Getting New System

(homedawg678) · (homedawg678) **Join Date: Jan 2007** 04-26-2009, 3:10 PM

I am trying to buy 4 new speakers, new head, and a sub.

Right now I think I am gonna get the Polk db speakers but I am not sure whether to get the Slim Mount or regular. (Not sure the difference.) Probably going to get a Polk sub too, but would it be better to build the box.

Finally, not sure which head unit to get, although I was looking at the Sony CDX m10. The main thing I want is to be able to hook up my iPod directly to it with a USB cord, but not if its gonna cost too much, otherwise I would be fine with the AUX cable.

Thanks in advance!

Also, what would the

(wackbag) · (wackbag) **Join Date: Feb 2009** 04-26-2009, 4:48 PM

So....whats your question exactly??

(homedawg678) · (homedawg678) **Join Date: Jan 2007** 04-26-2009, 5:11 PM

1. Would the Polk db speakers be okay?

2. What is the difference between the regular mount and slim mount, since the prices are different.

3. Should I go with the Polk sub, and if I did would it be better/cheaper to build a custom box.

4. Recommendations for a good head unit with USB jack or just AUX jack.

Sorry if it was a little confusing.

(todd34) · (todd34) **Join Date: Apr 2009** 04-26-2009, 7:12 PM

I just bought an Alpine 9886m HU and it is pretty sweet. Bought Polk db speakers too but they haven't come in yet.

Todd

(homedawg678) · (homedawg678) **Join Date: Jan 2007** 04-26-2009, 7:15 PM

Looks like a good head unit. I saw the other Alpine head which was a lot cheaper but it was only 45 watts x 4 channels and that one is 50. One question I had is how does the whole iPod connection work if the wire comes out of the back?

(todd34) · (todd34) **Join Date: Apr 2009** 04-26-2009, 7:19 PM

The Ipod cable came with mine and I just plugged it into the jack made for it in the back and let it hang under so I could pick up the Ipod if I wanted. The cable is made to charge the Ipod while using it but it will not charge my Iphone.

(homedawg678) · (homedawg678) **Join Date: Jan 2007** 04-26-2009, 7:22 PM

What kind of iPhone? I have the regular (not 3g) and that wouldn't be so hot if it didn't charge it.

I am still a little confused on how you hook it up though.

(todd34) · (todd34) **Join Date: Apr 2009** 04-26-2009, 7:42 PM

Mine is the 3g model. Yours may be supported, I don't know. You just plug it into the bottom of the Iphone and the HU shows that the Ipod is pluged in and you can control it from the HU.

(homedawg678) · (homedawg678) **Join Date: Jan 2007** 04-26-2009, 7:51 PM

I get that, but where does the wire come out? The back of the dash? Do you have the wire just hanging out ?

(todd34) · (todd34) **Join Date: Apr 2009** 04-26-2009, 8:05 PM

My HU is under the armrest just behind the throttle. I have the wire hanging down from there up against the hull carpet and it hangs into the small space just to the right of my leg.