Nicolas Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 So I'm getting my license in a month or two.... Its Christmas and my birthday is in February, so all I'm gonna ask for is money. My first car is a 199x's chevy s10 blazer Here's what I'm planning on getting: 2 15" (maybe 12") Kicker l7's A 2000 watt (or 1500 watt if I get the 12's) amp. an Epicenter With all/most 0 gauge wiring I was planning on it costing a bit over 1000 dollars Is this a good setup for my first system? If not, what do you suggest getting? Where could I buy subwoofers, amp, and epicenter cheaper than retail stores? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcons03079313 Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 You can do better for the money, but for a first system you will be happy with anything. Ask around like you are and you'll get hooked up proper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifted_silverado Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 I'd say keep looking man. Nothing wrong with kickers but for a $1000 you can get better stuff. Look in the forsale section, get an AQ2200 or crescendo and a single 18 like AQ or sundown for example. Build your own ported box and be slammin Quote Everythings in the attic or garage since the truck was sold last year. New build should be coming soon in a dodge cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1988JimmyRE Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 What kind of amp? I would go with Skar, Sundown, DD, RE, DC, Incriminator, SSA, PSI, Audioque, Audiopipe, tons of things before i would spend money on kicker. I had a zx1500.1 and 2 12L7s sounded sloppy but was loud yes Swapped that out for a old directed 1200 and 2 12 re srs (300watt rms) and they were cleaner and louder than the l7s Quote BUILD LOG-->1988 S15 Jimmy V8 4x4 2 15" RE Audio<--BUILD LOG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine8SST Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 You are starting out the right way....with questions. This is gonna save you from having to sell of everything you buy.....you can get alot for a grand. 1. Don't fall for all the hype when it comes to name brand/mainstream gear. 2. For subs take a look at DC or Sundown. 3. Look for a used amp from a reputable forum member....you can find something as good as new for half the price, Fosgate, DC, Sundown, AQ are all good just to name a few. 4. Get good OFC wire, do it right the first time, Knu is great and XS has wire now that seems awesome and is competitively priced. Take a look up top at the forum sponsors, they are all very reputable.....do you think Steve would allow a shit hole company to tarnish his business/forum....nope! And finally....read, read, read.....learn from other members experience and mistakes, the fact that you are willing to ask questions and learn will likely bring you more advice from the really knowledgeable guys!! Quote 1998 SS/T Ram Build Log - Kenwood KVT-514 and KNA-G510 Navigation - 2 DC Level 3 12" - Components??? - Sundown ??? - Sundown??? - Knu Konceptz - Second Skin Dampy Pro - XS D6500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1988JimmyRE Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 You are starting out the right way....with questions. This is gonna save you from having to sell of everything you buy.....you can get alot for a grand. 1. Don't fall for all the hype when it comes to name brand/mainstream gear. 2. For subs take a look at DC or Sundown. 3. Look for a used amp from a reputable forum member....you can find something as good as new for half the price, Fosgate, DC, Sundown, AQ are all good just to name a few. 4. Get good OFC wire, do it right the first time, Knu is great and XS has wire now that seems awesome and is competitively priced. Take a look up top at the forum sponsors, they are all very reputable.....do you think Steve would allow a shit hole company to tarnish his business/forum....nope! And finally....read, read, read.....learn from other members experience and mistakes, the fact that you are willing to ask questions and learn will likely bring you more advice from the really knowledgeable guys!! I agree 100% Quote BUILD LOG-->1988 S15 Jimmy V8 4x4 2 15" RE Audio<--BUILD LOG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turn it up Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 yea keep looking there's better stuff for the money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine8SST Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 Look at this in the for sale section http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/125965-2-sundown-sa-12s/ Quote 1998 SS/T Ram Build Log - Kenwood KVT-514 and KNA-G510 Navigation - 2 DC Level 3 12" - Components??? - Sundown ??? - Sundown??? - Knu Konceptz - Second Skin Dampy Pro - XS D6500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlamminBeats Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 Aftermarket headunit should be your first priority. Dont get an epicenter either get better subs. stay away from kicker, they can barely take rated power, i seized up so many CVR's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
727Designs Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 Add a DD-1 to that list as well. Clean power will make your hard earned dollars last a little longer. Quote -Zach-2010 Toyota TundraFull Hybrid Audio SQ 7" BDS on 37's 2000 Ford Expedition 160+ dB Green Turd -SOLD- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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