Alright, well I ordered a JBL amp, and two 10" JBL 250-Watt, 2-ohm Dual Voice Coil subs.

At first, FedEx said they'd both be there Thursday... Then the next day it said the Subs would get there Friday... which is fine, whatever... Friday comes and it never showed up. So, I call them today and they say they lost it. I call a friend, the one who ordered them for me, and they told him they misplaced it in Central Florida, and it should be there either tomorrow or the next day, so let's cross our fingers.

But, I was thinking about adding stuff to it, and I thought I'd ask you guys for your opinion and, well, of course, help. :D


I was thinking about getting a set of JBL P25T 1" Pure Titanium Dome Tweeter, and a set of JBL P953 6" x 9" 3-Way Loudspeaker.

Gave you the part number incase you wanted to look at them.

The Tweeters are 60-Watts a piece [120-Watts], and the 6" x 9" are 110-Watts a piece [340 Watts]

My amp I have now is 520-Watt. The Subs are 250 a piece, thus I have 20 extra watts. Obviously I need a new sub, so I was thinking about getting a JBL GTO75.2 II [260-Watt 2-Channel Amp] and using that to power the 6" x 9"s, and then run the tweeters off my head.

Which comes the next problem/idea. [I have a SN95 BTW] I was gunna cut out the middle portion where the Radio/AC Control is, put the AC control where the CD player is, put a 7" touch screen on that whole section. Then make it into a carPC, so I dunno if I could run tweeters off the CarPC? But, that'll cost a lot of money, so it'll have to wait. But, as for the Tweeters, can I run them off the stock head? Or do I need to get a new head?


And I'm getting all JBL 'cause it sounds nice, and I gots me a connection;)

Anyway, I feel like bragging about my amp, so here's a pic! :D


EDIT:: When I get the subs, I'm making a custom box, and mounting it in my trunk facing the rear seats, it's gunna look really good, I hope. When I'm done I'll post pictures. [sm=happybounce.gif]
I can't wait.


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Don't cut your dash! Just pick up one from an '01 and up car with the double din opening. And I like JBL's home equipment, but their car stuff is ok. The subs and amps have more going for them than the speakers IMO.

Whatever you don, don't buy 6x9's to power with an amp.

Buy yourself a set of components (Anywhere between $100 and $1000, we can make suggestion depending on budget) and power your front components.

Components have tweeters, mids and crossovers and will sound way better then the setup you mentioned.

ORIGINAL: PReal

Whatever you don, don't buy 6x9's to power with an amp.

Buy yourself a set of components (Anywhere between $100 and $1000, we can make suggestion depending on budget) and power your front components.

Components have tweeters, mids and crossovers and will sound way better then the setup you mentioned.


Well, I can't spend like upwards of like $1K, but I don't want cheap stuff. I was gunna pay about $350 for that JBL stuff. I just want the sound system to sound extremely clean.


EDIT:: I was looking on the internet and I found this: Link

(http://www.crutchfield.com/S-kv1r57Q484n/cgi-bin/prodview.asp?g=410&tab=morephotos&pi=1&i=109GTO507 C&display=L)
Is that any good?

EDIT#2:: The 6 1/2" system (http://www.crutchfield.com/S-iC6a7uu4kor/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=410&tab=morephotos&pi=2&i=109P650C& display=XL#Tab)
Any help/pointers is appreciated

Idont understand why you guys insist on crutchfield, your local shop is alot better..
the volfenhaug,digital audio,ma audio,audiobahn lower end component systems are great for the price.
do not put together a system by using the products "peak power" rating. JBL subs at lower end are just cosmetic compared to other brands at the same price.

Cruthfield is good to use for checking things out and so forth, but as far as their pricing and all that local shops/Best Buy even are similiar in pricing.

You can find much better components for $200 than those. Im pretty sure you said you are getting you JBL through someone else though.

ORIGINAL: seight311

Cruthfield is good to use for checking things out and so forth, but as far as their pricing and all that local shops/Best Buy even are similiar in pricing.

You can find much better components for $200 than those. Im pretty sure you said you are getting you JBL through someone else though.


Yeah, but the other source didn't have any component systems. Just subs, amps, and speakers... and 2 sets of tweeters.

But, I don't get the point of getting a component system except for the "Crossover."

With the other source, I can get the higher-end tweeters for $51 bucks, where as I get tweeters, crossovers and subs [Which I'm never gunna use] for $200 bucks.

