Yet another car audio advice thread...

I've decided that my new truck needs a new audio system, but I'm a complete (read:complete) n00b when it comes to audio equipment.

Basically I want to add a pair of 10's in a downfire box under my rear seat, an amp, and a new head unit. I listen mostly to rock, here lately the very occasional rap (really just Em and Tupac...so, not that big of a deal), and a little blues. I'm not looking to blow anyone away at stop lights, I just want more volume and the bass to hit harder than what I have.

If anybody has any suggestions on brand names, or even better yet a good setup, I'd appreciate it. I'm looking at spending around $800-$1000, but I'd like to spend as little as possible.

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I tried Google all morning, I'm too much of a stereo noob to even get anywhere on that. Unfortunately now days the first three pages of Google are usually useless sponsored/trap pages when looking for things like this.

I found http://http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=16918 - this amp , which is about 500 bucks everywhere else I looked, I've just  never used this particular website before. My friend supposedly has friends that have used it, but I'm always afraid to drop that much money from a site I've never used.

I'm looking at a pair of Kicker CVX's for 340.00, but that's as far as I've gotten.

Do I have to replace my head unit, or would it work temporarily?

just get alpine unit type-R on front and type-s on the rear with good subwoofer of your choice.  then get a 5way amps enough to push them all.  You should be set from there.

I used 6x8 alpine type S on front and type R on the rear (total 4 speakers, & one sub), w/ one 10's cvr JBL speaker and  http://www.precisionpower.com/amps/5channel.asp - http://www.precisionpower.com/amps/5channel.asp  .

with that setup, its perfect for trance, house, rock, rap music.  You don't wanna have too much bass on your system.  that way its crappy.

Roweazie wrote: just get alpine unit type-R on front and type-s on the rear with good subwoofer of your choice.  then get a 5way amps enough to push them all.  You should be set from there.

Type R's are awesome.  My dad threw those in his truck, and you really can't beat them for rock type music.

As for subs, 2 ten inchers is a decent setup.  For audio, I would use Alpine, JL, Kicker, Rockford Fosgate, or maybe Audiobahn.

Yomillio wrote: Roweazie wrote: just get alpine unit type-R on front and type-s on the rear with good subwoofer of your choice.  then get a 5way amps enough to push them all.  You should be set from there. Type R's are awesome.  My dad threw those in his truck, and you really can't beat them for rock type music. As for subs, 2 ten inchers is a decent setup.  For audio, I would use Alpine, JL, Kicker, Rockford Fosgate, or maybe Audiobahn.

P.S. Make sure to use monster wires also (its wort every single penny spent), not those spaghetti.  You might wanna use some dyno matts around the speaker too, it will enhance your audio inside/interior.  Remember, when pushing too much power, make sure to upgrade your alternator too, to avoid deem on your dash or possibly new battery.

I have 200amp alternator w/optima battery and it will play my audio system all day, without having the car shutting off.

evillepaintball wrote: just make sure you get an amp powerful enough to drive both subs.  a friend of mine had 3 8s in his truck and an amp powerful enough to drive 2 decently.  needless to say, his system was way underpowered and sounded like crap

Actually I just learned that today. I was looking at a 750 watt amp, but my friend pointed out that it would only power the two subs to half their potential, so I'll probably end up with the 1000 or 1400 watt amp.

Thanks for the help, I've been learning alot just randomly asking around and talking to friends. Among other things-this crap is expensive.