Creating a Car Stereo to Bump DMB

[Rob]

A few threads ago we were talking about bumping DMB while driving around and intersections.

It had me wondering if anyone's ever put a car stereo system together with the idea of having a great setup for DMB music. Anyone do this?

r

[Dave L]

I'd like to tow a trailer behind my Jeep so the band could play live while I drive around!

[CrazyEazy]

Originally Posted by DANCNANCY

I'd like to tow a trailer behind my Jeep so the band could play live while I drive around!

Now that would be the best setup!!!
Chris

[Strugz10]

Originally Posted by Rob

A few threads ago we were talking about bumping DMB while driving around and intersections.

It had me wondering if anyone's ever put a car stereo system together with the idea of having a great setup for DMB music. Anyone do this?

I have a setup that I made geared towards DMB. First off I have '01 Jeep Cherokee which came with a crappy ass factory system so I completely took it out. I first bought a Kenwood flip face CD player which broke right after the warranty expired, and now have a cheap Pioneer CD/MP3 player. I have MB Quartz speakers, which are expensive but have great range and definitely pick up the highs. Don't expect a lot of bass out of them though. I have blown the tweeter on them a couple of times though, but luckily they came with a 3 year warranty. I also bought an Eclipse 800w 4 channel amp, (200w maximum boost for each speaker) which I haven't had any problems with and gives me great power to jam to. Lastly comes the sub, I didn't want to mess around with an expensive sub setup and seperate amp for it (which is recommended over a 5 channel amp). So what I did was buy an all in one amp and sub combo. I really didn't want something that could be heard down the entire block, but just something that gives a full sound since the speakers don't have much kick to them. I put the system in my car in '01 and the whole setup including installation and everything ran me about $2,000. Would I do it again? Nope, I've had a bunch of problems with everything except the amp. The trouble is not worth the return. Unless you have something God awful I suggest sticking with what you have. Dealing with all these seperate parts and dealers just makes for a sticky situation. I thought I was getting good stuff, and you usually get what you pay for, but aparantly $2,000 isn't enough so think about it and do your homework before you make a huge investment of time and money.

[Bryan]

a buddy of mine is currently building his system so its set up like the stacks are at DMB....where boyds channels will come out the left side, roi out the right, etc....hes putting in 12 speakers so it feels like hes on stage, his sub is under his passenger seat. pretty sweet

[Rob]

Originally Posted by Bryan

a buddy of mine is currently building his system so its set up like the stacks are at DMB....where boyds channels will come out the left side, roi out the right, etc....hes putting in 12 speakers so it feels like hes on stage, his sub is under his passenger seat. pretty sweet

I'd really like to create a set of pages for this project. Any chance you could have your pal document this?

r

[Bryan]

Originally Posted by Rob

I'd really like to create a set of pages for this project. Any chance you could have your pal document this?

r

ill mention it to him.

[GraveDiggingADitch]

Im planning on putting a TV/DVD player in my Jeep for the main purpose of watching some Dave on the road. Putin in a nice Soundstream Amp, and prolly a 10 or 12 to give some Bumpity Bump to Dave. I dont think Ill worry about the speakers until they blow from Dave's Wailing.... Should have it ready to go in the next week or 2. Can't wait!!!

[Dave L]

Sweet! No new truck for me till next year. Looking at Xterra, MMMMMMMMMMM......Rockford Fosgate......AAAAAGGHGHHHHH....

[DMatthewsCutieUF]

Sweet ideas guys:-) wow..
Rock on to that ......
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