need some sound advice

sonic370 · 06-07-2010, 08:47 PM

starting to up grade my base system in my 09. but am on a budget.
got 500.00 to start with. where would you begin. Head unit or speakers?
which would be the biggest improvement.
i won't a double din unit. and am open to suggestions on speakers
Thanks for any advice

SophiaZ · 06-07-2010, 09:13 PM

Just a headunit to start will definitly improve on the sound..I think speakers would be 2nd to the unit

Boosted Josh · 06-07-2010, 10:16 PM

Confused. Do you want a double DIN unit or not?

If you are looking for a single DIN pm me I've got a kickass head unit that I don't need.

Austin · 06-08-2010, 07:50 AM

Head unit will make the biggest difference.

Jesse_Hunter · 06-08-2010, 10:04 AM

I've just been buying everything 1 piece at a time. It seemed the most practical option to get everything first and do a one time install of everything.

sonic370 · 06-08-2010, 05:59 PM

That's interesting, that the head unit would make that much of a difference.
I know stock unit has no power at. but i thought the stock speakers where
the weak link.

JACKPAC · 06-08-2010, 07:29 PM

I had this exact setup from BOSE in my last car. New HU is 90% of the game.

2fast4thelaw · 06-08-2010, 09:16 PM

I second on the Head Unit. Anywhere from 500 to 600$ will get you a top-end Double Din Head Unit that most of everyone is suggesting or recommending on here. Starting here will allow you to build on as you go piece by piece.

Then get a nice set of component 6.5" speakers. Dont skimp here! Spend at least $300.00 but not more than $600 on a decent set.

You can stop here if your satisfied with how it sounds. Its definitly better than any stock audio system made.

Next I would get a Good Quality 4-Channel Amplifer 75 X 4 or more. And then add a Subwoofer. You can configure the 4 channel amp to run as a 3 channel mode 75X2 + 200X1 using the 3rd channel to drive a subwoofer.

Austin · 06-09-2010, 08:01 AM

A speaker can only sound as good as the signal it receives. IMO the head unit is ultimately the deciding factor in how good a stereo can sound.

I agree with 2fast4thelaw, start in the very front and work your way back.

sonic370 · 06-09-2010, 08:30 AM

Head unit it is then. Thanks for the heads up! guys,no pun intended.

I'll check back and let you know what i choose. planning on trying to get it
done today.

bigaudiofanat · 06-09-2010, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jesse_Hunter

I've just been buying everything 1 piece at a time. It seemed the most practical option to get everything first and do a one time install of everything.

Thats what I would do. But if I had to choose go with the head unit first.

Jesse_Hunter · 06-09-2010, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

Thats what I would do. But if I had to choose go with the head unit first.

Yeah I made the mistake of saving the most expensive piece for last to purchase. So now Its all I have left and I keep having to spend money! I'm very impatient.......

06-07-2010, 08:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	need some sound advice starting to up grade my base system in my 09. but am on a budget. got 500.00 to start with. where would you begin. Head unit or speakers? which would be the biggest improvement. i won't a double din unit. and am open to suggestions on speakers Thanks for any advice

06-08-2010, 09:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
2fast4thelaw Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Denver Co Age: 50 Posts: 403 Drives: 09 370Z Sport/MT6 Rep Power: 16	I second on the Head Unit. Anywhere from 500 to 600$ will get you a top-end Double Din Head Unit that most of everyone is suggesting or recommending on here. Starting here will allow you to build on as you go piece by piece. Then get a nice set of component 6.5" speakers. Dont skimp here! Spend at least $300.00 but not more than $600 on a decent set. You can stop here if your satisfied with how it sounds. Its definitly better than any stock audio system made. Next I would get a Good Quality 4-Channel Amplifer 75 X 4 or more. And then add a Subwoofer. You can configure the 4 channel amp to run as a 3 channel mode 75X2 + 200X1 using the 3rd channel to drive a subwoofer. __________________ To the optimist, the glass is half full. To the pessimist, the glass is half empty. To the engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.

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06-07-2010, 09:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
SophiaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,463 Drives: 2020 50th anniv 7AT Rep Power: 6732	Just a headunit to start will definitly improve on the sound..I think speakers would be 2nd to the unit

06-07-2010, 10:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
Boosted Josh Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 85 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 15	Confused. Do you want a double DIN unit or not? If you are looking for a single DIN pm me I've got a kickass head unit that I don't need.

06-08-2010, 07:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
Austin Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 53 Drives: 2007 350z Rep Power: 15	Head unit will make the biggest difference.

06-08-2010, 10:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jesse_Hunter Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Denton,TX Age: 38 Posts: 738 Drives: 07' Sky Redline Rep Power: 365	I've just been buying everything 1 piece at a time. It seemed the most practical option to get everything first and do a one time install of everything.

06-08-2010, 05:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	That's interesting, that the head unit would make that much of a difference. I know stock unit has no power at. but i thought the stock speakers where the weak link.

06-08-2010, 07:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
JACKPAC Track Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 516 Drives: MB 370z Rep Power: 17	I had this exact setup from BOSE in my last car. New HU is 90% of the game.

06-09-2010, 08:01 AM	#9 (permalink)
Austin Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 53 Drives: 2007 350z Rep Power: 15	A speaker can only sound as good as the signal it receives. IMO the head unit is ultimately the deciding factor in how good a stereo can sound. I agree with 2fast4thelaw, start in the very front and work your way back.

06-09-2010, 08:30 AM	#10 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	Head unit it is then. Thanks for the heads up! guys,no pun intended. I'll check back and let you know what i choose. planning on trying to get it done today.