Ok. I’m upgrading the entire sound system on my 1990 Vette. It’s a coupe with the bLose sound system. I already have the HU as a Christmas present, but am not sure on what else.

Here’s the HU I have:
http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S...=0&cc=01&avf=N

My friend is selling this 10-disk Blaupunkt CD changer for 70 bucks: http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S...=0&cc=01&avf=N

Should I get it?

Third, I’m looking at amps. I narrowed it down to these 3:

1.) http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S...L640&s=0&cc=01

2.) http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S...=0&cc=01&avf=N

3.) http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S...=0&cc=01&avf=N

Which one is best/would work best? I liked the power of the US Acoustics. I don’t care about looks, but I want a well performing amp that isn’t out of my budget, and had 4 channel power.

Finally, I need speakers. That’s where I need most help. Should I completely take out the old Bose system? Including the plastic mounting back? Secondly, what’s the largest speakers I could fit while still retaining the stock look?

I’m looking at a speaker that has good bass. I donÂt have the money for another amp or for a sub, so the speakers will have to provide the bass. I know it won’t be enough, but it'll do. I’m looking at components for all 4 corners. Is that a good idea? I figured I’d get more bass from like a 6 ½” (assuming it’s the largest I can use) than some 3-way 6x9’s or whatnot. What do you guys recommend?

I’m considering (again, depends on what you guys say, and if they fit) on:

1.) http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S...=0&cc=01&avf=N

2.) http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S...=0&cc=01&avf=N

3.) http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S...=0&cc=01&avf=N

I’m not made of money here, as you can see! But I like the idea of the Polk’s, since a second pair is only ½ price.

Or, how about components up front, and maybe 2 of:
http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S...=0&cc=01&avf=N

Or

http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S...=0&cc=01&avf=N

So, what do you think? What’s the max size speakers I can use and keep a stock look? What would be better, 4 component speakers, or 2 components up front, and 2 mid-range, subs in the back pockets? Also, where would be some good positions to put the tweeters?

Sorry the post was so long, I wanted to get everything in one post.


[Modified by 1990dtgL98, 1:09 AM 12/21/2003]

 

Sorry about some spelling errors. Another point: I'll consder any brand you guys recommend from any website (mainly sound domain andcrutchfield though), as long as it's under say, 250 dollars, and isn't made by Sony.

 

Amp1 : No, Profile amps are not very good.
Amp2: Good, solid amp. Reputed to make rated power, and be generally reliable.
Amp3: Forget it.

Winner: Amp2

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None of those speakers.

these are MUCH MUCH MUCH Better:
http://www.sounddomain.com/sku/DEI36065

Great bass, they go low. These are Mid end, brushing on lower high end.

But you want hte 550.2 model if you are installing it in the front of a 1990 model. The 650.2 will be way too big.

they have TINY neo magnets, and really really rock.

The ones you posted are all "upper low end"


Honestly, I'd get a 100x2 amp and just run front speakers, use the money you saved, and get like, an image dynamids ID10 from Sounddomain, and a 200 watt amp to power it.

 

Wow, what a post!
I would vote for the US Acoustic and a big yes on the $70 CD changer.
Speakers...go out and listen to some before you buy any brand. For best sound, go with just front speakers and a sub. Run the fronts off of channels 1 and 2 of the amp, bridge channels 3 and 4 into a sub.
I do not know much about the C4 since I've only owned C5's. Here is a link to my set-up http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/412350/2

good luck on your stereo :cheers:

 

I saw those Viper's, and they are really nice and discounted. I might look into those. However, I'm not going to get a sub. My parents dn't want me to, and neither do I. If anything, I might use the back speaker placement to hide some of those little Rockford Fosgate 7" subs.

What's the largest size I can use?

Also, any opinions on the HU?


[Modified by 1990dtgL98, 2:44 AM 12/21/2003]

 

in that case, for your rears..

put in JL 6W0 subs in the rear speaker enclosures.

 

Ok, should I go with the JBLs or the Rockford Fosgates?

 

i wouldnt by JBL or RF.

although the JBL GTI isnt bad.

 

Ok. How about the Blaupunkt HU, the US Aucostics 85x4 amp, the Viper speakers up front, and the JL subs in the back enclousures?

First, what size front component speakers? Where could/should the tweets be placed? Secondly, will the JL rears hit the enclosures? Also why the JLs over the Rockford Fosgates, or JBLs? And what about the forum member here that hated the Viper speakers?

 

Dont have any experience with Bla head units.

US acoustics is good.


5.25 components. Tweets should be tested ni various locations with double sided tape. put them where they sound best.

I dont like ANY RF subs. They do not sound good.
Not fond of the JBL, its been a long time since ive heard them

JL Audio is a very good brand, good sound quality, great quality.

 

I've been searching the sound domain forums, and have not heard good things about the Vipers. Any other opinions?

 

Also, the JL subs aren't for open air, which is basically what I'm going to be running.

 

you can actually seal them into the rear speaker enclosures.

What have you heard bad about the vipers? The onl ybad thing is the diameter of the basket.

I know a few audiophiles mentioned they are not high end speakers.. and they aren't... high end sound retails for $700+...

but they are A LOT better than the comps you posted.


Infiniti/polk/etc: V6 Camaro $100-200
Vipers: Corvette $150
"High End" (Focal for example) Ferrari 360 Modena $500-1000
"Bleeding Edge" (Rainbow Reference) Mclaren F1 $7000





[Modified by Kale, 10:29 AM 12/21/2003]

 

Blau makes good HU's :thumbs:

 

Ok, can anyone give me their opinions on these component sets for the front doors? I'm going 2 subs in the back enclosures, and 2 5 1/4 components up front. I'm also going high end. So, what would be best?

-DEI Viper 550.2 Component Speaker System
-Image Dynamics CXS5 2 ohms Component Speaker System
-Infinity Kappa Perfect 5.1 Component Speaker System
-Oz Audio Matrix 130CS Component Speaker System
-Rockford Fosgate Fanatic Q FNQ3514 Component Speaker System
-JBL GTi Series C508GTi Component Speaker System

I'm leaning toward the IDs. Any opinions?