Need Help With A New System
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Need Help With A New System - 5/1/2008 9:46:00 PM
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elburrito99
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From: Manhattan Beach, CA
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This is for my Bronco, not my Mustang. [Flame suit on.] I know this is a Mustang-specific site, but I figured I'd post my question here, since I don't really go to any Bronco sites and I've never been to a car audi-specific discussion site. I've driven Mustangs for 18 straight years, so mustangforums is where I hang out. That being said...
My Bronco's system is dead. The aftermarket system is 10+ years old, and (I think) the ocean air here has killed what little life it had to start with. So I'm looking to start from scratch.
Here is what I'd like to achieve:
-- Under $1,000 for the equipment only (not including labor)
-- Component speakers for the front
-- One or two subs
-- Very basic head unit (no XM, no navigation, no dvd -- I have that in my other rides)
-- i-pod compatible
I listen to all types of music in my truck, except classical (my 6-CD changer currently is filled w/ Rush, Dwight Yoakam, Cypress Hill, Metallica, Fishbone, and 311). I like to listen to my music loud and for the bass-heavy (i.e., rap) stuff to come through clearly. But I don't want to compromise sound quality. To give you an idea of my stereo taste -- my home system has Carver amps (that I bought in '93) bridged to drive old school Monitor Audio speakers (which were made when all of Monitor's stuff was still made in the U.K. and they weren't selling lesser quality speakers through Magnolia).
Thanks in advance for your help.
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'06 S281 SC Convertible #1170 __ '90 Bronco __ '67 Firebird H.O. Convertible
'89 LX 5.0 (sold) __ '95 GT 5.0 (sold)
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RE: Need Help With A New System - 5/2/2008 6:47:46 AM
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rob3980
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go to onlinecarstereo.com they have great deals! I reccommens this system
1.)Alpine CDE-9874 - $145 (has full speed ipod connection)
2.)Alpine MRP-F450 - $185 (4 channel amplifier for fronts and rears)
3.)Diamond Audio S600s - $199 (these are 6 1/2's not sure what size u need in the front?)
4.)Alpine SWX-1243D - $255 (12" sub)
5.)Alpine MRP-1000 - $289 (Class D amp)
TOTAL=$1073.00 (just 73 bucks over your $1000 mark and this would sound awesome!)
* I would custom build a ported box for the sub if I was you and possibly get a set or rears for fill there is some cheap ones on the site but i didnt want to go too far over your budget.
Other good name brand stuff is JL audio, MB Quartz, Arc Audio, and for amps only Rockford, Memphis, and Kicker other then that I dont have too much experience with any other audio products. I currently run Apline head units in boht my vehicles along w diamond audio and memphis audio, but will be getting rid of memphis to switch to Alpine PDX amps
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RE: Need Help With A New System - 5/2/2008 7:14:22 AM
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rob3980
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Dude is MMats still around? We used to carry it in WI back when the Juggernauts first came out, those thing were SICK! My buddy had 2 Juggernauts with 4 MMats class D's in his Integra I could even sit in the damn thing it was so loud! As far as Alpine amps they r ok def. not top of the line but like he said hes only spending a 1000 bucks! Focal is def good too but expensive! Like I said those are pretty much the equipment that I have had personal experience with before the stuff you listed I have no knowledge about so thats why I didnt reccommend it. Unlike alot of people (not saying you) I only talk about things ive had personal experience with. Im not one of those guys whos knows something about everything, like my best friend! LOL Just out of curiousity what is DD/AQ/ and FI?
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RE: Need Help With A New System - 5/2/2008 10:26:30 AM
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seight311
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woofersetc.com- Eclipse CD5000
I don't care what anyone says, thats the best deck on the market in bang for buck terms.
DLS UP6 NINe.2 combo?
Fi Q12, maybe even a Q15 
Amps, I dunno whatever you want...
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RE: Need Help With A New System - 5/2/2008 2:48:57 PM
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rob3980
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Even tho I am Alpine bi-est Eclipse does make one of the best sounding decks!
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