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Could use help setting up a system for my car.

Discussion in 'General Car Audio Discussions' started by kawana, Jan 11, 2010.

  1. kawana

    kawana New Member

    Hey, so Im gunna be putting together a system for my 90' BMW 325i, but I dont know what brands/models to get. My budget is a max of $1000 and with that budget I need the following:

    HU: Anything with CD, AM/FM, and Aux (XM would be nice, but not required). Nothing flashy, im going for a low-key look so as to make it less appealing to potential thieves.

    speakers: 1 set of good quality 5.25 components (im only going with front speakers, no rears)

    sub: 1 10" sub

    Amp: ??
    I listen to 90% country music, but every now and again I listen to some hip-hop and such, so I think a 10" is the biggest I wanna go with the sub. Im looking for sound quality over quantity. Can you guys please use crutchfield.ca when making suggestions? Thanks for your help
     
    Last edited: Jan 11, 2010
    kawana, Jan 11, 2010
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  2. jonnyv713

    jonnyv713 The Young Gun of CAT

    is there any particular reason for using crutchfield? It is wayyy overpriced in most cases.
     
    jonnyv713, Jan 11, 2010
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  3. kawana

    kawana New Member

    its just the only place ive seen with free shipping to canada. If you know of a better one, please tell me.
     
    kawana, Jan 12, 2010
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  4. zierbox

    zierbox Full Member

    You really need to understand the situation that your car is in
    Most of the BMW (even a 90s) have a premium type factory audio system
    With factory matched radio, amplifier and speakers (small speakers in that car)
    The BMWs are difficult to work with
    The trunks are heavily insolated (sound proof) unlike American type cars

    A 1,000.00 budget will not replace or improve the entire audio system
    You may improve on a section of the system not the whole thing
    The original audio system cost more than 1,000.00

    Your really going to need a good plan or you be just wasting money on that car
     
    zierbox, Jan 14, 2010
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  5. pedro quiroga

    pedro quiroga Well-Known Member

    I beg to differ. these days a decent head can cost as little as 150.00 and a decent set of 5.25's are under 100 as well. a small sub and box can be had for 200, if the box is build by hand. and a 4ch amp thats worth a damn can cost as little as 200 or less.

    will it break records.. no. can it sound good with only 200~400 watts... yes.

    so i think 1000 is very doable as long as research is done and he doesnt go out and buy high priced items.

    pioneer and polk makes very affordable equipment as far as speakers and heads go.

    amps.. hell with so many out there its hard to pin point any one brand at the moment.
     
    pedro quiroga, Jan 14, 2010
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  6. Lazy Eye

    Lazy Eye Full Member

    x2 on what Pedro said!
     
    Lazy Eye, Jan 17, 2010
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  7. andrew

    andrew New Member

    pedro does have some points about it. its not going to sound the best in the world, but it'll give it some "oompf". as far as subs and an amp go..if you're looking at that kind of a budget..

    http://www.crutchfield.ca/Kenwood_KFC_W2512_10_Woofer_p/113w2512.htm

    this sub, I know it's not the same situation in types of cars..but I had one of these in a Santa Fe, with a little 500 watt bazooka amp, and it sounded pretty decent.

    as far as head units go..I've always liked Pioneers tuning ability..and with all that, also going with what pedro said, you can get a sub, box, head unit, amp wiring kit all for maybe $500-$700. well under your budget.
     
    andrew, Jan 18, 2010
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