Help...your brain in needed

[a catered life]

back in the mid to late 80's i was deep in the car audio world but i see things have changed so many companies have bought out others i dont know who's crap anymore so here what i'm doing i'm looking to do some upgrades to truck system and boat and was looking to stretch the dollar as far as i can...i'm not a flashy guy dont buy brands because of the name but more for the value,usage and reliability......i would like to get into the satalite radio stuff....i want a indash dvd player(indash monitor optional), looking for some new amps and speakers...
1.so my question what the difference between the two major satalite systems?
2. what are the better amps (bang for the buck) and who should i stay away from?
3. what is the better in dash radio's (some with bells and whistles)?
4. and for bass who has the better woofer?
5. and for highs who has the better speakers?
6. and for mids who has the better speakers?
7. what is the difference between the different monitors? :idea:
like i said your brain is needed

[riverbound]

I wont post my opinions as to what I would recommend because it will turn into pages and pages of trash talking.
My recommendation would be to find a shop you feel very comfortable with and take thier advice. If you find the right shop they wont steer you wrong.
Good luck.

[a catered life]

dam wtf are u 2 boyfriends or what i read another thread where u 2 were going back and fourth i just trying to get some dam info and maybe work with a board member :notam:

[Havasu Hangin']

It's not me, it's Havasu Hangin'. Get your facts straight before you start bashing me.
Don't get me involved in this. :notam:

[phebus]

Pretty sure it's just a RF thing. :D

[Havasu Hangin']

Pretty sure it's just a RF thing. :D
Jeeze...a guy can't even state his opinion here without the whiners coming out...
:D

[boxscore]

One time... HH sold me some of his used Rockford gear.

[1stepcloser]

1.so my question what the difference between the two major satalite systems?Not a whole lot. Go to each companes webiste and review the channel line ups, thats the major difference.
2. what are the better amps (bang for the buck) and who should i stay away from?
This is where it will get into a bashing.
I personally use Rockford Fosgate in the boat, and something a bit more exotic it my truck. HH and Rivercrazy will recommend JBL.
3. what is the better in dash radio's (some with bells and whistles)?I use a Kenwood in the boat, and Pioneer in the truck. Both are very reliable units.
4. and for bass who has the better woofer?
I use Boston Acoustic Pro series in the boat and truck, love them. Others will recommend Infinity perfect.
5. and for highs who has the better speakers?
Again, I use B/A pro series in the boat, went with Z series in the truck.
Recommendations will include Infinity, MB Quart, Etc.
6. and for mids who has the better speakers?Same as the above question.
7. what is the difference between the different monitors? :idea:
Sharpness, quality, and cost.
I would suggest visiting a few different places, bring a disc with you, and play it. The differences will be clear. (no pun intended)

[1stepcloser]

I wont post my opinions as to what I would recommend because it will turn into pages and pages of trash talking.
Chicken.

[a catered life]

Not a whole lot. Go to each companes webiste and review the channel line ups, thats the major difference.
This is where it will get into a bashing.
I personally use Rockford Fosgate in the boat, and something a bit more exotic it my truck. HH and Rivercrazy will recommend JBL.
I use a Kenwood in the boat, and Pioneer in the truck. Both are very reliable units.
I use Boston Acoustic Pro series in the boat and truck, love them. Others will recommend Infinity perfect.
Again, I use B/A pro series in the boat, went te Z series in the truck.
Recommendations will include Infinity, MB Quart, Etc.
Same as the above question.
Sharpness, quality, and cost.
I would suggest visiting a few different places, bring a disc with you, and play it. The differences will be clear. (no pun intended)
hey thanks for your 2 cents closer it helps a lot ...it seems to me that the same companies that ruled 15 years ago are still a force in the industry i have always likes rf and they seem to have lowered their prices over the past 5 years ...i agree with your speaker selections i have had ba pro series in my other car for 3-4 years now and they still sound as crisp as the day i did the install

[riverbound]

When has anyone trashed your opinion? I must have missed it.
Haha.....I forgot I posted in this thread :)

[riverbound]

Here are some of the more popular items we use in boats.
Amps
Rockford (power series)
MB Quart amps
Alpine v12 (this years version)
Decks
Pioneer
Alpine
Eclipse
Rockford/MBquart (marine)
Speakers
MB Quart
Eclipse
Boston
Pioneer (if you are cheep)
Subs
JL
Rockford
Eclipse
Monitors
There are really only 3 different types (many mfgs.) as far as quality goes.
Eclipse and Panasonic have the best picture quality, with your large name brands Alpine, Pioneer, Kenwood...right behind them
There are probably ome things I missed but this is a general list of what we commonly use. Their are many factors as to which components fit your budget, needs, and listening taste.
Good luck

[a catered life]

Haha.....I forgot I posted in this thread :)
your fingers may be moving faster than your brain lmao thanks for the assistance :D

[riverbound]

your fingers may be moving faster than your brain lmao thanks for the assistance :D
wouldnt be the first....or last time. :D

[a catered life]

wouldnt be the first....or last time. :D
lmao

[beachking07]

alpine and eclipse definetly have the the monitors, kenwood is a good option as well. as far as spks and amps i use eclipse amps and subs, and jl spks for mids and highs. the kicker marine line is also somehitng to look into. all are fairly comparible and priced close to each other.

[teamaquaholicks]

lmao
just an idea, look at audiobahn marine 6 1/4's that have the horn in the middle and not the coaxle. they are by far the loudest, clearest, and cheapest speaker "bang for your buck" out there. you can get a pair on ebay for 62bucks. where as you are looking to spend in the 100's for all the other speakers mentioned. go to audiobahn.com and check out their stuff.
very reliable and cheap to boot.