How to install a killer stereo for $500 (loads of pics)

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  • jakeb
    E30 Mastermind
    • Feb 2004
    • 1909

    #106
    What 5 channel amp do you suggest now? Looks like that Jensen Power 5500 is NLA.
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    • StereoInstaller1
      GAS
      • Jul 2004
      • 22679

      #107
      Originally posted by jakeb
      What 5 channel amp do you suggest now? Looks like that Jensen Power 5500 is NLA.
      BOO! I saw an FLI for like $150, is the same as the Sedona PPI and the MBQuart and the Soundstream Rubicon. The only issue is that it lacks a "summed" mode, so if you were to use one of the Pioneer decks you would not be able to have a fader...but that is just not that important anyway.

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      • TrippinBimmer
        Advanced Member
        • Feb 2011
        • 182

        #108
        I just bought the sub on amazon. What if we don't need a 5 channel amp? I have just some walmart 5.25" pioneer speaker with my alpine HU. Unless I really need a 5 channel?

        -Trip

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        • German Audio Specialties
          Grease Monkey
          • Feb 2012
          • 374

          #109
          You need to use a 5 channel because deck power sucks donkey balls, period.

          You need the adjustability and the crossovers...did I say "OK sounding" stereo? Fuck no, I said KILLER $500 Stereo...and seriously, the cost difference is minimal vs the performance.

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          • firemanory
            E30 Addict
            • Dec 2008
            • 476

            #110
            Originally posted by jakeb
            What 5 channel amp do you suggest now? Looks like that Jensen Power 5500 is NLA.
            Do a google shopping search. I bought mine about 3 weeks ago on creativecaraudio.net for around $150. Should still be available. Sounds great. Good luck.

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            • agent
              Vice Grand Pubaa
              • Mar 2010
              • 7960

              #111
              Okay Luke, I am about ready to pull the trigger.

              My list of things to purchase includes:

              a 10" LukeBox (you)
              Infinity Reference 1062W 10" DVC woofer (Amazon)
              Kenwood KDC-X496 (eBay)
              4GA amp kit (probably Amazon - any brand recommendations here?)
              3 pairs MTX ZN5250 StreetWires (Amazon)
              PAC-LC1 remote level control (Amazon)

              So that leaves the amplifier...

              Originally posted by jakeb
              What 5 channel amp do you suggest now? Looks like that Jensen Power 5500 is NLA.
              Originally posted by StereoInstaller1
              BOO! I saw an FLI for like $150, is the same as the Sedona PPI and the MBQuart and the Soundstream Rubicon. The only issue is that it lacks a "summed" mode, so if you were to use one of the Pioneer decks you would not be able to have a fader...but that is just not that important anyway.
              Do any of the amplifiers in these search results meet with your approval?

              You specifically mention FLi, and there is one in that bunch. I had good success back in the day with the Rockford Fosgate stuff I bought (some 20 years ago). Is it still good/relevant?

              Do you have any other amplifier recommendations under ~$250?
              Originally posted by kronus
              would be in depending on tip slant and tube size

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              • agent
                Vice Grand Pubaa
                • Mar 2010
                • 7960

                #112
                Answered via PM - thanks Luke!
                Originally posted by kronus
                would be in depending on tip slant and tube size

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                • StereoInstaller1
                  GAS
                  • Jul 2004
                  • 22679

                  #113
                  Oh shit, I totally forgot: check out the Planet Audio 1800.5, it is a winner. About $150ish.

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                  • E30nub1
                    E30 Addict
                    • Mar 2010
                    • 402

                    #114
                    Any 10" boxes still available? shipped to zip 37919?

                    ps also curious on the amp kit recommendations on amazon :D
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                    • StereoInstaller1
                      GAS
                      • Jul 2004
                      • 22679

                      #115
                      Originally posted by E30nub1
                      Any 10" boxes still available? shipped to zip 37919?

                      ps also curious on the amp kit recommendations on amazon :D
                      Yes, E3010" boxes are in stock. We also have E30 12" boxes in stock and ready to ship.

                      Amp kits? Well, most of them are fine. I use the Stinger product or Streetwires on most of my cars, but the "Install Bay" from Metra is OK for cheap crap. My goal is nice and flexible, but still can be stripped easily.

                      IMO, the Streetwires ZN5 is a perfect choice for nice RCAs on a budget.

                      Luke

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                      • agent
                        Vice Grand Pubaa
                        • Mar 2010
                        • 7960

                        #116
                        Originally posted by StereoInstaller1
                        IMO, the Streetwires ZN5 is a perfect choice for nice RCAs on a budget.
                        Yep, on a prior tip from Luke that's exactly what I bought. Just got them Friday:

                        Streetwires ZN5 4-channel

                        Streetwires ZN5 2-channel
                        Originally posted by kronus
                        would be in depending on tip slant and tube size

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                        • E30_Pare
                          R3V OG
                          • Oct 2008
                          • 7801

                          #117
                          Anyone have experience with MB quart 4channel amps? Found one for 150 at fry's & heard good things about them. I'll only be using it to power a sub, but I want the four channel in case I want to change up my setup

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                          • StereoInstaller1
                            GAS
                            • Jul 2004
                            • 22679

                            #118
                            Originally posted by E30_Pare
                            Anyone have experience with MB quart 4channel amps? Found one for 150 at fry's & heard good things about them. I'll only be using it to power a sub, but I want the four channel in case I want to change up my setup
                            If you are referring to the Onyx 4.60, it is a fine amp. Ask "Jean" about his, he loves it...and you should power the fronts and the sub, not just the sub.

                            Personally though, I recommend a 5 channel amp. I installed a Planet Audio 1800.5 a couple weeks ago, it is amazing and only $150, so you can run the whole system off of it and get WAY more power for a few more bucks.

                            Comes with a sub level controller too.

                            Luke

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                            Thanks for 10 years of fun!

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                            • agent
                              Vice Grand Pubaa
                              • Mar 2010
                              • 7960

                              #119
                              Originally posted by StereoInstaller1
                              I installed a Planet Audio 1800.5 a couple weeks ago, it is amazing and only $150, so you can run the whole system off of it and get WAY more power for a few more bucks.

                              Comes with a sub level controller too.
                              Per the discussion we were having I was looking at the 5-channel 'Quarts, though on your recommendation I just bought that Planet Audio 1800.5 and saved $100. Can't wait for my LukeBox to get here!
                              Originally posted by kronus
                              would be in depending on tip slant and tube size

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                              • Edirtyy808
                                Wrencher
                                • Apr 2012
                                • 297

                                #120
                                how much for the e30 10' and 12' boxes?

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