ny300exrider
07-18-2007, 09:55 AM
aight so i just bought an 02 dakota club cab and i want to get some music in it. i know the basics of what a system consists of but when it comes to choosing what components im pretty much flustered(gotta learn somehow). the stock stuff sucks so im definitly going to get some subs, an amp, a headunit, and probably some door speakers. i would LOVE to try to stay as close to $500 as possible but i can probably squeeze alittle extra if necessary
i know theres some pretty experienced car-audio people on here so im HOPING you can help me out when you got some free time to read through this massive post.
-SUBS/BOX: im liking the mtx thunderform setup specifically built for the truck. its a custom box that replaces the storage crap under the rear seat, and comes with 2 mtx thunder 10's. i like this mainly because it is stealth and looks clean without taking up space and i should be happy with the 10s.
the price of $260 is reasonable enough to me. link: http://www.hifisoundconnection.com/Shop/Control/fp/sret/12191621716152142132822212262832142312222872182212 36291234231296225224225230241234241238245238237246/vpid/1546163/vpcsid/0/SFV/30046/sret/12191621716152142132822212262832142312222872182212 36291234231296225224225230241234241238245238241238
-AMP: i pretty much have no idea what i need lol...im not too familiar with them much yet.. i'd like to keep it under $150 if i could....if someone with some experience could recomend me an amp that could push/work with those subs for a reasonable price would be awsome.
-DECK:im not trying to go nuts, found these nice decks for an ok price...i want something ipod compatible, pretty sure these all are unless im mistaken. got a best buy down the street so i can see if theyd work a deal on it plus installation.
kenwood: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8226467&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat52600050007&id=1166840602309
jvc:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8229133&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat52600050007&id=1167445160904
alpine(this ones pretty sick, you can scroll through your ipod library from the deck but id need an extra $30 cable)
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8222498&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat52600050007&id=1166840027254
-WIRING:not sure if there are better wiring kits than others....i could use some recomendations....once again, if i could save some money here, thatd be great.
-SPEAKERS: door speakers; again, so many to chose from i have NO idea where to start. i listen to 99% rap and although the bass is more important to me, i do want a clearer and louder sound than what i got now...so if someone could recomend some fairly inexpensive ways to do this..thatd be awsome. i dont really have any room for 6x9s in a box so thats why im thinking the door speaker route. no need to go nuts, just would like to be able to hear words over the thumpthump.
if im forgetting anything, lemme know. as you can tell, im a n00b.
ii have a couple good friends with some crazy systems that should be able to help me install so im hoping i can do that...if not i know of a few kids who do installs as sidejobs so i could see if i can get it done for alot less than bestbuy.
if you managed to get through this and can throw out some recomendations,links,opinions,expertise,etc that would be AWSOME
thanks!!!
i know theres some pretty experienced car-audio people on here so im HOPING you can help me out when you got some free time to read through this massive post.
-SUBS/BOX: im liking the mtx thunderform setup specifically built for the truck. its a custom box that replaces the storage crap under the rear seat, and comes with 2 mtx thunder 10's. i like this mainly because it is stealth and looks clean without taking up space and i should be happy with the 10s.
the price of $260 is reasonable enough to me. link: http://www.hifisoundconnection.com/Shop/Control/fp/sret/12191621716152142132822212262832142312222872182212 36291234231296225224225230241234241238245238237246/vpid/1546163/vpcsid/0/SFV/30046/sret/12191621716152142132822212262832142312222872182212 36291234231296225224225230241234241238245238241238
-AMP: i pretty much have no idea what i need lol...im not too familiar with them much yet.. i'd like to keep it under $150 if i could....if someone with some experience could recomend me an amp that could push/work with those subs for a reasonable price would be awsome.
-DECK:im not trying to go nuts, found these nice decks for an ok price...i want something ipod compatible, pretty sure these all are unless im mistaken. got a best buy down the street so i can see if theyd work a deal on it plus installation.
kenwood: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8226467&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat52600050007&id=1166840602309
jvc:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8229133&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat52600050007&id=1167445160904
alpine(this ones pretty sick, you can scroll through your ipod library from the deck but id need an extra $30 cable)
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8222498&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat52600050007&id=1166840027254
-WIRING:not sure if there are better wiring kits than others....i could use some recomendations....once again, if i could save some money here, thatd be great.
-SPEAKERS: door speakers; again, so many to chose from i have NO idea where to start. i listen to 99% rap and although the bass is more important to me, i do want a clearer and louder sound than what i got now...so if someone could recomend some fairly inexpensive ways to do this..thatd be awsome. i dont really have any room for 6x9s in a box so thats why im thinking the door speaker route. no need to go nuts, just would like to be able to hear words over the thumpthump.
if im forgetting anything, lemme know. as you can tell, im a n00b.
ii have a couple good friends with some crazy systems that should be able to help me install so im hoping i can do that...if not i know of a few kids who do installs as sidejobs so i could see if i can get it done for alot less than bestbuy.
if you managed to get through this and can throw out some recomendations,links,opinions,expertise,etc that would be AWSOME
thanks!!!