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    Stereo System Help Needed

    Since I have the interior out of the truck I figured I might as well get the speaker and power cables run. This is what I want to go with, 2 mids, 2 tweeters, and 1 8” sub. Nothing that is too crazy. I know very little (nothing) about systems. I just want a nice crisp clear sound. I haven’t decided on what I want to do for the head unit. But I am leaning to a Digital Media Receiver, since I don’t listen to CD’s. I also already have the mids and tweeters. I will post those up later. Now my questions are:
    What amp should I get?
    What wiring and connectors will I need?
    Will I need bass blockers?
    Feel free to add anything else that will need. Thanks, Art…
    Last edited by Chevy-Art; 03-22-2013 at 04:20 PM.
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    Im a fan of JL Audio stuff, but hell just get a cheap walmart amp or even sn off brand from best buy, youre not lookong for extreme bass or anything just a good sound.
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    Already sent a pm. Here are the speakers I have now. I bought them from a friend, cheap. I even thought about running just these without a sub, but still with an amp.
    http://www.crutchfield.com/S-TGHm2Y1...ce-6000cs.html
    http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...0cs-6-1-2.html
    Last edited by Chevy-Art; 03-22-2013 at 06:56 PM.
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    I am not the biggest expert playboy is the guy to talk to, but he has pointed me towards audio que and digital designs. They make great stuff on a good budget. I found hifonics amps to be a good value. Head units are very personal taste imo. Some guys like pioneer others alpine or whoever.
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    I'm using mostly Kenwood stuff. Infinity makes outstanding speakers if you really want good sound. Head unitvis all in what you want. It's a personal taste. I picked the Kenwood i did because i could change the colors the way i liked. I would personally find a 10 inch sub. 8 is almost useless. Pick good quality stuff and you'll never have to change it. My Boston acoustic sub is ten years old, had it in 3 vehicles so far and works perfect. All in all, anything you get is a major upgrade and you'll love it compared to stock. Even if it's nothing but Wal-Mart stuff.
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    As far as budget amps, you can't beat hifonics. Whatever rating they have, subtract 25% and that is close to its true rms. For 8" subs... I would only run digital designs or sundown. No bass blockers. A high quality headunit will have all the control you need. Look into pioneer headunits. Are you wanting a single din or a double? Screen or not?
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    Art if you want to send me a pm with a budget, I can shop around and send you some info in my spare time.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Blackpearl View Post
    I'm using mostly Kenwood stuff. Infinity makes outstanding speakers if you really want good sound. Head unitvis all in what you want. It's a personal taste. I picked the Kenwood i did because i could change the colors the way i liked. I would personally find a 10 inch sub. 8 is almost useless. Pick good quality stuff and you'll never have to change it. My Boston acoustic sub is ten years old, had it in 3 vehicles so far and works perfect. All in all, anything you get is a major upgrade and you'll love it compared to stock. Even if it's nothing but Wal-Mart stuff.
    8" subs arent useless... and the statement you made that even walmart is better than stock shows your lack of audio knowledge.

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    JL 8w7 is not useless. That thing will suprise you in the right box and that's all you would need if not wanting to knock your head off

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