NEED some help with a Stereo setup
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Melting Slicks
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From: Union City CA
NEED some help with a Stereo setup
Okay, I'm just really ticked off at my system, My amp busted, the freakin Tape player dont work and I got two extra 6x9's. So I'm thinking of incorporating 4 6x9's new Subwoofers or woofer or whatever. I'm not sure about those. :smash:
Anyway has anyone ever put in 4 6x9's? If I only use 2 of them in the stock location, where should I put the amp and the Sub then? HOw many subs should I get for 2 6x9s? And what kind of amp? :confused: Any info or pics would really help me out here. :yesnod:
Anyway has anyone ever put in 4 6x9's? If I only use 2 of them in the stock location, where should I put the amp and the Sub then? HOw many subs should I get for 2 6x9s? And what kind of amp? :confused: Any info or pics would really help me out here. :yesnod:
Melting Slicks
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From: Livermore Ca
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Re: NEED some help with a Stereo setup (Light84vette)
I've replaced my Bose system with:
Audio: Pioneer; Headunit - DEH-P77DH, Changer - CDX-FM1257, Subwoofers - 10", Blaupunkt; Amps - MPA160US (x2), MPA400US (x2), Speakers - PCxt462 (4x6), PCxt652(6.5), PCxt693(6x9).
Kicker S10L7 Subwoofer will replaced my box.
I've used all stock locations of the speakers.
Even thought my system cheep (under $1000) it does the job very well.
Audio: Pioneer; Headunit - DEH-P77DH, Changer - CDX-FM1257, Subwoofers - 10", Blaupunkt; Amps - MPA160US (x2), MPA400US (x2), Speakers - PCxt462 (4x6), PCxt652(6.5), PCxt693(6x9).
Kicker S10L7 Subwoofer will replaced my box.
I've used all stock locations of the speakers.
Even thought my system cheep (under $1000) it does the job very well.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Union City CA
Re: NEED some help with a Stereo setup (Coupe89)
HOw much does the head unit cost? And how much are amps? And how much are the subs? Does anybody got any pics of their Corvettes with the system installed? :confused:
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From: San Jose CA
Re: NEED some help with a Stereo setup (Light84vette)
Light84vette, pop over to the Audio section, there are literally hundreds of posts discussing a replacement system in the C4.
I am running an Alpine 7894, bought locally here in SJ for $350(warranty was included) Ut can be had cheaper on line, but you do not get a warranty.
I just installed CDT 5 1/4 components for $250 shipped from http://www.cbrstereo.com
I have 6x9 Infinity Kappa's in the rear and infinity 4x6 plates in the dash.
The CDT's and the rears are running off an Alpine amp, I think I paid $200 for about 4 years ago.
With the CDT install, the dash speakers are now dead weight. The sound is so much better with the CDT's without the dash speakers, it is simply amazing.
The whole install is stealth, with the exception of the tweeters. They are mounted high on the carpet right next to the door speakers.
I periodically end up in Fremont(680 & Automall Pkwy - Fry's) during the lunch hour. If you want to meet and see/hear the system, Email me at steve@sjzaino.com
I am running an Alpine 7894, bought locally here in SJ for $350(warranty was included) Ut can be had cheaper on line, but you do not get a warranty.
I just installed CDT 5 1/4 components for $250 shipped from http://www.cbrstereo.com
I have 6x9 Infinity Kappa's in the rear and infinity 4x6 plates in the dash.
The CDT's and the rears are running off an Alpine amp, I think I paid $200 for about 4 years ago.
With the CDT install, the dash speakers are now dead weight. The sound is so much better with the CDT's without the dash speakers, it is simply amazing.
The whole install is stealth, with the exception of the tweeters. They are mounted high on the carpet right next to the door speakers.
I periodically end up in Fremont(680 & Automall Pkwy - Fry's) during the lunch hour. If you want to meet and see/hear the system, Email me at steve@sjzaino.com
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From: Orlando Florida
Re: NEED some help with a Stereo setup (Light84vette)
I pulled out the factory system out of my 86 as well.
I installed a Sony Explode deck as well as 6/9 sony speaker in the rear and 4 inch Vega's on the doors. That was not enought!!!!!
I bought a 400 watt amp and also installed a 12 inch rockford woofer in the rear. I bought a band pass box, installed the woofer in it and then mounted the amp on the side, so it can be seen between the front two seats.
The box takes up almost the entire trunk, but I still can cover it with my shade and or good days, i can still take my top off and put it in the truck. The only bad thing, it will not fit in the roof holder in the trunk. I have to sit in on the box.
For me to have great tunes, it is worth the sacrifice!!!!
Good luck with your system!!!!! :auto:
I installed a Sony Explode deck as well as 6/9 sony speaker in the rear and 4 inch Vega's on the doors. That was not enought!!!!!
I bought a 400 watt amp and also installed a 12 inch rockford woofer in the rear. I bought a band pass box, installed the woofer in it and then mounted the amp on the side, so it can be seen between the front two seats.
The box takes up almost the entire trunk, but I still can cover it with my shade and or good days, i can still take my top off and put it in the truck. The only bad thing, it will not fit in the roof holder in the trunk. I have to sit in on the box.
For me to have great tunes, it is worth the sacrifice!!!!
Good luck with your system!!!!! :auto:
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Re: NEED some help with a Stereo setup (Light84vette)
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Melting Slicks
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From: Union City CA
Re: NEED some help with a Stereo setup (8686corvette)
Could you e-mail me some pics, I need some insperation for my Amp and Sub location. I dont know if I should build a box and how big and how big of a Sub I should get with 2 175 watt 6x9s and the two front speakers.
So I dont know if I should get a subwoofer or woofer or whatever they are called, and then how big it should be and where exactly should I mount it to get maximum efficency out of it and so its not playing against the wall of the vette. :confused:
So I dont know if I should get a subwoofer or woofer or whatever they are called, and then how big it should be and where exactly should I mount it to get maximum efficency out of it and so its not playing against the wall of the vette. :confused: