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* I drive a 1999 Toyota Camry LE w/o pocket below factory radio Front door speakers - 6-3/4'' Rear speakers - 6x9'' Two small tweeters - by the sideview mirrors(interior) In-dash stereo depth - 7-3/4'' *
-I am currently looking for an amp and then 4 speakers to accomodate/upgrade my factory car audio setup, i plan on adding an additional amp and a sub down the road...
-I would also like to futureproof myself for an additional amp and sub by buying the necessary wires/cables for this proposed upgrade.
-also what wires would i need to utilize the aux in/out of the Head unit? i want to use my ipod's videos capabilities but utilize the headphone jack of the ipod just for the audio.
-I am ultimately looking for a crisp, clean and punchy sound that also accomodates for the warms and highs of acoustics and classicals. I listen to mainly hard rock, rock, metal and some eletronica/experimental.
-Along with the suggestions for the amp/speakers if you guys can also give me a list of all other necessary hardware that is required to DIY this upgrade, thank you!
-please let me know if i missed something that is needed!
-I prefer to shop physically at this store www.abtelectronics.com as they are extremely competitive with manual discounts and what not.. they want a little above $300 for installation of 5 hours or so. I would very much like to save that!
* on a final note, i am completely new to car audio but i have built a few computers and done quite a few home theater installations and internet networking. Will the audio installation pose a big problem to me? I am willing to learn and very patient. *
thank you soo much!
-dave
Posts: 5 | From: chicago | Registered: Oct 2007
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don't buy JL online. you can't get any warranty. and they will not fix it if it breaks. You can get the same price or cheaper at an authorized retailer in a store. should be able to get them around 250. but they are great speakers
-------------------- World Record-Loudest SPL in my driveway Team Powermaster/XS-Power Hifonics Amps, Kicker subs-The way it should be....all were Stolen from me...boo hoo Zensky....World Domination at It's Finest www.zensky.com Posts: 3748 | From: Columbus, OH - formerly FL | Registered: Oct 2003
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haven't herd all the newest stuff but boston acustics and mb quart are not bad. you can cut some cost to by buying a used amp. but its used. i'd go knukonceptz wire also. cheap and has always performed for me. i'd say listen to as many different speakers as you can, WITH your own music. the all sound a little different. JL is great but look around befor jumping in.
-------------------- two 15" l7s us amps 2000 Posts: 323 | From: detroit | Registered: Sep 2006
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We sell Boston, JL, and MB Quart. The Bostons run about 40bucks cheaper (per pair)than the JL's. They have a very realistic sound. The JL's usually have a bit brighter sound to the tweeters. The MBQ's, the only one's i've listened to much are 800 to 1800 per pair, so the one's i have experience with are out of the price range.
-------------------- World Record-Loudest SPL in my driveway Team Powermaster/XS-Power Hifonics Amps, Kicker subs-The way it should be....all were Stolen from me...boo hoo Zensky....World Domination at It's Finest www.zensky.com Posts: 3748 | From: Columbus, OH - formerly FL | Registered: Oct 2003
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