And again, Link (http://www.cardomain.com/item/JBLC508GTIMKII?utm_source=froogle.com&utm_medium=p roduct_feed) I can get that for $183.25... but the only thing that I'm actually using is the crossover and tweeter. So, WTH? I could just buy a pair of tweeters and a pair of crossovers. :\

So your using a set of coaxials with an extra tweeter, instead of a full on component set why??? [&:]

ORIGINAL: seight311

So your using a set of coaxials with an extra tweeter, instead of a full on component set why??? [&:]


Seriously. I have heard components that blow coaxials out of the water. I cannot wait to get a set of eD comps or CDTs to fill my front stage when I decide to replace the ****ty stock speakers.

ORIGINAL: seight311

So your using a set of coaxials with an extra tweeter, instead of a full on component set why??? [&:]


Haha, Seight311, I have no clue about this stuff. I'm new in the audio world. I'm just tryin' to play a money game.
I look up Component Systems and what they have, 2 Tweeters, 2 Subs, and 2 Crossovers.

I just see 2 tweeters, and 2 Crossovers I'm gunna use and a set of Subs I'm not.

But, am I supposed to put the component subs to replace my stock speakers?

Eh, I really don't get it. :\

Sorry for my incompetance, but do you mind explaining it for me? <3

Component speakers will replace your full range coax speakers. They consist of a 6.5 inch woofer (not sub woofer) two tweets and two crossovers.

An extremely clean system is really dependant on the budget. You can get a good entry level setup for less then $500, it really depends on what you really want to spend. If you look at the info section you can see a lot of the brands we will recommend and they might suprise you.

You can get a nice little set for $150 or less. CDT has some great sets out there that cannot be beat for that price.

YEs you remove your stock speaker and put the mid-woofer in place of that speaker, you can mount the tweeter in multiple locations. In the same place as the mid-woofer, in your A-pillar, in your door. Wherever works best for you, and you mount the crossover anywhere you can, some mount them in their doors, I have mine mounted behind my kick panels.

ORIGINAL: seight311

You can get a nice little set for $150 or less. CDT has some great sets out there that cannot be beat for that price.

YEs you remove your stock speaker and put the mid-woofer in place of that speaker, you can mount the tweeter in multiple locations. In the same place as the mid-woofer, in your A-pillar, in your door. Wherever works best for you, and you mount the crossover anywhere you can, some mount them in their doors, I have mine mounted behind my kick panels.


I kinda wanted to get a full JBL system. Is it even worth it? or should I go for another component system?

And, also, would my Head unit be able to handle powering the component system?

If you really really like the way JBL comps sound, you should get them. If you want to listen to those that are more experienced in car audio, we can make recommendations based on what sounds good to us.

ORIGINAL: PReal

If you really really like the way JBL comps sound, you should get them. If you want to listen to those that are more experienced in car audio, we can make recommendations based on what sounds good to us.


Well, I've never heard JBL comps. And, to be quite honest, I've never heard JBL before. All the people I know have no-names... or crappy X-PLODS, hehe. But, most of the times they just have Subs and nothing else.

I just liked the thought of a full JBL system. But, I'd rather get something that sounds better than have a full brand system that doesn't sound that good.

.. so, reccomend away, my friend.<3
[I would like to spend like... 250-350....]

And what's gunna power this? The head? I'd hate to sound like a broken record, but will the head be able to support the tweeters and woofers?

Here is a little budget setup.

Fronts: http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=52 07$99
Front amp: http://ikesound.com/product-product_id/2839$55
Sub: http://www.edesignaudio.com/edv2/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=31(Dual 5 ohm) $100
Sub Amp: http://ikesound.com/product-product_id/2840$70
Wiring and Box: $40


Thats around $350 and will be great for the money, however, I would spend a little more on your front speakers and if you can budget a couple hundred more dollars, you can get better amps as well.

ORIGINAL: PReal

Here is a little budget setup.

Fronts: http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=52 07$99
Front amp: http://ikesound.com/product-product_id/2839$55
Sub: http://www.edesignaudio.com/edv2/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=31(Dual 5 ohm) $100
Sub Amp: http://ikesound.com/product-product_id/2840$70
Wiring and Box: $40


Thats around $350 and will be great for the money, however, I would spend a little more on your front speakers and if you can budget a couple hundred more dollars, you can get better amps as well.


I already have Subs and an Amp for the Subs, I just need the rest of the system.
I just need fronts and a front amp.

Willing to spend about $350 bucks on the front.

