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  • Beastolizer
    E30 Mastermind
    • Nov 2008
    • 1517
    #1

    Need sound system help

    So I've decided to finally upgrade my shitty sound system. I've been rolling around with basically one rear shelf panel speaker for the last few months and I enjoy music too much to have to listen to it like that anymore. Now, before I start asking questions, I just want to throw it out there that I am HORRIBLE when it comes to car audio and electronics (I know basically nothing about it somehow) so bear with me.

    First off, I was given this same exact deck by a friend who decided to put a touch screen nav. in his truck, so I will be installing that as my head unit in the next few days:
    http://www.amazon.com/Kenwood-KDC-MP.../dp/B001P7TYTK

    Now here is where I need help. I know 5.25" is the stock speaker size. I don't have the Premium Sound speakers so I'm looking to upgrade. I'm not looking for great quality or extremely nice speakers, just something that I can enjoy my music to. I've been told soniceletronix.com is a good site to go to so here are a few speakers I am considering (Luke feel free to bash me on my choices, I know nothing so for all I know I could be looking at the shittiest choices):
    http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...TS-G1343R.html
    http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...FC-1393PS.html
    http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...Dampening.html

    I figure I will need to replace the front side speakers too. I do not know the size of these though and not sure if I should just get the same speakers as I will for the rear shelf panel. If anyone could give me the size of these speakers and some reasonably priced examples that would be much appreciated!!

    Thanks for looking and helping!
    - Parker
    '91 Brilliantrot 318iS - Sold
    '95 e34 s50 Touring - P/O
    '87 Alpine White 325iS - Current
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    • StereoInstaller1
      GAS
      • Jul 2004
      • 22679
      #2
      Tell you what: I will do a pair of Polk DB series 5.25" in good shape in the rear deck, a nice set of PS fronts in the stock location up front (yes, including tweeter pods) AND install your deck for $150, total. All the speakers are in nice shape and will sound great, but all are used, so warranty is negotiable.

      Cash only, you come to me and hang out while I do it, etc. This offer expires this coming thursday, BTW.

      Unless you want to do the install at James' house saturday night. Yes, at the Party, but I don't want to start after about 5:00. I want to be there to help out anyway, so this might be really cool and fun to do.

      You would be required to take pics though, and do some minor slave labor.

      Luke

      Closing SOON!
      "LAST CHANCE FOR G.A.S." DEAL IS ON NOW

      Luke AT germanaudiospecialties DOT com or text 425-761-6450, or for quickest answers, call me at the shop 360-669-0398

      Thanks for 10 years of fun!

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        • Beastolizer
          E30 Mastermind
          • Nov 2008
          • 1517
          #3
          Originally posted by StereoInstaller1
          Tell you what: I will do a pair of Polk DB series 5.25" in good shape in the rear deck, a nice set of PS fronts in the stock location up front (yes, including tweeter pods) AND install your deck for $150, total. All the speakers are in nice shape and will sound great, but all are used, so warranty is negotiable.

          Cash only, you come to me and hang out while I do it, etc. This offer expires this coming thursday, BTW.

          Unless you want to do the install at James' house saturday night. Yes, at the Party, but I don't want to start after about 5:00. I want to be there to help out anyway, so this might be really cool and fun to do.

          You would be required to take pics though, and do some minor slave labor.

          Luke
          You got yourself a deal. Lets get this done sometime next week, so let me know when works best for you! Not to mention...I think I have my old alternator that I need to give to Francis/Matt!

          While were at it, I remember you saying you could do tin snips on my rear valence as long as I have the area I want masked off, could this be negotiated into the deal was well? :D I have had this magnaflow muffler sitting in my room for almost a year now waitinggggg to be put on!
          '91 Brilliantrot 318iS - Sold
          '95 e34 s50 Touring - P/O
          '87 Alpine White 325iS - Current

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            • Beastolizer
              E30 Mastermind
              • Nov 2008
              • 1517
              #4
              Luke, do I need a wiring harness for the deck?
              '91 Brilliantrot 318iS - Sold
              '95 e34 s50 Touring - P/O
              '87 Alpine White 325iS - Current

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                • pegase747
                  Wrencher
                  • Jul 2006
                  • 279
                  #5
                  Guys that is great, I want to see pics of the install...
                  1988 E30 ALPINA B3 2.7 #224/257 Made in Buchloe
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                    • Beastolizer
                      E30 Mastermind
                      • Nov 2008
                      • 1517
                      #6
                      Originally posted by pegase747
                      Guys that is great, I want to see pics of the install...
                      Correction: LUKE is great!

