Starting with a clean Slate.....any Stereo Gurus out there?

Boschma · Jan 24, 2014

I'm planning on putting a stereo in my uncles '59 Caddy. He'd like to spend around $3500 or so.
The car has nothing right now. He'd like a double Din receiver, and that's the only request he gave me. I'd like to do two 12's (maybe squares), and the rest is up in the air. We want it to be really loud and really clear.

What would you instal with that budget? Or is that not realistic for what needs to be done?

Boschma · Jan 24, 2014

AL&Eds · Jan 24, 2014

Without seeing the car, and guessing that you're not trying to keep it all original I would recommend the following. Pick out a double den receiver that fits your needs, put a set of component front speakers in either kick panels or the doors. Then add a set of rear speakers. I think A set of 12's in the back would be great and then you need to amplifiers. I think your budget of $3500 is more than sufficient and will keep you in all namebrand products like Alpine Focal and JL audio.

My only question is where did you plan on mounting the head unit? Were were you planning on putting it in the dash, building a custom center console or pod for it, or putting it somewhere like the glove box?

AL&Eds · Jan 24, 2014

The picture of the car popped up right after I sent that. Obviously you're not keeping it stock...

Riverbound · Jan 24, 2014

I think a lot of the cost will be in the installation. If you do it yourself you can put more towards the product.

Boschma · Jan 24, 2014

AL&Eds said:
Without seeing the car, and guessing that you're not trying to keep it all original I would recommend the following. Pick out a double den receiver that fits your needs, put a set of component front speakers in either kick panels or the doors. Then add a set of rear speakers. I think A set of 12's in the back would be great and then you need to amplifiers. I think your budget of $3500 is more than sufficient and will keep you in all namebrand products like Alpine Focal and JL audio.

My only question is where did you plan on mounting the head unit? Were were you planning on putting it in the dash, building a custom center console or pod for it, or putting it somewhere like the glove box?

I'd like to put the receiver inside the glovebox. It'd be a sin to cut a hole in the dash of that car. The stock one will be there as a dummy. Would a component set in the kick panels and a pair of 6x9s in the rear package tray be sufficient?

Do any manufacturers make a receiver that lets you use Pandora or the iPod on your phone through Bluetooth, like the new Fords have with Sync?

AL&Eds · Jan 24, 2014

Yes, that would be more than enough speakers. Just put a quality amplifier to them also. And yes lots of the manufacturers of radios have those features.

Where are you located? If you live in Southern California you should come by and check out the shop. If you live outside of Southern California we can help you pick out the product and ship it to you.

Riverbound · Jan 24, 2014

Boschma said:
I'd like to put the receiver inside the glovebox. It'd be a sin to cut a hole in the dash of that car. The stock one will be there a a dummy. Would a component set in the kick panels and a pair of 6x9s in the rear package tray be sufficient?

Do any manufacturers make a receiver that let you use Pandora or the iPod on your phone through Bluetooth, like the new Fords have with Sync?

Yes. They do. I would utilize the expertise of the guys at AL and eds. They could probably even set you up with equipment and ship it to you. They do some pretty off the hook stuff. But shipping it to CA isn't really an option.

Boschma · Jan 24, 2014

Riverbound said:
Yes. They do. I would utilize the expertise of the guys at AL and eds. They could probably even set you up with equipment and ship it to you. They do some pretty off the hook stuff. But shipping it to CA isn't really an option.

Ya, I wish there were more professional shops out here. Most of the ones I've walked into look like chop shops :eek
Dey gib you gud deal!

Boschma · Jan 24, 2014

AL&Eds said:
Yes, that would be more than enough speakers. Just put a quality amplifier to them also. And yes lots of the manufacturers of radios have those features.

Where are you located? If you live in Southern California you should come by and check out the shop. If you live outside of Southern California we can help you pick out the product and ship it to you.

Thanks for the help! I used to live in the IE, but now I'm in West Texas. I wouldn't be comfortable installing it myself, or else I'd order the stuff through you.

AL&Eds · Jan 24, 2014

Damn, would have loved the opportunity to work on your car. Let us know if you need any other help along the way.

Riverbound · Jan 24, 2014

Boschma said:
Ya, I wish there were more professional shops out here. Most of the ones I've walked into look like chop shops :eek
Dey gib you gud deal!

Unfortunately. There's plenty of those guys around here too

djunkie · Jan 24, 2014

Riverbound said:
Unfortunately. There's plenty of those guys around here too

Whatchu mean ese?

RiverDave · Jan 25, 2014

AL&Eds said:
Damn, would have loved the opportunity to work on your car. Let us know if you need any other help along the way.

I'd work a deal and send an installer out there..

Nice sig by the way..

RD

STV_Keith · Jan 25, 2014

When you get down to picking speakers, see if you can find a dealer that sells Hertz...and go listen. I was very impressed, but it's subjective. Energy line or higher... http://www.hertzaudiovideo.com/default_en.htm

Uncle Dave · Mar 28, 2014

STV_Keith said:
When you get down to picking speakers, see if you can find a dealer that sells Hertz...and go listen. I was very impressed, but it's subjective. Energy line or higher... http://www.hertzaudiovideo.com/default_en.htm

Im very happy with my Audison/ Hertz Products.

Uncle Dave

Enen · Apr 14, 2014

Uncle Dave said:
Im very happy with my Audison/ Hertz Products.

Uncle Dave

I did Hertz/ Audison in my truck. Love it.

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