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gnstalodz 08-07-2010 02:04 AM

This a good stereo?
 
I'm 100% new to stereos. All I'm looking for is something that looks good. But I still want to be able to hook up some 6 1/2 inches, 2 subs, 2 tweets, and make my stereo slap... but first I need a stereo... lol

Is this good enough?


http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAu..._XDMR7700.aspx

33shooter 08-07-2010 07:01 AM

Re: This a good stereo?
 
If your not limited to a shaft style "stereo" or head unit, I'd spend as much as the budget allows. Personally I'd pass on a duel.

gnstalodz 08-07-2010 05:19 PM

Re: This a good stereo?
 
duel = bad news?

blime81 08-07-2010 07:39 PM

Re: This a good stereo?
 
I would pass on that as well.

I've had good luck with many of the lower $ Pioneers and a JVCs.

If 100 is all you can give the JVC in the link is a better choice. But I'd save a few more pennies and get something out of the 175-200 price point.

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-Z5O50ju...ir=FFCategory|[rank266150]Car+Stereos+%26+Components

canadianc-10 08-07-2010 09:11 PM

Re: This a good stereo?
 
id pass on it as well. pretty much every sound board at walmart or canadian tire that had them, they were either falling apart, missing buttons, or didnt work all together. entry level decks from alpine, pioneer, jvc etc would be more reliable

gnstalodz 08-07-2010 11:49 PM

Re: This a good stereo?
 
i just heard today that this "duel" can actually effect the sound quality??

gnstalodz 08-08-2010 12:17 AM

Re: This a good stereo?
 
Saw this on CL? This a good deal anyone?


Used Car Strereo Equipment for sale. Included is 2 12" Polk Momo speakers and speaker box, 2 6.5" polk momo component speakers, 2 stand alone polk momo tweeters and 2 crossovers, 2 6.5" polk momo tweeter/mid combination component speakers, 1 Kicker KX600.4 amp and 1 Polk Momo Carbon series C500.1 amp. All items have had just one owner and only been installed in one car. See attached picture for everything included. Price for all pieces is $450.00 OBO. Cash Only. Email or Phone if interested.

canadianc-10 08-08-2010 01:17 AM

Re: This a good stereo?
 
ive actually never heard polks car audio, however i own all polk speakers for home theater, in my opinon they make quality gear. i think its a fair deal, one amp alone prob cost 450.00, thats if its all it good shape

33shooter 08-08-2010 03:26 PM

Re: This a good stereo?
 
The Polk stuff I've heard in cars were quality. Never heard their subs, and their speakers were being run with quality amps and eclipse head units. Back when eclipse was the top dog. I've been out of the automotive stereo stuff for awhile so I'm not sure who is considered the best.

As long as they are all in good shape, that doesn't sound like a bad deal.

33shooter 08-08-2010 03:27 PM

Re: This a good stereo?
 
Oh, and stay away from duel, it will affect sound quality, but not the way you want. Seriously, save a few more pennies and buy something a little better.

mac72 08-08-2010 04:01 PM

Re: This a good stereo?
 
Man, Thats a pretty good price on the polk momo stuff & it is good quality the only prob. is if your putting the equip. in a c10 forget about the subs their useless.You'll need some flat piston subs like these examples
pioneer
ts-sw3041d
ts-sw301

kicker [usually a little more expensive]
07cvt12-4

jl audio [a little more]
jl13tw5

All these subs will fit behind the seat w/ it back all the way.
as far as head units go,you need to stay w/ a tried & true brand.My shop gets roped into installing cust. supplied b grade units [dual etc.]from time to time & it NEVER ends well.
You can get a quality brand head unit Like Pioneer,kenwood,alpine etc..
for under 200.00 even closer to 100.00 if you look hard enough.
I have never ordered from this site before but the sell some stuff cheaper than I can buy it for.
http://www.dealercostcaraudio.com/

gnstalodz 08-08-2010 10:11 PM

Re: This a good stereo?
 
Used Car Strereo Equipment for sale. Included is 2 12" Polk Momo speakers and speaker box, 2 6.5" polk momo component speakers, 2 stand alone polk momo tweeters and 2 crossovers, 2 6.5" polk momo tweeter/mid combination component speakers, 1 Kicker KX600.4 amp and 1 Polk Momo Carbon series C500.1 amp. All items have had just one owner and only been installed in one car. See attached picture for everything included. Price for all pieces is $450.00 OBO. Cash Only. Email or Phone if interested.

