The $1000 Audio Challenge!!!!!

1sty · 08-01-2003, 12:42 PM

Your mission is to design a car audio system for $1000 or less. The car to design for is a Standard 2003 Protege ES sedan. You can use any prices so long as they can be found with a facotry warrenty. Hence, only authorized vendors, no EBAY

.

Install labor is not part of the $1000, however accessories are. Wire harness, adapters, RCAs, power wire, even wood must be acounted for.

The system can include what ever you think will make for the best sound overall. You are going for DB and SQ.

I think this will go along way to answer the, "Whats the best questions".

To recap:

1) The car is a 2003 Protege ES sedan
2) The goal is the best SQ and DB system.
3) Any equipment can be used.
4) List equipment and prices
5) No Ebay, only authorized vendors that prices can be checked.
6) $1000 budget
7) Accessories and materials have to be accounted for

OK, have at it!

pdhaudio83 · 08-01-2003, 12:47 PM

we buying HUs too? or just speakers etc

smithers_0990 · 08-01-2003, 12:48 PM

Are you paying?

1sty · 08-01-2003, 12:52 PM

No, I am not giving anyone money

You can use anything you want!
Headunit, speakers, subs, whatever. Chosing what to keep and what to replace is part of the game

I should probably add which car its has to be for.
I think we will pick a standard 2003 protege ES sedan.

pdhaudio83 · 08-01-2003, 12:53 PM

too hard! make it $1500 or 2000

aftershock63 · 08-01-2003, 12:56 PM

Image Dynamics IDMAX 12D2 V3
use one of those with a mmats 300HC

1sty · 08-01-2003, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by aftershock63
Image Dynamics IDMAX 12D2 V3
use one of those with a mmats 300HC

We need prices in there aswell. So your idea is to add one sub and sub amp only?

1sty · 08-01-2003, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by pdhaudio
too hard! make it $1500 or 2000

THats part of the fun!
Only $1000

Rider69 · 08-01-2003, 02:02 PM

ooohh...this should be interesting!

Oh. Do the prices have to include shipping costs? These do!

1sty · 08-01-2003, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rider69
ooohh...this should be interesting!

Oh. Do the prices have to include shipping costs?

Of coarse. Shipping, or atleast an estimate has to be included. Basicly all the costs to get the system up and working. If the vendor has free shipping then its all good

1sty · 08-01-2003, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rider69
ooohh...this should be interesting!

Oh. Do the prices have to include shipping costs? These do!

Nice, I assume the wood is for the sub box.
Are the speakers for the front and 6.5" components?
What is the power of those amps?

1sty · 08-01-2003, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rider69
ooohh...this should be interesting!

Oh. Do the prices have to include shipping costs? These do!

Nice, I assume the wood is for the sub box.
Are the speakers for the front and 6.5" components?
What is the power of those amps?
Is the zeb an autorized US acoustics dealer?

Rider69 · 08-01-2003, 02:53 PM

The wood is for the box. Sealed or Vented, it is up to the consumer...my suggestion would be the vented for the added SPL since it would be in the trunk. The CDT Components ar 6.5" Woofer/Tweeter. The Woofer in stock front doors and the tweeter in door nearby. The Zeb is an authorized vendor for the products listed and power for the amps is listed as:
USX600D - 375x1@2ohmRMS@12.9V
USX2100 - 100x2@4ohmRMS@12.9V
The CDTs are rated at 90Wrms

I would not worry about rear speakers at this time.

1sty · 08-01-2003, 02:57 PM

NICELY DONE!!

TX Speed Demon · 08-01-2003, 03:12 PM

Subs:

Infinity Perfect 12 DVC -
Power Handling, Peak: 1400W
Power Handling, RMS: 350W
Sensitivity: 96dB (In car)
$149.99 each $285.98 Pair

Fusion Dual 12" Box
1.2 cuft each side prelined with polyfill $59.99

Running Total: $345.97
------
Front Speakers
Infinity Kappa 872.5CF (6"x8") $95.99 Pair

Running Total: $441.96
------

Rear Speakers
Infinity Kappa692.51 (6"x9") 125.99 Pair

Running Total: $567.95
------

Amps

Pyle PLA4170 (front and rear door speakers)
4 Channel 1000 Watt ETERNAL MOSEFT
250 Watts x 4 output
S/N ratio: 95dB THD: <0.04%
$105.99

Running Total: $673.94

Pyle PLA 2570 (for both rear subs)
2 Channel 2000 Watt ETERNAL MOSEFT
1000 Watts x 2 output
S/N ratio: 95dB THD: <0.04%
$164.99

Running Total: $838.93
------

Accesories:
Wiring Kits: Power Acoustik KIT-4G $22.99 each (need 2)

Four 16ft RCA Cables - $24.99

Running Total: $886.91
------
Headunit
Aiwa CDC-Z137 $109.99
(I know this sucks, but it's the only one I could find with pre amp outputs for under $113. And it does play CD-R and CD-RW but no MP3s)

FINISHED TOTAL: $996.90

Evertything but the headunit has free shipping too.

