i have just acquired a new 12" VCVR kicker sub & Coustic c200 amp:D

now for speakers, mono, cabling... oh and my head unit :badgrin:

and REAL QUALITY STUFF RECOMMENDED ?:cool:

to go with: woodgrain, 2000 xi Veranda.

and no cutting. so im curious guys, what are the front sizing? the tweeters? and the rears? and the depth of the headunit. i need it FLUSH

+what you guys think of rockford fosgate. heard there top?


cheers

I wouldn't say top, but they make pretty good stuff. I think they were better in the ol days. I think they are pretty hard to find here too, and for the money you can probably get better though. Saying that however, had pretty much no experience with them, just other knowledeable people's thoughts.

For head unit I would say pioneer or alpine. Just noticed a lot of new pioneer's are black, a bit less fancy looking but would probably suit the factory look or your average interior better.

Head unit I would really recommend you stick to those brands, though speakers and amp you have a massive choice. I think give us a budget and some people will be able to recommened something specific for you.

Ollie

Very hard to find Rockford stuff here and it is very very pricey. i agree with the comment of they where better in the old days...:)

Focal :cool:

Autobarn are now distributors of Rockford Fosgate gear.

The top of the range stuff, i.e. "Power" series rival Alpine, Focal etc... but really pricey!

If you're considering Rockford Fosgate, you may want to consider DD Audio (Rockford also sell this). Bang for your buck guaranteed :cool:

speakers
-focal
-mb quart
-hertz

mono
- Alpine
- Eclipse
lotsa good mono makers

cabling
lightning audio make good cables but i think most cablings are similar

Autobarn are now distributors of Rockford Fosgate gear.

The top of the range stuff, i.e. "Power" series rival Alpine, Focal etc... but really pricey!

If you're considering Rockford Fosgate, you may want to consider DD Audio (Rockford also sell this). Bang for your buck guaranteed :cool:

just out of curiosity is it "true" high end rockford that ricebarn are now selling or is it like soundstream where all they can get is the X-Tream (bottom end) series of amps and speakers

i remember when ricebarn first got the soundstream contract i wandered in to my ocal and asked about a van gogh 4 chan and they guy looked at me stupidly like he had nfi what i was on about

just out of curiosity is it "true" high end rockford that ricebarn are now selling or is it like soundstream where all they can get is the X-Tream (bottom end) series of amps and speakers

i remember when ricebarn first got the soundstream contract i wandered in to my ocal and asked about a van gogh 4 chan and they guy looked at me stupidly like he had nfi what i was on about
depends on what autobarn iu know auobarn arent authorised alpine resellers but chirnside park stocks it and i think hoppers crossing does as well... the guys at chirny know whats going on with audio... as much as you with the not so great range they have

Suggestions in no particular order...

Front speakers - 6.5" or 6" will both fit. But if you want quality I would get custom MDF mounts made to replace the factory plastic ones.
DD
Hertz
Boston
Morel
Focal

Amps (mono for sub and 2 channel for fronts)
Alpine
Focal

Rears - I personally wouldn't get them if you are going for SQ. If you insist though get some 6x9s and just run them off the headunit but faded nearly all the way off.

Cabling - Run 0 or 2 gauge to the boot. Fuse it close to the battery (add up all the fuses in your amps and get a fuse that is a little less so that it provides double protection for the amps).

Also DONT FORGET TO SOUND DEADEN!!! Your car is a tin can and will sound much better once some serious sound deadening is completed.

well is rockford off ebay worth it or not, from the states?

since i have my sub and amp i just need
-rears
-fronts
-mono
-headunit
-cabling

all up 1K
but i get cost at jb, so consider that

is ebay worth it?

and i want to purchase sound deadening

cheers

i wouldnt buy speaker stuff online, too many fakes

cost at jb eh?

i would suggest

jl audio or apline stuff then

Hmmm if you get cost:
Headunit - JB
Mono - JB
Cabling - JB
Speakers... NOT JB.

Fleebay suck balls.

You may see a trend in speakers being recommended.. it's up to you whether you want to go listen.

Oh ill add Oz Audio to the list as well with there Vector 6inch splits.

just out of curiosity is it "true" high end rockford that ricebarn are now selling or is it like soundstream where all they can get is the X-Tream (bottom end) series of amps and speakers

i remember when ricebarn first got the soundstream contract i wandered in to my ocal and asked about a van gogh 4 chan and they guy looked at me stupidly like he had nfi what i was on about

Like most shops, if they don't have there and then, they can order it. Most of the time, they have low to mid range stuff on hand.

my MTX 6x9's and 6.5"s go pretty hard, very good sound

what do the 2000 verada's come stock with

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front
rear
tweeters?

cheers

what do the 2000 verada's come stock with

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front
rear
tweeters?

cheers
Pretty sure they are a Clarion rebadge...

i mean size wise

i mean size wise
6.5" fronts
6x9" rears
1"(?) tweeters

Don't forget rada's have 3-way systems, you've got a 6.5, 4" and 1"[ish]

Rockford is very over priced, and not really worth the money. Ive got a bit of car audio experience, and have never been interested in any of the (new) Rockford stuff. Similarly, they havnt done to well in any of the Australian, and even Overseas sound quality comps (nor SPL comps in Australia either).

There is better for the money.

Don't forget rada's have 3-way systems, you've got a 6.5, 4" and 1"[ish]
where does the 4" go?
iv never seen them anywhere... probably havnt looked tho lol

whats better for my money?

and what size is everything, whats 4"