This a good stereo?

[gnstalodz]

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]

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]

duel = bad news?

[blime81]

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]

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]

i just heard today that this "duel" can actually effect the sound quality??

[gnstalodz]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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 or

[canadianc-10]

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]

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]

http://www.dealercostcaraudio.com/sonycdx-gt930ui.aspx

seems like win?!

[Riveted1]

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.

[33shooter]

Originally Posted by Riveted1

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]

wow... talk about some rip offs... This is too crazy

[canadianc-10]

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

[gnstalodz]

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]

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]

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]

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

[mac72]

Originally Posted by gnstalodz

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.

[mac72]

Acex
thats a really good write up. Most of the guys are not audio freaks they just want a decent system & the article fits the bill perfectly.i agree w/ you on the pioneer equip. It's rugged, dependable w/ good features, stylish & good cust. Service.i recommend it to most of my customers.
You guys that are wanting some good audio info chk. This sites
www.the12volt.com
pioneer avic users - www.avic411.com