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audio set up question
vehicle: 2013 - 370z
current set up: stock radio and speakers what i would like: just add in a 8" sub for more of a bump when listening to unce unce unce so far got an idea of getting a jl 8" with the 500 series amp from jl as well. i could upgrade the amp to the 600 series. but for now i think the 500 series is plenty. i dont want to be the loudest also if i get the sub do i might as well change out the side speakers and tweeters for the mids and highs for clarity? would i also need to upgrade the radio too? i just have my ipod hooked up on the aux port. im not sure about the hook up on it, but i have to i just want a single din radio (bluetooth would be nice). i dont need a double din/screen |
Simplest thing you can do is use the USB port rather than the aux. Ipods have a truly awful DAC so you will have a major loss of quality using the AUX port which depends on the ipod DAC, rather than the in car head unit DAC. That will improve your quality over all, but given how awful the stock sub is, it won't change your bass much.
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oh forgot to mention i dont have the bose system
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If you want to save some cash do not go with JL, there are a lot better options for the buck, especially if you are looking to add a little bump.
Rockford Fosgate would just be one off the top of my head. I second what iron said, by using an AUX input your loosing a lot of quality including bass. Even upgrading your head unit will help with audio quality. Also will be easier to install your new sub and amp. Sub http://www.crutchfield.com/p_575P1S8...-8.html?tp=111 Amp (could go bigger) http://www.crutchfield.com/p_575P400....html?tp=35834 Also if you buy from amazon or woofersetc they would even be cheaper. |
^^^ I was waiting for this/his reply
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Good thing or bad? About the JL part? |
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I don't mind JL Audio, I will always tell people to change head unit and speakers before touching anything else. If I had a base I'd install the full 6 speakers though |
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The first car I started modding audio wise was my 2001 Toyota Avalon, bought a head unit, wow... Really woke up the whole car, louder, more bass, everything was more crisp, even with stock speakers... Blew them out though, lol Then bought some crap Costco speakers, Boss Audio I think ($30/2, Costco had them on sale) so I replaced all 4, and I was over the prospect of getting a sub... Still sounds pretty good! |
they quoted 600 for the box, jl 8" and the 500 series amp
closer to 700 with the 600 series both without changing the radio. thanks for the inputs! its been on my mind all day so what single din radio (would bluetooth better than the usb connection?) should i be considering? |
Big audio will say he doesn't like Bluetooth much... Personally I think they are pretty damn good, and I consider myself an audiophile...
Why Single DIN? Cost? And Big audio is THE MAN to tell you which HU to buy, I don't know a damn thing about single DIN units |
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just really dont see the desire for a double din/screen
i have gps on my phone, why get it for the vehicle? if i wanna watch a movie, i have an ipad and tv/laptop hook up so why in a smaller screen? its more inviting for thieves to break in the ride to take it imo. for me personally i dont see a benifit, but you might have some pro's that i didnt think about that i didnt think of so far to gettin it. |
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My HU needed the ground to be connected after the car was on... I guess a safety feature When you're doing the install, you can play with the wires |
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Bluetooth audio vs. wires | The Audiophiliac - CNET News Quote:
Guaranteed for Pioneer AVH X4500BT Parking Brake Bypass DVD Video Override Hack | eBay Also just putting this out there. I am still seeing a lot of people having problems with pioneers after a year or two. I recommend going with kenwood instead. Quote:
Not that simple anymore buddy, not for a lot of head units. Kenwood is still easy as grounding the lime green wire. |
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