JordanSchumaker Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 (edited) Hey guys i'm new to car audio so give me a break please (16 years old). I dont have a car yet but will have one soon and since i was a kid the first thing i always wanted to do was put a system in it. So its about time and i came here for some advice from some knowledgable people. Ive been researching a little and ive found some things i am interested in and have a couple of questions. Which one of these subs would you recommend? What are the ups and downs of these brands and these subs? Do these subs hit hard? Is Bestbuy a good place to get car audio equipment? And my last question is, Best Buy wants to charge me like 50 bucks to install a new radio in my car. I have watched some videos on how to take out and install a new radio and it looks really simple but im sure its not when you get down to it yourself. So my question is should i let them install my radio or should i try to do it my self and save the money. (I have a job, if that make any differnce. So money isnt really that big of an issue because i dont have any bills. I dont want something to big but i dont want some sony Xplode crap either) Thankyou for your time. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Kicker+-+Comp+12%22+Single-Voice-Coil+4-Ohm+Subwoofer/9892921.p?id=1218190731552&skuId=9892921 [Kicker]^^ http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Kenwood+-+12%22+4-Ohm+Single-Voice-Coil+Subwoofer/9231574.p?id=1218063832074&skuId=9231574 [Kenwood]^^ Edited March 2, 2011 by JordanSchumaker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaM Customs aka mprete Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 where do you live? Quote 2001 dodge ram 2500 quad cab 5.9L V8 my build logs... dodge build http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/94914-mpretes-2001-dodge-ram-2500-quad-cab-build-log/ trik build http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/94447-trik-build/page__p__1298547__hl__trik__fromsearch__1entry1298547 box building thread- very cool designs (PICS!!!) http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/95713-2d-or-3d-box-pics/page__gopid__1318152entry1318152 i am a mechanic, pm me if you have questions or anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evermaxx Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 Neither.. Give us a budget and what kinda space you have. Bestbuy is over priced and you cant do it yourself cheaper, and better. Quote Team Subsonic Lows Get your garbage EMF products of my amp bitch Man....it makes a nice work bench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky A. Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 well lets start with how much r u willing to spend for the whole system and we'll recomend from there. Quote BUILD LINK: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/112034-2-sundown-18s-98-f-150/page__p__1565972__fromsearch__1#entry156597298 Ford F-150Truck:37" superswamper tsl radials16" ion alloy wheels3" body lift2" suspension liftOffbrand brushguardPIAA driving lights6000K HID'sSystem:2 18" Sundown NightshaedAq3500Custom Fiberglass boxfosgate T1 6x8 Coxialsbass inferno 2000 watt 4 channel2 XS power d3100's0 Gauge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byers319 Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 budget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zayres29 Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 bestbuy = fail and most (not all) local shops are over priced too best bet is to buy right from the supplier Quote Btw that was the first person. Ever banned by me while dropping a deuce. Feel privileged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel4055 Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 Please stay away from BestBuy, Too many horror stories. Quote Rest In Peace mother. January 22, 1955 - February 14, 2013 http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/user/35351-megrch/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky A. Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 and just my .02 i hate bestbuy. Quote BUILD LINK: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/112034-2-sundown-18s-98-f-150/page__p__1565972__fromsearch__1#entry156597298 Ford F-150Truck:37" superswamper tsl radials16" ion alloy wheels3" body lift2" suspension liftOffbrand brushguardPIAA driving lights6000K HID'sSystem:2 18" Sundown NightshaedAq3500Custom Fiberglass boxfosgate T1 6x8 Coxialsbass inferno 2000 watt 4 channel2 XS power d3100's0 Gauge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JordanSchumaker Posted January 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 well lets start with how much r u willing to spend for the whole system and we'll recomend from there. To be honest with you guys I have around 800 in the bank and im willing so spend around that. I went to Bestbuy and look around and got an idea of what i wanted. I did some math on my phone and i got a number around 700. Two 12s, $99 each so we'll say 200. An enclosure about $50-$70 so no were at $270. Kicker 300 watt amp for $199, $470 total now. New deck for $100 now $570 total. Complete wiring kit for $50, $620 now. And then the installation is $50 for the radio and i think $70 for the amp and subs. So grand total of $740. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel4055 Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 You could probably spend that much for a better system then what you found there. Quote Rest In Peace mother. January 22, 1955 - February 14, 2013 http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/user/35351-megrch/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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