk Audio MM6501 components (125 Wrms @ 2.7 ohm)
- (BACK) Sub or 6x9. Not sure yet...
Is the AMP and speakers power match okay?
Something better for about the same $$ ??
($600-$800 for HU/speakers)
Any comments?
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Northern California
Your component speakers should receive 125 watts each side to perform at their best. Also, definately install a Subwoofer (10") since 6x9's won't produce powerful bass.
I use a 4 channel Hifonics Zeus amp with two channels powering the front 5 1/4" Infinity components and the other two channels Bridged to power the 10" Subwoofer.
I use a 4 channel Hifonics Zeus amp with two channels powering the front 5 1/4" Infinity components and the other two channels Bridged to power the 10" Subwoofer.
Safety Car
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Check out this Eclipse head unit, same price point, more features. You should also think about an Ipod adapter and maybe even a Sirius adapter. Both are great for long rides.
You will need a bigger amp for the car, your current amp won't cut it for all the speakers. I put two 8" subs in the rear speaker compartments, made it a steath install. Something else to consider is to mount the tweeters on the "A" pillars. This "raises" the sound stage, and makes the stereo sound much better; w/o doing this, the system will sound muffled.
Check here for good used equipment: http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/classifieds/
Don't just buy everthing from Crutcfield.
Randy
Check out this Eclipse head unit, same price point, more features. You should also think about an Ipod adapter and maybe even a Sirius adapter. Both are great for long rides.
You will need a bigger amp for the car, your current amp won't cut it for all the speakers. I put two 8" subs in the rear speaker compartments, made it a steath install. Something else to consider is to mount the tweeters on the "A" pillars. This "raises" the sound stage, and makes the stereo sound much better; w/o doing this, the system will sound muffled.
Check here for good used equipment: http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/classifieds/
Don't just buy everthing from Crutcfield.
Randy
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From: Jenks OK
Do the subs in the back, I put in some new 6x9's and wasn't happy with them so I pulled them and have been going without for now. Can't tell much of a difference from with and without the 6x9's in the back. 
I'd like to do a stealth install of subs in the back like RandyJ used to run but it takes more time and skill then I currently have.
I'd like to do a stealth install of subs in the back like RandyJ used to run but it takes more time and skill then I currently have.