To answer your un-answered question. No never run your front stage of a headunit.

If you have $350 for a front stage, ES-610's would be great, but you need an amp as well so...

Something around $200 for the component system and $150 for the amp would be my suggestion.

woofersetc.com find the $200 set of CDT's you like, and I would say a Profile amp would work fine.

Sub: http://www.edesignaudio.com/edv2/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=31 (http://www.edesignaudio.com/edv2/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=31)(Dual 5 ohm) $100

Dems aint no 5 ohm either dawg.

LOL I caught that too.

Can you get JBL 4channel amps also? If so, post the model numbers you can get. That is basically so you can balance out the sub amp aesthetically. No big deal in running two different branded amps. I like to keep the amps the same company though. And I would keep your sub amp, but get one better sub, rather than your two lower-end subs.

Quick question, why didn't you come on here and ask this stuff before you bought??? Kinda like the saying..."measure twice, cut once". You should have "asked twice, purchased once".

Don't worry about it though, we've all been there at one point (including me and I'm in the process of re-doing my COMPLETE system at the moment).

ORIGINAL: laserred38

LOL I caught that too.

Can you get JBL 4channel amps also? If so, post the model numbers you can get. That is basically so you can balance out the sub amp aesthetically. No big deal in running two different branded amps. I like to keep the amps the same company though. And I would keep your sub amp, but get one better sub, rather than your two lower-end subs.

Quick question, why didn't you come on here and ask this stuff before you bought??? Kinda like the saying..."measure twice, cut once". You should have "asked twice, purchased once".

Don't worry about it though, we've all been there at one point (including me and I'm in the process of re-doing my COMPLETE system at the moment).



Uhh... I got the subs I wanted? I didn't want 12" or bigger... I got the ones I wanted, they aren't "lower-end subs."
The product number on the subs are "GTO1002D" I think they're perfect for what I want, but if you wanna call 'em "lower-end" be my guest.

As for the amp,
CS60.4 ($96)
GTO 75.4 II ($165) [What I have]
PX300.4 ($243) [Too expensive]

Those are the ones I can get my deal on.


I wasn't really asking for help for my sub system. I'm happy with what I bought. I just wanted to get some advice on the rest of the system.

Sorry I meant 2channel amps. And also sorry to rain on your parade, but those are LOW-end subs. If you read back up, I said I actually like some of JBL's stuff, from what I have heard. You could have accomplished "what you want" with one 12 or 13" sub that probably cost less than the two you purchased, all while taking up less space in your trunk and having better sound quality. That is all I'm saying. And you are very much-so, a beginner in the whole Car Audio world. So calling me out does not make you any smarter. But if you are happy with what you bought (for now, try 'em out for a year and see how you feel about it then) then good for you.

And you bought a 4channel amp to power your subs?

You should have gotten this amp: JBL Mono sub amp (http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=235&CFID=5541428&CFTOKEN=ef6f957409eff23a-2561F206-1422-7C6E-5090DD35A06A9107) if you were set on using those subs.

And you should have gotten the 75.2 for your component speakers.

BTW, THIS is a "top-of-the-line" JBL sub: W10GTi (http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=2053&CFID=5541428&CFTOKEN=ef6f957409eff23a-2561F206-1422-7C6E-5090DD35A06A9107)

Now I'm not sure how you are happy with what you bought already, because I took the time to research all of that equipment, and you are all over the place as fas as matching up your amps to your components and what-not.

I really can't comment now on JBL car speakers though. I have heard their home audio, and been very impressed for the money (even comparing to Bang and Oluffsen and Nakamichi stuff). However, they use Titanium tweeters, which tend to be on the harsher side, but it is all in the fine tuning which makes a difference, so who knows, they might sound good. If this is your first system, pretty much EVERYthing sounds better than stock so there is no comparison. After you live with YOUR system for a while and pick out all the flaws, and listen to other, higher-end stuff, you will begin to appreciate our advice and see that NO, you DON'T own the best stuff and you will want more (just as I find myself now...).

No need to take offense to any of this, we are trying to help you out and prevent you from making bad purchases.

IMO JBL pro-audio is aweome. Car audio is allright.

Anyway, what your happy with is most important, check out wooferesetc.com and find a pair of CDT's in your budget, pair those up with your subs and amp and you'll be all set.

