John Piche

I have a 2000 honda civic ex coupe
and i wanted to get a sound system for it
i like my music with a nice high quality sound with a nice clean deep bass
i like it loud haha

wanted to know what should i get so far ive been recommended to get alpine speakers and subs with jbl amps and pioneer receiver

want to know other suggestions

thank you

joeshmo

Budget info? Level of technical aptitude?

John Piche

no budget i guess

idk what that means >.<

edzy

YOu need a budget...

John Piche

$2k?

Lillogan

Go with two 12 in subs in a sealed box. Amp -mono block 2500 watts run them in series. Go with a booster for the front and rear speakers. A good deck with separate outs for front rear sub outs. Question what type of music is being ran through

edzy

lol

terrible advice.

NVturbo

Depends on your budget and if you are planning to use the trunk space. If you want a stealth setup, I would suggest shallow-mount type subs like Kicker Solobarics, MB Quart, or Rockford Fosgates. You can use the spacing of the spare tire well for the box enclosure. If you don't know how to install car stereo components, take it to an expert, whether it's a person or shop.

John Piche

so so far i cam up with this


Pioneer DEH-P9400BH Mobile CD Receiver
Alpine SPR-17S 6-1/2" Component 2-Way Speaker
Alpine SPS-1005 3/8" (1CM) Car Dome Tweeter

still deciding on the back speakers
subs and amps

edzy

OP, what is your budget?

salaamq

I would go with some good components up front, 6x9's in the rear if they fit, and just 1 sub that hits hard. I don't see the need for 2 subs in that small of a car...

I got polk audio speakers, not running them at full force yet until I get an amp, and I have to say they are really good.

However, if you can fit in some Alpine type R's......

hoga113

Go to crutchfield.com try their automated sevice to see what really fit your car, your sound need, and budget. then google each of the things they recomended for you for cheaper price, thats what I do. Crutchfield price a bit expensive. Me, I just ebay it. And for sub I used two RSX type S bose subwoofer, kick hard and loud enough to get attention from next car.

John Piche

there is no budget?
but what do you guys think of the receiver the tweeters and the front speakers?

edzy

You could do better

You say there's no budget, but you've picked nothing but entry level items..

just_bn_me83

Infinity Kappa series or Perfect series components all around inside if you got cash to spend. If you are ball'er status you can go with a set of Focal components (they can go for 500-1000 a set, quality is well worth it). I assume you want quality so go with something old school for bass...fin a set of old school Orion HCCA's or XTR Pro's...10" subs if you want more acoustic tight response, 12's if you wanna reach down and make em feel it. Find an old school set of amps by Orion, Autoteck, or anything made by ZED. Run some 2 gauge, get a decent cap, spend the money on a 6ch shielded set of tsunami or monster rca's...Pioneer avic z series double din. Tune and enjoy. You can't say how to wire the subs and amp until you know how what the amp is stable to run at and voice coil/ohm load of subs...(lillogan)

just_bn_me83

baller status... K2 series...
http://www.focal.com/en/car-audio-sound/elite/

there is a sticky in the audio forum here for audio classifieds...I have the only ad in there right now...bass setup exactly what you should be looking for....PM me for info.

you can also look at Memphis Car Audio M Class series amps and speakers, hi's and bass...Company have been around for 45 years, insane quality, great sound...one of the very few remaining companies that do it right still. For poops and giggles just take a look at the mojo series amp!!! Strictly competition series stuff! but it would be fun!
http://www.memphiscaraudio.com/produ...ss-amplifiers/

edzy

-_-

uberEFtuner

Go to some shops and listen to your music through different speakers. I personally think alpine speakers suck ***. But I listen to electronic music. The best components I have ever heard were JL and they were $600 for the pair. But damn did those 2 speakers sound incredibly clean. The moral of the story is that you need to listen to the speakers before you buy them.

John Piche

cuz i was planning to buy a piece at a time

i hear so much good reviews about the alpine stuff i posted
and i heard the speakers they sounded nice and clear

just_bn_me83

Alpine are decent. Another company that has been around a long time, known for qaulity. I have a set of s type components in my dd/beater, running 60rwms to each off a small 4ch....sounds crispy, very decent for entry level speakers...
it really comes down to what you want out of the speaker and how much you want to spend. We can talk about brands and models all day but setting a price helps as well as knowing what you want from them. Do you plan on blasting the speakers every where you go...turn heads kinda guy? or are you looking for SQ only? You want screamers or theater sound?

salaamq

... If you really have some wattage you should probably check the battery and drop a larger alternator in there.

Either way I would do the big three though. (google it)

John Piche

i want it loud but really good sq
what do you mean screamers or theater sound?

John Piche

but i was also think just getting an alpine set up
to start off with
Just a civic so dont need to go all out

just_bn_me83

Some people care more about how "loud" they be and turning heads. Alot of times this means throwing in EV's or Emenence speakers that aren't intended for Car Audio use...or using crap knock offs of the same type of "PA" style or "voice" speaker.
Theater sound is another way of saying the way it's intended to be heard. Able to turn it up loud but hear all the frequencies, rounded smooth sound, good bass...no distortion...SQ.

I really suggest going with Infinity Kappa series components or 2ways all around and a decent 4ch amp pushing them. Find them very cheap on ebay. GREAT SQ!!! Same company as Harman Kardon. You will not be dissapointed. Alpine are good too, like I said I have s type components in my dd/beater and they sound great...
2 Pairs shipped $285 shipped!!! great deal! Plus they are 2ohm load out of the box not 4ohm...means it will get more power out of 4ch amp...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-PAIRS-INFI...item4d06238598

edzy

If you want harsh tweeters and zero midbass, go with infinity.