how much would a cheap but decent sound system cost. this would include subs, an amp, and a deck. is 400-500 too little or not enough

 

I believe you can grab a 1000 watt system from PepBoys called Magnum. It has a single box with 2 12's and a small single channel or 2 channel (I can't remember) amp. And I believe that the whole thing is around $150....but I have seen that a few months ago, I am not sure if they still carry that right now.

 

u could get by with a single sub,deck, amp, speakers, tweeters, my set up cost 1300 and if i blow anything up i get it replaced for free. so sometimes its worth it to spend a lil more. but in my case all my speakers / tweeters were toast so for me it was necessary

 

i work at best buy(in the "car-fi" dept.)... for a sound system that will last and sound good you will end up paying over $450 for speakers and a good headunit... if you want a sub and amp bump that price up to like $1000... (amp install kits aren't cheap, and neither is labor)

 

Idk if you have a FRY'S electronics by you, but they have a Fusion sub enclosure kit, It includes a 12 inch sub in a box, with all the wiring you will need as well as an amp for bout 160 dollars. I have it in my car and the thing puts out a lot! They also make a two 12's with custom box for bout 200 and change. Also go to crutchfield for decks at a really good price. I paid 150 for mine, and its got everything you really need.

 

crutchfield is a freakin god-send

 

You get what you pay for. Remember that when shopping for electronics.

 

well the only problem with crutchfield is they have an almost 100%markup!! They have really good clearance sales but I dont suggest to buy anything tha has just come out from them. Ive been in the car audio industry for 14+ years so ive been around. If you do a decent used system which if you know what to look for, nowadays you can get an awesome setup for 5-600 bucks. Where you located I got a basement full of car aduio stuff and get more like every weekend from jobs I do. Let me know what your lookin for.

 

**** Im looking for a headunit with a motorized 7in screen. With remote.

 

yea but when you buy a deck you get the COMPLETE install kit with it (dash kit & wiring harness, plus w/e else you need)