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messed up c-10 · 03-26-2003, 05:24 PM

A friend of mine at school rolled and totaled his car, and is selling his subs and amp. The Subs are 10" Pioneers and the amp is a Jenson. He wants $140 for them. Do you guys think thats a good idea?

**swervin ervin** · 03-26-2003, 05:49 PM

Don't know about the subs, but Jenson products are not top of the line stuff, you know. Seems fairly high to me. Especially when you can buy real nice amps for a hundred bucks or so.

84Stepper · 03-26-2003, 05:49 PM

Heck ya thats what im looking for right now. Sounds like a good deal if they are in a truck box already.

messed up c-10 · 03-26-2003, 05:59 PM

no they dont come with a box. He had a hatch back box he was gonna put in with it for an extra $30 but I told him I didnt want it. Even if Jenson is a cheap brand I dont think the amp is as big a deal to worry about had they been subs I'd be a little worried about their quality.

LOHRTBT · 03-26-2003, 06:30 PM

NOT A GOOD DEAL!!
For that setup you could get it for about 50 bucks.
Heck...check around Pawn shops..you can find some decent deals there.

PHOENIX · 03-26-2003, 06:41 PM

Its an ok deal.
You can buy a good amp for around $200. You can find them on sale. I currently have a Sony explode (2ch 780 watt) that works pretty damn well. Im happy with it. More happy with this then with high dollar fosgate and stuff like that. Even nicer then an old alpine a friend had.
You can buy (2) 12's on sale for $100 brand new from Circuit City. Watch for sales.
Jensen amps are not high quality and are not high dollar either. I currently have a Jensen pushing some tweets and 6x9's. It does a great job and its a trooper. I have had it for awhile. It just keeps going. It outlasted a fosgate amp of a similar size. Not only did it outlast, but I couldnt tell the different, power or quality wise between the two. I have a 2channel 300watt Jensen. They dont make this one anymore, but they make one similar. I dont think I would buy the newer Jensen.But only for one reason, the new Jensen doesnt have controls on the side, they are on the top. I dont like that, because I have my smaller amp mounted under the drivers seat so that I can adjust high's from track to track.

I have just under $650 in my entire sterio system. I always buy on sale. If I would have paid regular price it would have been atleast $875. I know $650 sounds like alot but thats for a Panasonic CD player, 2 amps (sony explode, jensen), 2-12's in boxes (Kenwoods in Q-logic), 2-6x9's (Kenwood 4-way), 2 tweets (Boss, I think), wiring (misc.), fuse block (fosgate), and fuses (fosgate, but switching to radio shack with built in light).

Just a few tips, make sure you install everything correctly. Come here if you need help. Alot of guys know their stuff. Make sure you properly fuse your wiring. When running wires for amp keep your RCA cables as far as possible from your power and remote wire, this causes engine noise in the sterio.

**swervin ervin** · 03-26-2003, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by PHOENIX
I have just under $650 in my entire sterio system.

Hmmm.... I wish. I've got a total of exactly $1273.59 in everytlhing. This is every piece, wiring and all.

ChrisK10 · 03-26-2003, 08:36 PM

PHOENIX:

Quote:

When running wires for amp keep your RCA cables as far as possible from your power and remote wire, this causes engine noise in the sterio.

This sounds like what happens in the morning when I go into reverse to back out of the driveway!! Otherwise I never notice it...

-Chris

messed up c-10 · 03-26-2003, 09:22 PM

so far I have an Alpine Am/Fm/cass. radio with an Alpine six disk changer that I need to get installed. I paid $100 for that. I looked up the subs and the amp on www.bestbuy.com and they cost about what double I'm gonna pay. I don't trust Pawn shop stuff very much. I do have an amp I bought for a dollar at a garage sale but I'm not sure if it works.

ocbaud · 03-26-2003, 09:27 PM

i'm getting a JBL 600.1 amp, and will run that to two 12's of unknown brand

*1FaastC10* · 03-26-2003, 11:34 PM

personally, i dont think its anywhere near a good deal. Pioneer subs suck, of course i'm used to listening to JLs, JBLs, and Infinity Perfects.

PHOENIX · 03-26-2003, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by swervin ervin

Hmmm.... I wish. I've got a total of exactly $1273.59 in everytlhing. This is every piece, wiring and all.

Dang MIke, you gotta watch for sales!

**swervin ervin** · 03-26-2003, 11:57 PM

This was sale prices. It adds up with two amps, 2 12 subs, 4 tweeters, 2 mid bass, and Q-logic kick panels. Heck my MP3/CD player was close to $400.00 by itself, on sale BTW.

Oh, and this isn't counting the rear speaker box.

