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redneck64 · 06-28-2011, 02:46 PM

I am thinking of upgrading the sound system in my 89 Cheyenne, but need to do it on a budget. The head unit is fine and doesnt need to be changed. I want to keep the stock size speakers and was thinking of putting a bass tube behind the seat. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions of a brand that has good sound quality but at a good price.

djracer · 06-28-2011, 06:38 PM

I would do a single 10 in a box and a 4 channel amp to run everything. I can get deals on gear. I have been in the business since 1986.

redneck64 · 06-30-2011, 12:17 AM

Alright, I would have to do a shallow sub box behind the seat because i dont have alot of room. What brand of sub, amp, and speakers would you recomend?

*stich626* · 06-30-2011, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by redneck64

Alright, I would have to do a shallow sub box behind the seat because i dont have alot of room. What brand of sub, amp, and speakers would you recomend?

sub jl audio..
you said budget.. but my budget might not be yours..
what you looking at money wise as the budget..
also what type music you like??
alot of reg cab trucks sound great with 2) 8" subs.. in small wedge type boxes.
the music you like plays big. in the sub choice(size)
I'm a 70's child so alot of my music I like (mid 70's to early 90's) is dual bass drum.. and a single sub just doesn't sound right in mono..
new music the mixers wouldn't know channel seperation if it hit them..
post the type music you play the most will be a big help..
I play everything, but love some more than others.. so they get played more..
with the amps.. remember the #1 killer of speakers is distortion..
an amp rated a 1hz isn't gonna mean much when running a sub..
my next box will be dual 8"
I've done the dual 10's and 12"s and even dual 15" always was overkill and had to almost turn the amp gain all the way off..

the speakers
dash is 4by6 if you have center vents
rear cab are 4by6
doors can take some 6.5"

djracer · 06-30-2011, 05:40 AM

You wouldn't have to have a true shallow mount.(if I was gonna go true shallow mount I would use a kicker 10) Allot of the subs these days have magnet comers that serve no purpose. I had to take them off of some subs I put in the other day to get them in the box. As far as the single versus double sub thing. Almost everything below 100hz is mono anyway. Pm Me if you want to.

*stich626* · 06-30-2011, 10:56 AM

"Almost everything below 100hz is mono anyway."
and if your cut off is that low mono is fine.. good recordings aint in mono in the subs range

redneck64 · 06-30-2011, 12:59 PM

Im going to college in the fall so my budget is small

it would be around 300 but would go to around 400 if i had to. I mostly listen to modern country music, but will also listen to 70's-80's rock on occasion.

*stich626* · 07-01-2011, 08:50 AM

then you really don't need a sub

redneck64 · 07-01-2011, 12:16 PM

Actually the new country is alot more like rock now and has alot of bass. I run two 10 inches in my Chevelle and it sounds great!

*stich626* · 07-01-2011, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by redneck64

Actually the new country is alot more like rock now and has alot of bass. I run two 10 inches in my Chevelle and it sounds great!

yes I know wife is into it big time..
but not having one won't make or break the sound..

not as good as I once was, but I'm good once..

redneck64 · 07-01-2011, 03:17 PM

Yeah good point i guess i could live without one if i had to.

pockets · 07-01-2011, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by redneck64

Yeah good point i guess i could live without one if i had to.

sure you can live without it, but once you have it you want to live without it.

most modern music has enough bass in it to know it is there. even a little 8" is better than nothing.

MadManAndrew · 07-01-2011, 05:24 PM

If you get a 4-position switch from like radioshack or something, you can actually wire them all into the same one so that you use the same switch to change from both to front to back to off. Just an idea so that you don't have to put multiple switches in the dash. Btw, I expect credit if anybody ever asks where you got the idea

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Brandonc20 · 07-01-2011, 05:25 PM

sonicelectronix.com

ALL BUDGET PROBLEMS SOLVED!

this is a legit shop in my community....let me know if you have any problems or questions about the site.

MadManAndrew · 07-01-2011, 05:26 PM

Evidently I accidently hit the next thread button before posting...oops.
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redneck64 · 07-01-2011, 09:07 PM

Thanks everyone for all the advice! I checked out that site and the prices are good.
Thanks
Andrew

Gobbles · 07-15-2011, 12:33 AM

Wow excellent prices. Thanks for that link!

