Hi Guys
My first post and I have not installed since my 1985 chevy Vandura days.I donnot remember everything but here is what I remember and wondering what is still usable(all is packed away so I will have to look it over)

-Alpine pullout CD head unit(this was the last one produced with no power out-...pre only in the early1990 era)
-Alpine 3545 amp and a small 4ch alpine from this era(not sure the model)
-Coustic xm7 crossover
-Soundstream SS-12 subs(I am sure all these speakers are dried out)
-Kicker C15 subs
-Pyle pro 8,6.5,4"

I will add more when I look at this gear but if there is some must keepers here,I would love your opinion.
I use to use the 3545 for all my mid bass,mid,high only as I found that my old Rockford Punch75(sold it) was better on subs.
I am getting a new 2011 Chevy Malibu and figured I would give it a little better sound system.
I have all my power cable and fuses.
thanks

 

i wouldnt personally keep any of it for 2011 vehicle.

Go new for sure. 20 years is a lot for any speaker or piece of electronics to endure... not that they cant make it that long but i'd highly suggest in going new for a virtually brand new car. just doesnt make any sense to put it in unless you have absolutely no budget for a new system. even then paying to get it installed will still cost a fair bit.

none of your equipment will in my opinion be much of a superior upgrade from the newer stock systems as stock 2011-2012 stereos have gotten much improved

 

Your SS12s are probably ok as they had a butyl surround if I remember correctly. The rest are likely done.

The 3545 is a cool piece of history. Use it if you like but for under about 4hun you can get a 6channel for your top end, avoid passive crossovers, and have a more adjustable and likely better sounding system.

The XM-7 is a great crossover. If time has not wiped it out it is useful for a multichannel amp system. If you keep the 3545 and go with passives, I'm sure it will be easy to sell. I'd even be interested

Overall I agree with the above though - I would probably get all new electronics and salvage maybe the SS12s only.

 

hi Paul
I think my old alpine cd was the 7909,last of the mohicans.I was going to use some of my DIY drivers(SS9700 tweeters,ATC mids,Volt midbass).
I was looking at some Orion gear...HCCA 2100,2500.1,D5000 and 152 subs.
I am buying the two 2100's for sure but have no idea about the other pieces.All 2010 models(never installed).You ever heard the newer gear Paul.??
thanks john

 

Sell the 7909 to the highest bidder and maybe you'll have enough to start the new system

 

No,no...gonna keep the 7909

 

Personally I would sell the 7909, but that's just me - I hated mine.

The newer Orion stuff is as solid as the stuff from back in the day. If they would fit where the amps are going in my car I would have the new XTR amps in there for sure.

 

thanks Paul
The alpine is 7915..If it doesnt workout,I will have to look for a new head unit for a 2011 Malibu and wouldn't even know where to start.It must have top SQ and prefer no power,just pre-outs.
Any idea's?

 

Kenwood, Alpine, Clarion, Pioneer all have top-line products. Depends how much you want to spend on a deck really. The best out there IMO is the Pioneer P99 but it's money.

 

Definitely keep the SS12R. I would keep the cd player if it is a 7909 and the 3545 and just let it sit in a display case now.