84Stepper · 03-27-2003, 12:10 AM

I have a pioneer premier cd player and kicker 5 1/4 door speakers and next week im buying kicker 6x9's. I bought an amp off my friend for $50 to hook up to my speakers. This summer I plan on buying 2 JL Audio10's. I dont like to buy audio stuff used any more because if you dont have that warranty it sucks.

Ric83 · 03-27-2003, 12:21 AM

Nope. I don't really think that is a good deal at all either. You can get a set of Pioneers cheap. Just look around. Even try ebay. Jensen is also not adding anything to the deal.
BTW, Mike still payed less than I did for mine.

Wish I was still living at home and could still spend money like that. Maybe it wouldn't be sitting there. Hmm....

PHOENIX · 03-27-2003, 12:25 AM

84stepper: I agree, just buy new. Its better in the long run.

See swervin thats why, you go and get these fancy sterios

Mine was half that but it doesnt play mp3s

I would love to have one that does and when this one goes Im getting one that does.
Mike, ever thought about adding a tv to your setup, I think it would be sweet. If I can get a deal on a sterio,mp3,dvd,tv player Im gonna mount one in the dash (middle airvent). My brother just put a tv in his new truck, looks good. Got the screen and the cd/mp3/dvd player for $300. Cant remember the brand, got it through a wholesaler friend.

**swervin ervin** · 03-27-2003, 12:32 AM

Yeah I know. But after building the console, I couldn't bring myself to put the old Sony CD in there, you know? The MP3 player is bad to the bone. I love it. It sure is nice to burn a MP3 CD and be able put them in folders, such as the singers name or what ever you want. Then stick it in and select between folders. Oh, it will hold probably 200 MP3's on one disk at 128 Kbs. I never turn the radio on anymore.

Hey, besides, it's only money and I really enjoy my setup a bunch.

BTW, it's a Pioneer DEH-P8400MP

PHOENIX · 03-27-2003, 12:53 AM

I would rather spend alot on something that lasts, then blow it on little things here and there. When I have money I spend it

Makes it hard to get a big project going.

79BIG10 · 03-27-2003, 08:33 AM

GEEZE!! I feel cheap now. I got a cheap JVC CD player with facotry dash speaker and 2- 3 ways in the cab corners

Mike76251 · 03-27-2003, 08:51 AM

I will tell you folks one thing,
I have never got more than 6 months out of anything Alpine I have ever had.
I use to but the best they had too.
That stuff is waaay over priced.

CHaingKaiShek · 03-27-2003, 09:02 AM

Well, I'm fairly cheap with my stereo setup - spending around 500.00 total for the current setup in my truck.

I have a 500wt Jensen AMP - Hey, they are pretty much bottom of the line, wal-mart crap. But I've owned three of them and they all still work.

I have a Sony CDX-650 deck. Two years old or so, I pulled it out of my Volvo and installed it into the truck. It's in the hacked up spot on my dash, but maybe one day I'll get the consol done - or have talked mike into making one. :p I think it looks much better mounted there, instead of a giant sore in the bezel.

I have Four Infinity Kappa 693.5i 6x9 speakers. Mounted in the cab corners. Two behind the seats and two in the doors. Overall they provide good high-mid ranges, however the low end at times is over-powering, and at other times is weak. It sounds good, speakers ran me about 175.00 (One of those shady 'deals')

Jeff

81lwb350 · 03-27-2003, 01:07 PM

i have some pioneer gold 10's

if the emblem on the dust cones are gold then they are decent subs. i have a set and they hit pretty hard with the right sealed air-space. i used 1.5 cu ft of air-space for each sub...hits the high and low bass pretty good. i would get a set of 6x9 3-ways to get a little more mid bass...

depending on how new those are 140 aint a bad deal...
bring him 100 cash and i bet he takes it.. he he

i agree with everyones posts but let me add that pioneer subs are not the best for hard hittin bass, so if you listen to hip hop or da boom boom then you should get some fosgates or something similar!

later
anthony

Marks 85 · 03-27-2003, 01:24 PM

I have Sony everything and Kenwood 10s sounds good

Low87 · 03-27-2003, 03:34 PM

I have my nine year old Sony CD player. I have no idea how much I spent on it. Also have some Pioneer replacement corner speakers I got for $25 off a friend. You can hear my bass from miles away.

