Calling D’Ecosse, MalibuRapper and other Audiophiles
Hey guys,
From all I’ve read in the Audio forum you two appear to be the true “Masters of Tuneage” so I greatly appreciate any advise you could give me. I’ll start this post by giving my current situation, gear I have and options I’m facing.
Current situation:
My CD changer officially died and 2 of the 3 stock amps are toast and the 3rd started popping/ crackling last week so it’s not to far from failing too.
Gear I have:
I have two Rockford Fosgate amps and a sub. One amp is a four channel (300 watts) the other is a two channel (275 watt) and a 10” sub.
Options:
First, I send the 3 stock amps to BrianK for repair and purchase an Alpine CHA-634 CD changer. I’ve never heard the stock Bose system with everything working but I’ve read it sounds pretty good. What do you guys think? Malibu, I know your answer “Stock Sucks” lol. I estimate the repair of the amps w/ shipping plus the new CD changer will run me about $600.
Second, stock gear out and new gear in. Use my sub and put it in one of Zetoolman’s enclosures (I know you guys like these but is Zetoolman still fabricating them and how much do they run $$$, I heard $425). Mount the amps behind the passenger seat and crossover my two channel to power the sub. So here’s were I need your guys expert advice.
Headunit: I’ve seen some very elaborate and great looking setups in this forum that I know are out of my price range. I’d like to get a double DIN touch screen and I’ve seen a couple from Pioneer and Kenwood I like but they’re all over $1,800…ouch ! Does anyone make a double DIN touch screen under $1,200. I don’t need it to play DVDs, have Navigation or satellite radio. I’m just want it to play mp3s, CDRs, etc. I could go single DIN but I want to fill the cassette space with something like an eq… .suggestions?
I love the look of this one.
http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51198
Malibu, I like your setup also. Did you buy your modified double DIN console or is that a custom job?
Speakers: I’m open to anything here (size, type, brand, location). Ease of installation is preferred. I’d like to have separate tweeters but cutting into the door panels is stretching it for me. I read D’Ecosse’s Sound of Speed write up so maybe I could attempt it.
CD Changer: Not wanted, I’d like head unit to do play the CDs.
It’d be nice to stay under $1,600 for the head unit, sub enclosure and door speakers.
Three final questions guys. What’s your thoughts on having a retail change perform the installation, like a CarToys or Magnolia Hi-Fi or shall I say it……BestBuy. Should I avoid these places? I got a feeling I should wash my mouth out with soap just for mentioning BestBuy.
Does the NSX alternator produce enough juice to power both amps or do I need one of those thingies that assist in powering the sub so I don’t run down the battery?
The outside diameter of my sub is 12.5" and it's 5.75" in depth. Will it fit in one of Zetoolman's enclosures?
Thanks again for any expert advice you can give me.
Steve
Hey guys,
From all I’ve read in the Audio forum you two appear to be the true “Masters of Tuneage” so I greatly appreciate any advise you could give me. I’ll start this post by giving my current situation, gear I have and options I’m facing.
Current situation:
My CD changer officially died and 2 of the 3 stock amps are toast and the 3rd started popping/ crackling last week so it’s not to far from failing too.
Gear I have:
I have two Rockford Fosgate amps and a sub. One amp is a four channel (300 watts) the other is a two channel (275 watt) and a 10” sub.
Options:
First, I send the 3 stock amps to BrianK for repair and purchase an Alpine CHA-634 CD changer. I’ve never heard the stock Bose system with everything working but I’ve read it sounds pretty good. What do you guys think? Malibu, I know your answer “Stock Sucks” lol. I estimate the repair of the amps w/ shipping plus the new CD changer will run me about $600.
Second, stock gear out and new gear in. Use my sub and put it in one of Zetoolman’s enclosures (I know you guys like these but is Zetoolman still fabricating them and how much do they run $$$, I heard $425). Mount the amps behind the passenger seat and crossover my two channel to power the sub. So here’s were I need your guys expert advice.
Headunit: I’ve seen some very elaborate and great looking setups in this forum that I know are out of my price range. I’d like to get a double DIN touch screen and I’ve seen a couple from Pioneer and Kenwood I like but they’re all over $1,800…ouch ! Does anyone make a double DIN touch screen under $1,200. I don’t need it to play DVDs, have Navigation or satellite radio. I’m just want it to play mp3s, CDRs, etc. I could go single DIN but I want to fill the cassette space with something like an eq… .suggestions?
I love the look of this one.
http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51198
Malibu, I like your setup also. Did you buy your modified double DIN console or is that a custom job?
Speakers: I’m open to anything here (size, type, brand, location). Ease of installation is preferred. I’d like to have separate tweeters but cutting into the door panels is stretching it for me. I read D’Ecosse’s Sound of Speed write up so maybe I could attempt it.
CD Changer: Not wanted, I’d like head unit to do play the CDs.
It’d be nice to stay under $1,600 for the head unit, sub enclosure and door speakers.
Three final questions guys. What’s your thoughts on having a retail change perform the installation, like a CarToys or Magnolia Hi-Fi or shall I say it……BestBuy. Should I avoid these places? I got a feeling I should wash my mouth out with soap just for mentioning BestBuy.
Does the NSX alternator produce enough juice to power both amps or do I need one of those thingies that assist in powering the sub so I don’t run down the battery?
The outside diameter of my sub is 12.5" and it's 5.75" in depth. Will it fit in one of Zetoolman's enclosures?
Thanks again for any expert advice you can give me.
Steve