*stich626* · 07-15-2011, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Brandonc20

sonicelectronix.com

ALL BUDGET PROBLEMS SOLVED!

this is a legit shop in my community....let me know if you have any problems or questions about the site.

but is it "b" stock black market gear

Brandonc20 · 07-15-2011, 07:41 PM

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but is it "b" stock black market gear

No it's brand new top of the line product. Never had any problems with any of their equipment.
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06-28-2011, 06:38 PM	#2
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,891	Re: Sound System on a Budget I would do a single 10 in a box and a 4 channel amp to run everything. I can get deals on gear. I have been in the business since 1986. __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

06-30-2011, 12:17 AM	#3
redneck64 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Colville, WA Posts: 20	Re: Sound System on a Budget Alright, I would have to do a shallow sub box behind the seat because i dont have alot of room. What brand of sub, amp, and speakers would you recomend?

06-30-2011, 05:40 AM	#5
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,891	Re: Sound System on a Budget You wouldn't have to have a true shallow mount.(if I was gonna go true shallow mount I would use a kicker 10) Allot of the subs these days have magnet comers that serve no purpose. I had to take them off of some subs I put in the other day to get them in the box. As far as the single versus double sub thing. Almost everything below 100hz is mono anyway. Pm Me if you want to. __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

06-30-2011, 10:56 AM	#6
stich626 Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: hingham ma Posts: 1,721	Re: Sound System on a Budget "Almost everything below 100hz is mono anyway." and if your cut off is that low mono is fine.. good recordings aint in mono in the subs range

06-30-2011, 12:59 PM	#7
redneck64 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Colville, WA Posts: 20	Re: Sound System on a Budget Im going to college in the fall so my budget is small it would be around 300 but would go to around 400 if i had to. I mostly listen to modern country music, but will also listen to 70's-80's rock on occasion.

06-28-2011, 02:46 PM	#1
redneck64 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Colville, WA Posts: 20	Sound System on a Budget I am thinking of upgrading the sound system in my 89 Cheyenne, but need to do it on a budget. The head unit is fine and doesnt need to be changed. I want to keep the stock size speakers and was thinking of putting a bass tube behind the seat. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions of a brand that has good sound quality but at a good price.

07-01-2011, 08:50 AM	#8
stich626 Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: hingham ma Posts: 1,721	Re: Sound System on a Budget then you really don't need a sub

07-01-2011, 12:16 PM	#9
redneck64 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Colville, WA Posts: 20	Re: Sound System on a Budget Actually the new country is alot more like rock now and has alot of bass. I run two 10 inches in my Chevelle and it sounds great!

07-01-2011, 03:17 PM	#11
redneck64 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Colville, WA Posts: 20	Re: Sound System on a Budget Yeah good point i guess i could live without one if i had to.

07-01-2011, 05:24 PM	#13
MadManAndrew Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 920	Re: Sound System on a Budget If you get a 4-position switch from like radioshack or something, you can actually wire them all into the same one so that you use the same switch to change from both to front to back to off. Just an idea so that you don't have to put multiple switches in the dash. Btw, I expect credit if anybody ever asks where you got the idea Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1955 Chevy 3600 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post8589061

07-01-2011, 05:25 PM	#14
Brandonc20 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Clarita California Posts: 118	Re: Sound System on a Budget sonicelectronix.com ALL BUDGET PROBLEMS SOLVED! this is a legit shop in my community....let me know if you have any problems or questions about the site.

07-01-2011, 05:26 PM	#15
MadManAndrew Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 920	Re: Sound System on a Budget Evidently I accidently hit the next thread button before posting...oops. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1955 Chevy 3600 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post8589061

07-01-2011, 09:07 PM	#16
redneck64 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Colville, WA Posts: 20	Re: Sound System on a Budget Thanks everyone for all the advice! I checked out that site and the prices are good. Thanks Andrew

07-15-2011, 12:33 AM	#17
Gobbles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: British Columbia Posts: 484	Re: Sound System on a Budget Wow excellent prices. Thanks for that link! __________________ Trevor "You already said spite"



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