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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 02:27 PM
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Thinking of getting an aftermarket stereo system... Speakers, sub, amp? Suggestions?

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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 03:56 PM
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What's your budget?
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What's your budget?
I don't have a "budget" for the most part... I want quality. I'd like to keep it within reason (under $1000).
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A single din radio will fit, and you can add a fancy face plate from HERE if you like. pic 1 pic 2 Or just get the $10 plastic adapter.

If you want to go double-din, kits are available for that also. Click here

Get a stealth SUB BOX and find a sub that fits and is a good match to the amp you get. Or you can DIY the box

Front speakers would be 6.5" components on new mounting plates. $150-200 gets some nice speakers.

Sub + fronts can be powered by a 4-channel amp with 1+2 for fronts and 3+4 bridged to sub. $200 gets a pretty decent amp. Make sure of ohm rating of sub if you bridge channels.

If you want rear speakers, get coaxials for about $100, then use a 5-channel amp.

The possibilities really are endless

Contact member C5 BearsFan and he can hook you up with everything you need in one box
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Thanks!
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You can't beat DD Mods, Dennis is a bunch of help and has the best packages and equipment. I just ordered a stealth box, Arc 6.5" components and Kenwood 952 single din radio from him. As noted above I am going with the HUmount for mounting the radio.

The new kenwoods are awesome The system I am putting together is under $1000 and should sound good the whole setup is:

Kenwood KDC BT-952HD Radio
Kenwood XR 5S 5 Channel Amp
Polk DXi 10" DVC subwoofer
DD Mods Stealth Box for Sub
Polk DXi 6.5" Two ways for rear
Arc 6.5" Components for front doors
HUMount Installation Bracket

Hope this helps

Eric
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