Sound System

[Konrad]

So after going around with Jason, shopping around for a car Stereo system, i went to a few stores and looked around, i started off thinking maybe go front rear, and amp and just get 75w' but after walking into albert stereo they told me to get an alpine system with sub ends up being cheaper then the one without a sub, the one jb hi offered me was a jl audio system, with sub $1350, i can get particular part links etc what you guys recon ?? driving an astra ts 02

[boorny88]

hey mate welcome what state you from?

i like alpine what subs were they offering u ??

[Calibrated]

cant go wrong with JL or Alpine. both top quality brands.

get whichever sounds best to you. ask the audio shops for demo's.

[gman]

Hey mate,

A bit more info would be good. What speakers and size? External amps and specs? What size sub(s)? What headunit???

[Konrad]

Live in Wa

From what i can read his writing he offered me this.
(Cant Read His writing )

http://i35.tinypic.com/vrug7b.jpg

Thats in an Astra ts 02 Moddel

[boorny88]

what shit writing but seems like god products do a google search of the part numbers

[hazrd]

CDE 102E headunit
MRPF300 amp
SPS600C front splits
SWS1223 12" sub in box
SPS600 rear speakers
cabling



i think

[Konrad]

what shit writing but seems like god products do a google search of the part numbers

List As Follows

Subwoofer
http://www.alpine.com.au/products/product.asp?modelID=330 - In Box

Amp
http://www.alpine.com.au/products/product.asp?modelID=377

Head Unit
http://www.alpine.com.au/products/product.asp?modelID=409

Front Speakers
http://www.alpine.com.au/products/product.asp?modelID=379

Rear Speakers
http://www.alpine.com.au/products/product.asp?modelID=382

Price on net comes up too $1375 he offered me 1350 i recon i could get him down :P im sure headunit i could get of ebay for cheaper, not a problem. other parts would need to require reasearch

[boorny88]

be standard rear speakers mate and sp;its up the front

[hazrd]

CDE-102E
http://www.alpine-asia.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=384&Itemid=767
http://www.alpine-asia.com/images/stories/Products/head_units/CD%20Receivers/CDE-102E/cde-102e.jpg



MRP-F300
http://www.alpine.com.au/products/product.asp?modelID=377
http://www.alpine.com.au/products/images/normal/MRP-F300.jpg


SPS-600C
http://www.alpine-usa.com/US-en/products/product.php?model=SPS-600C
http://www.alpine-usa.com/images/products/images/sps-600c.jpg


SWS-1223d
http://www.alpine-usa.com/US-en/products/product.php?model=SWS-1223D
http://www.alpine-usa.com/images/products/images/sws-1223d.jpg


SPS-600
http://www.alpine.com.au/products/product.asp?modelID=382
http://www.alpine.com.au/products/images/normal/SPS-600.jpg






not a bad kit for the price IMO, but ive never been a fan of alpine headunits, very plain, but thats only my opinion lol :)

[hazrd]

List As Follows

Subwoofer
http://www.alpine.com.au/products/product.asp?modelID=330 - In Box

Amp
http://www.alpine.com.au/products/product.asp?modelID=377

Head Unit
http://www.alpine.com.au/products/product.asp?modelID=409

Spliters
http://www.alpine.com.au/products/product.asp?modelID=382

And Cables to hook up ill get my dad to do it

Not sure if splitters are for front and back or just front im sure it was front and back

Nvm im an idiot i just noticed it nvm nvm




lol u beat me
are u in melbourne?? there is a guy on this forum who could possibly do you a similar (if not better) deal

Frankston Car Audio (http://www.opelaus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23374)

[Konrad]

I dont want a flashy display unit for headunit, but i think i might spent 400 or so for the headunit but maybe get it off ebay.

