Help Build Civic System
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great tips so far
Tks so far on all the great advice.
Any one ever used or heard of the Alpine head unit CDA-9820XM? Any comments on Alpine head units in general? Quality of sound - Reliability - User friendly - Ability to see in sunshine etc...
It has built in XM tuner. No second tuner needed. I want XM and like the idea of not having to add an annoying 2nd tuner that sticks out of the dash.
Grandprixa1
Any one ever used or heard of the Alpine head unit CDA-9820XM? Any comments on Alpine head units in general? Quality of sound - Reliability - User friendly - Ability to see in sunshine etc...
It has built in XM tuner. No second tuner needed. I want XM and like the idea of not having to add an annoying 2nd tuner that sticks out of the dash.
Grandprixa1
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Clarion Subwoofers and amps are what I run in my car.
IMO they are some of the best you can get for the money.
Clarion PXW1542 would be a good choice
As for the Alpine head unit, I dont know about that one but alpine has always been quality, and I know people who have had alpine head units for years with no problems at all
IMO they are some of the best you can get for the money.
Clarion PXW1542 would be a good choice
As for the Alpine head unit, I dont know about that one but alpine has always been quality, and I know people who have had alpine head units for years with no problems at all
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Originally Posted by grandprixa1
I am looking for advice on building a sound system for a 2004 Acura 1.7EL, which is basically an upgraded civic. I have already purchased a sub amp, MTX MXA6001, which is rated at 600 Watts RMS. That's all I have so far.
What's left to get:
1) head unit - looking for cd capability, maybe bluetooth upgradeable, decent graphic show to impress friends & neighbours - don't need ipod ability
2) 2 x 6.5" front speakers (has seperate tweeters in doors)
3) 2 x 6X9 speakers for rear
4) 4 channel amp to drive front & rear speakers
5) sub or subs (need small size since wife wants to keep most of the trunk clear)
I am interested in sound quality over loudness. However, I do realize it's gonna be loud anyway.
Once I piece it together I'll post the winning suggestions and who they came from for bragging rights.
Cheers!
Grandprixa1
What's left to get:
1) head unit - looking for cd capability, maybe bluetooth upgradeable, decent graphic show to impress friends & neighbours - don't need ipod ability
2) 2 x 6.5" front speakers (has seperate tweeters in doors)
3) 2 x 6X9 speakers for rear
4) 4 channel amp to drive front & rear speakers
5) sub or subs (need small size since wife wants to keep most of the trunk clear)
I am interested in sound quality over loudness. However, I do realize it's gonna be loud anyway.
Once I piece it together I'll post the winning suggestions and who they came from for bragging rights.
Cheers!
Grandprixa1
comps: Goto the shops nearby and listen, everyones ears are different gotta find which ones you like.
rear fill: Ehh im nto much of a rear fill guy so jus go listen to some 6x9's at shops and pick some out
speaker amp: as for an amp i would suggest getting a 2 channell and giving you comps more power. Your front stage is much more important. So just give you 6x9's deck power
Sub: if you budget is decent after all of this a 12" mag fits the bill. Good output sealed and can be enclosed in a small box 1.6 i was what i heard and it sounded very nice.
Hope this helped
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