stereo system ideas??
 

I currently have the interior stripped out of my car and am about to start assembling the carpet, panels, and all the other odd peices that go in there. I was going to run the wires first for the stereo system but was hoping to get some ideas on what you all have done with your systems. I wanted to put something really nice in including nice speakers, maybe component speakers, maybe subs, I don't know yet. Here is what I was thinking: A nice headunit, nice speakers, maybe an amp, 8" subs (not really into the big thump, just want nice crisp bass).
What have you all done???
THanks,
Mike

Send a PM to Bell. He's the guy here...Better yet, just take your car to him, and turn him loose!

yep.. bell is a pro.

IMO start with 6.5 door seperates and then see if it's good enough.
5 1/4 are kinda bass volume limited IMO.........Ron

Mike,

Rod is a great guy that stands by the products he sells. He knows the ins and outs of the 911. Technical assistance also gets an A+.

I have Focal components in the doors, Kenwoods in the rear shelf and a decent size amp under the front drivers seat.

I'm a very happy customer.

http://www.caraudioinnovations.com/

check out the forums over at www.elitecaraudio.com . if you can get past all the punk kids, there are a bunch of guys who know quite a bit. I'd say as a general guide for what you're after; Front components, probably fairly high end something like Focal, MB Quart, maybe even Rainbow if you can afford it. 8 inch subs are pretty wimpy, I'd say go for a good single 10 or 12 with plenty of juice to it. You'll need an amp, Probably a four channel would be a good choice so you can run a sub too. Remember, you can never have to much power. You can always turn it down, but if you don't have enough watts it'll just sound like crap. For head units, I like nakamichi and eclipse much better than anything else, but alpine and clarion among others make good stuff. Also, spring for good wiring, it does make a difference. As long as you've got the car apart, throw in some sound deadening like raamat or dynamat; you'll be amazed at what a difference it will make in your sound. Good luck...

does anyone have the infinity kappa speakers?? I was thinking about those but have never heard them for myself.

What Charlie said !

I had Rod install "the system" in my SC 4 years ago, top notch installation & quality. Rod Birch in my opinion is the man to call for 911 audio.

Rod is a 911 audio specialists.
Rod is involved in every install. And every once in awhile he'll assemble a list of custom installs through out the whole country. I buy everything from Rod. Focals, subs, etc..........Ron

but what if I want to install everything myself? Can I still buy from him?

Yep.
That's what I did. His phone or e-mail is always available till it's perfect..........Ron

YES ! Check out his website & give Rod a call !

Him store is closed I guess until 12 east coast time, so I was wondering how much you all spent on your systems. He dosen't list prices on him website, so how much have you all put into your systems??
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Thanks,
Mike

Focal 6.5 are over $300
75 X 4 ?

I just finished installing a system in my '88 and I think it sounds incredible. Here are the specs:

Alpine 7995
XM receiver
6 Disc CD/MP3 changer
Alpine EQ
Focal Polykevlar 136k 5.25 components front
Focal 6.5" 2 way rear
2 8" JL subs
JL 500.5 Amp

This thing rocks for about every type of music I can think of. I listen to everything from Pink Floyd to 50 Cent and everything in between. The system cost me ~ 3000.00 and I installed it myself.If you had someone do the install and build a custom box plan to add another 1k.

rod birch

Boston Acoustic speakers fit 911's perfectly, door and rear. Most any other (good) type of speaker will not fit a 911 without some cutting. 159$ for fronts, 129$ for rears, they are the good stuff, 75W were run to the fronts.

I went with Alpine 9815 (im switching to a similar Eclipse, cant stand the bright blue alpine head unit in my maroon interior).

Two 10" MA subs.

600W kicker amp (not nearly enough for full capacity of the subs but the subs as is have already rattled my sunroof and doorlocks apart I believe -IE half power is still insane)

I wouldnt get kenwood anything.

-Matt

i too hear good things about ron birch, although i've never dealt with him personally.

the search button isn't working so i can't pull the thread on the system in my carrera...........
my setup will be changing this winter........got some cool things planned, i finally will have the time to do some fiberglass work......so expect cool things :D
being in the industry for 10+ years i have less than $300 out of pocket in my system, retail it's probably around $2500........

my system goes like this....

blau toronto
blau 10 disc
audio control line driver
audio control eql
JL audio 500/5 (5 channel amp)
quart 5.25 components
crossfire bmf 10"

there will be some changes come spring though :D

Mike,
Iam going on memory (all my records are at home, working today)
I think I spent about $1800 total...including his installation.

in-dash c/d player
sony 500w amp (under seat)
rear deck speakers
door speakers
sub-woofer enclosure w/ subs, matching carpet
quality speaker wire, etc..

Tell him Chris from Durango sent you. He will get a laugh out of that, as I flew him down from Sacramento to my dad's place in
Palm Springs, Ca to do the install. It was a sweet drive home to
Colorado...

His system still rocks as good as it did the day he installed it :D

80scman,

Call Rod Birch. He learned how to install systems in Porsches by working on his own '78SC. He has many years of experience and provides great tech support if you want to DIY.

Cindy's old station wagon had Infinity speakers installed...I'd say they were okay, but not fantastic. For my ears? Best factory installed stereo I ever heard was in a Lexus GS 400. The extra cost Nakamichi system, 100% factory. Best aftermarket in a 911? RoninLB's...loved hearing Janice Joplin's Pearl album at high (and I DO mean high!) volume while sipping Bombay Sapphire. You know? Some big city guys can be a-ok! ;) Me? Thinking about trying to get my factory installed one speaker rebuilt..it's a bit (?) fuzzy after 31 years...I can't even understand what I hear on a talk station. Hey...the radio still works!