$600 for system?

[jt321]

I just got my paycheck for $600 bux and would like to get a system for my 03 gmc sierra. i dont have that much money cuz im only 16, but u guys think that would be enough for a "decent" system? I would like to get:

(2) 10" subs
An amp
All new speakers around
Decent deck that plays: mp3,cd,cd-r,cd-rw

Any inputs?

[Sick Boy]

Save another $600 pay check then you will have a total of $1,200 for your audio system. then you will be able to get a clean system. $600 bucks wont be enough for all that you want. You are not including a box or installation. Hope that helps.

-chach

[jt321]

oh yea i forgot about the box...maybe i can just get one thing at a time. Like get a deck first, then new speakers etc. etc
Thanks

[slowsierra93]

Originally posted by jt321
oh yea i forgot about the box...maybe i can just get one thing at a time. Like get a deck first, then new speakers etc. etc
Thanks


I think this is a good idea. Thats what I did.

[DirtyBlackHoe]

I would not get in a hurry and buy stuff just because it is cheap and fits. I would buy the cd player that you want and then wait and get the speakers you want and then the subs. I have gone the cheap route and the expensive route and by doing things one thing at a time the expensive route is much better.

[LOW98GMC]

i would save up a few more $600 pay checks and then start buying, in the meantime start looking around for good prices, like ebay would be a good start....Trey:D

[jt321]

I think im going to get the Alpine CDA-9813 deck it looks like a good deck and i found it on ebay for around $280 "Buy it Now". Anyone have any experience with this deck? And how does it perform?
Thanks

[benpimpin1]

Nice deck, any of the higher end alpines are sweet.

[brock]

my system was about $500-$550... i have 2 12" subs, an amp, new pioneer deh-850mp, but its nto one of the best systems... so blah... that will buy you almost bottom of the line :x

[liftedz71]

If you buy the unit off of ebay just be careful to read the whole description. Sometimes you could get had by buying a used or refurbished unit.:mad:

[fubu2]

Yeah if you don't mind not having a factory warranty eBay is the way to go.
I got
Pioneer DEH6400 $250 with wiring harness, antenna adapter, dash peice. (BestBuy Demo model)
JBL 600.1 $200 shipped.
2 '03 Kicker comp VR 12s about $180 shipped.
Infinity kappa 52.5 2 ways $80 shipped.
Rockford Fosgate Punch 200.2 $75 (pawnshop)
Wiring for the JBL was about $60, the Punch 200 wiring was free although I did have to get a distibution block.
The Sub box probably cost about 30-40 bucks since I made it myself.
Then I probably spent about $30 on fiberglass stuff to install the Infinitys (which still aren't in after sitting in my room for 3 weeks).
Oh yeah, along time ago I replaced the from 4x6s with some cheapo pioneers, and right now I have some old 6x9s that someone gave me in boxes on the back seat.
So I geuss I've spent about $1000 so far. I want to redo some stuff like the sub box but it can wait :D.

[Z71GMCSierra]

jt321: I have an ext cab Z71 and have a JL custom box with one JL 12w3v2 and an MTX amp. It was $950 installed. I guess it depends on what you want. But I wish I had waited and gotten two 12's and custom built box. So, it might kill you, but I would highly suggest you wait for the best or will be dissappointed in the long run.

[slmdLS1]

(2) JL Audio 10w3's $200
JBL 600.1 - $125
Alpine Deck ~$300

total = $625 +~$20(box material)

[shakey]

im only in mine about $600, but then again, i was able to get all my stuff at dealer cost and i already had a deck and my aunt gave me the fosgate.

[95stroked1500]

Originally posted by jt321
oh yea i forgot about the box...maybe i can just get one thing at a time. Like get a deck first, then new speakers etc. etc
Thanks

yep. it's better to do it slow and right.

[fubu2]

So what'd you end up with?

[SixthFloorFreak]

you can build a very nice sounding system for not a lot of money

2 Elemental Designs 10kx's -$150
JBL 600.1 -$219
deck of your choice
JBL 180.2 -$149
CDT CL-61a's -$150

subs are at www.edesignaudio.com ; CDT components are on www.thezeb.com ; JBL amps are at www.carmedia1.com

that seems to be a hard system to beat for the money. i'm sure you could do a louder system for the money, but that set up should sound sweet

[jt321]

Im going to get an Alpine CDA-7897 for $425. Sounds good? Then get some component speakers like infinity 6 1/2? or would CDT be better?
Thx

[SixthFloorFreak]

Originally posted by jt321
Im going to get an Alpine CDA-7897 for $425. Sounds good? Then get some component speakers like infinity 6 1/2? or would CDT be better?
Thx

can't comment on the Infinity comps, but the CDT's freaking own

that deck will be more than fine for you also

[benpimpin1]

I would recommend the JL xr components they sound great for the price, even the xr coax's sound awesome. I would get those way before the infinity's.