Which °1° brand?

[Accord Man]

If you were allowed to use only 2 brands to build a full system which ones would they be.

The speakers (including subs) and amps have to be of the same brand.



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[Accord Man]

Here are my pix:

- ALPINE for the HU..

- Kicker for all the rest.

[2000Pimpinex]

Alpine for Headunit and multimedia

Kicker or JL for everything else-I love both brands so I can't decide between the two.

[2ndGenTeg]

I've got a Kenwood deck and changer, everything else is Kicker Resolution- pics in the link in my sig.

I've also got an AudioControl Three.1, but it could be left out if necessary.

Also- Diamond Audio just came out with their amps- haven't heard them yet, though.

finally- don't forget about the big boys- A/D/S and Orion both make incredible speakers and amps.

[Accord Man]

Originally posted by 2ndGenTeg
I've got a Kenwood deck and changer, everything else is Kicker Resolution- pics in the link in my sig.

I've also got an AudioControl Three.1, but it could be left out if necessary.

Also- Diamond Audio just came out with their amps- haven't heard them yet, though.

finally- don't forget about the big boys- A/D/S and Orion both make incredible speakers and amps.

A/D/S I'm not a huge fan. But Orion, thats some awesome gear.

[2000Pimpinex]

Orion's upper line is good but I would still recommend Kicker or JL. JL's new amps are absolutely amazing.

[2ndGenTeg]

If you're not a big A/D/S fan, you haven't heard their good stuff installed well. A/D/S, Dynaudio, and Diamond are hands down the best sounding stuff out there. The Orion HCCA stuff is incredible. Then again, the difference between this stuff and the JL/Kicker/Alpine, etc- they're two different worlds.

[Accord Man]

Originally posted by 2000Pimpinex
Orion's upper line is good but I would still recommend Kicker or JL. JL's new amps are absolutely amazing.

Kicker, of course!!

That was my choice..

Orion, offers excelletn products for a moderate price (their lower end).

As for the higher end, I totally love it. & i'd even go till saying that I'd pick that over Kicker. Not likely to happen anytime soon though, since I'm a baller on a budget.

[Accord Man]

Originally posted by 2ndGenTeg
If you're not a big A/D/S fan, you haven't heard their good stuff installed well. A/D/S, Dynaudio, and Diamond are hands down the best sounding stuff out there. The Orion HCCA stuff is incredible. Then again, the difference between this stuff and the JL/Kicker/Alpine, etc- they're two different worlds.

Actually I think I did hear a good A/D/S setup.. It's not that I didnt like it.. It's just that at that level their is other stuff that i'd prefer. CDT...

I like the sound of my girls Xtant amps and JL subs and seperates. She has an Eclipse headunit that does all kind of flips and stuff and thats sort of cool too. I dont know I just thought i would add my 2 cents even though I know nothing about stereos I jsut hooked them up wasnt that hard. I just know hers is loud and clear.

[Racing Rice]

eclipse make good headunits... I may go clarion too...

then go stock for everything else.. (Im cheap what can I say)

[Accord Man]

Originally posted by Racing Rice
eclipse make good headunits... I may go clarion too...

then go stock for everything else.. (Im cheap what can I say)

LOL ok..

Clarion is good, no doubt..

but its funny seeing it in the same sentence as eclipse..

Unless like this : "During to the solar eclipse, I was listening to my favorite cd on my clarion HU".

[2000Pimpinex]

Eclipse's headunits are great. IMO-no comparison to the Clarions. Eclipse is much better a brand.

[Racing Rice]

Originally posted by Accord Man


LOL ok..

Clarion is good, no doubt..

but its funny seeing it in the same sentence as eclipse..

Unless like this : "During to the solar eclipse, I was listening to my favorite cd on my clarion HU".

Eclipse would be my first choice.. anything else... Clarion was the first one to come to my mind.. I use anything aslong as it works.. Even stock if I must..

[Accord Man]

I see that your not much into car audio..
So its excusable..

