370z Aftermarket Audio

SoGenius · 01-07-2011, 09:59 AM

I couldn't afford the Bose 8 Speaker equip with the touring model, and I have a feeling I'm not going to be satisfied with my base model when it arrives.

What are your thoughts on the sound that it comes with on the base model?
- Crisp?
- Bass?
- iPod Friendly?

I used to work at Best Buy, and I know how the Infinitys sound like. And I know I would want to replace what it has in there with those.

I know bestbuy.com can't be the only popular website for audio stuff. and frankly, I don't want to get subwoofers from them. what is another reputable company/website for car audio?

thanks

toxik · 01-07-2011, 10:09 AM

You probably wouldn't be happy with Bose either, a lot of people went with aftermarket speakers.

SoGenius · 01-07-2011, 10:34 AM

What are some reputable names in audio?

I only know about

- Infinity
- Alpine
and
- Kicker

toxik · 01-07-2011, 10:46 AM

Honestly, your best bet is to read through the threads in the Audio/Video section.... you can also see what set-ups other people went with and how much they spent.

This thread is going to be moved to that section anyways as soon as a moderator gets online.

kenchan · 01-07-2011, 11:06 AM

base stereo is a pos...well, at least the 09's were. quickly replaced with a pioneer dd HU, added rearview camera.

onzedge · 01-07-2011, 11:32 AM

My audio entertainment is made by Stillen and Berk.

toxik · 01-07-2011, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge

My audio entertainment is made by Stillen and Berk.

like

TypeOne · 01-07-2011, 11:47 AM

I got tired of my Base stereo already and it has been 2 months...

I've already replaced the speakers with a set of Alpine Type S components and it alone has made a world of difference. An Alpine iDA x305s is coming soon along with a stealth Bazooka 6.5" 250w sub then it will be all I need.

kenchan · 01-07-2011, 11:51 AM

ive seen someone here post up a very clean invisible bazooka install. pretty cool.

i saw it over in the audio section though.

TreeSemdyZee · 01-07-2011, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

base stereo is a pos...well, at least the 09's were. quickly replaced with a pioneer dd HU, added rearview camera.

I absolutely HATED my base system. I could barely hear the thing and forget about listening to it with the windows open. I couldn't believe the size of the magnet in the door speakers. Honestly, it's pitiful the systems that car companies put in their cars.

dAvenue · 01-07-2011, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

base stereo is a pos...well, at least the 09's were. quickly replaced with a pioneer dd HU, added rearview camera.

Same is true for the 10's. The magnets were the smallest I've ever seen. I replaced them with Pioneers.

kenchan · 01-07-2011, 05:01 PM

^^ yep, im going to swap out the door sp's this year to some polks once it gets warm.

sonic370 · 01-07-2011, 08:50 PM

The base system is the worse i have ever heard in a car such as the 370.

my wife's rouge sounds better.. took me about 2 weeks to jerk it out....

the audio section has all you need to know...

chops · 01-07-2011, 10:36 PM

agreed with all of the above. i couldnt even hear the damn thing with the windows open. and what magnet? haha...when i ripped those things off the magnet probably had enough strength as a fridge magnet

TreeSemdyZee · 01-07-2011, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chops

agreed with all of the above. i couldnt even hear the damn thing with the windows open. and what magnet? haha...when i ripped those things off the magnet probably had enough strength as a fridge magnet

Nope. I tried to put mine on my fridge and it fell off. Not kidding.

01-07-2011, 09:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
SoGenius Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 21 Drives: Miami Bus Rep Power: 14	370z Aftermarket Audio I couldn't afford the Bose 8 Speaker equip with the touring model, and I have a feeling I'm not going to be satisfied with my base model when it arrives. What are your thoughts on the sound that it comes with on the base model? - Crisp? - Bass? - iPod Friendly? I used to work at Best Buy, and I know how the Infinitys sound like. And I know I would want to replace what it has in there with those. I know bestbuy.com can't be the only popular website for audio stuff. and frankly, I don't want to get subwoofers from them. what is another reputable company/website for car audio? thanks

01-07-2011, 11:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	base stereo is a pos...well, at least the 09's were. quickly replaced with a pioneer dd HU, added rearview camera. carlitos_370z likes this.

01-07-2011, 11:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 64 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684736	My audio entertainment is made by Stillen and Berk. __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

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01-07-2011, 10:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
SoGenius Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 21 Drives: Miami Bus Rep Power: 14	What are some reputable names in audio? I only know about - Infinity - Alpine and - Kicker

01-07-2011, 11:47 AM	#8 (permalink)
TypeOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,682 Drives: BSM 370 Rep Power: 1851	I got tired of my Base stereo already and it has been 2 months... I've already replaced the speakers with a set of Alpine Type S components and it alone has made a world of difference. An Alpine iDA x305s is coming soon along with a stealth Bazooka 6.5" 250w sub then it will be all I need.

01-07-2011, 11:51 AM	#9 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	ive seen someone here post up a very clean invisible bazooka install. pretty cool. i saw it over in the audio section though.

01-07-2011, 05:01 PM	#12 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	^^ yep, im going to swap out the door sp's this year to some polks once it gets warm.

01-07-2011, 08:50 PM	#13 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	The base system is the worse i have ever heard in a car such as the 370. my wife's rouge sounds better.. took me about 2 weeks to jerk it out.... the audio section has all you need to know...

01-07-2011, 10:36 PM	#14 (permalink)
chops A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NA Posts: 1,732 Drives: NA Rep Power: 22	agreed with all of the above. i couldnt even hear the damn thing with the windows open. and what magnet? haha...when i ripped those things off the magnet probably had enough strength as a fridge magnet