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Old May 12, 2008 | 04:12 PM
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I I dont know anything about Audio systems...

But I want one ...Whats the best/cheapest sound system I can get in my Z28? Do I need amps and subs etc? can anyone help me out? Thanks alot!

My budget is around 200 bucks.
Old May 12, 2008 | 08:09 PM
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200 will get u a decent headunit, nothing more. 400 will get u the headunit and 4 speakers. 800 will get you headunit, 4 speakers, bass amp and sub. all this being middle line stuff.
Old May 12, 2008 | 08:17 PM
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I have a head unit, just need the speakers, or amps, subs whatever. lol.
Old May 12, 2008 | 11:14 PM
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how do you liek to listen to your music, do u like a little extra bass? I would first start with a nice set of speakers. in my truck i have the polk db series and they are pretty good. This week circuit city, i work there, has polk speakers buy one set get one set 50% off, so you could get 2 sets of 6.5 inch speakers for 150 plus tax and any warranty u might add. That would be a good start. If you want some bass to fill in the lows, get the speakers then save up to get a decent 10 inch woofer and matching amp. You could get a decent lowline kicker comp 10 and a kicker 200.2 for like 225-250 ish
Old May 13, 2008 | 12:05 AM
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I dont listen to rap much, Only when my friends are in the car I can listen to it...But I mostly listen to Heavy metal stuff...Music like Korn would be ridiculous with a System. I dont want too much bass, just enough for that Heavy stuff. Maybe one 10 inch sub, and 2 6 inch speakers...I can make the box. but I dont know anything about this, or amps, or what hooks up to what. I'm a total noob.

And where will this fit in my Camaro, etc...Small trunk and stuff.
Old May 13, 2008 | 08:52 AM
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First and foremost make sure you do not have a bose system in the vehicle. Those can be touchy to integrate into (though it can be done with a little know how and time)

I'm into the heavy music (no rap) and I run infinity 6.5's all around and an older pioneer 6800 head unit. couldn't be happier.

If you want a "little" bass. go to www.subthump.com and order up a stealth enclosure. for our cars, their boxes are the best for the price.

As far as a subwoofer goes, look into a nice singel voice coil sub and a strong 2 channel amp. Rule of thumb is you only look at RMS wattage and do the best to pair and amp/sub. typically you want the amp to be a little stronger than that RMS power handling of the sub.
Old May 13, 2008 | 11:43 AM
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I do have bose inside my car, This is bad?
Old May 13, 2008 | 03:16 PM
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I know theyre from walmart...but is this sub good? I only want one...

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=7788887
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With the bose system if your car you can change the speakers and add a sub to the factory H.U.

However, if you want to change out the radio you may have to use some integration parts so that it will power up the bose. Typically I rewire the whole audio system of these cars when they come to me. It provides for a better quality finished product.
Old May 14, 2008 | 12:24 PM
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With the bose system if your car you can change the speakers and add a sub to the factory H.U.

However, if you want to change out the radio you may have to use some integration parts so that it will power up the bose. Typically I rewire the whole audio system of these cars when they come to me. It provides for a better quality finished product.
What if I took out all the speakers and put different ones, different HU and A sub?
Old May 14, 2008 | 09:37 PM
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if u pull it all out ur good to go. you deff need to pull new wire though
Old May 15, 2008 | 08:03 AM
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exactly. you need to run speaker wire from the back of the new head unit (HU) through the door jamb and into the door where it can be connected to the speaker. it's a pain in the butt but it can be done. Honestly, if you're going to be doing all this install work anyway, might as well do it all in one shot.
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lol...and All I wanted was a sub and an Amp...
Old May 16, 2008 | 09:02 AM
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you COULD run a Line Out Converter.. basically it breaks down the high level signal to a low level signal so your amp can pick it up (through RCA's)

it wires into your rear speakers.

IMO it won't sound so good.
Old May 17, 2008 | 01:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Red93Camaro
But I want one ...Whats the best/cheapest sound system I can get in my Z28? Do I need amps and subs etc? can anyone help me out? Thanks alot!

My budget is around 200 bucks.
Best/Cheapest = Oil/Water = Fastest/Slow car, they just don't mix! Not for $200, IMO save up until you have at least $400 or more. you'll be happier in the long run.

FYI, hast makes waste.....lol



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