What other than the top of the top of the line http://www.usamps.com and http://www.ddaudio.com

im about to install a USAmps 100x powering a set of Focal Utopia 136w's, a USAmps USA-2000 (2000 CLEAN:: RMS watts) to 2 DD 9012's (1000 watts RMS a sub) tuned to 20Hz

not worryed about the weight because im taking out the back seat and my spare tire which should just add very little xtra

If you peeps are like me and like sound like speed and haven't heard these products I feel sorry for your ears

nakamichi hu are nice, i got one and i love it, its got a nice clean look to it no fancy lights and flip down shit. a/d/s stuff sounds really really good, i got the a/d/s/ amp powering my blaupunkt and nakamichi speakers and the sound is sick

[Accord Man]

Originally posted by 90civiclxryder
nakamichi hu are nice, i got one and i love it, its got a nice clean look to it no fancy lights and flip down shit. a/d/s stuff sounds really really good, i got the a/d/s/ amp powering my blaupunkt and nakamichi speakers and the sound is sick

You seem to have a very high SQ system.. But what is Blaupunkt doing in there?

There speakers are quiet crappy..

Originally posted by Accord Man



You seem to have a very high SQ system.. But what is Blaupunkt doing in there?

There speakers are quiet crappy..

i was low on cash. but there speakers are pretty good actually

[Accord Man]

low on cash, i could understand that.


I've heard pretty much all the equipment they made in the last 3 years.. its ok, but...

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Kenwood, Punch...note the sig...

i would use focal for speakers and mcintosch for amps and headunit
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what a waste of woffer on crap amps

Originally posted by SPEED
What other than the top of the top of the line http://www.usamps.com and http://www.ddaudio.com

im about to install a USAmps 100x powering a set of Focal Utopia 136w's, a USAmps USA-2000 (2000 CLEAN:: RMS watts) to 2 DD 9012's (1000 watts RMS a sub) tuned to 20Hz

not worryed about the weight because im taking out the back seat and my spare tire which should just add very little xtra

If you peeps are like me and like sound like speed and haven't heard these products I feel sorry for your ears

those amps suck!

Originally posted by Accord Man
low on cash, i could understand that.


I've heard pretty much all the equipment they made in the last 3 years.. its ok, but...

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you dont seem to want to admit to what you listen to every day?!
why is that?

[Accord Man]

Originally posted by jimmy avlonitis


those amps suck!

hi!

Welcome to HS!



Why do those amps suck? Cause they lack a little in the SQ field?



Not eveyone is able to afford Mac, helix, brax...


FOr the dudes that want to get loud with decent SQ without spending too much $$, USAmps are pretty good IMO.


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Sorry I didnt get what you're trying to say in your last post?

GOOD POINT ON THE MONEY THING, BUT AFTER A LONG TIME OF PUTTING SYSTEMS TOGETHER(I LIVE IN A COUNTRY WHERE THE PRICES ARE SKY HIGH) IVE REALIZED (AND YOU MIGHT AGREE)YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. WHY NOT WAIT, SAVE UP. AND GET SOMETHING GOOD, RATHER THAN RUSH IN AND SPEND MONEY ON SOMETHING YOU WILL LATER WANT TO REPACLE? I DONT OWN ANY MCINTOSCH STUFF, ITS OUT OF REACH FOR ME TOO. MY SYSTEM IS MADE UP OF CLARION (24 BIT) FOCAL, AND CADENCE. ITS TAKEN ME 2 YEARS TO FINISH MY SYSTEM. MY POINT "DON'T RUSH"

THANKS

[Accord Man]

I totally agree on the *dont rush* theory!

This may seem crazy, but even though I'm only 19.. I've been in the car audio field for around 7 years.
Since I was a tiny dude, cars are all I car about, well almost.
& most of it is car audio.

So at around 15, I was already helping some of my buddies do competition installs..


Back to the point.. Yes, in most cases you do get what you pay for. But their are som exceptions..

ie. Autotek, Image Dynamics.

Even the almighty IDMAX.. It's kinda on the expensive side, but if you've heard what it's capable of.. you'll probably agree that it'll run against (and in most cases take out) subs that are much much more expensive..

