FD stereo Thread

[sKy.xD]

Hey guys ... I need some help with audio system setup and any input would be great. This is my first car and all .. so learning all their is to mod a car xD.

I want to keep the stock header and speakers ... but put an amp and sub in ( pretty much what jace did, as i find the stock speakers to be alright). Can anyone tell me how much for alright setup and where in melb for professional job? How much all up? Is it hard for DIY? as i know some mates who have done audio setups.

[JaCe]

When I got my system done, I think I was one of the first (well considering my FD1 was from the first delivery... and I installed the sub pretty quick) so I didn't want to go to some local JB Hifi setup... went to Lifestyle. I think nowadays you should be looking approx $1100 if you want brand name gear professionally installed (i.e. Rockford sub, amp, and all the wiring plus labour).

[sKy.xD]

When I got my system done, I think I was one of the first (well considering my FD1 was from the first delivery... and I installed the sub pretty quick) so I didn't want to go to some local JB Hifi setup... went to Lifestyle. I think nowadays you should be looking approx $1100 if you want brand name gear professionally installed (i.e. Rockford sub, amp, and all the wiring plus labour).

1100 k :O ... just for sub and amp wow lol. Definetly didnt expect that much ... I dont want like the best gear .. just one that will do the job .. as im 18 .. going uni soo dont exactly earn alot rofl. Originally was willing to spend around 700 but i guess i have to raise that a bit lol.

[JaCe]

Well considering that the car is not so new and people in general have more experience with it, I'd say if you went to say JB Hifi, you'd probably be looking at somewhere around the $500-$700 mark for a pretty decent Pioneer amp and sub with all necessary wiring and whatnot, fully installed.... but this is a pure guesstimation.

[ej20i]

yea i'll take a look agen on fixing the grounding
the remote?umm from the headunit to the amp?!?!
wad do u mean on how do i connect the remote?

[sKy.xD]

Well considering that the car is not so new and people in general have more experience with it, I'd say if you went to say JB Hifi, you'd probably be looking at somewhere around the $500-$700 mark for a pretty decent Pioneer amp and sub with all necessary wiring and whatnot, fully installed.... but this is a pure guesstimation.

thanx jace for the input man. I guess ill be going down to the nearest JB-HIFI to get a quote. btw how does the system feel for you now ? Does the stock speakers still giving you the satisfaction? or you thinking of upgrading in the near future :S.

[ej20i]

too bad sKy.xD u live in vic
i work in JB Hi-Fi.

[sKy.xD]

too bad sKy.xD u live in vic
i work in JB Hi-Fi.

hehe np mate. I just forgot my mate has a contact in car audio in maribyrong JB in melb. Lets hope for discounts =D

[bangers178]

here my clean and simple boot.
im running
x2 12' MB Quart referance series Subs with RF power 5001 amp
MB quart referance series Splits
head unit im unsing is the Alpine CDA 9887
1 gauge stinger wires

[dyljoy]

Looks great!! how much for those incl set up?

here my clean and simple boot.
im running
x2 12' MB Quart referance series Subs with RF power 5001 amp
MB quart referance series Splits
head unit im unsing is the Alpine CDA 9887
1 gauge stinger wires

[bangers178]

the splits were 700
subs were 1k
the 2 amps 1300
and the custom work i did myself - around 50 bucks.

[dmx]

the splits were 700
subs were 1k
the 2 amps 1300
and the custom work i did myself - around 50 bucks.

r u sure those acrylic only cost 50 bucks ?