Budget System

[307Metaller]

Hello SMDers! I am looking at purchasing a fishing rig in the immediate future and am already planning out my stereo options. I have a system in mind but would love some input from a group of people with FAR more experience than me. I am looking at dropping no more than $1800 on the stereo. I am looking at a Ford Bronco which will need the following:

- HU

- 6.5 Components in the doors

- 5.25 in the mid panel

- 10 or 12 in the rear in a custom box

- Either a 5 channel amp like the PDX-V9 or comparable or a 4 channel and a Mono. Not quite sure yet

Any advice/input would be greatly appreciated

[Impalalpine]

monoblock:

http://www.soundqubed.com/Q1-1200D-Amplifier_p_30.html

4 channel:

http://www.soundqubed.com/Q4-120_p_150.html

Somebody will chime in with more i'm sure

[Guest]

http://www.soundqubed.com/HDS300-Bundle_p_234.html

one 12 and a 1200w amp with some deadener. $400

http://www.soundqubed.com/QC-HF65-Component-Bundle_p_236.html

6.5" component kit, 4 channel 120w per channel amp, and more deadener. 330

edit: ct sounds is coming out with their own coaxial sets. you can pick up a 5.25" set from them more than likely.

[Trey_Dog650]

sub. if you search around these can be had for cheaper

http://store.soundsolutionsaudio.com/products/havoc-12-ascendant-audio-12-1250w-havoc-series-subwoofer.html

amp to power sub

http://www.soundqubed.com/Q1-1200D-Amplifier_p_30.html

radio

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_64092_Pioneer-DEH-X7500S.html

this is an awesome deal for front speakers and 4 ch amp plus the deadner as kranny has mentioned

http://www.soundqubed.com/QC-HF65-Component-Bundle_p_236.html

5.25 speaker

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_22333_Image-Dynamics-CTX-5.html

i think this is all 1200

leaves you around 600 for Sky High Car Audio wires and building supplies

[307Metaller]

Really appreciate the responses so far. Love seeing all the available gear. I have always gone to Crutchfield for my gear, but there seems to be a ton out there not pushed by Crutchfield.

[Impalalpine]

also sundown is worth looking into if you love high end amplifiers.

I wish all my amps could be sundown

[Nick580]

^^ On that Sundown note check out dB-r. They have some good refurbished deals sometimes http://www.db-r.com/sell/store/ .

Also Soundqubed is similar to Digital Designs (not the same) and they are a great "Best bang for the buck" type company. There products are well engineered, reliable, and are presented at a great price point.

Also, as im sure you know you should always keep a budget for electrical (batteries, wire, ect...) I only say this because it has caught me in the past

[307Metaller]

^^ On that Sundown note check out dB-r. They have some good refurbished deals sometimes http://www.db-r.com/sell/store/ .

Also Soundqubed is similar to Digital Designs (not the same) and they are a great "Best bang for the buck" type company. There products are well engineered, reliable, and are presented at a great price point.

Also, as im sure you know you should always keep a budget for electrical (batteries, wire, ect...) I only say this because it has caught me in the past

so along these lines, I usually use Rockford Amp Kits and RCAs. Is there better? I am planning on buying the RFK4 complete amp kit

[Trey_Dog650]

I reccomended sky high car audio wires and install accessories. Great product at great prices with amazing CS

[Impalalpine]

http://www.knukonceptz.com/index.cfm

http://www.droppinhzcaraudio.com/sky-high-car-audio-cable-c-133.html

Two excellent sources for wire, RCA's and such.