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Old Sep 2, 2008 | 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Eugene134' post='660140' date='Sep 2 2008, 04:00 PM
You really cant get a good set up for $400. what are you trying to add: just a sub and an amp?????
We'll I was planning on getting a whole new set, but that might cost $700
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Old Sep 2, 2008 | 02:34 PM
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I paid 1200 for just an amp and six focal speakers.
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Old Sep 2, 2008 | 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by jdcinc21' post='660253' date='Sep 2 2008, 06:34 PM
I paid 1200 for just an amp and six focal speakers.
I looked at this... any good?


http://www.bavariansoundwerks.com/category...eaker-Packages/
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Old Sep 2, 2008 | 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Krozi' post='660260' date='Sep 2 2008, 06:13 PM
For that much money you can get some mid price range focals.

When it comes to aftermarket audio upgrades you cannot go cheap. Expect to pay alot
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Old Sep 2, 2008 | 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by jdcinc21' post='660337' date='Sep 2 2008, 08:57 PM
For that much money you can get some mid price range focals.

When it comes to aftermarket audio upgrades you cannot go cheap. Expect to pay alot
Ohh... we'll I will have to make due with this one then. How bad is the stock one anyway? What does it compare to?
I don't even have my car yet and I am already crazy about upgrades lol
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Old Sep 2, 2008 | 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Krozi' post='660345' date='Sep 2 2008, 08:10 PM
Ohh... we'll I will have to make due with this one then. How bad is the stock one anyway? What does it compare to?
I don't even have my car yet and I am already crazy about upgrades lol
Tell you the truth I dont remember what the stock sounded like. The first thing I upgraded were my speakers.
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Old Sep 2, 2008 | 06:16 PM
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If I was on a tight budget, I would just go with upgrading the subs under the front seats. SWS-8 Earthquakes. GL!
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Old Sep 3, 2008 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by AKAlius' post='660405' date='Sep 2 2008, 07:16 PM
If I was on a tight budget, I would just go with upgrading the subs under the front seats. SWS-8 Earthquakes. GL!
co sign to that but if you want a bigger and better BOOM you would have to be atleat on a 1000-1200k budget
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Old Sep 3, 2008 | 12:24 PM
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400 is not going to cut it..... i wont even tell you what the value of mine is. you are going to have to spend at least 1200-1500. when you are ready pm me. i have access to all high lines even stuff you cant get here in the states.
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Old Sep 3, 2008 | 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by KU530' post='661094' date='Sep 3 2008, 04:24 PM
400 is not going to cut it..... i wont even tell you what the value of mine is. you are going to have to spend at least 1200-1500. when you are ready pm me. i have access to all high lines even stuff you cant get here in the states.
I will as soon as I get the $$
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