I've finally got the money to waiste/spend on my car stereo. From the first day I got my car I said i wasnt going to do anything to it untill I could afford to put in my 'dream sterio' in one sitting. Slowly and over two years ive put together a pool of $4,000 and have been doing my research. The next part as far as im concerned is finding suppliers and serious car audio enthousiasts to purchase gear from and to seek advice from.

What im looking for here is serious websites dedicated to car audio in brisbane/australia. I will even take names of places or phone number but not just usless posts saying "JBHIFI MAINZ!" or something equally as lame.

If you can help me out with suggestions for a nice high volume sound setup in a sedan or you know of some resources that could help me out please post a reply and lets get some good talking going on :-)

If you are looking to buy a strathfield/jb/wow type cheap head unit and a handful of speakers, Nundah Auto Elecs'll give ya a good deal on install. Thats where i got my commodore head unit and statesman cd stacker put in for my 1980 toyota corollover rally machine.

$4000? Thats what im looking for saving for my next car!!! I have no idea for a 'dream stereo' though.

last edited by Mr Hardware at 22:33:39 30/Jan/05

Hope they dont delete your thread procs....Spelling mistake in the title...should read "Stereo"

You failed to mention what kind of car you have...

fulsik excel?? just get 5 12 inch subs your mates will be fully jealous

also ocau has some good guides to make your own stuff from quality jaycar parts...

last edited by Boxhead at 22:44:57 30/Jan/05

and also
www.caraudioaustralia.com

maybe thats why he's asking the boards, he can't type "stereo" into google

Sorry boxhead but I dont want to turn this into a car thread so i wont be posting what car I have, despite being very proud to drive it and alot of supporters on this forum. I hope you can understand this.

I've already read everything over at ocau and may ask there in the future but untill i want a raging bunch of arguing "know it all"'s i'll stay here :-)

Also, Thanks phathead.

Sorry boxhead but I dont want to turn this into a car thread so i wont be posting what car I have, despite being very proud to drive it and alot of supporters on this forum. I hope you can understand this.

heh making it hard for anyone to recommend anything cause hey everything sounds the same in totally different cars... :\

No, your just being pedantic. I've already said its a sedan and I can give you all the specs of how many L's is in the cabin and how many is in the boot ect. That is all you should need to know anyways.

Check out www.advanceae.com.au

He's a mate of mine and knows his stuff.

Only a sissy wouldnt admit what car he owns.

He has an impressive site Matt. I will be calling him tomorrow or wednesday to talk quotes/gear.

He said sedan, so its probably a commodore.

I have a JVC mp3 head deck, brand new sittin right here, if you are keen

btw didnt read thread

Astroboy what model ect? How much $$?

KD-sx985
http://www.coda.ru/car_CD_reciever/kd-sx985.jpg
with remote and all that s***, i dunno, couple-a-dollars - your call

Procs... I know a bit about car stereos, I've got a _reasonable_ system in my own car, and I would highly, highly suggest talking with Northfield at MOOROOKA. They REALLY know there stuff, and are very helpful.

Car Audio Australia (as was posted above) is an excellent source of opinion and if you are a member, I believe you get 10% off at Northfield Moorooka. Drew who works there is a champion and is always willing to help.

They sell Alpine, Eclipse, Rockford, BA etc...

What kind of system were you thinking of? Its a bit useless us recommending you places when none of them sell all of the brands...

Just goto car audio australia website, end of discussion.

Mongie, I was hoping for something like alpine. Im a volume / SQ freek not realy into bass because SPL is to easly acheived.

I was thinking some nice componate 6" at the front, some 6x9 in the back parcel and a nice 15" in the boot or maybe duel 10" because i listen to more techno then r&b.


Astroboy does that mean you'll hoiyk it off for 10-20$? What price?

I was thinking $200 upwards because i paid $450, but i dont know how much it is worth, because that was a while ago

ill give you $40 for it astroboy

yar, drew at northfield has done my installs for the last couple of years

ill give you $40 for it astroboy

cool

Well, my setup is...

Alpine 9827 Head Unit...
Alpine Type R SPX-176a Component Speakers
Alpine MRV-405 4x50wrms Amplifier
Kenwood KAC-7201 2x200wrms Amplifier
2 JL Audio 12w0-8 Subwoofers

Alpine amp runs bridged with the splits, kenwood amp runs bridged to 550wrms with the jl's :D

Astroboy, personally I think its worth alot more then $40 but if you want to start that low ill give you $50 for it as long as everything works and none of the text has wiped off ect.

Mongie, how do those JL 12" 's go, ive heard that JL are great for SQ?

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Also mongie how did you wire up those subs? Did you run them series or parrellel? Are they 4ohm subs? How much did it all cost you?

i would goto GCCS at slacks creek and ask for george, he will give ya a good deal.

thats where i went for my stereo 8k worth
aline 9815 head unit
dyn audio mr240 mk2 splits
alpine type r splits
2x t3 12's
alpine 420 amp
blaupunkt velocity 2500 burning desire
0gauge wiriing
velocity capacitor
and customer install. looks sweet as. will post some pics later

Cheers boon, that would be apreciated mate

yeah sorry that the car isnt clean but owell ya deal with it. heres the pics they are large so i give ya a link to my webspace. hope ya like :)


http://members.ii.net/~kdewey/stereo/

$60 astro

Oh thats so f***ing sexy boon, i love those ports comming into the rear parcel shelf. *spooge*

Pitty it cost so much :-(

2 of my mates have twin jbl 12's, they both sound hot

if your gonna get subs, dont bother with 6x9's. all you will need is some 6" speakers in the back and some nice splits with a 2chan amp up front :)

Northfield @ Nundah - 1525 Sandgate Rd Nundah - 3266 7366

last edited by fat at 00:59:22 01/Feb/05

Also, disreguard what Mattamon says, I would buy 6x9's tomorrow if I could...

limiting factors being... no cash, lack of spot to put them...

mate has 2 5" in the front and 2 6x9's on the parcel tray and 2 12"s in a box in the boot with a boss 320w amp. sounds really good

Complete Car Sound @ Enoggera, ask for scott

if your gonna get subs, dont bother with 6x9's. all you will need is some 6" speakers in the back and some nice splits with a 2chan amp up front :)

worst advice ever, amped 6x9's will give better punch to the bottom end around 80-100hz (depending on your sub and x-over points, closer to 63hz the better) than almost any 6" speaker, physics denotes surface area is the winner.

also make sure you get the best head unit u can afford. More x-over and EQ options the better, 3 band (full) panametric + sub control would be the minimum i'd settle for, prefer 5 band + sub.

phat headunit?
i like mine
http://members.optusnet.com.au/davidbroughton/alpine.jpg

I'd suggest talking to SquarkyD in regards to best equipment
for the sound you want. Then id look at sites/locations
that have been recommended here for pricing.