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jdubau55 · 03-03-2007, 09:50 AM

I came across that the same way you did Chino. Too rich for my blood. I wont be doing any SQ comps but I do want quality sound for a decent price.

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Originally Posted by Violin

The list price on that head unit is $2,400.

I think you should get it.

"• Requires DAI-C990 or PXI-H990 for operation"

Tack on another 2600$

ChinoCharles · 03-03-2007, 12:07 PM

Holy shat!

I'll have top-of-the-line Alpine one day down the road. For now the X series should do nicely.

sqcomp · 03-03-2007, 11:30 PM

LOL! Yeah...the ACTUAL cost of those F#1 units is 50% off list to the dealer...or it was when I worked for the shop. You can probably talk a shop down to $1800-$2000 without install on that piece. The thing is when buying that into range you DO NOT want the "average" slap a deck in and turn on the power. You want good, close attention to your vehicle.

I've actually had some good luck with E-bay. I purchased a Denon DCT Z1 from a gentleman headquartered in Taiwan. The purchase was recomended from Scott Buwalda. I was on my way to purchase an Alpine 7909J before the Denon. I still want to get my hands on the 7909J though...

Anyway, The F#1 equipment is some of the best out there as a package. You're paying for exclusivity, quality and great local and factory support. Pioneer also has an head unit/processor package at a more "attractive" price...or at least they did in the P1.

Remember guys, it's all about what you can do with what you have. I'm working with David Navone and Scott Buwalda on a "budget" system that aims to get near the high dollar project that is in the glass works now.

I'm dropping names, I know...The point of that is to see how many of you know your sound competition history. This is of course after someone mentioned Richard Clark.

jdubau55 · 03-04-2007, 12:19 AM

No idea...but I wish someone would take me under their wing and really show me a proper install on a budget. Also....any recommendations on center channels??? Could I use say like a normal 4" coax for a center? And what good would this do for my sound stage?

Razr · 03-04-2007, 07:18 AM

Name dropper! :) OK, I'm intrigued!

sqcomp · 03-04-2007, 11:37 AM

If you need a center channel, you're doing something wrong...or you're installing a 5.1 system. Seeing as I've only had my Yaris for a week and a half, I don't know too much about the stereo options that come for the vehicle from the facotry. I have the Yaris with an integrated radio option, that doesn't "easily" come out. I think the other radio option is what, 1 1/2 DIN? Or is it a double DIN?

If it is a double you can buy a center channel speaker that fits just above a single DIN stereo. Ithink that Pioneer and Alpine also have a pod that can be put in the center of the dash...oh wait! where is our instrument cluster? Well, it may still work closer to the glass.

The idea you'll have to consider with a center cannel mounted in the console is that it will pull your soundstage down.

Honestly I don't see the need for a center channel.

jdubau55 · 03-04-2007, 12:05 PM

I have the double din radio that looks very easily removed. I was asking due to a 5.1 setup. That probably wont happen though.

03-03-2007, 11:30 PM	#57
sqcomp Roadrunner Jr. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back at home Posts: 2,609	LOL! Yeah...the ACTUAL cost of those F#1 units is 50% off list to the dealer...or it was when I worked for the shop. You can probably talk a shop down to $1800-$2000 without install on that piece. The thing is when buying that into range you DO NOT want the "average" slap a deck in and turn on the power. You want good, close attention to your vehicle. I've actually had some good luck with E-bay. I purchased a Denon DCT Z1 from a gentleman headquartered in Taiwan. The purchase was recomended from Scott Buwalda. I was on my way to purchase an Alpine 7909J before the Denon. I still want to get my hands on the 7909J though... Anyway, The F#1 equipment is some of the best out there as a package. You're paying for exclusivity, quality and great local and factory support. Pioneer also has an head unit/processor package at a more "attractive" price...or at least they did in the P1. Remember guys, it's all about what you can do with what you have. I'm working with David Navone and Scott Buwalda on a "budget" system that aims to get near the high dollar project that is in the glass works now. I'm dropping names, I know...The point of that is to see how many of you know your sound competition history. This is of course after someone mentioned Richard Clark. __________________ “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.” ― Thomas Paine

03-04-2007, 11:37 AM	#60
sqcomp Roadrunner Jr. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back at home Posts: 2,609	If you need a center channel, you're doing something wrong...or you're installing a 5.1 system. Seeing as I've only had my Yaris for a week and a half, I don't know too much about the stereo options that come for the vehicle from the facotry. I have the Yaris with an integrated radio option, that doesn't "easily" come out. I think the other radio option is what, 1 1/2 DIN? Or is it a double DIN? If it is a double you can buy a center channel speaker that fits just above a single DIN stereo. Ithink that Pioneer and Alpine also have a pod that can be put in the center of the dash...oh wait! where is our instrument cluster? Well, it may still work closer to the glass. The idea you'll have to consider with a center cannel mounted in the console is that it will pull your soundstage down. Honestly I don't see the need for a center channel. __________________ “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.” ― Thomas Paine Last edited by sqcomp; 03-04-2007 at 11:49 AM.

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03-03-2007, 12:07 PM	#56
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	Holy shat! I'll have top-of-the-line Alpine one day down the road. For now the X series should do nicely.

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jdubau55 Drives: 2007 White Yaris LB 5 Spd. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 451	No idea...but I wish someone would take me under their wing and really show me a proper install on a budget. Also....any recommendations on center channels??? Could I use say like a normal 4" coax for a center? And what good would this do for my sound stage?

03-04-2007, 07:18 AM	#59
Razr YRS WHOR View User's Garage Drives: White 2007 Yaris E-Limited 5dr Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chiangmai, Thailand Posts: 359	Name dropper! :) OK, I'm intrigued!

03-04-2007, 12:05 PM	#61
jdubau55 Drives: 2007 White Yaris LB 5 Spd. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 451	I have the double din radio that looks very easily removed. I was asking due to a 5.1 setup. That probably wont happen though.