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Hi! I am just starting to do mods to my vibe and I want to get a system installed soon, but I wasn't to sure on what brands are good and what all i need to make it sound good?! is there anyone in here that can give me any pointers on sound systems?

which package do you currently have? It's kinda hard to reccomend systems for people, because it all depends on what you're going after, do you want major bass, or clarity?I've always gone somewhere in between, last system I had was:Kenwood mp3 deck, Soundstream amps and crossover, MB Quart mids and tweets, and JL Audio subs.So I guess I would recommend those brands

I dunno...I had a Kenwood tape deck back in the late 90s in my Bonneville, and it sucked big time...was very unhappy with it...But 'twas many years ago, and can't say they havne't improved since...never bought a new stereo since that one...In general, I've always been a fan of Panasonic and/or Sony...;

quote:which package do you currently have? It's kinda hard to reccomend systems for people, because it all depends on what you're going after, do you want major bass, or clarity?I've always gone somewhere in between, last system I had was:Kenwood mp3 deck, Soundstream amps and crossover, MB Quart mids and tweets, and JL Audio subs.So I guess I would recommend those brands well i like bass, but I also want clarity........ hmmmmm.... I just don't know a lot about the brands and stuff and I don't want to go to a place and have them sell me crap and also rip me off... I will def. check out those brands you recommend tho! Thank you for the pointers!

infinity is also good, I would've replaced the MB Quarts with those had I not sold my car

i guess the first question id ask is, "how much you wanna spend???"click on my cardomain link and i have a bunch of pics of my system

quote:i guess the first question id ask is, "how much you wanna spend???"Oh Yeah, forgot about that part...

quote:Oh Yeah, forgot about that part... i will be the first to say it adds up fast, espcially if your like me and had to pay for installation.

All I can say is, I can't wait for my Visa card to arrive, I plan on that card getting me into ALOT of trouble

credit, its a wonderful thing. i got my stuff from magnolia hi-fi. i went there just to get a deck, but when they said my credit was good for $3000, i ended up leaving with new speakers, an amp, 2 10's and the deck. what can i say, he had a good sales pitch.

quote:credit, its a wonderful thing. i got my stuff from magnolia hi-fi. i went there just to get a deck, but when they said my credit was good for $3000, i ended up leaving with new speakers, an amp, 2 10's and the deck. what can i say, he had a good sales pitch.Maybe the sales pitch...or maybe you're just a sucker for the freedom of buy now, worry about and pay later. That's MY story...lol...

quote:Maybe the sales pitch...or maybe you're just a sucker for the freedom of buy now, worry about and pay later. That's MY story...lol...ok, ok, you got me

quote:ok, ok, you got me Come on, that's the story of every American! ROFL! When I worked @ Target, I had to get people to sign up for the Target Visa...Whenever someone would get a high credit line, they'd be like "oooh, I gotta go BUY STUFF NOW!!!!The concept is an amazing economy booster...

quote:i guess the first question id ask is, "how much you wanna spend???"click on my cardomain link and i have a bunch of pics of my systemlol! thats a good question...... I am not to sure. I mean I know it will add up and with installation esp. But what would you say is to much? I have not clue as to what is to much and what isnt.... I kinda want to know my stuff when I go into a place so they cant take advantage of me and sell me crap. None of my friends really have a system so I can't ask any of them for advice.I keep tryin to go to your link to check it out but the pictures arent loading? is it just me? or is anyone else having that problem?I will try it again tomorrow!

i guess you need to decide if you want just a deck, or if you want new everything. i am a music fanatic, so i decided to spulge and get an all round quality system.

oh yeah, and my cardomain page has alot of pics, but it just loaded fine on my computer. try again i guess later

In my other car cough cough the one I wrecked before I got my vibe lol! I had (2) 10"Rockford Fosgate Punch HE2 RFP4110 Dual Voice Coils. They were 400 watts RMS, 800 watts peak. I built a custom box. Remember your subs are only as good as the enclosure. Make sure you check specs on speakers for a good enclosure size. They vary per speaker manufacture. They also vary on other factors like whether you want tight bass, deep base, etc. Best thing to do is get with manufactor and ask a customer service rep to send you info or get with a local shop that sells subs they should have an a book the recommends sizes. Please don't put speakers in just any type box lol. You won't get the most out of your speakers. You can find premade boxes to go with speakers though. Just check the dimensions! I also ran a JBL BP600.1. Very nice amp for the money. I laughed when someone told me to go with this amp. Turns out this amp was great stayed very cool in high temps during the summer months. Amp stays pretty cool. Here is link http://www.jbl.com/car/product.asp?prod ... OS&cat=AMP There are many over great like a Precision Power amp. They are expensive but well worth the money. Only thing is that they are large. But remember heat disapates better the further and more spread out the amp is. Unless its liquid or fan cooled. Also make sure you get a good farad cap. Rockford makes a good one! The speakers I had were not bad but I recommend going with JL Audio or Audiobahn. Remember your speakers are also only as good as your amp. Try not to under power your subs with a cheap amp. Infinity makes a good sub but its more of a crisp bass. They are very clean. Best thing to do is get a budget and then start looking at reviews!

Oh yah I forgot to mention a deck! Go Alpine all the way. I have had Kenwood, JVC, and Rockford head units as well as my last one being a Alpine. JVC-I had LED problems and as it got older sound crackledKenwood-Wasn't bad but preffer AlpineRockford-Just quit working after about 6 months!

quote:Come on, that's the story of every American! ROFL! When I worked @ Target, I had to get people to sign up for the Target Visa...i got one of those

quote:well i like bass, but I also want clarity........ hmmmmm.... I just don't know a lot about the brands and stuff and I don't want to go to a place and have them sell me crap and also rip me off... I will def. check out those brands you recommend tho! Thank you for the pointers! For the HU, I recommande Pioneer or Panasonic. There's also other good brand. You can buy anything but Sony. Sony Mobile stuff are not very good.In my Vibe, I have a Pioneer 8400, hooked to a JBL amp (180.2) to drive a 12" JL audio (WS-0).Plus, I added a set of Kenwood tweeters on the dashboard to balance low and high frequencies.If you want to see how it is installed, take a look here. http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=2524