Lets Talk About Head....
03-17-2003, 07:13 PM
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I'm getting a head unit for my beater car,'98 civic EX coupe, for my b-day. After checking out Crutchfield I think Ive narrowed it down to the:
Pioneer DEH-P7400...$280
Kenwood MPV-??6022....$280
Kenwood excelon ???757 I think.....$280
They all have pretty much the same features and are all about the same prices. All have 3 sets of outputs. What do you guys think?
Now, I already have 4 new Sony Xplod speakers for the car. 6.5" fronts and 6x9 rears. Opinions on those?
I have a 12" Kicker XPL that I'm gonna hook up also. Opinions?
What amp should I get? I'm only going to amp the sub. I'm thinking somewhere around 300-400w RMS. Cost is very important since this is part of my present. What do you guys think?
Generally I listen to rap/hip hop, but mostly rock and alternative, If that helps any.
Thanks
Pioneer DEH-P7400...$280
Kenwood MPV-??6022....$280
Kenwood excelon ???757 I think.....$280
They all have pretty much the same features and are all about the same prices. All have 3 sets of outputs. What do you guys think?
Now, I already have 4 new Sony Xplod speakers for the car. 6.5" fronts and 6x9 rears. Opinions on those?
I have a 12" Kicker XPL that I'm gonna hook up also. Opinions?
What amp should I get? I'm only going to amp the sub. I'm thinking somewhere around 300-400w RMS. Cost is very important since this is part of my present. What do you guys think?
Generally I listen to rap/hip hop, but mostly rock and alternative, If that helps any.
Thanks
03-17-2003, 10:23 PM
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300-400w will be fine to push 1-12" sub, just bridge the amp, it should hit good and hard.
You really can't go wrong w/ Pioneer, IMO the head unit is only a means of controls, speakers are meant to be run off amps, not deck power.
When choosing a head unit I look for ease of control.
You really can't go wrong w/ Pioneer, IMO the head unit is only a means of controls, speakers are meant to be run off amps, not deck power.
When choosing a head unit I look for ease of control.
03-18-2003, 12:06 PM
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A 300 W amp running the sub with the deck running the speakers will sound pretty out of balance, don't you think? Are you one of those people we can hear coming 2 blocks away?
P.S.
PPI makes killer amps.
P.S.
PPI makes killer amps.
03-18-2003, 12:30 PM
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Find some one around u that sells memphis amps........The price is right AND QUALITY IS STILL THERE FOR THE MONEY U SPEND....... They have built in fans and all.........The head units are fine but they dont have a sub level control and if you ask me thats the only way to go with a system.....As kenwood they are still in buisness??????lol?????? thats just my opinion but heck what do i know i just work at a stereo shop.........
03-18-2003, 04:22 PM
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I was just throwing around the 300w number. I just want something that sounds good but will hit hard.
For now I'm gonna go with the Pioneer p740mp Premier head unit. I'll figure out the amp situation later, I guess.
For now I'm gonna go with the Pioneer p740mp Premier head unit. I'll figure out the amp situation later, I guess.
