alec2538
05-20-2015, 09:40 PM
Hey guys-
Haven't posted much yet, enjoying my first month with the MM. I figured I would share my budget audio setup. Disclaimer: The HU came with the car so the price listed is what I found searching.
Alpine CDA-9887 w/ iPod and AUX inputs: $245
2x 2-way "MACH" speakers from an early 00's Lincoln LS: $10 at the pick n' pull. Seen here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/03-04-05-06-Lincoln-LS-Passenger-Right-Rear-Speaker-OEM-0365-/131310342463?hash=item1e92b4d1 3f&vxp=mtr
1x Image Dynamics IDQ12 D4 V4 w/ enclosure: $289.99
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_68196_Image-Dynamics-IDQ12-D4-V.4.html
I didn't touch the rear speakers as they handle low-mids and mids fairly well for what they are, and they're just for fill anyhow. The soundstage up front is amazing, and that's taking into account the less-than-optimal mounting of the front door speakers.
Elemental Designs nine.1 subwoofer amp, 2-ohm load. Approximately 900w RMS, and they rate their amplifiers at 12.7v not the usual 14v. Long discontinued, can be found used for ~$150-200.
Less than $750 if bought separately. With an hour or so of fiddling with the INCREDIBLE amount of adjustment the head unit allows, I have what I think may be the most incredible stereo I've ever had in a car. Does it compare to my 1991 Regal GS running two JL Audio 12w6's? Not even close. Which is perfectly fine. I was going for sound quality not low frequency overload and I feel as though I've found the perfect mix.
Haven't posted much yet, enjoying my first month with the MM. I figured I would share my budget audio setup. Disclaimer: The HU came with the car so the price listed is what I found searching.
Alpine CDA-9887 w/ iPod and AUX inputs: $245
2x 2-way "MACH" speakers from an early 00's Lincoln LS: $10 at the pick n' pull. Seen here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/03-04-05-06-Lincoln-LS-Passenger-Right-Rear-Speaker-OEM-0365-/131310342463?hash=item1e92b4d1 3f&vxp=mtr
1x Image Dynamics IDQ12 D4 V4 w/ enclosure: $289.99
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_68196_Image-Dynamics-IDQ12-D4-V.4.html
I didn't touch the rear speakers as they handle low-mids and mids fairly well for what they are, and they're just for fill anyhow. The soundstage up front is amazing, and that's taking into account the less-than-optimal mounting of the front door speakers.
Elemental Designs nine.1 subwoofer amp, 2-ohm load. Approximately 900w RMS, and they rate their amplifiers at 12.7v not the usual 14v. Long discontinued, can be found used for ~$150-200.
Less than $750 if bought separately. With an hour or so of fiddling with the INCREDIBLE amount of adjustment the head unit allows, I have what I think may be the most incredible stereo I've ever had in a car. Does it compare to my 1991 Regal GS running two JL Audio 12w6's? Not even close. Which is perfectly fine. I was going for sound quality not low frequency overload and I feel as though I've found the perfect mix.