*cough* W7...


Anyways let's not start that debate now..

you made some good points. its just sade to see people who read the big stickers on some amps about specs. and not the paperwork in the box. or things like s/n ratio, of the sensitivity instead of just "how watts i can pump it with.

peace

[Accord Man]

Alrighty then..


it's good to see that we see things in a similar way!

I GUESS SOME THINGS MAKE SENCE. IF YOU WANT SOME FRIENDLY ADVICE, THE THINGS THAT MADE A BIG DIFFERENCE IN MY SYSTEM (CIVIC HATCHBACK) WERE THE Q-FORMS KICKPANELS AND THE DYNAMAT. YOU SHOULD LOOK INTO THE KICKPANELS, GREAT SOUND STAGE.


LATER

[Accord Man]

Dynamat I will do this spring..



kickpamnels, i'm not too sure..

I know it's grea for the SQ, but the thing is that we get a lot of snow up here. And I know 1 too many guys of f'ed up their speakers because of water/snow falling on the kicks.


I hate snow!!

Hands down, Phoenix Gold and JL Audio!

HEY I DONT BLAME YOU. WE DONT HAVE A PROBLEM WITH SNOW BUT SOME IDDIOTS STILL STEP ON MY KICKS. SOLUTION? MAKE THEM WALK! JUST KIDDING

[Accord Man]

Originally posted by jimmy avlonitis
HEY I DONT BLAME YOU. WE DONT HAVE A PROBLEM WITH SNOW BUT SOME IDDIOTS STILL STEP ON MY KICKS. SOLUTION? MAKE THEM WALK! JUST KIDDING

hell yeah!!


Anybody that I allow to ride in my car needs to respect my stuff..

Otherwise they will be walking!!

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HEY IVE GOT A FRIEND WHO HAS AN AUDI. HES HAVING A HARD TIME WITH BASS COUSE OF HIS CART HAVING A TRUNK. MY SYSTEM WAS EASY COUSE ITS A HATCH.BUT YOU HAVING A TRUNK ON YOUR ACCORD, YOU GOT ANY IDEAS ON HOW TO GET THE BASS THROUGH? (WITHOUT OVERDOINGIT_

[Accord Man]

theres no magic trick to fix it . .


The only way is to have a port (between trun and cabin.)

A port as in, a big hole (s)..


Most competitors, will port the rear deck.

Yup cut out, in the rear deck to let the bass pass.


But that is a little overkill for me, so whenever I want big bass, I fold the back seat down.. Voila a port. The difference with back seat down is tremandeaous.




Just curious, are in the US?

Not much in your profile..

WELL THE SEAT DOESNT FOLD, IT ONLY HAS THAT ARMREST HOLE.
NO IM NOT IN THE U.S I USED TO LIVE IN TEXAS NOW I LIVE ON AN ISLAND IN GREECE CALLED CORFU. (IT WAS SHOWN IN THE JAMES BOND MOVIE"FO YOUR EYES ONLY") THATS WHY THINGS ARE SO EXPENSIVE. PEOPLE HERE HAVE NO IDEA OF A GOOD INSTALL. ::

Originally posted by Accord Man
theres no magic trick to fix it . .


The only way is to have a port (between trun and cabin.)

A port as in, a big hole (s)..


Most competitors, will port the rear deck.

Yup cut out, in the rear deck to let the bass pass.


But that is a little overkill for me, so whenever I want big bass, I fold the back seat down.. Voila a port. The difference with back seat down is tremandeaous.




Just curious, are in the US?

Not much in your profile..

I agree with the porting. Personally I fold down my seat, but that's not always an option. U can make a custom box with a port on one side of it and that helps. I saw this install in a Civic with 2 twelves. It beat!

[Accord Man]

well if the arm rest pass thru is around 40cm by 18cm..

its a pretty good start.


If not you could also remove the rear speakers .. 6 x 9 's I think...

But I wouldnt really do that..


the only other way is to cut in the deck...


but thats a whole new ball game..