Simple affordable system suggestions?

2000wrx · 07-09-2010, 07:07 PM

I am looking for a simple clean system for my 2002 WRX. I was thinking about just some upgraded door speakers when I put the new STi door cards on, and a lil something that goes bump.

I don't need or want a mega system, in volume, or cost. I have been there and done that.

I have an Alpine cda-7894 head unit... please help me out so I can shop smarter

thanks

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drifterx · 07-09-2010, 07:34 PM

my simple stereo. for me i wanted a decent clarity, lighter weight (no big boxes) and diddnt want to take up cargo room.

pioneer avh3200dvd
phoenix gold qx130 componants
pioneer 1662s coaxials
and an old mtx 4160 amp with 2 aura bass shakers under my front seats.

Meat Supply · 07-09-2010, 09:49 PM

same here. i have a mid level kenwood headunit. 200 watt rms amp hooked to an older rockford punch, 12" sub. stock fronts, random 6x9's in back. overall it sounds pretty good. sub is plenty loud if you want some punch. not the loudest i've had but it's loud enough. i'm not trying to get attention downtown or anything.

basically you don't need to go big, just get some good mid level stuff and you'll be pretty happy, imo.

lawrence131 · 07-10-2010, 01:19 PM

Use your HU with a 4 channel amp under the passenger seat, 6.5" components in the front, and a shallow sub under the driver seat if you want 100% cargo space. Any decent brand 4-channel amp with ~400W RMS total power should be fine. The Elemental Designs and Kenwood small subs have a cult following so plenty of reviews on them. JL and stereo imaging also make awesome shallow subs but cost a lot more.

I personally used the eD sub under driver seat and PG Tantrum 400.4 under passenger seat with great results. I had multiple other full sized subs I would throw in and out of the trunk as needed, but used the small eD sub 90% of the time and was more than happy with it.

If you're willing to give up trunk space for a normal sized 10" sub, then the options are limitless.

07-09-2010, 07:07 PM	#1
2000wrx Scooby Specialist Member#: 66659 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: geronimo66 at work Vehicle: 2000 L WRX'd	Simple affordable system suggestions? I am looking for a simple clean system for my 2002 WRX. I was thinking about just some upgraded door speakers when I put the new STi door cards on, and a lil something that goes bump. I don't need or want a mega system, in volume, or cost. I have been there and done that. I have an Alpine cda-7894 head unit... please help me out so I can shop smarter thanks * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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07-09-2010, 07:34 PM	#2
drifterx Scooby Specialist Member#: 25128 Join Date: Sep 2002 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Yakima, Washington Vehicle: 1983 911sc Matte Mexico Blue :)	my simple stereo. for me i wanted a decent clarity, lighter weight (no big boxes) and diddnt want to take up cargo room. pioneer avh3200dvd phoenix gold qx130 componants pioneer 1662s coaxials and an old mtx 4160 amp with 2 aura bass shakers under my front seats.

07-09-2010, 09:49 PM	#3
Meat Supply Scooby Specialist Member#: 137902 Join Date: Jan 2007 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: traverse city, Mi skeletor Vehicle: ---- Last night I dreamt of San Pedro	same here. i have a mid level kenwood headunit. 200 watt rms amp hooked to an older rockford punch, 12" sub. stock fronts, random 6x9's in back. overall it sounds pretty good. sub is plenty loud if you want some punch. not the loudest i've had but it's loud enough. i'm not trying to get attention downtown or anything. basically you don't need to go big, just get some good mid level stuff and you'll be pretty happy, imo.

07-10-2010, 01:19 PM	#4
lawrence131 Scooby Newbie Member#: 122154 Join Date: Aug 2006 Vehicle: 2002 WRX Blue	Use your HU with a 4 channel amp under the passenger seat, 6.5" components in the front, and a shallow sub under the driver seat if you want 100% cargo space. Any decent brand 4-channel amp with ~400W RMS total power should be fine. The Elemental Designs and Kenwood small subs have a cult following so plenty of reviews on them. JL and stereo imaging also make awesome shallow subs but cost a lot more. I personally used the eD sub under driver seat and PG Tantrum 400.4 under passenger seat with great results. I had multiple other full sized subs I would throw in and out of the trunk as needed, but used the small eD sub 90% of the time and was more than happy with it. If you're willing to give up trunk space for a normal sized 10" sub, then the options are limitless.