We do a system for $1100 installed, that consists of a Dual AM/FM/CD/MP3, 2 Distinct (entry level crossfire) 400w amps, 2 Distinct 10 inch woofers in a carpeted enclosure, and 4 crossfire coaxes (5 1/4, 6 1/2, 6x9, whatever fits).
This is not junk...it is real stuff, made by a real company, sold by a real shop, with a real warranty. I had basically this same system in my 94 caprice wagon when I had it, and it was really quite impressive.
Will it shatter spl records? no. Will it win contests? Maybe. Will it sound good and hold up? Yes.
If you wanted to do it yourself, you'd be down around the $850 mark.
I've got a couple of these systems out on the streets. Maybe I can get one of them in for the meet on the 8th.
Toby
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Toby Johnson
BlackDog Racing
BlackDog Speed Shop
Lincolnshire, IL