Okay so I've already decided NOT to get the touring model 370z...so I get no mp3 cd playback right off the bat....the base model stereo only has 4 speakers as
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09-13-2009, 09:03 PM | #1 (permalink) |
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Recommend an MP3 head unit and decent speakers for non BOSE 370z!
Okay so I've already decided NOT to get the touring model 370z...so I get no mp3 cd playback right off the bat....the base model stereo only has 4 speakers as well (no subs)...I need some recommendations for a cheap mp3 cd playerback HU...thats all I really want...is the mp3 cd playback....definitely not looking to spend $300 on a HU
Also, is it a worth while upgrade to get aftermarket speakers with an aftermarket head unit (no external amp)....I remember back in the days, I added JUST a head unit to my 95 toyota camry and left the stock speakers...the sound quality rose up like 3x....is it like that for the 370z too? I'm just wondering if I could get away with aftermarket head unit (for mp3 cd playback) and leave the stock speakers.... btw, I'm more into performance upgrades than anything else....the only reason why I'm posting in this section is because the stock 370Z comes without mp3 cd playback ....so that is why I'm just asking around for a decent HU...and if its possible to get away with stock speakers or its highly recommended to upgrade to aftermarket speakers... thanks in advanced! |
09-13-2009, 09:44 PM | #2 (permalink) |
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The base model has NO rear speakers. SO you will only have the tweeters and the door sepakers which is still 4 if that is what you are talking about. A new head unit will help you with your sound quality but not to the max. Almost any head unit now a days can play mp3's. What are you looking to get from your head unit other than mp3 play back? Are you looking for a double din? Are you looking for a touch screen or nav? If you are looking for a double din and do not mine about nav. I would look at the alpine double din head unit model number ixaw404 "I believe will confirm in a bit" It is a good head unit. If you do not mind weather it is a double din or a single din look at the alpine 9886. Or if you do mind if it have nav and all look at the kenwood 6140. Hope this helps also if you have five me your budget and all I can help you even more.
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my main question is, will it be extremely beneficial to upgrade to aftermarket speakers when I go to upgrade my stock HU? I DO NOT plan to run an external amp to power my speakers...just the internal amp on the HU which we all know does a max of 50 to 60 watts x 4 channels...I know that running an external amp that matches the aftermarket speakers "max output" is ideal...but of course, like I said earlier in my thread...I'm not huge into sound quality...i'm more into performance upgrades...all I really want is mp3 playback....so is it worthwhile to upgrade the stock Z speakers with my aftermarket HU? or just keep the stock speakers with aftermarket HU and it will handle the power fine? by the way, i don't want to lose my steering wheel controls...most HU kits out there have an option to keep your controls right? |
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09-13-2009, 10:49 PM | #4 (permalink) |
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No head unit will put out 60 by 4 that is a max rating you always want to look at the true RMS rating. That is what a head unit is rely putting out to your speakers. So a normal head unit will put out around 15-22 watts RMS. No head units can not be bridged with there channels so that is not possible to do. In that case of not running any external head unit and all, I would look at a alpine CDA-105 it is a basic head unit that will do what you want. AGAIN you will NOT get 50-60 watts out of a head unit that is the max a number that you will never get to you always look at the RMS wattage.
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09-13-2009, 10:50 PM | #5 (permalink) |
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The steering wheel feature is on higher end model head units not normally something you ind on lower head units. The alpine I recommended might be able to sue it.
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i donno... since you have space for doubledin and steering wheel controls, i'd just save up a tad more and get a nicer unit that can fulfill your requirements + have capability to run USB and steering wheel controls...and a nice large touch panel.
but that's just me. |
09-14-2009, 07:40 AM | #8 (permalink) |
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The head unit will work fine. Beleive me that alpine single din head unit is very nice for the price. Yes the stock speakers will work and sound fine. But you are still nat answering what I am asking. What are you trying to achieve from this upgrade? If you do upgrade your speakers, you are going to probably want to add a external amp as well. The reason being is that they like more and cleaner power than what a head unit can provided. I am not saying that they will not drive them. All I am saying is that they can be sent more power to make them sound better. So I would upgrade your head unit than if you are not satisfied than I would upgrade the speakers. Buy one component at a time and do not go cheap that is my look at it.
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so it looks like the stock speakers will suffice for me...thanks for the help... |
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09-14-2009, 10:37 AM | #10 (permalink) |
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No problem as I said almost ANY of today head units come with mp3 playback. If you have any more questions please ask.
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does the 2010 HU playback MP3's? If so, might be an option to wait a few months and watch the forsale section from folks selling their stock units at a steal price.
then you'll have factory fit/finish/steering control, and MP3's. (again, not sure if the 2010 base HU plays MP3's... search for that info) i thought i read somewhere it will be able to take USB or something...which means it will have a MP3 decoder. |
09-14-2009, 11:54 AM | #12 (permalink) |
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I highly doubt that the new model will have any change like that. Also I do not recommend getting the touring model with the bose system just to play mp3's it is even worse than the stock system and even hard to upgrade.
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looks like i'll be dishing out $150 for a decent HU...and get my mp3 playback ability thats suppose to come standard on these cars...come on nissan, its the 21st century |
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09-14-2009, 06:30 PM | #15 (permalink) |
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Ya but if you rely want to get into what is suppose to be standard. CD's in general are obsolete all together ipods are they way to go now.
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