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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 12:00 PM
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Hello, I'm new here. I want to put a system into my car but nothing fancy. I do want it to pound though, but nothing pricey. $500 or less. Is this possible? If so what parts. Thanks!!! [img]graemlins/bow.gif[/img]
Old Mar 6, 2005 | 12:36 PM
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wat kinda car you got?

looking more for loudness, or sound quality?
Old Mar 6, 2005 | 12:39 PM
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There are some awsome deals in the forsale section. Im sure you can find a suitable system in and around the GTA for $500.

look for gear a few years old..

deck-100
amp-$150
subs-$250

should be able to find namebrand 4-500wrms amp and 2 12s in a box that can handle it for that...

Edit: cheap 4awg at a welding shop and rcas from canadian tire should cost around $30 I would think...

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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 12:45 PM
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Yes you should be able to find some reasonable equipment for cheap.
Old Mar 6, 2005 | 01:19 PM
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500$ is a reasonable budget, its very possible.
Old Mar 6, 2005 | 01:39 PM
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yeah man, $500 is still good for a good sounding daily driver system. Just ask lots of questions, and get lots of advise, then hunt out the for sale section lots
Old Mar 6, 2005 | 07:00 PM
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YES look under rocks, trade,recycle, borrow, don't steal though! I feel that deals are not to be found but to be made. i'm looking at an build in my Exporer and so for am up and running with oh $400. It won't win any real awards but will be loud and sound just great. Best of luck it's all in the hunt isn't it?
Old Mar 6, 2005 | 07:26 PM
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2 adire tempests: $300
deck: $100
800W amp: 200-300
CDT components (check thezeb.com i think theyre $150 for 2 6.5's and 2 tweets)

then u got (possibly): battery, alternator, deadening, wiring kit, box
Old Mar 6, 2005 | 10:56 PM
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Originally posted by layke:
2 adire tempests: $300
deck: $100
800W amp: 200-300
CDT components (check thezeb.com i think theyre $150 for 2 6.5's and 2 tweets)

then u got (possibly): battery, alternator, deadening, wiring kit, box
If you could find a way to get all that stuff shipped to your house for $500 let me know where to get it all [img]graemlins/dunno.gif[/img]
Old Mar 7, 2005 | 05:09 AM
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Originally posted by hdave:
wat kinda car you got?

looking more for loudness, or sound quality?
Mazda MX-3 Precidia. I'm a sound quality guy...

Everyone else thanks for the help!



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