Can I get some feedback before purchasing?

bchinfoon · 06-17-2013, 10:28 AM

Hi everyone...hoping I can get some feedback on my planned setup before purchasing. I have a friend that works at a custom audio shop that I'm going to have do the install, but I was thinking about making most of the purchases off reputable sellers on ebay since they can offer even better discounts than my friend's store.

Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS
CD-IU201S iPhone Cable
Scosche Dash Kit, Wiring harness, Antenna adapter
Metra Axxess ASWC-1 steering wheel controls

Focal PS 165 Component Speakers
JL 500/3 Amp
JL 8w3 Subwoofer

I'm also hoping to get a stealth box made like this, but for only one 8" sub: Installed custom 8" sub box

bigaudiofanat · 06-17-2013, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by bchinfoon

Hi everyone...hoping I can get some feedback on my planned setup before purchasing. I have a friend that works at a custom audio shop that I'm going to have do the install, but I was thinking about making most of the purchases off reputable sellers on ebay since they can offer even better discounts than my friend's store.

Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS
CD-IU201S iPhone Cable
Scosche Dash Kit, Wiring harness, Antenna adapter
Metra Axxess ASWC-1 steering wheel controls

Focal PS 165 Component Speakers
JL 500/3 Amp
JL 8w3 Subwoofer

I'm also hoping to get a stealth box made like this, but for only one 8" sub: Installed custom 8" sub box

I would look at amazon, woofersetc, and sonic electronics, as well as ask Wicked to see if he can hook you up with a discount.

bchinfoon · 06-17-2013, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

I would look at amazon, woofersetc, and sonic electronics, as well as ask Wicked to see if he can hook you up with a discount.

Cool thanks for the recommendations. Any feedback as far as the selection of components is concerned?

Cbtech · 06-17-2013, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by bchinfoon

Cool thanks for the recommendations. Any feedback as far as the selection of components is concerned?

I have the 4500 and the screen gets washed out when the sun hits it. im sure they use the same screen just the guts are different. I wouldnt choose the stereo again if i had another chance based on the sun washout.

also im tinted all the way around and still doesnt help.

bigaudiofanat · 06-17-2013, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bchinfoon

Cool thanks for the recommendations. Any feedback as far as the selection of components is concerned?

Most pioneers are the same screen and will get washed out. I have had good luck with kenwood and alpine touch screens not washing out as much.

kenchan · 06-17-2013, 10:37 AM

+1 for amazon. i search there first and pretty much buy everything on prime.

122554 · 06-17-2013, 04:00 PM

+1on the Kenwood. Even before I had it tinted, never washed out

fuct · 06-17-2013, 05:17 PM

i hate my pioneer headunit, but love my focals.

Cbtech · 06-17-2013, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by fuct

i hate my pioneer headunit, but love my focals.

i have just decided to sell mine...like right now. $250 for 6mo old 4500

bchinfoon · 06-17-2013, 10:43 PM

Hmm, I guess you guys have me convinced to get a different HU.

A bit more pricey, but DNX890HD it is!

bigaudiofanat · 06-18-2013, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by bchinfoon

Hmm, I guess you guys have me convinced to get a different HU.

A bit more pricey, but DNX890HD it is!

You can't go wrong with kenwood but you can with pioneer.

good move

snowsurfdirtx · 06-18-2013, 05:07 AM

Nice build.. please post progress pics, if you can. I'm planning on shoving my 8w7 in that same space, and pushing it with an XD600/1. Which shop is doing it? Once he starts the box Id like to ask some questions if that's cool with him.

fuct · 06-18-2013, 10:40 AM

since its 100 degrees here now when i get in the car and drive off my pioneer HU starts changing stations and songs, then changes from radio to SD card. if its really hot or really cold out the HU freaks out. odd

bchinfoon · 06-21-2013, 04:26 PM

Alright, I made some changes based on the universal hatred towards Pioneer. Install of everything is happening next weekend except for the subs.

Kenwood DNX890HD
KCA-IP202 iPhone Cable
Scosche Dash Kit, Wiring harness, Antenna adapter
Metra Axxess ASWC-1 steering wheel controls
Kenwood CMOS-210 Backup Camera

Focal PS 165 Component Speakers
JL 500/3 Amp

Only thing I am unsure about it the subs.

Options I'm considering are:
2 x JL 8w1
2 x JL 6w3
1 x JL 8w3

Any opinions on what would match the amp and car best?

bigaudiofanat · 06-21-2013, 04:42 PM

Do a single sub no need for anymore than that in a Z.

06-17-2013, 10:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
bchinfoon Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 42 Drives: 2010 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 15	Can I get some feedback before purchasing? Hi everyone...hoping I can get some feedback on my planned setup before purchasing. I have a friend that works at a custom audio shop that I'm going to have do the install, but I was thinking about making most of the purchases off reputable sellers on ebay since they can offer even better discounts than my friend's store. Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS CD-IU201S iPhone Cable Scosche Dash Kit, Wiring harness, Antenna adapter Metra Axxess ASWC-1 steering wheel controls Focal PS 165 Component Speakers JL 500/3 Amp JL 8w3 Subwoofer I'm also hoping to get a stealth box made like this, but for only one 8" sub: Installed custom 8" sub box

06-17-2013, 10:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	+1 for amazon. i search there first and pretty much buy everything on prime. blackcherry20 and Cbtech like this.

06-17-2013, 04:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
122554 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: My own world Posts: 506 Drives: 2010 Nismo Rep Power: 13	+1on the Kenwood. Even before I had it tinted, never washed out __________________ I don't normally drink beer, but when I do....i drink a lot!

06-21-2013, 04:42 PM	#15 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	Do a single sub no need for anymore than that in a Z. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

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06-17-2013, 05:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	i hate my pioneer headunit, but love my focals.

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snowsurfdirtx Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: WA Posts: 285 Drives: Too Fast Rep Power: 12	Nice build.. please post progress pics, if you can. I'm planning on shoving my 8w7 in that same space, and pushing it with an XD600/1. Which shop is doing it? Once he starts the box Id like to ask some questions if that's cool with him.

06-18-2013, 10:40 AM	#13 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	since its 100 degrees here now when i get in the car and drive off my pioneer HU starts changing stations and songs, then changes from radio to SD card. if its really hot or really cold out the HU freaks out. odd

06-21-2013, 04:26 PM	#14 (permalink)
bchinfoon Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 42 Drives: 2010 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 15	Alright, I made some changes based on the universal hatred towards Pioneer. Install of everything is happening next weekend except for the subs. Kenwood DNX890HD KCA-IP202 iPhone Cable Scosche Dash Kit, Wiring harness, Antenna adapter Metra Axxess ASWC-1 steering wheel controls Kenwood CMOS-210 Backup Camera Focal PS 165 Component Speakers JL 500/3 Amp Only thing I am unsure about it the subs. Options I'm considering are: 2 x JL 8w1 2 x JL 6w3 1 x JL 8w3 Any opinions on what would match the amp and car best?