C5 - need help planning entire system
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C5 - need help planning entire system
I am planning on redoing the entire system in my '98 C5 and could use some help/suggestions picking gear. Important points are the Neo, I'm an MP3 fiend, and the Stealthbox or something similar to fit in the main storage compartment. Here's what I've got worked out so far.
HEAD UNIT:
Alpine CDA-7998
FRONTS:
MB Quart QSD216s
REARS:
Will pass on these at first. I can decide last if I need the rear fill. Although, I do like the sytems with add-on midbass units. I know MB Quart and Diamond Audio offer it. Is this a something worth considering?
MP3 CHANGER:
Neo Jukebox with direct interface to head unit.
SUB:
JL Audio Stealthbox w/ included 10W3v2-D2.
AMP(S):
JL 250/1 for the sub
300/2 for the fronts components
I KNOW you guys are full of good ideas, so lets hear 'em :D
[Modified by mfrnka, 9:18 PM 4/22/2003]
HEAD UNIT:
Alpine CDA-7998
FRONTS:
MB Quart QSD216s
REARS:
Will pass on these at first. I can decide last if I need the rear fill. Although, I do like the sytems with add-on midbass units. I know MB Quart and Diamond Audio offer it. Is this a something worth considering?
MP3 CHANGER:
Neo Jukebox with direct interface to head unit.
SUB:
JL Audio Stealthbox w/ included 10W3v2-D2.
AMP(S):
JL 250/1 for the sub
300/2 for the fronts components
I KNOW you guys are full of good ideas, so lets hear 'em :D
[Modified by mfrnka, 9:18 PM 4/22/2003]
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Re: C5 - need help planning entire system (mfrnka)
I am partial to the Alpine CDA-7897 or CDA-7998. If you are planning on having external amps, the CDA-7998 is a good way to go. I love the extra-large face mechanism and the head unit is highly customizable. Both of them support the i-Personalize feature, which allows you to set your crossovers, time correction, and parametric equalizer, but with the 7998 you can actually have the Alpine website do all your calculations and spit out a MP3 file, which you can burn to a CD and upload to the head unit.
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Re: C5 - need help planning entire system (Kale)
E10K? Is this the place?
http://www.edesignaudio.com/
From what I gather and according to the site, you order direct from edesign and the new K series won't be avialable until June 1st.
I didn't have much luck finding reviews or with a google search.
http://www.edesignaudio.com/
From what I gather and according to the site, you order direct from edesign and the new K series won't be avialable until June 1st.
I didn't have much luck finding reviews or with a google search.
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Re: C5 - need help planning entire system (mfrnka)
E10K? Is this the place?
http://www.edesignaudio.com/
From what I gather and according to the site, you order direct from edesign and the new K series won't be avialable until June 1st.
I didn't have much luck finding reviews or with a google search.
http://www.edesignaudio.com/
From what I gather and according to the site, you order direct from edesign and the new K series won't be avialable until June 1st.
I didn't have much luck finding reviews or with a google search.
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Re: C5 - need help planning entire system (mfrnka)
I have a complete systme for sale, if you need any parts cheap.
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Re: C5 - need help planning entire system (Stones Kid)
I have pretty much finalized the system. See the initial thread post. Anyone see any problems here? I heard great things about the MB Quarts if you move up to the QSDs. Sub might be a bit smallish, but I'm not a fan of big bumpin' bass.
Thanks for all the help and feedback.
Thanks for all the help and feedback.
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Re: C5 - need help planning entire system (mfrnka)
I have pretty much the same set up and it rocks. I went with the Focal 165k2's for the fronts with speaker templates that mike built.
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Re: C5 - need help planning entire system (baldie)
Might have to do something similar myself. Online vendor is telling me they are out of the QSDs. Lucklily a local member has a spare set of templates he's letting me have for a bargain basement price.
[Modified by mfrnka, 4:23 PM 4/23/2003]
[Modified by mfrnka, 4:23 PM 4/23/2003]
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Re: C5 - need help planning entire system (mfrnka)
Thanks Tom. I'd love to hear it. Emailed you, but haven't heard back. Any time that works for you...
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Re: C5 - need help planning entire system (leolufse)
Thanks Tom. I'd love to hear it. Emailed you, but haven't heard back. Any time that works for you...
I wanna hear it too, Tom. Are you coming to the Dunwoody lunch on Friday? We can have a sound off. :lol:
I wanna hear it too, Tom. Are you coming to the Dunwoody lunch on Friday? We can have a sound off. :lol:
[Modified by tshac, 9:32 AM 4/24/2003]
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Re: C5 - need help planning entire system (mfrnka)
I now know why he needs a new stereo system.......To cover up that BADD AZZ exhaust system, when ya nail that Pro Charged throttle.
He let me drive it and ....DAYUM! It moves :yesnod:
Now all I do is :cry :cry :cry I want one too.
Thanx for the ride & Can't wait to come over and do the LS-1 Edit thang.
He let me drive it and ....DAYUM! It moves :yesnod:
Now all I do is :cry :cry :cry I want one too.
Thanx for the ride & Can't wait to come over and do the LS-1 Edit thang.
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Re: C5 - need help planning entire system (mfrnka)
I have never been a fan of MB Quart. Too tinny for me. I like the boston pros. Have had them in a number of vehicles now and they are excellent.
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Re: C5 - need help planning entire system (prospero63)
tshac - thanks for the demo. You've got an incredible system. Hope mine turns out half as good.
prospero63 - I've heard this from several others. However, the QSD series isn't as bad in this area an a bit of crossover tweaking seems to fix it for most people. Thanks for the feedback.
prospero63 - I've heard this from several others. However, the QSD series isn't as bad in this area an a bit of crossover tweaking seems to fix it for most people. Thanks for the feedback.
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Re: C5 - need help planning entire system (mfrnka)
QSD's are metallic, sharp, and cold... I used to like that kind of sound... well, not as quite much as they are, thats why i got Focals a few years back... Utopias are a bit easier on the ears... although now days i prefer smooth warm and realistic, like my CDT's. Boston is also very nice, probably the best brand that can be had from a chain store.
Put a simple parametric eq and have it tuned, if your QSD's turn out too much for your ears. They sound real nice with a little eq work. :thumbs: The EQ on the 7998 should do the job tho.
[Modified by Kale, 11:29 AM 4/24/2003]
Put a simple parametric eq and have it tuned, if your QSD's turn out too much for your ears. They sound real nice with a little eq work. :thumbs: The EQ on the 7998 should do the job tho.
[Modified by Kale, 11:29 AM 4/24/2003]