                      Like he said, I'll be there to take some photo evidence of the install!
                      '91 Brilliantrot 318iS - Sold
                      '95 e34 s50 Touring - P/O
                      '87 Alpine White 325iS - Current

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                        • StereoInstaller1
                          GAS
                          • Jul 2004
                          • 22679
                          #7
                          Originally posted by Beastolizer
                          Luke, do I need a wiring harness for the deck?
                          Harness, sleeve, and trim ring. I may have spare Kenwood stuff though.

                          Yeah, we can snip out your valence, too. If the paint cracks, sorry. We can heat it, I have a couple heat guns.

                          I live in Renton, so it either there or James'...which would be fun.

                          Lets make sure to turn this into a tutorial pic thing. Obviously, the French are counting on us.

                          Closing SOON!
                          "LAST CHANCE FOR G.A.S." DEAL IS ON NOW

                          Luke AT germanaudiospecialties DOT com or text 425-761-6450, or for quickest answers, call me at the shop 360-669-0398

                          Thanks for 10 years of fun!

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                            • Beastolizer
                              E30 Mastermind
                              • Nov 2008
                              • 1517
                              #8
                              Originally posted by StereoInstaller1
                              Harness, sleeve, and trim ring. I may have spare Kenwood stuff though.

                              Yeah, we can snip out your valence, too. If the paint cracks, sorry. We can heat it, I have a couple heat guns.

                              I live in Renton, so it either there or James'...which would be fun.

                              Lets make sure to turn this into a tutorial pic thing. Obviously, the French are counting on us.
                              I can just pick up a wiring harness (and sleeve and trim ring) at somewhere like car toys right? My friend didn't give me that stuff with the deck.

                              It might have to be your place because I'm not sure I will be at James' party.
                              '91 Brilliantrot 318iS - Sold
                              '95 e34 s50 Touring - P/O
                              '87 Alpine White 325iS - Current

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                                • Stephen
                                  Шлем ишака
                                  • Aug 2008
                                  • 10774
                                  #9
                                  oh shit. install day at Lukes

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                                    • Beastolizer
                                      E30 Mastermind
                                      • Nov 2008
                                      • 1517
                                      #10
                                      Originally posted by Stephen
                                      oh shit. install day at Lukes
                                      I wish I would have hopped on those skirts, then I could install those too :sad:
                                      '91 Brilliantrot 318iS - Sold
                                      '95 e34 s50 Touring - P/O
                                      '87 Alpine White 325iS - Current

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                                        • StereoInstaller1
                                          GAS
                                          • Jul 2004
                                          • 22679
                                          #11
                                          Originally posted by Stephen
                                          oh shit. install day at Lukes
                                          Did you get a tracking number on that amp yet?

                                          Closing SOON!
                                          "LAST CHANCE FOR G.A.S." DEAL IS ON NOW

                                          Luke AT germanaudiospecialties DOT com or text 425-761-6450, or for quickest answers, call me at the shop 360-669-0398

                                          Thanks for 10 years of fun!

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                                            • Stephen
                                              Шлем ишака
                                              • Aug 2008
                                              • 10774
                                              #12
                                              Originally posted by StereoInstaller1
                                              Did you get a tracking number on that amp yet?
                                              I tracked it to my backseat earlier today ;)

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                                                • 5Toes
                                                  Banned
                                                  • May 2010
                                                  • 9836
                                                  #13
                                                  As far as deck install at James. I will be watching, doing mine soon!

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                                                    • Beastolizer
                                                      E30 Mastermind
                                                      • Nov 2008
                                                      • 1517
                                                      #14
                                                      Finished the install today thanks to Luke and Stephen! Thanks guys!
                                                      '91 Brilliantrot 318iS - Sold
                                                      '95 e34 s50 Touring - P/O
                                                      '87 Alpine White 325iS - Current

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                                                        • einstein57
                                                          R3V OG
                                                          • Jun 2007
                                                          • 10780
                                                          #15
                                                          Pics or it didn't happen.
                                                          Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.

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