need a sound setup for my '00 si

fry · Post by **fry** » Thu Sep 30, 2010 9:57 pm

I am looking to do some audio work to my car. the shitty xplode headunit and xplode speakers aren't cutting it.

I listen to a lot of metal/screamo/emo/indie shit, and i want a really balanced system.

I want to be able to hear the bass drum and bass guitar just as well as i hear the guitar and vocals. I dont need some rediculously loud bassy ass system that rattles peoples houses, but i want good sound quallity. anyone have any suggestions? i've never had anything but stock shit in my cars (with the exception of head units). and i dont want to spend a dickload of money.

Story Worm · Post by **Story Worm** » Thu Sep 30, 2010 10:22 pm

I work at best buy so all the stuff i'm going to tell you about is because thats basically all I know.

What i like:
the new polk speakers have an amazing cone design and have good sound quality. A very balanced sound.
Same thing with the alpine type s
I also really like the inifinity kappa and kappa perfect series but they put out more high (treble) than an all around sound like the other 2 speakers.

As for as the head unit, i'd go with alpine. just depends on what kind of features your looking for in a head unit. Alpine is a bit more pricey but there is a reason for that.

Kolk1 · Post by **Kolk1** » Thu Sep 30, 2010 10:31 pm

I also personally like alpine for decks, but mainly their higher models. I have the 9886.

Polks do have really good sound quality to them, same as their subs.

Overall, do a good radio, good set of front components on a 2 channel amp. And even a 12inch Type E on a small amp would be enough bass for a SQ system. Also be sure to add dynamat or some type of sound deadning around your door speakers, for that extra midbass responce.

As far as components go, I have the oversized 6.5inch Diamond D6s and love them. They retail for over $400, but you can usually find them for $200. They put out a ton of midbass for that extra kick. I have them on a 200.2 that does about 75rms per channel. That combined with a 10 or 12inch sub in a sealed box, would be a perfect setup.

Dabeastwthn · Post by **Dabeastwthn** » Thu Sep 30, 2010 10:39 pm

Come up to Ultimate in Fenton Mike...I'll get you squared away and a good price too.

fry · Post by **fry** » Thu Sep 30, 2010 10:43 pm

Dabeastwthn;245745 wrote:Come up to Ultimate in Fenton Mike...I'll get you squared away and a good price too.

i'm off sat-sun. but i have a wedding at 2, so if you work early i can stop by for a minute, or if you're there sunday. after that my next day off will be thursday.

Kolk1 · Post by **Kolk1** » Thu Sep 30, 2010 11:06 pm

Come up to Best Buy in Manchester Mike...I'll get you squared away and a good price too.

fry · Post by **fry** » Thu Sep 30, 2010 11:07 pm

Kolk1;245747 wrote:Come up to Best Buy in Manchester Mike...I'll get you squared away and a good price too.

ah shit. looks like we're about to have a mexican stand off.

Dabeastwthn · Post by **Dabeastwthn** » Thu Sep 30, 2010 11:07 pm

Kolk1;245747 wrote:Come up to Best Buy in Manchester Mike...I'll get you squared away and a good price too.

When did you get back to the Stl man??

Story Worm · Post by **Story Worm** » Thu Sep 30, 2010 11:08 pm

lol is it me or does anyone else feel really lame about trying to win over his business. He just asked for some friendly advice.

so saying that you should come to chesterfield best buy haha jk

Kolk1 · Post by **Kolk1** » Thu Sep 30, 2010 11:09 pm

3 months ago.

MOST of the products ill say to buy, you wont find locally. But yes, on a day to day basis, most of us are more familiar with what we sell.