Beardo
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anyone recommended a decent set of components for under £100
is it really worth hooking them up to an amp or can i just run them off head unit, ive got a set of coaxils in at the moment and they sound shite so im wanting someting which will give me as good sound in the front as i have in the back 
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andy hirst
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http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=3855&cadid=511b9722c52eb9fdd17485d4f38aceab
I would expect these to be good for the money, but i really would consider saving up for a better set with a good amp.
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Richie
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Those rainbows are brill, but there are 3 more really good makes for under £100.
Vibe SA Kevlar (£70)
Infinity Reference components (£90 - £100 in halfords)
Alpine SXS1357 (£80)
Thats really the best ur going to get for under £100, but you will never ever get the best out of them without amplifying them.
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Beardo
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thanks for help - have decided i will definitly amp thee components now + have increased budget to £200 for amp and speakers - any more recomendations??
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andy hirst
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Amp: JBL 75.2 ( 2x97wrms)
That leaves £120 for comps:
Rainbow SLX230 Deluxe
That would be quite a tidy front end on for the money.
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Beardo
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nice one mate, buying them on weds so will let u know what their like when im set up - ne chance u can post the link for the adaptor to have two amps in your headunit + link for the most suitable wiring kit
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andy hirst
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quote:
Originally posted by Beardo
nice one mate, buying them on weds so will let u know what their like when im set up - ne chance u can post the link for the adaptor to have two amps in your headunit + link for the most suitable wiring kit
Has your head unit only got one pre-out???
What equipment do you have already??
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Beardo
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at presnt i have sony headunit with 10 disc changer, jbl 6x9s running from headunit, sony pentagon 12" sub running the following amp:
http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/182.html
volume is not nearly loud enough in the front thats why i thought components would help. wil. be getin a new headunit soon in august + want one which will improve the sound quality all round as mine is a really cheap one. any ideas??
[Edited on 25-07-2005 by Beardo]
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andy hirst
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I would wait till you get a better head unit ( I would go with Alpine or Pioneer ) with at least two pre outs. If you want a temporary solution i have some y splitters you can have for the cost of p&p. But the input signal will be lower.
Wiring wise you would be best running 4guage from the battery to the boot and into a distribution block. And then 2x 8guage to the amps.
Wiring you will need:
- 4 guage cable
- Distribution block (1x 4guage in 2x 8guage out)
- Extra RCA cable
- 16 guage speaker cable
If you want to match the amps up nicely another of the kenwood you have would power the components just as well.
On an SQ note I would get rid of the 6x9 and change the sony sub for a better one. I could spend all day recommending them so thats for another time.
Email me if you have any probs dude.
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Corsa E-Tec
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hey beardo, just thought i'd put alittle post up, you can never have to many ideas.
this is the setup i've decided to go for recently.
350W Peak Power
70W RMS
Frequency Response: 35Hz – 30kHz
Multi-Layered Hybrid Fiber Cone
Wave Guide
Linear Drive Magnet Motor Structure
Lightweight Rubber Surround
Custom Aluminum Woofer Frame
1" Soft Dome Tweeter with Tuned Back-Chamber
External Crossover with 6-StepTweeter Level Adjusment
Number of Channels: 2
RMS Power (4ohms): 50 W
RMS Power (2ohms): 70 W
Bridged RMS Power (4ohms): 140 W
Quoted Max Power (4ohms): 180 W
Speaker Level Inputs: Yes
Pre-amp Outputs: Yes
Built-In Crossovers: Yes
Bass Boost: Yes
hopefully getting these little beauties soon.
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Beardo
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Cheers for all your help - what sub do you reommend to suit my amp - as it happens sum lad offered to buy my sub off me last nite
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