I got it for $400 today! yahoo!!

I was thinking maybe I can make a center console to fit the subs under it?? they look pretty nice.

I also still need a stereo for this... I will post up some ones I like, then you guys can tell me :metal: or :hc:

canadianc-10 08-08-2010 10:22 PM

Re: This a good stereo?
 
sweet deal, now that your looking for a deck, since you have 2 amps. try finding a decent deck that has at least front and rear pre-outs most likely wont find one with a sub out in a low price range

gnstalodz 08-08-2010 11:19 PM

Re: This a good stereo?
 
http://www.dealercostcaraudio.com/pi...eh-3200ub.aspx
http://www.dealercostcaraudio.com/kdc-x592.aspx
http://www.dealercostcaraudio.com/kenwoodkdc-mp245.aspx
http://www.dealercostcaraudio.com/bv6500.aspx
http://www.dealercostcaraudio.com/ke...dc-mp642u.aspx
http://www.dealercostcaraudio.com/pi...eh-p510ub.aspx


any of these good enough? What exactly am i looking for?

gnstalodz 08-09-2010 12:54 AM

Re: This a good stereo?
 
http://www.dealercostcaraudio.com/sonycdx-gt930ui.aspx

seems like win?!

Riveted1 08-09-2010 01:06 AM

Re: This a good stereo?
 
FWIW, I know you're asking about a receiver, but you might do a search on "Dealercostcaraudio.com" before you make a purchase from them. I have no experience w/them personally, but have heard (and read!) many horror stories.
Most of those receivers you posted would work just fine.

canadianc-10 08-09-2010 03:10 AM

Re: This a good stereo?
 
man, i remember paying almost 500.00 for decks in the past 10 years with less then half the features the ones you have listed

33shooter 08-09-2010 04:47 AM

Re: This a good stereo?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Riveted1 (Post 4129747)
FWIW, I know you're asking about a receiver, but you might do a search on "Dealercostcaraudio.com" before you make a purchase from them. I have no experience w/them personally, but have heard (and read!) many horror stories.
Most of those receivers you posted would work just fine.

whoa...I was excited about the cost, but a quick google search tells me to NEVER spend my money there...buyer beware!!! thanks for the heads up!

gnstalodz 08-09-2010 02:54 PM

Re: This a good stereo?
 
wow... talk about some rip offs... This is too crazy

gnstalodz 08-09-2010 03:00 PM

Re: This a good stereo?
 
3337 S Bristol Street Suite #211

Santa Ana, CA 92704

United States

1-877-290-DCCA (3222)

I haven't talk to anyone from there yet. It seems to be an automatic recording that says "we have too many calls, cant get to you right now" and the recording pops up almost immediately.

SCAM IMO

gnstalodz 08-09-2010 03:16 PM

Re: This a good stereo?
 
I'm just wondering what stereo I need for the 2 amps, 2 subs, 4 speakers, and two tweeters... What is it ill be looking for in a stereo??

mac72 08-09-2010 06:18 PM

Re: This a good stereo?
 
Normally you want a deck that has at least 3 sets of rca preouts.1 set for the front,1 set for the rear & a non fading set for the subs.The higher the voltage running on the rca's the better, you wont get noise from other acc's.that are wired close to the rca's if the voltage is up around 5v.
I dont know what you recieved w/ your deal but your gonna need 1 set of 4 channel rca's that will go from the back of the deck to the main amp that will pwr. your 4 stereo speakers inc. the tweets & 1 set of 2 channel rca's that will go to the sub amp
hope this helps Mac

gnstalodz 08-10-2010 12:03 AM

Re: This a good stereo?
 
thanks mac, Ill post picts later of the set up, I just went to frys and picked up this

http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAu...X-GT740UI.aspx

Cost $159 at frys

AceX 08-10-2010 04:28 AM

Re: This a good stereo?
 
This article was written to help people such as yourself;

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=400601

mac72 08-10-2010 12:50 PM

Re: This a good stereo?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by gnstalodz (Post 4131499)
thanks mac, Ill post picts later of the set up, I just went to frys and picked up this

http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAu...X-GT740UI.aspx

Cost $159 at frys

lOOKS LIKE IT'LL GET THE JOB DONE.


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