Custom audio?

12-16-2001, 08:27 PM

Anyone know where to get some good custom audio work done? I need some new sound in the L...sub, amp, and maybe a new head unit. Anyone had any dealings with Car Toys, and their prices? I am not looking to go the same route as L8 with the DynaMat and all. Just want some good sound....

[This message has been edited by Mat2001 (edited 12-16-2001).]

12-16-2001, 08:54 PM

I went to Earmark and am happy with the results... I am considering pulling the interior to add dynamat or similar sound proof though...

Doug

12-17-2001, 12:57 PM

You could save a lot of money and install it yourself. Thats what I would do.

George

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93 Lightning
Build #2986 of 5276
Bone Stock....
Best trade I ever made!

12-17-2001, 01:00 PM

I intsalled my own stereo equipment 20 years ago... Since then things have changed and my expectations are higher... Which is why I decided to pay someone... But you are absolutely right it will cost you $$ to have it done..

Doug

12-17-2001, 01:02 PM

If you are willing to travel

EXTREME SOUND
Ector, Tx
(903) 961-2245

Country location, with country prices. They have an F150 done up as a daily driver.

Talk with Dusty Compton or Tommy McClure, let them know it is for an L -- they will be excited.

12-17-2001, 04:21 PM

Who ever you use, just becareful. When I got my 93 last month or so, I was having stereo problems and decided to redo what was already done. Come to find out, the wire harnesses look like someone just went to town with wire cutters...but I could tell it was done by a stereo shop. Just my .02 cents

George

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93 Lightning
Build #2986 of 5276
Bone Stock....
Best trade I ever made!

12-17-2001, 04:51 PM

Can they cut some decent deals on Alpine? I am seriously looking at an Alpine CDA-7878 and the Alpine XM Radio reciever.

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2000 Lightning
#3406 of 4966
Born 5/30/2000
Best Run: 13.4@102

12-17-2001, 05:44 PM

What's wrong with my way? It is a straight forward and basic approach? Just takes a little effort

Not bad though for only 15-1800 bucks I had a fully dynamatted interior, Boston Acoustics RC820 component set $300, Kenwood Excelon Z828 MP3, satelite ready head unit $500. Fosgate Punch 4ch 600W amp $350, JL 10W6 sub in box $225, Kenwood Excelon 10 disc changer that reads CD, CD-R, etc $200. 39sqft Dynamat pak $140 though I would recomend Cascade V-blok or such. $80 misc wiring and install adapters.

I would have to say the components and head unit makes the most difference. I unpluged the rear spkrs as they mess up the imaging and give little voice through the seats and sub box in the way.

[This message has been edited by L8-APEX (edited 12-17-2001).]

12-17-2001, 06:24 PM

You definitely did it right L8, but that is a little more than I am looking to do. I might ask for your input on which equipment I should get on top of our other deal.

12-18-2001, 12:54 AM

Jeeeeeeez L8,
With that stuff I would expect REBA sitting in my lap, and Hank Jr and his band in the truck bed.
NOW THAT WOULD BE COOOL !!

12-18-2001, 08:35 AM

I was hoping for Britney I'll leave Reba for the Pootietangers

12-19-2001, 11:22 PM

I agree Britany

12-16-2001, 08:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mat2001 Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	Custom audio? Anyone know where to get some good custom audio work done? I need some new sound in the L...sub, amp, and maybe a new head unit. Anyone had any dealings with Car Toys, and their prices? I am not looking to go the same route as L8 with the DynaMat and all. Just want some good sound.... [This message has been edited by Mat2001 (edited 12-16-2001).]

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12-16-2001, 08:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
Silver_2000_:)! Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	I went to Earmark and am happy with the results... I am considering pulling the interior to add dynamat or similar sound proof though... Doug

12-17-2001, 12:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
stang_460 Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	You could save a lot of money and install it yourself. Thats what I would do. George ------------------ 93 Lightning Build #2986 of 5276 Bone Stock.... Best trade I ever made!

12-17-2001, 01:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
Silver_2000_:)! Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	I intsalled my own stereo equipment 20 years ago... Since then things have changed and my expectations are higher... Which is why I decided to pay someone... But you are absolutely right it will cost you $$ to have it done.. Doug

12-17-2001, 01:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ivanhoe_Farms Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	If you are willing to travel EXTREME SOUND Ector, Tx (903) 961-2245 Country location, with country prices. They have an F150 done up as a daily driver. Talk with Dusty Compton or Tommy McClure, let them know it is for an L -- they will be excited.

12-17-2001, 04:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
stang_460 Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	Who ever you use, just becareful. When I got my 93 last month or so, I was having stereo problems and decided to redo what was already done. Come to find out, the wire harnesses look like someone just went to town with wire cutters...but I could tell it was done by a stereo shop. Just my .02 cents George ------------------ 93 Lightning Build #2986 of 5276 Bone Stock.... Best trade I ever made!

12-17-2001, 04:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
98Cobra Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	Can they cut some decent deals on Alpine? I am seriously looking at an Alpine CDA-7878 and the Alpine XM Radio reciever. ------------------ 2000 Lightning #3406 of 4966 Born 5/30/2000 Best Run: 13.4@102

12-17-2001, 05:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
L8-APEX Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	What's wrong with my way? It is a straight forward and basic approach? Just takes a little effort Not bad though for only 15-1800 bucks I had a fully dynamatted interior, Boston Acoustics RC820 component set $300, Kenwood Excelon Z828 MP3, satelite ready head unit $500. Fosgate Punch 4ch 600W amp $350, JL 10W6 sub in box $225, Kenwood Excelon 10 disc changer that reads CD, CD-R, etc $200. 39sqft Dynamat pak $140 though I would recomend Cascade V-blok or such. $80 misc wiring and install adapters. I would have to say the components and head unit makes the most difference. I unpluged the rear spkrs as they mess up the imaging and give little voice through the seats and sub box in the way. [This message has been edited by L8-APEX (edited 12-17-2001).]

12-17-2001, 06:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
Mat2001 Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	You definitely did it right L8, but that is a little more than I am looking to do. I might ask for your input on which equipment I should get on top of our other deal.

12-18-2001, 12:54 AM	#10 (permalink)
blue-oval01 Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	Jeeeeeeez L8, With that stuff I would expect REBA sitting in my lap, and Hank Jr and his band in the truck bed. NOW THAT WOULD BE COOOL !!

12-18-2001, 08:35 AM	#11 (permalink)
L8-APEX Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	I was hoping for Britney I'll leave Reba for the Pootietangers

12-19-2001, 11:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
stang46sc Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	I agree Britany