Car Sound gear

Post by **KillerByte** » 13 Mar 2008, 13:18

Hey

I need some options for my future sound setup in my car.

Not sure what car it will be but most likely a hatch (something with enough room for subs). The car I currently looking for.

I now need advice on the sound. I have at my disposal

2x 250w 8 ohm subs
2x 400w 8 ohm subs

Budget is limited. Can i use a pair of these subs? which should i use for a car?
What amp should i look at? Coast is obviously a factor.
Crossovers? Tweeters? 6x9's?

Hex_Rated · Post by **Hex_Rated** » 13 Mar 2008, 13:22

Where are you getting 8ohm speakers from, a hifi?

www.autostyle.co.za for all your sound needs.

Post by **KillerByte** » 13 Mar 2008, 13:24

i currently have 4 12" subs. I am moving to Pretoria and leaving a set behind for my bro to use for any parties he wants to throw with his friends.

Hex_Rated · Post by **Hex_Rated** » 13 Mar 2008, 13:32

Rather get speakers meant for a car, the pressures in a boot are different compared to open air. You could in theory connect 2 of the 8ohm speakers together in parallel to get a 4ohm circuit.

Post by **Anthro** » 13 Mar 2008, 13:34

Try and get a bundled system from Autostyle ie:
http://www.autostyle.co.za/prodview.php?prod_id=12547

Post by **KillerByte** » 13 Mar 2008, 13:46

so i must rather look for 4ohm speakers?

thanks for the link Hex_Rated

This package caught my eye

Sony Xplode Package
http://www.autostyle.co.za/prodview.php?prod_id=12547

Post by **Anthro** » 13 Mar 2008, 13:48

Exactly the one I recommended in my link.
Go quality - even if it costs a few bucks extra above the others

Post by **KillerByte** » 13 Mar 2008, 13:55

thats a nice kit because i know that the cars in my range don't come with mp3 players

Post by **KillerByte** » 13 Mar 2008, 14:05

i'm going to buy a little uno and use all my money to buy Rockford Fosgate gear

muffinman · Post by **muffinman** » 13 Mar 2008, 14:13

rockford fosgate is not worth all that money

Hex_Rated · Post by **Hex_Rated** » 13 Mar 2008, 14:15

muffinman wrote:rockford fosgate is not worth all that money

I agree, it's overrated. I prefer JBL and it's cheaper too.

muffinman · Post by **muffinman** » 13 Mar 2008, 14:22

a.f.a.i.k audiopipe is the only "TRUE" american product. but ja jbl is a good product. if you want to spend a lot of cash on a good product get XTC

I8AMERC · Post by **I8AMERC** » 17 Mar 2008, 10:10

Rockford is really good but way over priced. I agree with muffinman, XTC sound is off the chain and it wn't cost you a arm and a leg!!

cYcLIc · Post by **cYcLIc** » 17 Mar 2008, 10:54

Rockford is worth the money in my opinion. Everything in our Vito is Rockford.

Post by **KillerByte** » 17 Mar 2008, 11:38

i'm going to get that Sony Xplode package.

Post by **Anthro** » 17 Mar 2008, 11:42

Buy a Uno, and I will come kick your bottom personally.
The sound will probably shake the poor thing to bits - hell you will have the best fuel economy.. seeing as you get stranded without fuel quite often.. BUT it is a VERY unsafe car to be driving in.
my $2.34

Post by **maxxis** » 17 Mar 2008, 11:42

KillerByte wrote:i'm going to buy a little uno and use all my money to buy Rockford Fosgate gear

IDEA OF THE YEAR AWARD

cYcLIc · Post by **cYcLIc** » 17 Mar 2008, 11:43

KillerByte wrote:i'm going to get that Sony Xplode package.

Nice system.

Post by **KillerByte** » 17 Mar 2008, 12:09

cYcLIc wrote:
KillerByte wrote:i'm going to get that Sony Xplode package.
Nice system.

I was in a car last night that had this kits sub and I was very impressed.

AlphA · Post by **AlphA** » 17 Mar 2008, 14:05

cYcLIc wrote:
KillerByte wrote:i'm going to get that Sony Xplode package.
Nice system.

Get different tweeters though - and the hiss on Sony HU's (during blank spots) is very irritating. Rather get an entry level Pioneer HU.

I34z1k · Post by **I34z1k** » 17 Mar 2008, 14:17

maxxis wrote:
KillerByte wrote:i'm going to buy a little uno and use all my money to buy Rockford Fosgate gear
IDEA OF THE YEAR AWARD

Hehehe

@Kb, wait for Nittin.

cYcLIc · Post by **cYcLIc** » 17 Mar 2008, 14:32

The system doesn't come with wiring and a sub enclosure, but its still a decent entry level system.

naughty · Post by **naughty** » 17 Mar 2008, 20:44

before looking at the sony xplod package - im sure you can get better stuff than Sony

if you really are interested in a quality system - have a look at this

http://www.systemshock.co.za/forums/ind ... =20603&hl=

can also get you good headunits and also amps at a good discount

this will fit into any hatchback including your Yaris - just need the headunit and amp as well as high frequency speakers - and you are good to go

if you want to listen to how it sounds i can give you a demo - also as far as installation goes - around three quarter of the job is done if you already have the sub in the box - mounting the amp is easy as is installing the headunit and speakers and that wont cost too much

I34z1k · Post by **I34z1k** » 17 Mar 2008, 21:04

Nittin > all with sound knowledge.

Btw, car was written off man

Gotta get my goodies out

naughty · Post by **naughty** » 17 Mar 2008, 21:07

I34z1k wrote:Nittin > all with sound knowledge.

Btw, car was written off man Gotta get my goodies out

hey - i just noticed in the other thread - what happened ??? - hope you are okay though - cars can always be replaced but your life not so easily