Car Audio System

[Urban_Squrill]

I am thinkin about this set up for a 1978 El camino(I love these cars. Shut up I know what you are thinking.)

2x 12" 1200 WATT SPL SUBWOOFER(160oz magnet)=$190
1x Pioneer DEH-P5500MP cd/mp3/wma=$180
2x Pioneer TS-A6880R 6" x 8" 4-Way=$75
1x POWER ACOUSTIK SPL 1600 WATT 2 CHANNEL=$180
Total=$625

This with the sups gettin the amp and the speakers each getting 50 watts form the reciver.
Or should I do 1 15'' SPL with a 340oz 10inch magnet(these things pound like mothers)

What do you guys think of this?

Are you wanting a massive bass overload that will completely drown out all highs and mids? That is what your building...

I would opt for the two 12s, bridge them to 2-ohms in custom enclosures, preferably ported bandpass if you have the room to spare, or perhaps tranmission wave guide if you have the patience to work out all the math.

[muno]

What am I thinking? I don't even know what 'el camino' is, except it's a car.

That doesn't sound too expensive, if the price tag was something like $2k I wouldn't understand.
Putting more money in the audio system than what the car costs looks really silly, you're not living in the car or anything.

I envy your prices.. A pioneer deh-p5500mp costs something like €400 here.

If you know how to do it, it looks nice - though the speakers take up much room
-M

[Mike]

I do like that model HU.
Bleh Pioneer speakers? Are you sure about that?

What subs were you getting again?

[Urban_Squrill]

I am thinkin about dropin those 12'' and spending like 70 more and get spl 12'' with 340oz magnets. Well I am making a thumpin car just to be better then my friends. I need to get some tweeters and mids but dont really dont know what to get for those.

[Mike]

LOL Noble reasons to put a stereo in the car.

[Urban_Squrill]

Pioneer I think makes good stuff. Well at least they make freaking nice recivers(I think). What would you recomend?

[Mike]

Well I definetely am a fan of Pioneer HU's and even CD changers. Speakers? Well it depends what size, but I am definetely a fan of Infinity. (I could list other speakers that are high price if you like. )

*EDIT* Let me add that you will notice a price difference between Pioneer and Infinity speakers.

Also.. Where were you planning on getting this stuff?

Pioneer receivers are decent quality, currently running a 120w Pioneer head unit in Firebird. Sounds good with...

2x 10" LA Audio Subs
MTX 2200 2-ch. amp
2x 6x9 MTX 3-way
2x 2x6 Horn tweeters

Pioneer speakers are good for mid-range, but don't expect ear piercing highs without a couple of true tweeters. The tweets on 4-way speakers are often too small to ever notice.

No comment on SPL, as I have never used any SPL branded equipment.

You have the basics for a good bass system. The only part that really bothers me is the amp. What are the full specifications? A quality 400w amp will cost you around $300-500, so beware the 1600w rating.

[Urban_Squrill]

Well I would like to push about at least 400-500 watts in each sub. What is a good molde of tweeters. Planning on getting some of it off ebay stores and some off a site onsalenow.com.