$1000 to spend
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First decision to make:
Do you want max volume, sound quality, or low price?.... pick any 2
Seriously, though, if you want decent bass, and high overall sound quality, $1000 is pretty tough. Here's a rough look at some options.
System 1: bass on a budget
$0 Factory CD player
$200 Sub enclosure (Lucid)
$100 Subwoofer
$250 2 channel amp (subs)
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$550 + wiring/install
Consider adding rear speakers and upgrading the fronts for better sound quality. This will be limited by the stock CD player.
System 2: Skip the bass, I just want to hear it with the top down
$200 New CD player
$300 Front component speakers
$200 2 Channel amp (fronts)
$100 Rear speakers
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$800 plus wiring/install
Or.... give me both, I'm loaded
$300 CD/MP3 player
$200 Sub enclosure
$150 Subwoofer
$550 5 channel amp (everything)
$150 Rear speakers
$350 Front speakers (components)
---------
$1700 + wiring/install
Do you want max volume, sound quality, or low price?.... pick any 2
Seriously, though, if you want decent bass, and high overall sound quality, $1000 is pretty tough. Here's a rough look at some options.
System 1: bass on a budget
$0 Factory CD player
$200 Sub enclosure (Lucid)
$100 Subwoofer
$250 2 channel amp (subs)
---------
$550 + wiring/install
Consider adding rear speakers and upgrading the fronts for better sound quality. This will be limited by the stock CD player.
System 2: Skip the bass, I just want to hear it with the top down
$200 New CD player
$300 Front component speakers
$200 2 Channel amp (fronts)
$100 Rear speakers
--------
$800 plus wiring/install
Or.... give me both, I'm loaded
$300 CD/MP3 player
$200 Sub enclosure
$150 Subwoofer
$550 5 channel amp (everything)
$150 Rear speakers
$350 Front speakers (components)
---------
$1700 + wiring/install
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From: nyc
I might push the price to $1500-but I would not spend more on future upgrades.
Do you know the specific components- I want to buy them on the net and then go to a local shop for intallation.
My main criteria is reasonable volume with the top down and minimal distortion.
I have a $20,000 system at home and I know I wont match that but seeing as I want to drive top down a lot it doesnt really matter. I just want the music to be clear-I am not a loudness or bass freak.
Do you know the specific components- I want to buy them on the net and then go to a local shop for intallation.
My main criteria is reasonable volume with the top down and minimal distortion.
I have a $20,000 system at home and I know I wont match that but seeing as I want to drive top down a lot it doesnt really matter. I just want the music to be clear-I am not a loudness or bass freak.
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Even though it's slightly off topic,
can you post a pic of your $20K home system?
I'd love to see that, or just details.
I could easily blow $20K on an S2K, but I guess that
since I'm not really into home stereo THAT much,
I don't think I could spend $20K if I tried.
I'd just go to Best Buy, which is probably like APC
compared to Mugen (comparing Best Buy
to to the brands you must know about).
Thanks.
can you post a pic of your $20K home system?
I'd love to see that, or just details.
I could easily blow $20K on an S2K, but I guess that
since I'm not really into home stereo THAT much,
I don't think I could spend $20K if I tried.
I'd just go to Best Buy, which is probably like APC
compared to Mugen (comparing Best Buy
to to the brands you must know about).
Thanks.
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That pool table alone is freaking sweet! I swear that's the type of bachelor home i'm aiming for in a year or so. You married? If not can I move in? I keep after myself very well. Imagine 2 s2000's. 
