Advice on Car Stereo

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Advice on Car Stereo

January 04, 2006, 03:45:09 PM

So far, for my 88' Cougar XR7 I have picked out the following for my system:
2x Infinity 3.5" for Dash $ 49 (@onlinecarstereo.com)
2x Infinity 6.5" for Doors $ 65 (@onlinecarstereo.com)
2x Infinity 6x8" for Rear $ 59 (@onlinecarstereo.com)
2x Infinity 10" Subs $ 89 (already ordered @crutchfield.com)
Audiobahn Head Unit $ 150 (@crutchfield.com)
Audiobahn iPod Cable $ 20 (@crutchfield.com)
Boss 2x75w(@4ohms) Amp for rear 6x8s $ 79 (@onlinecarstereo.com)
Boss 2x200w(@4ohms) Sub Amp $ 109 (@onlinecarstereo.com)
StreetWires Multiamp wiring kit $79 (@crutchfield.com)

My main reason for the Audiobahn head unit is that right now it has the best rated iPod interoperability and it's pretty basic with a built in 4x22 watts rms amp. I've already got a dual 10" sealed enclosure for the subs that I just bought. I want to know if any of you guys have any suggestions as far as brands or sizes for the speakers. Like if there's any other brands that give more bang for the buck. My budget is about $500-600 for everything. Any suggestions?

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Reply #1 – January 04, 2006, 03:53:59 PM

Infinity makes a good speaker. That's the direction I'm leaning when I replace all the speakers in my car. The only other thing I would suggest would be to get some dynamat or something to keep your rear deck from rattling so much and maybe to put in the doors behind where you are going to mount the speakers there.

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Reply #2 – January 04, 2006, 04:54:36 PM

I like your choice of speakers, all of them. The only week point I see its the head unit, whats the output voltage and also the Boss amps. Infinity are great but have to powered properly.

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Reply #3 – January 04, 2006, 04:55:34 PM

I would save some money and pick up your wiring on eBay. It's usually dirt cheap and you get exactly what you want and won't end up with extra . Also, if you're going to amp your rear speakers, defineately amp the front ones as well. For that, I would recommend getting a 4 channel amp instead of the two, you'll be much happier. Make sure that It has adjustable crossovers, bass blockers are py IMO. It may also be a good idea to trim the rear deck to accpet 6x9's. It's kind of a pain, but worth it in the end. I've never liked the 6x8 sound. Rockford subs are the way to go. I've always liked how well they perform, very underrated. Ultimately, it's up to you, but there's my :2c:

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Reply #4 – January 04, 2006, 06:20:04 PM

First question are you going for SPL or SQ?
Next find a set of Soundstream amps: Human reign, Rubicon...
Then find a good head unit that runs around 5v preout. This way you don't push the amps as hard.

As for the infinity subs they are good for sound quality but if you want something to rattle teeth loose kind a set of X series Xtant subs (the round ones not the octagon).

But what you have listed would make a nice clean sound.

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Reply #5 – January 04, 2006, 06:33:26 PM

I am going for overall SQ, but I still want to be able to be heard coming down the block... Anyone have any good sites that they prefer to order stuff from. I usually use Crutchfield for their excellent service/fast shipping... BTW Big thanks to everyone for the advice!

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Reply #6 – January 04, 2006, 08:17:03 PM

I heard the infinitiy's lack in bass, for the subs

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Reply #7 – January 04, 2006, 08:38:53 PM

I've done a little bit of thinking and I think I'm going to hold off for a bit on the whole system and just get a new head unit and a decent set of speakers. I just want to know if anyone knows how the 80w amp is wired up for the 88 Cougar XR7 with premium sound? Like what channels is it hooked up to, where is it located, and can it be used in addition to the built in amp in the unit using the preouts. Right now, my car is in my uncle's garage, so I don't have access to it until the weekend and I'd like to place my order soon... Thanks!

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Reply #8 – January 04, 2006, 09:47:24 PM

[EDIT]-
I've looked around some more and have decided to go with the Infinity 6x9 6913i Speakers and also go with 2 Soundstream Xstream 480 amps (http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=15526) at $150 each... I'm going to use one to power the door and rear speakers at 60w each, and use the other in bridged mode to supply 240w RMS to each of the subs. Thank you all so much for the suggestions...

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Reply #9 – January 04, 2006, 10:06:48 PM

Are you still going with both door and dash speakers? I've found that using only doors speakers, IMO, gives you better sound. It seemed the sound was clearer to me by running only door speakers, probably because I only have sound coming to me from 2 places up front, rather than 4. Just something to think about.

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Reply #10 – January 04, 2006, 10:33:07 PM

I'm still planning on going with both dash and door speakers and running the dash speakers off of the HUs amp since they are only rated up handle up to 25w RMS... Also, does anyone know of any good head units that have the 5v preamp output? I can only seem to find 2v and 2.5v on Crutchfield...

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Reply #11 – January 04, 2006, 10:41:13 PM

Gonna cost ya just an arm. Hope you don't own a 5 speed.:D

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pna/product/detail/0,,2076_4041_64496605,00.html

6.5v preouts

Thats why I like pioneer they give you everything you want at a reasonable price and sound good also. And if you look some are Ipod ready so no messing with adapters.

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Reply #12 – January 04, 2006, 10:57:26 PM

That's a sweet head unit, but WAYY out of my price range... I'm looking in the $200 range for a head unit and iPod adapter. Is Audiobahn a relativlely low-end brand when it comes to head units? They supposedly have some of the best iPod support right now. My iPod is going to be my primary and most used source and I will probably almost never use CDs or listen to radio so good iPod support is important to me.

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Reply #13 – January 04, 2006, 11:00:32 PM

Quote from: mikeinnj

[EDIT]-
I've looked around some more and have decided to go with the Infinity 6x9 6913i Speakers

If buying new, hope you meant the 9613i's since the 6913i's are an older model. I have the 6913's though and they sound great

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Reply #14 – January 04, 2006, 11:04:06 PM

Yep, I found them at onlinecarstereo.com for $109 brand new.