Single din...Questions about a new system...

Ahsmo · Post by **Ahsmo** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 8:11 am

Anyone have any suggestions for a double din with some good audio related features?

Post by **Bfowler** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 8:15 am

fuck...i was supposed to take pics for you

Post by **stipud** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 8:21 am

I dunno if it's good or not, but the price is right

http://phoenixphorum.com/not-auction-bu ... t5070.html

Ahsmo · Post by **Ahsmo** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 8:24 am

naw dont worry bout it. I have the space so I thought might as well fill it out. I may not.

I have a set of dynaudio 7" comp set I am going to use...just need a box, amp, and deck.

I know it would belittle the dyns but those new exile amps dont look too bad.

lashlee · Post by **lashlee** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 8:36 am

The 8 series of kenwoods will hae good voltage, and if it's an older one will have nav as an option. If you want real tuning, get a W205/H701. I don't care much for the pioneers, but some don't like the kenwoods.

BTW, good call on the dyns, I love mine!!!

Ahsmo · Post by **Ahsmo** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 8:37 am

stipud wrote:I dunno if it's good or not, but the price is right

http://phoenixphorum.com/not-auction-bu ... t5070.html

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well that decides it. I can't beat that.

gkitching · Post by **gkitching** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 11:02 am

For what it's worth ... Pioneer has a strick internet policy on thier navi systems. Being an authorized Pioneer dealer I had to sign numerous contracts ment to keep me from selling anything online. Of coarse like everything else, it's still out there.

BUT .. the problem will be if you ever have issues, Pioneer has flat out refused to service navi product that isn't accompanied with a reciept of purchase from an authorized dealer. In or out of warranty. Reguardless of the problem.

Not trying to bust anyone's balls about trying to save a few bucks. Just a heads up on the repair issue. I had 2 different non-customers try to get something fixed by going thru me after buying on-line. Pioneer sent the packages right back with VOID stamped all over the box.

Also, I wouldn't recommend this or the Z2 for that matter as an SQ piece. Would definately recommend a line driver if someone does get one of these. Week signal out. Like 1/2 volt maybe..

That said, you may want to check out the new dbl din piece. I just got my 1st ones this morning. Three 4V outputs, 7-band eq, built-in bluetooth and looks awesume!

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/ ... /FH-P800BT

Ahsmo · Post by **Ahsmo** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 11:10 am

gkitching, good information. I saw that unit. I did not know if it was one of those cheapy ones from back when there were few double dins out.

I will check that one out a bit more. Thanks for the help.

gkitching · Post by **gkitching** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 11:22 am

No problem. Also, as far as I can tell, the only difference between the 'Premier' and the regular line product on this unit is simply the 2yr warranty on the premier vs 1yr on the regular line. Correct me if I'm wrong (please) but I couldn't find anything else different. Besides the $50 MSRP over the regular line.

Ahsmo · Post by **Ahsmo** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 12:50 pm

Pardon my ignorance but may I order online and still get the full warranty?

gkitching · Post by **gkitching** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 1:17 pm

I believe Crutchfield is the only 'authorized' on-line dealer. But policies aren't as heavily policed on the non-navi products. They are leaning more on the advertized price with the non-navi stuff. So .. if you wanted to stop by my shop (wink wink) I could give you a deal.

Ahsmo · Post by **Ahsmo** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 1:41 pm

exactly

Ahsmo · Post by **Ahsmo** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 2:46 pm

So I finally have commited to doing a system in this 98 Maxima. This is going to be an extreme budget system in terms of money and time as I already have plenty of both in the Z.

The only thing I am going to use is one of two Eclipse aluminum cone 10s...can't remember the model number but they were the ones with the big magnets.

One should pound hard enough and sound good.

I am still going back and forth about a deck. I really do not want to spend too much on this($200 at most). Pioneer's ipod and usb interface looks nice but I really haven't paid too much attention to decks recently.

For components I think RSD6.5s should work well. I am not sure what I can get those for but hopefully cheap enough sub 100 dollars.

As for an amp. I want to drive the system off one 4 channel amp. I have been eyeing this (dont laugh) Pyle amp: http://www.parts-express.com/pe/pshowde ... 08-267-762

If anyone has any ideas, point me in the right direction!

Post by **Bfowler** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 2:59 pm

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PHOENIX- ... enameZWDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Phoenix-Gold-Ry ... dZViewItem

Ahsmo · Post by **Ahsmo** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 3:11 pm

I had an Octane 5.0.4 for a while. Sounded pretty good but got really hot!

Post by **Bfowler** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 3:14 pm

the ryvals are supposed to be a level above the Octane...but no lpl port

they had a tantrum 400.4 on there also for under 100...but probibly less power then you would like

Ahsmo · Post by **Ahsmo** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 3:34 pm

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Custom-9 ... QQtcZphoto

Found my box.

Cheater way out but I have no tools at KP

Ahsmo · Post by **Ahsmo** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 3:41 pm

Bfowler wrote:the ryvals are supposed to be a level above the Octane...but no lpl port

they had a tantrum 400.4 on there also for under 100...but probibly less power then you would like

My eclipse sub is a duel 4ohm voice coil so I think I am going to need something with a little more crunch.