Parts-express alternatives
#1
Parts-express alternatives
I'm finally replacing my 15+yo head unit and adding an amp.
I was going to get the extra audio components from parts-express.com, but got stickers shock from the shipping $20+ cheapest.
I'm looking for stuff like:
- 8 gauge wire/terminals
- 1-2 distribution block
- RCA cables
- 22 gauge wire/terminals
Their prices seemed good...ie 1-2 distribution block at Fry's is $24 vs $7.
My truck is 20yo 400+k so the upgrade is pretty modest:
this is the HU:
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-K3kxPSK...KIV-BT901.html
Currently I only have 4in speakers in stock location and 6 1/2 tube sub powered by a 4ch amp configured 3ch.
I bought a 2nd amp to power the sub and will config the current amp to 4ch. I'm going to put 6 1/2 separates in the ft doors and 6 1/2 coax in the rear. I'm going to try and glass some pods for the front doors...just have to figure out how to aim them.
I've already installed an old 7in flip down LCD from a minivan I got rid of...it's pretty old too 2001.
My parts-express shopping cart was about $47 w/o the $20+ shipping.
I was going to get the extra audio components from parts-express.com, but got stickers shock from the shipping $20+ cheapest.
I'm looking for stuff like:
- 8 gauge wire/terminals
- 1-2 distribution block
- RCA cables
- 22 gauge wire/terminals
Their prices seemed good...ie 1-2 distribution block at Fry's is $24 vs $7.
My truck is 20yo 400+k so the upgrade is pretty modest:
this is the HU:
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-K3kxPSK...KIV-BT901.html
Currently I only have 4in speakers in stock location and 6 1/2 tube sub powered by a 4ch amp configured 3ch.
I bought a 2nd amp to power the sub and will config the current amp to 4ch. I'm going to put 6 1/2 separates in the ft doors and 6 1/2 coax in the rear. I'm going to try and glass some pods for the front doors...just have to figure out how to aim them.
I've already installed an old 7in flip down LCD from a minivan I got rid of...it's pretty old too 2001.
My parts-express shopping cart was about $47 w/o the $20+ shipping.
#2
Check out Amazon for a complete amp wiring kit. A 4 gauge kit is $18 with free 2-day shipping if you have Amazon Prime. I'm a student, so I got a free year of Prime and have used it way more than I thought I would. Can't beat $18 for a complete amp kit.
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