218integra

k so im a complete n00b and i need some MAD advice haha. i just want my integra to have a somewhat "ok" sound system. only have about 1000-1500 to play around with so obvioulsy nothing crazy. can someone help me with some things to look at?

sx4life

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there are alot of things you can do with 1g-1500. Are you looking for entire system... or doe you have a deck or speakers or anything at this point??

Next are you looking for competition stereo, or daily driver stereo???

sx4life

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oh what year is your integra

Sasha

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Alpine 9887 head unit, CDT ES610 components for front stage(through Ross on here),
15" Fi Q and ported box, Knukonzeptz wiring(or good stuff from the install place), Zapco Reference 1000.4 amp(2 channels for fronts in stereo, and other 2 channels bridged to 1 for the sub). You may want to add 1farad capacitor(to filter out DC current from the AC ripple, and it also helps with dimming lights). You can use 2gauge power wire from the battery with 200A ANL fuse, and also upgrade the battery negative with a 2gauge to car chassis. Make sure all grounding goes to bare metal. I think this is it.

SQmonster

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That's good advice, but it's waaaaaaaaay over his budget.

I would suggest to see what your local independant stereo shop has to show you. Ask what opinions are on this forum and make an informed decision after that. I always suggest using local talent bought and/or installed for warranty purposes.

Good luck on your search.

sx4life

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I agree. That would be over the budget, and do to things such as warranty, installs what have you, local independant stores are a good choice

Sasha

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You guys are right too. But I mean, what is the budget for? You can probably squeeze into his $1500 budget if you get all the stuff I mentioned online, then you have to pay an installer to put everything in. If the budget is for the whole job and in a stereo shop, he is really looking at some mediocre stuff. I could be wrong... I didnt even mention dynamating, and that is critical for good sound. If you factor everything in, he may only have money for Pyramid gear And you're right, I went overboard with the Zapco amp.

I think he can shop around online and look for some used stuff I recommended. Here are the estimates(not direct quotes)

1. Alpine 9887 ~ $400 brand new
2. CDT ES610 ~ $360 brand new(through Ross)
3. Fi Q ~ $370 brand new
4. Box for Q ~ $200 brand new
5. Amp Kicker SX 900.4 ~ $400 brand new
= $1730 for brand new gear including shipping and duties.

This is just a little over his initial budget. Deduct some cash as you can find he sub used, box used, head unit used, amp used. But if he meant the budget was intended including install, then we have a problem.

I guess, then he can still get used Alpine or Pioneer deck, used Kicker sub(15" L5) in Kicker box, Kicker SX900.4, and I would suggest getting those new CDT's from Ross anyway for that price.

If he goes to a shop, they will rip him a new hole, and give him really low end gear. IMHO

If he wants to go even cheaper, then I would suggest getting Phoenix Gold RSD component set on Ebay for like $150 to your door, a cheaper Kicker ZX(bigger 4-channel though) or equal Fosgate, cheap Pioneer deck with three out for like under $200 taxes in, Fosgate P1 if they have a 15" and a box for it.

218integra

its all stock right now. and im just looking for something to sound good. nothing too crazy cause i dont have much money to play around with, but i want to get the best i can get with the money i have

218integra

its a 96 rs. i dont want the subs to take up all the room in my trunk, so what kind of system should i be looking at? and what kinda subs would be best ? brand, sound, 2 10"s, 1 12" ?

Sasha

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Is your budget $1000 or $1500, and is it just for equipment, or for complete with install?