Setting up a system in an 03 Malibu
02-06-2010, 06:45 PM
#1
Setting up a system in an 03 Malibu
What I have in mind
-Replacing all Factory speakers & Head unit
-Getting a (Double DIN) Head-unit with about 200watts RMS to 4 Channels(Detachable faceplate?)
-500-600 Watt RMS Amp for the Subs which would be ideally 2 10" in a small-mid sized ported cabinet
And I just cant decide on anything.. Except probably Rockford for the amp..
Suggestions please? >_<
Edit: Oh, I'd like to have the Amp run to a Farad cap just to keep it running smooth.
-Replacing all Factory speakers & Head unit
-Getting a (Double DIN) Head-unit with about 200watts RMS to 4 Channels(Detachable faceplate?)
-500-600 Watt RMS Amp for the Subs which would be ideally 2 10" in a small-mid sized ported cabinet
And I just cant decide on anything.. Except probably Rockford for the amp..
Suggestions please? >_<
Edit: Oh, I'd like to have the Amp run to a Farad cap just to keep it running smooth.
02-06-2010, 07:07 PM
#2
Lose the cap for starters, come up with a budget and keep expanding on what it is you want to do. What other upgrades in the future for example? Does the DD unit need to have GPS or just a dvd transport for example.
02-07-2010, 01:34 PM
#3
In the range of $700-900, But preferably nothing over a grand, but if suggestions were to really grab my eye that might go out the window.
As for the head unit;
-IPod support
-4"+ LCD Display
-MP3 Compatibility
-DVD Compatibility would be nice but not required
-GPS not required
Not sure if that's asking too much for that price range..
As for the head unit;
-IPod support
-4"+ LCD Display
-MP3 Compatibility
-DVD Compatibility would be nice but not required
-GPS not required
Not sure if that's asking too much for that price range..
02-07-2010, 01:43 PM
#6
If a last years model will work for you then I have a great offering from Pioneer. It a dvd chassis, 6.5" touchscreen, USB input, MP3, Ipod ready, exactly what you are after. This unit will come in under the $500 mark actually. The amplifiers in any head unit are going to struggle to give you 20w rms x , so if you are expecting more power, be prepared to add it at a later date.
I have a great deal on a high end Eclipse amp and sub combo. They are about 50% off of normal retail right now. The catch though is that the amp and subs are going to kill your budget all on your own and the shipping is not going to be cheap (but the savings in the product more than makes up for it). I would in this case be more tempted to head into one good 12" in the proper ported cabinet. Are you trying to get loud with the sub or just get some good results?
I have a great deal on a high end Eclipse amp and sub combo. They are about 50% off of normal retail right now. The catch though is that the amp and subs are going to kill your budget all on your own and the shipping is not going to be cheap (but the savings in the product more than makes up for it). I would in this case be more tempted to head into one good 12" in the proper ported cabinet. Are you trying to get loud with the sub or just get some good results?
