Best Sound System Yet

mitchb · 01-02-2013, 07:33 PM

alpine iva w 505 off ebay about 500 bucks its a good sound quality unity but the nav isnt the best i carry a garmin cause that thing had me down back wood country roads goin in circles you can get the 999hd for less than 1000 ive bought mine from abt electronics 930 you call them and make an offer you will be surprised how much they can knock off also sonix electronics spelled diff though is also a good bet as well i have tried allmost every amp alpine pdx is the best with the smallest footprint you can mount them in that hole where that awesom bose sub goes lol

mitchb · 01-12-2013, 07:50 PM

is that box ported?

peleincubus · 01-21-2013, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

X2 on that pdx-5. 400 is a great budget for some good components just keep in mind you are going to want to go in this order.

1. Head unit
2. Amp and speakers at the same time

Here are a few recommendations. Keep in mind all these will have clear sound and all will sound a 10 times better than the bose system.

Focal Performance PS 165 6-3/4" component speaker system at Crutchfield.com

WoofersEtc.com - ES-620X484 - CDT Audio 6.5" Component Speaker System

WoofersEtc.com - H600S - Diamond Audio 6.5" HEX Series Component System w/ Silk dome Tweeters

WoofersEtc.com - CXS62 V2 - Image Dynamics 6.5" 2 Ohm Component System

Keep in mind a silk tweeter will usually give you a smoother tone where as a aluminum tweeter will be more bright.

i am very new to learning about 370z's sound system. but from what i gather in this thread (and a little of others) if i were to install those speakers in the first link, with a touring model. i would want to get some kind of double din head unit (with the two things i read you need to buy if you have the bose system)

would i need to buy an external amp or would the headunit amp be adequate? and if i did those things if i didnt buy new rear speakers i would have to turn the factory ones off? and lastly if i were to do those things i would also want to replace the sub right?

37Z · 01-23-2013, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by peleincubus

i am very new to learning about 370z's sound system. but from what i gather in this thread (and a little of others) if i were to install those speakers in the first link, with a touring model. i would want to get some kind of double din head unit (with the two things i read you need to buy if you have the bose system)

would i need to buy an external amp or would the headunit amp be adequate? and if i did those things if i didnt buy new rear speakers i would have to turn the factory ones off? and lastly if i were to do those things i would also want to replace the sub right?

A lot of 'ifs" in your statement. It depends what you want from/looking from the sound system. If you have a BOSE sound system in your Z, then an aftermarket amp may fit your needs. The amp could power the front,sub, and if you want rear speakers.

The BOSE sound system has a specfic OHM rating for the BOSE speakers. An amp can be located in the rear hatch or under the seat depending on its size.

Chemy · 01-23-2013, 04:29 PM

Im having some focal tweeters and speakers installed today along with duel 8" subs with an Alpine amp. The amp had to be Alpine to get ther hertz right with my head unit, somewhere in the 3000 range. I will be going to pick it up in the next hour or so and am told it will be incredible. It is rather expensive but I will let you know how it turns out.

I am also not doing anything with the rear speakers as the Nismo does not come with any.

RonRizz · 01-23-2013, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Chemy

Im having some focal tweeters and speakers installed today along with duel 8" subs with an Alpine amp. The amp had to be Alpine to get ther hertz right with my head unit, somewhere in the 3000 range.

I would love to hear this explanation. Any brand amp would have worked, No matter what they told you. (must have been an alpine dealer)

37Z · 01-23-2013, 07:07 PM

Check out Hybrid speakers.

peleincubus · 01-24-2013, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 37Z

A lot of 'ifs" in your statement. It depends what you want from/looking from the sound system. If you have a BOSE sound system in your Z, then an aftermarket amp may fit your needs. The amp could power the front,sub, and if you want rear speakers.

The BOSE sound system has a specfic OHM rating for the BOSE speakers. An amp can be located in the rear hatch or under the seat depending on its size.

sorry i think i was a little tired when i typed that one out.

anyways i have read something i think that said you have to replace Everything when you have BOSE. so i what i meant was can you replace speakers, and ad a sub in the trunk with out adding a head unit and only having an amp. or do you have to really replace everything. hopefully that is a bit more clear.