08-01-2003, 12:42 PM	#1
1sty Pickle Pickle Donated: 25$ Audio Moderator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: NH Posts: 15,080	The $1000 Audio Challenge!!!!! Your mission is to design a car audio system for $1000 or less. The car to design for is a Standard 2003 Protege ES sedan. You can use any prices so long as they can be found with a facotry warrenty. Hence, only authorized vendors, no EBAY . Install labor is not part of the $1000, however accessories are. Wire harness, adapters, RCAs, power wire, even wood must be acounted for. The system can include what ever you think will make for the best sound overall. You are going for DB and SQ. I think this will go along way to answer the, "Whats the best questions". To recap: 1) The car is a 2003 Protege ES sedan 2) The goal is the best SQ and DB system. 3) Any equipment can be used. 4) List equipment and prices 5) No Ebay, only authorized vendors that prices can be checked. 6) $1000 budget 7) Accessories and materials have to be accounted for OK, have at it! __________________ Audio Moderator, MECP certified Installer, Infocomm CTS-D certified System Designer 2009 Nissan Xterra 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T Last edited by 1st MP3 in NH; 08-01-2003 at 01:00 PM.

08-01-2003, 12:48 PM	#3
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08-01-2003, 12:52 PM	#4
1sty Pickle Pickle Donated: 25$ Audio Moderator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: NH Posts: 15,080	No, I am not giving anyone money You can use anything you want! Headunit, speakers, subs, whatever. Chosing what to keep and what to replace is part of the game I should probably add which car its has to be for. I think we will pick a standard 2003 protege ES sedan. __________________ Sigs are visible only in your first post on a page. To change your thread display preferences, click here and enable 'Always Show Signature'.

08-01-2003, 12:56 PM	#6
aftershock63 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 805	Image Dynamics IDMAX 12D2 V3 use one of those with a mmats 300HC __________________ murcko Super chager G35 yeah I got that!

08-01-2003, 02:02 PM	#9
Rider69 Eagles Fan for Life Florida Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 1,035	ooohh...this should be interesting! Oh. Do the prices have to include shipping costs? These do! __________________ Mike Former Protege5 Owner 2007 Silver Trailblazer SS 395 HP LS2 Grocery Getter Last edited by Rider69; 08-01-2003 at 02:27 PM.

08-01-2003, 12:47 PM	#2
pdhaudio83 Banned Donated: $10 Forum Crybaby Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sandusky, Ohio Posts: 11,133	we buying HUs too? or just speakers etc

08-01-2003, 12:53 PM	#5
pdhaudio83 Banned Donated: $10 Forum Crybaby Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sandusky, Ohio Posts: 11,133	too hard! make it $1500 or 2000

08-01-2003, 02:53 PM	#13
Rider69 Eagles Fan for Life Florida Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 1,035	The wood is for the box. Sealed or Vented, it is up to the consumer...my suggestion would be the vented for the added SPL since it would be in the trunk. The CDT Components ar 6.5" Woofer/Tweeter. The Woofer in stock front doors and the tweeter in door nearby. The Zeb is an authorized vendor for the products listed and power for the amps is listed as: USX600D - 375x1@2ohmRMS@12.9V USX2100 - 100x2@4ohmRMS@12.9V The CDTs are rated at 90Wrms I would not worry about rear speakers at this time. __________________ Sigs are visible only in your first post on a page. To change your thread display preferences, click here and enable 'Always Show Signature'.

08-01-2003, 02:57 PM	#14
1sty Pickle Pickle Donated: 25$ Audio Moderator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: NH Posts: 15,080	NICELY DONE!! __________________ Sigs are visible only in your first post on a page. To change your thread display preferences, click here and enable 'Always Show Signature'.

08-01-2003, 03:12 PM	#15
TX Speed Demon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Deep in the Heart of Texas Posts: 1,447	Subs: Infinity Perfect 12 DVC - Power Handling, Peak: 1400W Power Handling, RMS: 350W Sensitivity: 96dB (In car) $149.99 each $285.98 Pair Fusion Dual 12" Box 1.2 cuft each side prelined with polyfill $59.99 Running Total: $345.97 ------ Front Speakers Infinity Kappa 872.5CF (6"x8") $95.99 Pair Running Total: $441.96 ------ Rear Speakers Infinity Kappa692.51 (6"x9") 125.99 Pair Running Total: $567.95 ------ Amps Pyle PLA4170 (front and rear door speakers) 4 Channel 1000 Watt ETERNAL MOSEFT 250 Watts x 4 output S/N ratio: 95dB THD: <0.04% $105.99 Running Total: $673.94 Pyle PLA 2570 (for both rear subs) 2 Channel 2000 Watt ETERNAL MOSEFT 1000 Watts x 2 output S/N ratio: 95dB THD: <0.04% $164.99 Running Total: $838.93 ------ Accesories: Wiring Kits: Power Acoustik KIT-4G $22.99 each (need 2) Four 16ft RCA Cables - $24.99 Running Total: $886.91 ------ Headunit Aiwa CDC-Z137 $109.99 (I know this sucks, but it's the only one I could find with pre amp outputs for under $113. And it does play CD-R and CD-RW but no MP3s) FINISHED TOTAL: $996.90 Evertything but the headunit has free shipping too. __________________ ---------------- How to run a venting Greddy Type S without stalling

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