New computer stereo

[ArrizX 2]

Well, First, I was either looking at two of these

MLI-65

http://www.mach5audio.com/product_info.php...37171c76d02db5d

OR

MTX T4508-04

http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/Pr...ProductID=13307

OR

Kicker 07C8-4

http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/Pr...ProductID=17406

But here is the thing, I'm not sure how I would power these.

Also, how would I give it an audio signal.

Then, as for speakers, and power for them and a signal to them, I'm at a complete loss. I would like to keep this as cheap as possible. Help, lol

[///M5 2,833]

To do what exactly?

[JimJ 11]

What I'd do if I had to build a computer system on a strict budget...

Fostex FE166E's in Martin King-designed mass loaded TL's, as shown here: http://www.quarter-wave.com. Sold at Madisound, like $120 for the pair IIRC...plus MDF cost.

Used Magnavox or Philips 6V6, 6L6, or EL84 console stereo amp, can find one on Ebay or at fleamarkets when people get rid of vintage stereo consoles. Usually all they need is a replacement of the electrolytic caps and a power switch and they're good to go. Should be able to find one for around a hundred bucks in ready to play shape. 6-25 watts depending on what kind you get.

Plate amplifier from Apexjr.com, under a hundred.

Then use an MLI or two for subbass, run it right off the output of the amp using high level inputs.

Would be one heck of a musical system for less than most people pay for utter shit...

[ArrizX 2]

To do what exactly?

Just for music.

right now i'm using an OLD OLD OLD harmon/kardon 2.1 system, and its not near loud enough, or anywhere near the bass I want.

What I'd do if I had to build a computer system on a strict budget...

Fostex FE166E's in Martin King-designed mass loaded TL's, as shown here: http://www.quarter-wave.com. Sold at Madisound, like $120 for the pair IIRC...plus MDF cost.

Used Magnavox or Philips 6V6, 6L6, or EL84 console stereo amp, can find one on Ebay or at fleamarkets when people get rid of vintage stereo conoles. Usually all they need is a replacement of the electrolytic caps and a power switch and they're good to go. Should be able to find one for around a hundred bucks in decent shape. 6-25 watts depending on what kind you get.

Plate amplifier from Apexjr.com, under a hundred.

Then use an MLI or two for subbass, run it right off the output of the amp using high level inputs.

Would be one heck of a musical system for less than most people pay for utter chit...

Thanks alot, I'm going to research all this. I appreciate the help

[ArrizX 2]

Some of those amps are just to vintage for me, lol

see, I want something like this

http://www.6ave.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=ELND660

but for like

1/10th the price.

because im going to need at least 5 channels. one for sub, two for the speakers, and two for the mids

now with further research i dont think i will be able to find what i want for the price i want, can someone point me in the direction of more modern stuff for cheap?

Edited November 19, 2007 by ArrizX

[topgun 262]

Some of those amps are just to vintage for me, lol

Vintage stuff > new cheapo crap.

[buickid 0]

I have a Creative Gigaworks G500 5.1 system. Cost me $299 several years back, THX certified it says. Sounds pretty good. The ported 8" woofer has plenty of bass. Claims 120W on the woofer or so. Bought a cheap Creative Sound Blaster Audigy sound card at the same time. Might want to check that out, a complete 5.1 system thats all matched and everything.

[JimJ 11]

because im going to need at least 5 channels. one for sub, two for the speakers, and two for the mids

? Not following you here. All you need are two channels of amplification plus one for the sub, unless you're doing 5.1 surround or bi-amping - neither of which fall into the "cheap" realm.

Vintage stuff > new cheapo crap.

Bingo. New & cheap = mass market plastic junk that'll break in a year. Can't help you there

You could probably find a mid to late '70s integrated amp on Ebay for not a lot either...something like a Marantz 1030, NAD 3020, etc...Pioneer, Rotel, Sansui and others all made really heavy metal beasts during that time that'll outlast a plastic Onkyo or Sony heap built today. And they look a lot more....conventional than a converted console amp.

Good read on speakers that'd work no matter what you get for an amp: http://boozhoundlabs.com/ml-tqwt/

[///M5 2,833]

I have a Creative Gigaworks G500 5.1 system. Cost me $299 several years back, THX certified it says. Sounds pretty good. The ported 8" woofer has plenty of bass. Claims 120W on the woofer or so. Bought a cheap Creative Sound Blaster Audigy sound card at the same time. Might want to check that out, a complete 5.1 system thats all matched and everything.

And the system that Jim described will make yours sound like complete ass in comparison. Sort of like comparing a Z06 Corvette with a Yugo.

Arriz if you want new and low budget you are going to get crap, vintage is your friend.