ORIGINAL: laserred38

Sorry I meant 2channel amps. And also sorry to rain on your parade, but those are LOW-end subs. If you read back up, I said I actually like some of JBL's stuff, from what I have heard. You could have accomplished "what you want" with one 12 or 13" sub that probably cost less than the two you purchased, all while taking up less space in your trunk and having better sound quality. That is all I'm saying. And you are very much-so, a beginner in the whole Car Audio world. So calling me out does not make you any smarter. But if you are happy with what you bought (for now, try 'em out for a year and see how you feel about it then) then good for you.

And you bought a 4channel amp to power your subs?

You should have gotten this amp: JBL Mono sub amp (http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=23 5&CFID=5541428&CFTOKEN=ef6f957409eff23a-2561F206-1422-7C6E-5090DD35A06A9107) if you were set on using those subs.

And you should have gotten the 75.2 for your component speakers.

BTW, THIS is a "top-of-the-line" JBL sub: W10GTi (http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=20 53&CFID=5541428&CFTOKEN=ef6f957409eff23a-2561F206-1422-7C6E-5090DD35A06A9107)

Now I'm not sure how you are happy with what you bought already, because I took the time to research all of that equipment, and you are all over the place as fas as matching up your amps to your components and what-not.


Bad post man, relax a little, we need to keep the good guys around, post the smack to the camaro guys. Everyone is learning, think of a few smonths back when you were in this stage...... Yeah! you know ;), keep it polite and helpful and we will get lessand less spoon fed people around, it used to be just me and Hisss around here, then P showed up, then ttocs (althgouh there has been acouple differences with him) came about the A/V forum is really coming together now, and I love it.

I hold myself back just as much as P does, I know some equipment is not up to par with some of us, but if someone has made it clear they are happy with it, or they are stuck with it for the time being, we need to let them enjoy and appriciate it. Once they get a piece of great equipment paired up with the big name pieces they have, they will be back for more and we will ge them then.


What we have told you thusfar on your front stage.. Your all set my friend. Let us know if you have any further questions.

ORIGINAL: laserred38

Sorry I meant 2channel amps. And also sorry to rain on your parade, but those are LOW-end subs. If you read back up, I said I actually like some of JBL's stuff, from what I have heard. You could have accomplished "what you want" with one 12 or 13" sub that probably cost less than the two you purchased, all while taking up less space in your trunk and having better sound quality. That is all I'm saying. And you are very much-so, a beginner in the whole Car Audio world. So calling me out does not make you any smarter. But if you are happy with what you bought (for now, try 'em out for a year and see how you feel about it then) then good for you.



I got the pair for $93 bucks plus taxes and shipping. So, like maybe $107? I think it's pretty good for the price. And I didn't really take offence to it. I mean, what you guys say is right. But, I'm not aiming for a competition sound system. It's my first car, and my first sound system. I'm still in school, so the loudest system around isn't exactly a smart idea. Car might get broken into =\ But, regardless. I appreciate any/all the help.
I bought the 4-channel amp 'cause, well to be quite honest it looked cool, and the only other amp that would've worked would've been a 600-watt 2-channel, but that was like $70 dollars more than the one I bought.

And, my only question now is, should I get a Component System then a little profile amp to power it?

And I have another noob question, when pickin' an amp for the Component System, do I go by the Recommended RMSx2< ?
For instance 90w Reccomended, 90Wx2=180W, would I look at the amps for one that has a RMS within like 20 of that range?

Sorry, I'm a noob. :x

Scott,

You have no reason to apologize for being a newb. We were all newbs at one time and had to ask questions just like you to learn. You are doing better then most becuase you are actually asking questions and wanting to learn. You are also asking people that aren't trying to sell you something, so we are more honest then your local sales person.

If you have 350 to spend on the front stage I would buy this.
Speakers: http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=33 41$200
Amp: http://ikesound.com/product-product_id/4348$75
Any additional wiring: $50

That puts you at $325 and will sound great. Hifonics is a better amp then profile, but profile is really hard to beat for the money.

ORIGINAL: PReal

Scott,

You have no reason to apologize for being a newb. We were all newbs at one time and had to ask questions just like you to learn. You are doing better then most becuase you are actually asking questions and wanting to learn. You are also asking people that aren't trying to sell you something, so we are more honest then your local sales person.

If you have 350 to spend on the front stage I would buy this.
Speakers: http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=33 41$200
Amp: http://ikesound.com/product-product_id/4348$75
Any additional wiring: $50

That puts you at $325 and will sound great. Hifonics is a better amp then profile, but profile is really hard to beat for the money.


