Hey guys,

As I have previously posted before (a few months back i guess), i just moved from overseas, and of course, I couldnt bring all ur car stereo gear with me, especially those big and heavy ones.

So... time to make some investment! However, i have some problems, one of them being unsure of the pricing here. Would appreciate if you guys could contribute to this thread, which hopefully serves as a reference not only to me, but to all the potential shoppers.

I'm trying to components of car stereo by price range. So, please feel free to input (note: please add anything that one should add to the 'to audition' list, (please do not comment on what's 'the best'. I believe that there is no particular component that is particularly better than the rest, it all depends on preference, setup, car space etc). Ok, here goes, my very limited research.. and please let me know if i got the prices wrong.

Subwoofers

[u]Below $300


$301-$500
1. DD 12" 2512a
2. Peerless 12" XLS (no. 830515)
3. Treo TSi 12.4
4. Lotus SW200
5. IDQ 12 V.2
6. RE SE12

$501-$900
1. DD 12" 3512d
2. Treo TSX 12.22 / 12.44
3. Boston G5 12-4 / 12-44
4. IDMAX 12 V.3
5. OZ Matrix ME12.2 / 12.4

above $900
1. Treo SSi 12.22 / 12.44
2. DD 9512f


Amplifiers

Below $500
2-channel:
1. Audiosystem F2-190 (2X100w)

$501 - $900
2-channel:
1. Audiosystem F2-500 (2X230w)
2. Arc Audio 2100XXK (2x100w)


above $900



one question: How much is the eclipse SW9122 sub and how does it sound? havent had a chance to listen to them.

Dead tired. will continue. at the meantime, please feel free to add.

My other problem ---> just bought a civic. how the hell am do i get rid of the integrated stereo? i have done some research and nothing too promising, hence my frustration.

Cheers

FHRX Studios has current rrp pricelists available for heaps of brands, and a recommended setup for budget systems already

yeah but those are RRPs, i'm sure the price is lesser than that but i don't know by how much.

mm, not heaps less....and remember, stores that advirtise on CAA will give you a 10% discount....

Word.

No-one will be silly enough to advertise prices less the rrp on their website. Specials are different, but you just wont get it. Most dealers wont even give you are hard price over the phone. Best you walk into the store to find out what the 'real' price is.

What I tend to do is budget for the rrp, that way its always a nice surprise when someone knocks the price down.