Thinking about pioneer

370z TT · 04-02-2010, 01:51 PM

I'm thinking about getting this headunit:

Amazon.com: Pioneer AVIC-Z110BT 7-Inch Flagship In-Dash Navigation A/V Receiver with DVD Playback and Bluetooth: Electronics

But I'm lost when it comes to speakers and amplifiers. I would like to know if anyone has had any experience with Pioneer subs and speakers, and what would be other recommended brands. I have used the search function, but there are a variety of opinions on what the best setup would be. I would also like to use two subs in the back facing the two passenger seats.

bigaudiofanat · 04-02-2010, 07:23 PM

I would not recommend them for speakers amps or subs. People will stand by for there head units but as I have had bad luck with installs with there units I would personally not recommend them.

For amps speakers and subs there are many better names to spend your money on such as polk, alpine, and kenwood.

theDreamer · 04-02-2010, 07:31 PM

The Z1100BT is a very good headunit at a solid price, used it in person with a friends car and will be buying it myself soon.
On the other topics I would listen to others as I have not read up on amps in a long time.

jikhead · 04-02-2010, 08:05 PM

I'm using the Pioneer 10" Shallow sub and the TS-D1720C in my Z right now, and I think they sound great. I've also had Pioneer video headunits and speakers in my previous 2 vehicles with no complaints.

pg6speed · 04-02-2010, 08:25 PM

Thats a great head unit you wont be disappointed. When it comes to speakers, amps and subs I always set myself a budget and get the best I can within that budget. Dont spend $500 on speakers then run them with a $75 amp. If your not a diehard audiophile then Pioneer does have a couple of lines of speakers and subs that you would be happy with for the price just stay away from there lower end products. Of course there are other brands that are better but not everyone wants to spend $2000-$3000, so set a budget and work from there.

370z TT · 04-02-2010, 08:42 PM

What would be a good brand? Audiobahn, JL audio, or Crutchfield

k20z3 · 04-02-2010, 08:44 PM

I've heard good about it so!

370Zsteve · 04-02-2010, 09:04 PM

"Thinking about Pioneer"

370z TT · 04-02-2010, 09:05 PM

Actually I did some researching and Rockford fosgate seems like a good brand

Rockford Fosgate® - T1000-4

Rockford Fosgate® - T2D412

But again, I'm new to audio and I really don't have a set budget. I can spend about 5-7k, at least for now.

370Zsteve · 04-02-2010, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370z TT

Actually I did some researching and Rockford fosgate seems like a good brand

Rockford Fosgate® - T1000-4

Rockford Fosgate® - T2D412

But again, I'm new to audio and I really don't have a set budget. I can spend about 5-7k, at least for now.

Now you are talking, my man

Mike · 04-02-2010, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370z TT

What would be a good brand? Audiobahn, JL audio, or Crutchfield

Crutchfield isn't a brand, just a reseller.

I have an Avic F90BT, alpine amp and infiniti speakers and am pretty happy, but I don't really like the functionality of the headunit compared to the avic-Z3 I had in my last car. There is a guy on the gfrenzy site selling a Z2 for 650. If you are interested, pm me for the contact info. It is by far the real top of the line Pioneer, and you can upgrade it to the latest Z3 software if you are computer literate.

370z TT · 04-02-2010, 11:58 PM

Thanks everyone for the info, I think I got my setup figured out. I'll post pictures up when I get everything and install it

On second though I might get the new Kenwood 9960...

speedfreak28 · 04-03-2010, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

I would not recommend them for speakers amps or subs. People will stand by for there head units but as I have had bad luck with installs with there units I would personally not recommend them.

For amps speakers and subs there are many better names to spend your money on such as polk, alpine, and kenwood.

The pioneer bashing is getting really old. You really think that alpine kenwood and polk makes better speakers than pioneer? Check the T/s parameters and frequency response before making uneducated statements. Pioneer is teh only company out of the ones you listed who design and engineer their own speakers still and dont use off the shelf chinese parts.
It honestly sounds like user error the problems you claim to have with pioneer units.

alvinmathew88 · 04-03-2010, 05:10 PM

Here we go again!

bigaudiofanat · 04-03-2010, 05:15 PM

Na, I am not going to argue I know how they are and just gave my opinion.

04-02-2010, 01:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
370z TT Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 160 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	Thinking about pioneer I'm thinking about getting this headunit: Amazon.com: Pioneer AVIC-Z110BT 7-Inch Flagship In-Dash Navigation A/V Receiver with DVD Playback and Bluetooth: Electronics But I'm lost when it comes to speakers and amplifiers. I would like to know if anyone has had any experience with Pioneer subs and speakers, and what would be other recommended brands. I have used the search function, but there are a variety of opinions on what the best setup would be. I would also like to use two subs in the back facing the two passenger seats.

04-02-2010, 07:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	I would not recommend them for speakers amps or subs. People will stand by for there head units but as I have had bad luck with installs with there units I would personally not recommend them. For amps speakers and subs there are many better names to spend your money on such as polk, alpine, and kenwood. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

04-02-2010, 07:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	The Z1100BT is a very good headunit at a solid price, used it in person with a friends car and will be buying it myself soon. On the other topics I would listen to others as I have not read up on amps in a long time. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

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pg6speed Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Antonio Posts: 223 Drives: 10 Armada Rep Power: 16	Thats a great head unit you wont be disappointed. When it comes to speakers, amps and subs I always set myself a budget and get the best I can within that budget. Dont spend $500 on speakers then run them with a $75 amp. If your not a diehard audiophile then Pioneer does have a couple of lines of speakers and subs that you would be happy with for the price just stay away from there lower end products. Of course there are other brands that are better but not everyone wants to spend $2000-$3000, so set a budget and work from there. __________________ STILLEN G3 / F.I. TDX (NO RESONATORS) / F.I. LTH / UpRev Tuned / BC-Racing ER Coilovers / DIY Oil Cooler / Short Shifter

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04-02-2010, 08:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
jikhead Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 425 Drives: 09 370Z Blue 6spd Rep Power: 184	I'm using the Pioneer 10" Shallow sub and the TS-D1720C in my Z right now, and I think they sound great. I've also had Pioneer video headunits and speakers in my previous 2 vehicles with no complaints.

04-02-2010, 08:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
370z TT Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 160 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	What would be a good brand? Audiobahn, JL audio, or Crutchfield

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370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 43	"Thinking about Pioneer" __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

04-02-2010, 09:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
370z TT Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 160 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	Actually I did some researching and Rockford fosgate seems like a good brand Rockford Fosgate® - T1000-4 Rockford Fosgate® - T2D412 But again, I'm new to audio and I really don't have a set budget. I can spend about 5-7k, at least for now.

04-02-2010, 11:58 PM	#12 (permalink)
370z TT Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 160 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	Thanks everyone for the info, I think I got my setup figured out. I'll post pictures up when I get everything and install it On second though I might get the new Kenwood 9960... Last edited by 370z TT; 04-03-2010 at 01:40 PM.

04-03-2010, 05:10 PM	#14 (permalink)
alvinmathew88 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Irving, TX Posts: 268 Drives: 97 Civic Ex Coupe Rep Power: 16	Here we go again!

04-03-2010, 05:15 PM	#15 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Na, I am not going to argue I know how they are and just gave my opinion. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

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