03-26-2003, 05:24 PM	#1
messed up c-10 RHCP afficianado Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: McLoud, OK Posts: 789	maybe some subs on the way A friend of mine at school rolled and totaled his car, and is selling his subs and amp. The Subs are 10" Pioneers and the amp is a Jenson. He wants $140 for them. Do you guys think thats a good idea? __________________ ~Ryan~ 89 S-10 Blazer with a 4.3L 96 Ford Crown Vic P71 4.6L V8. This car rocks. Here are some links to some good music. Jack Johnson Donavon Frankenreiter

03-26-2003, 05:49 PM	#2
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Don't know about the subs, but Jenson products are not top of the line stuff, you know. Seems fairly high to me. Especially when you can buy real nice amps for a hundred bucks or so. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

03-26-2003, 05:49 PM	#3
84Stepper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 425	Heck ya thats what im looking for right now. Sounds like a good deal if they are in a truck box already. __________________ 84 Chevy Stepside, 350, TH350, 268h Comp cam, Hooker headers, MSD Pro Billet, Edelbrock Performer manifold and 1604 carb, 40 Series Flowmasters dumped, and Western Chassis 3/5 drop w/ c notch. New 3:73 Eaton Posi

03-26-2003, 05:59 PM	#4
messed up c-10 RHCP afficianado Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: McLoud, OK Posts: 789	no they dont come with a box. He had a hatch back box he was gonna put in with it for an extra $30 but I told him I didnt want it. Even if Jenson is a cheap brand I dont think the amp is as big a deal to worry about had they been subs I'd be a little worried about their quality. __________________ ~Ryan~ 89 S-10 Blazer with a 4.3L 96 Ford Crown Vic P71 4.6L V8. This car rocks. Here are some links to some good music. Jack Johnson Donavon Frankenreiter

03-26-2003, 06:30 PM	#5
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	NOT A GOOD DEAL!! For that setup you could get it for about 50 bucks. Heck...check around Pawn shops..you can find some decent deals there. __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

03-26-2003, 06:41 PM	#6
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Its an ok deal. You can buy a good amp for around $200. You can find them on sale. I currently have a Sony explode (2ch 780 watt) that works pretty damn well. Im happy with it. More happy with this then with high dollar fosgate and stuff like that. Even nicer then an old alpine a friend had. You can buy (2) 12's on sale for $100 brand new from Circuit City. Watch for sales. Jensen amps are not high quality and are not high dollar either. I currently have a Jensen pushing some tweets and 6x9's. It does a great job and its a trooper. I have had it for awhile. It just keeps going. It outlasted a fosgate amp of a similar size. Not only did it outlast, but I couldnt tell the different, power or quality wise between the two. I have a 2channel 300watt Jensen. They dont make this one anymore, but they make one similar. I dont think I would buy the newer Jensen.But only for one reason, the new Jensen doesnt have controls on the side, they are on the top. I dont like that, because I have my smaller amp mounted under the drivers seat so that I can adjust high's from track to track. I have just under $650 in my entire sterio system. I always buy on sale. If I would have paid regular price it would have been atleast $875. I know $650 sounds like alot but thats for a Panasonic CD player, 2 amps (sony explode, jensen), 2-12's in boxes (Kenwoods in Q-logic), 2-6x9's (Kenwood 4-way), 2 tweets (Boss, I think), wiring (misc.), fuse block (fosgate), and fuses (fosgate, but switching to radio shack with built in light). Just a few tips, make sure you install everything correctly. Come here if you need help. Alot of guys know their stuff. Make sure you properly fuse your wiring. When running wires for amp keep your RCA cables as far as possible from your power and remote wire, this causes engine noise in the sterio. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

03-26-2003, 09:22 PM	#9
messed up c-10 RHCP afficianado Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: McLoud, OK Posts: 789	so far I have an Alpine Am/Fm/cass. radio with an Alpine six disk changer that I need to get installed. I paid $100 for that. I looked up the subs and the amp on www.bestbuy.com and they cost about what double I'm gonna pay. I don't trust Pawn shop stuff very much. I do have an amp I bought for a dollar at a garage sale but I'm not sure if it works. __________________ ~Ryan~ 89 S-10 Blazer with a 4.3L 96 Ford Crown Vic P71 4.6L V8. This car rocks. Here are some links to some good music. Jack Johnson Donavon Frankenreiter

03-26-2003, 09:27 PM	#10
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	i'm getting a JBL 600.1 amp, and will run that to two 12's of unknown brand

03-26-2003, 11:34 PM	#11
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	personally, i dont think its anywhere near a good deal. Pioneer subs suck, of course i'm used to listening to JLs, JBLs, and Infinity Perfects.

03-26-2003, 11:57 PM	#13
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	This was sale prices. It adds up with two amps, 2 12 subs, 4 tweeters, 2 mid bass, and Q-logic kick panels. Heck my MP3/CD player was close to $400.00 by itself, on sale BTW. Oh, and this isn't counting the rear speaker box.

