audio system for the ford

[dns1764]

i'm looking to put a sound system in my f150. i want a decent set up but i have a $500 budget. what can i get?

What do you mean by setup? It depends on what you want.

Do you want...
Subs?
6.5's?
5.5's?
Tweeters?
Deck?
Amps?

What do you mean?

[preddy brian]

$500 budget isn't going to get you much. You can get that much in just the head unit easily.
Go to something like crutchfield.com and look at what they have, they give you good details on the products. I've never bought from there, but its a good place to start research. Or just go to the store (Best Buy, ABC Warehouse) so you can look at the actual stereo, speakers, etc. and hear them work and play with the head unit. You can get a fortune in a decent system. Good Luck.

If you let me know what you're looking for I would set you up with some links and such and keep you at a $500 budget. I need to know what you're looking for though.

[dns1764]

i was looking at these things. they seem alright and i can probably do the install myself

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Kenwood+-+50W+x+4+Apple%26%23174%3B+iPod%26%23174%3B-Ready+In-Dash+CD+Deck+with+Detachable+Faceplate/9198628.p;jsessionid=3DE0980593C2E5C91B65294926A52 160.bbolsp-app06-25?skuId=9198628&productCategoryId=abcat0302013&id=1218056721138

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Kenwood+-+Party+Pack+with+Two+12%22+Subwoofers+and+350W+Amp lifier/9389173.p?skuId=9389173&productCategoryId=abcat0302037&id=1218097994085

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Kenwood+-+6%22+x+8%22+3-Way+Car+Speakers+with+Polypropylene+Cones+(Pair)/8743078.p?skuId=8743078&productCategoryId=abcat0302008&id=1202650213272

[dns1764]

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Kenwood+-+6%22+x+8%22+3-Way+Car+Speakers+with+Polypropylene+Cones+Pair/8743078.p?skuId=8743078&productCategoryId=abcat0302008&id=1202650213272

last 1 didnt work

[Kickstarts-suck]

regular cab? extended cab?

What type of music do you listen to?

[dns1764]

its an extended and i listem to anything and everything

[400exrider707]

I'd do an inexpensive deck with MP3, audio in and USB, then just do some aftermarket speakers that fit in the stock locations.;)

Best buy = No no. Overpriced.

Head Unit-
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_10753_Pioneer+DEH-2000MP.html

1 or 2 decent subs-
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_16651_Pioneer+TS-W258D2.html

6.5 comp. system-
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_4284_Boston+Acoustics+S60.html

Decent Sub Amp-
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_11748_Jensen+Power+1050.html

For your comp set-
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_17982_Orion+Cobalt+CO3002.html

[Kickstarts-suck]

Dont forget a wiring kit and a box.

$500 is not much to work with. Id just go with a headunit and door speakers then when you get some more money get you some subs, amp,box, wiring and everything else you will need.

Also never cheap out on an amp.

[MAaudioX10]

Originally posted by Kickstarts-suck
Dont forget a wiring kit and a box.

$500 is not much to work with. Id just go with a headunit and door speakers then when you get some more money get you some subs, amp,box, wiring and everything else you will need.

Also never cheap out on an amp.

What he said.

The thing with car audio is if you try to stretch $500 to cover an entire system, it's going to cost you more in the long run.

You'll buy cheap equipment and, likely grenade it in the first day.

[bens250ex]

Originally posted by Nova
Best buy = No no. Overpriced.

Head Unit-
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_10753_Pioneer+DEH-2000MP.html

1 or 2 decent subs-
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_16651_Pioneer+TS-W258D2.html

6.5 comp. system-
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_4284_Boston+Acoustics+S60.html

Decent Sub Amp-
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_11748_Jensen+Power+1050.html

For your comp set-
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_17982_Orion+Cobalt+CO3002.html




sonic electronics is where its at... i buy all my stuff there

$500 isn't a lot like they've stated. You could get a pretty decent system for around $1000. I've got $2300 in my truck. :p

[Kickstarts-suck]

Originally posted by Nova
$500 isn't a lot like they've stated. You could get a pretty decent system for around $1000. I've got $2300 in my truck. :p

setup info? :D

Well the 4 15's are sittin in my garage now, switched my setup to this list. Don't have all of it in yet because I'm still building my center console. The rear of the center console will hold my sub. :D

-Pioneer AVH-P6000
-10" FI BL sub
-2 Alpine SPR-17S Comp. Systems.
-2 Boston Acoustics Neo Type-M SE Tweeters. (Gave 2 alpine tweets to my pops)
-Alpine PDX-4.100 for the 6.5's
-Alpine PDX-2.150 for Tweets
-SAZ-1000D for Sub