Thanks, PReal. The first link didn't go to anything, though.
Should I just choose a component system around $200 bucks? Or is the one you linked [or tried] one you like?

EDIT:: Haha, the link came up now. I think I'm gunna get that set-up. It looks pretty good. :D

I'm running 300 watts rms to each channel and I am basically running those comps.

How was that a bad post? I told him that it was good that he was happy, and that a 4 channel amp would be better suited to his front stage, rather than a pair of subs. There was some other stuff too, but I thought I was pretty restrained considering what I could have said...I tried to correct him in the most polite way possible. Just to let him know there is other stuff out there. And I agree on the home audio JBL stuff. It is awesome. Their Car stuff is ok...decent enough for a first system though.

P!! you are running 300 watts RMS to each channel with those comps? it says they are only rated to 140. is that right?

Yes it is correct. I have been very careful with my gains, but I am running a diamond audio D5 600.4bridged to the front speakers.

I don't get it. How can you run that much more power than they are rated? Do you not play them loud?

It's all about how you set things, theres a way to set things by how you think and there is a way to set gains with numbers and experience. Use the second route to avoid blowing up some new speakers....

ORIGINAL: joeybutts

I don't get it. How can you run that much more power than they are rated? Do you not play them loud?


There is a beautiful thing called headroom. My amp is not run anywhere near capacity. I can play the speakers as loud as I want and never get a peep of audible distortion. It is always better to have too much power, but as yoda said, with power comes responsibility.

so, you can run as much power as you want to speakers as long as you don't over play them? so the ratings of speakers are mere guidelines but not actually necessary?

ORIGINAL: joeybutts

so the ratings of speakers are mere guidelines but not actually necessary?


Exactly.

Manufacturers give those ratings for one reason, 95% of their customer dont have the experience and knowledge needed to run say double the amount of power and do it responsibly and correctly.

ORIGINAL: seight311

ORIGINAL: joeybutts

so the ratings of speakers are mere guidelines but not actually necessary?


Exactly.

Manufacturers give those ratings for one reason, 95% of their customer dont have the experience and knowledge needed to run say double the amount of power and do it responsibly and correctly.


X2

Ask anyone knowledgeable about car audio and they will tell you there is nothing wrong with running too much power.

It just has to be done correctly.

I never posted the pictures of the subs... it's the same as a picture online... plus my couch. ^-^

And, I wanted to ask what's a good head unit?

I was thinkin' 'bout something Kenwood. Any opinions?


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My opinion is Eclipse, then Pioneer if your willing to spend a little money on their higher end stuff.

ORIGINAL: seight311

My opinion is Eclipse, then Pioneer if your willing to spend a little money on their higher end stuff.


Lmao, I'm sure you're sick of me seight311,

But I was looking at this unit Pioneer DEH-P3900MP (http://www.crutchfield.com/S-OEgxketKoia/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=300&I=130DEHP390)

And Kenwood Excelon KDC-X491

(http://www.crutchfield.com/S-OEgxketKoia/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=300&I=113KDCX491)
I couldn't find any good Eclipses on Crutchfield, I couldn't think of any other websites that sell head units.

Woofersetc.com sells eclipse and they make some great units.

I have never liked kenwood units but pioneer offers good stuff in an entry level HU.

Lmao, I'm sure you're sick of me seight311,

But I was looking at this unit Pioneer DEH-P3900MP (http://www.crutchfield.com/S-OEgxketKoia/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=300&I=130DEHP390)

And Kenwood Excelon KDC-X491

(http://www.crutchfield.com/S-OEgxketKoia/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=300&I=113KDCX491)
I couldn't find any good Eclipses on Crutchfield, I couldn't think of any other websites that sell head units.


I get sick of arrogant people, I never get sick of people wanting to learn though!

woofersetc.com is probably the best place online to get Eclipse headunits they are an authorized dealer so the manufacturers warranty stands and I think they give you the parts to install it in your car free? (Not sure never bought a deck off woofersetc.com yet), what is your budget for a deck?

ORIGINAL: seight311

Lmao, I'm sure you're sick of me seight311,

But I was looking at this unit Pioneer DEH-P3900MP (http://www.crutchfield.com/S-OEgxketKoia/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=300&I=130DEHP390)

And Kenwood Excelon KDC-X491

(http://www.crutchfield.com/S-OEgxketKoia/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=300&I=113KDCX491)
I couldn't find any good Eclipses on Crutchfield, I couldn't think of any other websites that sell head units.