03-27-2003, 12:10 AM	#14
84Stepper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 425	I have a pioneer premier cd player and kicker 5 1/4 door speakers and next week im buying kicker 6x9's. I bought an amp off my friend for $50 to hook up to my speakers. This summer I plan on buying 2 JL Audio10's. I dont like to buy audio stuff used any more because if you dont have that warranty it sucks. __________________ 84 Chevy Stepside, 350, TH350, 268h Comp cam, Hooker headers, MSD Pro Billet, Edelbrock Performer manifold and 1604 carb, 40 Series Flowmasters dumped, and Western Chassis 3/5 drop w/ c notch. New 3:73 Eaton Posi

03-27-2003, 12:21 AM	#15
Ric83 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 824	Nope. I don't really think that is a good deal at all either. You can get a set of Pioneers cheap. Just look around. Even try ebay. Jensen is also not adding anything to the deal. BTW, Mike still payed less than I did for mine. Wish I was still living at home and could still spend money like that. Maybe it wouldn't be sitting there. Hmm.... __________________ Ric '83 Silverado SWB Fleetside Here she is

03-27-2003, 12:25 AM	#16
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	84stepper: I agree, just buy new. Its better in the long run. See swervin thats why, you go and get these fancy sterios Mine was half that but it doesnt play mp3s I would love to have one that does and when this one goes Im getting one that does. Mike, ever thought about adding a tv to your setup, I think it would be sweet. If I can get a deal on a sterio,mp3,dvd,tv player Im gonna mount one in the dash (middle airvent). My brother just put a tv in his new truck, looks good. Got the screen and the cd/mp3/dvd player for $300. Cant remember the brand, got it through a wholesaler friend. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

03-27-2003, 12:32 AM	#17
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Yeah I know. But after building the console, I couldn't bring myself to put the old Sony CD in there, you know? The MP3 player is bad to the bone. I love it. It sure is nice to burn a MP3 CD and be able put them in folders, such as the singers name or what ever you want. Then stick it in and select between folders. Oh, it will hold probably 200 MP3's on one disk at 128 Kbs. I never turn the radio on anymore. Hey, besides, it's only money and I really enjoy my setup a bunch. BTW, it's a Pioneer DEH-P8400MP

03-27-2003, 12:53 AM	#18
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	I would rather spend alot on something that lasts, then blow it on little things here and there. When I have money I spend it Makes it hard to get a big project going. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *



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03-27-2003, 08:33 AM	#19
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	GEEZE!! I feel cheap now. I got a cheap JVC CD player with facotry dash speaker and 2- 3 ways in the cab corners __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

03-27-2003, 08:51 AM	#20
Mike76251 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,499	I will tell you folks one thing, I have never got more than 6 months out of anything Alpine I have ever had. I use to but the best they had too. That stuff is waaay over priced.

03-27-2003, 09:02 AM	#21
CHaingKaiShek I love goooooold! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In the middle of Hell, Arizona Posts: 133	Well, I'm fairly cheap with my stereo setup - spending around 500.00 total for the current setup in my truck. I have a 500wt Jensen AMP - Hey, they are pretty much bottom of the line, wal-mart crap. But I've owned three of them and they all still work. I have a Sony CDX-650 deck. Two years old or so, I pulled it out of my Volvo and installed it into the truck. It's in the hacked up spot on my dash, but maybe one day I'll get the consol done - or have talked mike into making one. :p I think it looks much better mounted there, instead of a giant sore in the bezel. I have Four Infinity Kappa 693.5i 6x9 speakers. Mounted in the cab corners. Two behind the seats and two in the doors. Overall they provide good high-mid ranges, however the low end at times is over-powering, and at other times is weak. It sounds good, speakers ran me about 175.00 (One of those shady 'deals') Jeff __________________ "Musha ring dum a doo dum a da Whack for my daddy-o Whack for my daddy-o There's whiskey in the jar-o."

03-27-2003, 01:07 PM	#22
81lwb350 big block lover Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: louisiana Posts: 107	pioneer 10's i have some pioneer gold 10's if the emblem on the dust cones are gold then they are decent subs. i have a set and they hit pretty hard with the right sealed air-space. i used 1.5 cu ft of air-space for each sub...hits the high and low bass pretty good. i would get a set of 6x9 3-ways to get a little more mid bass... depending on how new those are 140 aint a bad deal... bring him 100 cash and i bet he takes it.. he he i agree with everyones posts but let me add that pioneer subs are not the best for hard hittin bass, so if you listen to hip hop or da boom boom then you should get some fosgates or something similar! later anthony Last edited by 81lwb350; 03-27-2003 at 01:12 PM.

03-27-2003, 01:24 PM	#23
Marks 85 Color By Krylon Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Benbrook Tx. Posts: 179	I have Sony everything and Kenwood 10s sounds good

03-27-2003, 03:34 PM	#24
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	I have my nine year old Sony CD player. I have no idea how much I spent on it. Also have some Pioneer replacement corner speakers I got for $25 off a friend. You can hear my bass from miles away. __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

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