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SmokedEB · 08-22-2003, 23:53

Just dropped the deposit for a $900 (incl instal)new sound system for my car.

Pioneer Headunit 50wx4
Pioneer 4" 100w 2way
Pioneer 6x9" 220w 3way
Alpine 220W 2ch Amp

What do u guys think?, was it worth it

galapogos01 · 08-22-2003, 23:55

lookin good! i would have gone for bigger speakers up front - but i started off with a very similar system to that. should keep you happy for a while... :)

whered you buy it from dude?

Jase

SmokedEB · 08-22-2003, 23:57

Got the system at Gary's car audio. Went to JB after and they couldnt beat it. And the amp they offered wasnt an Alpine. I did want bigger fronts but that requried work on the doors and my buget wasnt going over the 1000 mark

Rmyers · 08-22-2003, 23:58

I was surprised that they installed the 6 x 9's for ya, I thought they weren't allowed to cut the parcel shelf anymore? Gman EA had custom pods made by gary's car audio and I must say they did a very impressive job...

SileNceR · 08-23-2003, 00:46

I just finished putting 6x9's in my EA without cutting the parcel shelf - did require bending some of the metal protrusions on the bottom of the speaker, but got away with only using 2x 10mm MDF spacers (pioneer 240w 3 way 6x9's), and the louvre still fits on the window (makes for horrible resonant vibration because of the metal make-up but hides the speakers better than "Really well")

sounds good tho :)

EFFalcon · 08-23-2003, 00:51

my boot hides my sub fairly well :)

SileNceR · 08-23-2003, 23:23

as one would expect... just don't go fabricating a lexan/plexiglass boot-lid :D

SmokedEB · 08-23-2003, 23:47

Seems my fortune has gotten better.

Went into JB again today and spoke to the manager who is a good friend of mine. The orginal 6x9's i was getting were last years, so for an xtra $20 i got brand new ones with more power from 220W to 330W and better made material. He also got me an alarm for $282, down from $350.

Anyways here exactly is what i got
Head: Pioneer 50Wx4 DEH-1550 $247
Front: Pioneer 4" 100W 2way TS-G1047 $70
Rear: Pioneer 6x9" 330W 3way TS-A6970E $165
Amp: Alpine 220W 2ch MRPT220 $180

total $662
install and wiring $250

Grand total $912, $12 more then Gary's with better speakers.

eagt · 08-24-2003, 01:32

I being of the old fart brigade don't understand a thing any of you have said, but I agree, it does sound impressive. One question though, how does one hear the engine making it's beautiful sound if you have that loud doof doof music going?

Rmyers · 08-24-2003, 02:36

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Originally Posted by eagt

I being of the old fart brigade don't understand a thing any of you have said, but I agree, it does sound impressive. One question though, how does one hear the engine making it's beautiful sound if you have that loud doof doof music going?

What, the beautiful sound of my 3.9 litre stock CFI? I prefer my stereo thanx

Doesn't sound like he's got any doof doof yet,

SmokeEA, are you planning to get a sub?