I get sick of arrogant people, I never get sick of people wanting to learn though!

woofersetc.com is probably the best place online to get Eclipse headunits they are an authorized dealer so the manufacturers warranty stands and I think they give you the parts to install it in your car free? (Not sure never bought a deck off woofersetc.com yet), what is your budget for a deck?


TECHNICALLY, I can spend up to like 400 dollars, but I really just wanna spend like $150-200 bucks.

The one I linked was $175, I liked that one. But, I'm not sure if it's good quality.

If you really, really want to save money go with this one... http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=54 32

If you can spend the money, and I highly, highly, highly, highly suggest going with this one. You will never find a deck with this many features, perform great and be reliable for under $300 ever... http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=49 53

^ 8 volt pre-outs!Enough said. ^

You will be happy you spent the extra $75.

ORIGINAL: seight311

If you really, really want to save money go with this one... http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=54 32

If you can spend the money, and I highly, highly, highly, highly suggest going with this one. You will never find a deck with this many features, perform great and be reliable for under $300 ever... http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=49 53

^ 8 volt pre-outs!Enough said. ^

You will be happy you spent the extra $75.


You're extremely tempting me, seight311... but, $300 is a lot.

You see, I make $300 dollars a week at my job [Which I will have to quit in exactly 2 weeks because I'm going back to school.]
I still need to buy rotors/pads, a HU, and pay my mom $85 dollars [I have to pay $85 dollars per month for my phone/insurance].
I really wanted to spend like $150-$200 and then buy my brakes, and save up for next month, so it'll hold me over 'till I get a job for the school year.
As I see it now, $600-200-85-150[For the brakes] leaves me with $165, which would give me enough for the HU... but, would leave me with no money [And I still haven't boughten the wood for the enclosure or the wiring.] So, I'm kinda iffy about spending a lot of money.
I want the quality, but if I get this big flashy thing, it'll most likely get stolen... knowing my luck.


EDIT:: Now that I think about it, brakes/rotors are probably more than $150.

maybe you should wait? I've been waiting almost a year to get my hu (my whole system in fact has almost been a year) and i finally started to purchase items for my system. Take your time and buy something that you REALLY want that will REALLY perform like you want it to. Don't settle.

ORIGINAL: joeybutts

maybe you should wait? I've been waiting almost a year to get my hu (my whole system in fact has almost been a year) and i finally started to purchase items for my system. Take your time and buy something that you REALLY want that will REALLY perform like you want it to. Don't settle.


There is no waiting... once this school year starts, I'll be struggling to make ends meet [For car insurance, my phone, gas, food, etc.]... if there's any modifictions I want to do, I have to do them now. After the next school year I go straight to College, so I can't work that summer either.

Besides, I already bought my subs, comp. system, and amps. The only thing I need is the HU.


EDIT:: LOLZ, forgot to Spell Check. >.>

CD2000 if you absolutly have too. The choice is yours, and as you said rotors are going to be more than $150 anyway...

ORIGINAL: seight311

CD2000 if you absolutly have too. The choice is yours, and as you said rotors are going to be more than $150 anyway...


Seight311, you're the devil.


I'm really thinking about getting that $300 dollar HU.

I know I shouldn't...
BUT IT HAS A MAP?!?!?!

Someone talk me out of this!

No one will be able to, as I said before... It cannot be touched for $300. If I needed a head unit, and didn't have the money for a CD7100, or needed a screen unit. CD5000 without a doubt!

ORIGINAL: seight311

No one will be able to, as I said before... It cannot be touched for $300. If I needed a head unit, and didn't have the money for a CD7100, or needed a screen unit. CD5000 without a doubt!


Hey, seight311, is Area Shot basically GoogeMaps / Mapquest only on your head unit?

If so, what's the cheapest Eclipse that has that? The $400** dollar one? >.>


EDIT:: They raised the price. Son of a B***h :(
There's no way I can afford $400 bucks

CD500 is still $289. Area shot is, well compared to NAV it's junk, but it has the road layout and the direction your heading in, with the arrow thing. It's kind like mapquest close up more than anything, no like physical landmarks and all that, just roads and your destination.

What did they raise the price on?

ORIGINAL: seight311

CD500 is still $289. Area shot is, well compared to NAV it's junk, but it has the road layout and the direction your heading in, with the arrow thing. It's kind like mapquest close up more than anything, no like physical landmarks and all that, just roads and your destination.

What did they raise the price on?


Holy crap-balls. Dude, I swear it was $400 dollars earlier! Even my friend saw it. >.>