[Konrad]

Im in Perth, However i dont mind paying for postage and handeling etc anything to get it done just put it on the tray and ship it ill cover fees for cost. I heard installing rear speakers in astra ts 02 is a BITCH

[boorny88]

yeah is it a hatch or a sedan?

if its a hatch u gotta kinda remove the back seat and then the side panels

[hazrd]

check out that link and give Mark a call and tell him about the deal u got, and see what he can do for you, it might even end up par on price for something better landed to your door, u never know ;)

im pretty sure he has no probs with postage because poita bought some dynamat off him afaik

as for the speaker install in an astra, im not sure lol will have to wait for another TS owner to comment on that :p

[Konrad]

Ok Ebay is my friend here we go from the start

Subwoofer
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ALPINE-TYPE-S-SWS-1223D-12-SUBWOOFER-SUB-2-OHM-DVC-NEW_W0QQitemZ180382530160QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCar_Su bwoofers_Enclosures?hash=item29ffa2fa70#ht_5125wt_ 939

Amp
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ALPINE-MRP-F300-4-3-2-CHANNEL-CAR-AMPLIFIER-640W-MAX_W0QQitemZ190345996529QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Car _Parts_Accessories?hash=item2c518168f1#ht_1980wt_1 165

Sps 600c-
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ALPINE-SPS-600C-6-5-2-WAY-FRONT-SPEAKERS-TYPE-S-240W_W0QQitemZ190346309141QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Ca r_Parts_Accessories?hash=item2c51862e15

SPS-600
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ALPINE-SPS-600-6-5-2-WAY-FRONT-SPEAKERS-TYPE-S-240W_W0QQitemZ190346309158QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Ca r_Parts_Accessories?hash=item2c51862e26

Giving me a total off With postage and handeling. $962 + the headunit What you guys think ebay or proffesionals ?

Ill give him a call =)

[boorny88]

mate is ur car a 2 door hatch or a sedan?

[Konrad]

3 door 5 seat hatchback

[boorny88]

so ur gonna have to remove ur rear seat and then the side panels to do ur rear speakers from wat ive read in other forums and threads

[Konrad]

Ive heard theres alot of ****ing around with getting the speaker to fit into the box, whole supplied, being not enough room etc, and Alberts said the same i mean my dad can do it no problem just thinking save 150$ for a carton of beer, and getting my dad to install it for me.

[gman]

How are you thinking of powering the speakers & sub with a 4 channel amp?

2 x front + 2 x rear + 1 x sub = 5 channels

Unless you were going to tie the sub into one channel pair or bridge a channel pair and run the rears off the head unit etc...IMHO, get a 5 channel amp and do it properly.

Also, for the rear fill the 6.5" 2 ways might be a bit much and drag the sound to the rear...If your just after good solid sound (clear high volume) then no prob, go for it... ;)

Try some of the guys on here first for price...The only difference then is price and whether you are going to do the install yourself...

[boorny88]

yeah mate do it urself and ur old man hay shudnt take u long to do hay

[Konrad]

Yeah goood point didn't notice that as i said im learning as i go, learning different concepts etc, ill have to have a talk to him about that.

[boorny88]

shud be a nice sounding system once ur done mate i got 2 of those s type subs but the older ones

[Konrad]

Defiantly looking forward to it =), i want to get my kit done first emailed these guys last night still haven gotten a response and im real keen on the product

http://www.tccamotorsport.com.au/gallery/index.php?type=display&maindir=.&subdir=Opel%20Astra%20Reiger

Minus Decals, and respraying my Car to White, and slowly working my way from there.

[boorny88]

not a bad looking kit

put some pics up of ur car in the members thread mate and tell a bit bout urself mate

[Calibrated]

for the love of god do not buy audio gear off ebay. most of these "online shops" are aweful at after sales service.

[Konrad]

Wasn't planning too i dont think :P, i need to talk to this marc guy might send him a pm.

[boorny88]

send his work an email best bet mate or call him tomoro

[gman]

Seen that "TCCA" car around I'm sure...I've bought H&R springs off them for an STi years ago when they were at Willoughby near the Audi Service centre and Vision Motorsport.

They only sell quality Euro stuff, but be prepared to pay top $$$$ for it...They aren't shy in the price department....