Chemy · 01-24-2013, 12:36 PM

Maybe I should have worded my post a little bit different. The amp they were going to use was a JL and it would not go into the 3000 hertz range. The Alpine amp they had was about the same price with the same specs and would go to that range, so they suggested that was a good option. They work on the Porsche cars here that we send them so I trust their opinion. I am by no means educated on sound systems, I just want it to sound good

Z370Z011 · 01-25-2013, 04:15 PM

I thought we didn't have stock rear speakers? There just duds. Unless some models do have them?

Cuban Z · 01-25-2013, 11:57 PM

I added 4" JL C5s back there.

Cuban Z · 01-26-2013, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Chemy

Maybe I should have worded my post a little bit different. The amp they were going to use was a JL and it would not go into the 3000 hertz range. The Alpine amp they had was about the same price with the same specs and would go to that range, so they suggested that was a good option. They work on the Porsche cars here that we send them so I trust their opinion. I am by no means educated on sound systems, I just want it to sound good

I'd replace everything, speakers, and add rear speakers, subs and two amps.

01-23-2013, 04:29 PM	#35 (permalink)
Chemy Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 109 Drives: Nismo 370Z, Pearl Rep Power: 13	Im having some focal tweeters and speakers installed today along with duel 8" subs with an Alpine amp. The amp had to be Alpine to get ther hertz right with my head unit, somewhere in the 3000 range. I will be going to pick it up in the next hour or so and am told it will be incredible. It is rather expensive but I will let you know how it turns out. I am also not doing anything with the rear speakers as the Nismo does not come with any. __________________ 2012 Nismo, PW #512. FI CBE SS w/12" Res, Stillen g3's, UpRev, Kenwood 9990HD, Focal speakers and tweeters, Wicked Cas corner box with JL 10" w6, 35% ceramic tint, full clear bra.

01-23-2013, 07:07 PM	#37 (permalink)
37Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 476 Drives: 370Z MB 6M -sold Rep Power: 263	Speakers Check out Hybrid speakers.

01-24-2013, 12:36 PM	#39 (permalink)
Chemy Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 109 Drives: Nismo 370Z, Pearl Rep Power: 13	Maybe I should have worded my post a little bit different. The amp they were going to use was a JL and it would not go into the 3000 hertz range. The Alpine amp they had was about the same price with the same specs and would go to that range, so they suggested that was a good option. They work on the Porsche cars here that we send them so I trust their opinion. I am by no means educated on sound systems, I just want it to sound good __________________ 2012 Nismo, PW #512. FI CBE SS w/12" Res, Stillen g3's, UpRev, Kenwood 9990HD, Focal speakers and tweeters, Wicked Cas corner box with JL 10" w6, 35% ceramic tint, full clear bra.

01-25-2013, 11:57 PM	#41 (permalink)
Cuban Z Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: SoCal WestSide Posts: 557 Drives: 11 370Z Nismo #0384 Rep Power: 15	I added 4" JL C5s back there. __________________ 処女 / Shojo Audrey Blue Series 1 240Z (10/70)

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01-02-2013, 07:33 PM	#31 (permalink)
mitchb Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: greenwood sc Age: 57 Posts: 36 Drives: 07 nissan enthusist Rep Power: 13	alpine iva w 505 off ebay about 500 bucks its a good sound quality unity but the nav isnt the best i carry a garmin cause that thing had me down back wood country roads goin in circles you can get the 999hd for less than 1000 ive bought mine from abt electronics 930 you call them and make an offer you will be surprised how much they can knock off also sonix electronics spelled diff though is also a good bet as well i have tried allmost every amp alpine pdx is the best with the smallest footprint you can mount them in that hole where that awesom bose sub goes lol

01-12-2013, 07:50 PM	#32 (permalink)
mitchb Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: greenwood sc Age: 57 Posts: 36 Drives: 07 nissan enthusist Rep Power: 13	is that box ported?

01-25-2013, 04:15 PM	#40 (permalink)
Z370Z011 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 1,052 Drives: PearlWhite 370z 6MT Rep Power: 15	I thought we didn't have stock rear speakers? There just duds. Unless some models do have them?