Audio help for a beginner?

StanceZ37 · 01-03-2015, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by RonRizz

Best option??? No, Just throwing a few ideas at you. I use the hertz HSK 165 XL's, and think they sound phenomenal. I have used many, many, many high end components before, and these are by far the best I've had.
If you want the best, perhaps you should look at these.......Focal Utopia Be No.7 6-3/4" 3-way component speaker system at Crutchfield.com

As far as your amp goes, you will be in the same situation as before....running the rears off of the head unit power, and just the components and sub off the amp.

damn for 5 grand lol ill stick to the hertz. now ron i would like to ask is it worth spending the extra 100 dollars to get the xls?

StanceZ37 · 01-03-2015, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Nillaz

You won't be disappointed in the HSK165's. They sound beautiful.

If you want to run all speakers + a sub without MacGyvering it up you'll need a 5 channel amp...and even that might not be a good use of your amp. I would still sooner run the rear speakers off the deck and give the HSK's as much power as possible. They will take pretty much as much juice as you could reasonably throw at them.

yea thats what ron was saying.

RonRizz · 01-04-2015, 05:51 AM

First I want to know where your getting them for $525 lol

RonRizz · 01-04-2015, 06:11 AM

Honestly, though.. The Xls up the sensitivity, so they will be slightly louder, they play slightly lower hz, and handle about 25 watts more, and the tweeter crosses over at a lower freq.
All that being said, the average listener would never notice all these things, so ..........

SouthArk370Z · 01-04-2015, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by RonRizz

... the average listener would never notice all these things, so ..........

Especially at 60 mph in a small, noisy car.

OP: Getting top-of-the-line components (other than speakers) is a waste in a 370Z (and most other cars) nowadays. Even some of the low-end stuff has good-enough-for-a-small-car specs. No matter what you put in a 370, it's not going to be hi-fi. But then, few people actually like true hi-fi - some like a little more treble and many like more bass. Since you can't get hi-fi (and probably don't want it), why spend the extra bucks for something you won't be able (or want) to hear?

Get some mid-line electronics (features will be more important than audio specs) and some good speakers (speakers/placement will make the most difference in any audio system). Equalize to your taste. Enjoy.

StanceZ37 · 01-04-2015, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by RonRizz

First I want to know where your getting them for $525 lol

http://www.amazon.com/Hertz-Audio-HS...ertz+hsk+165xl

unless you know of a better website to buy everything from.

StanceZ37 · 01-04-2015, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Especially at 60 mph in a small, noisy car.

OP: Getting top-of-the-line components (other than speakers) is a waste in a 370Z (and most other cars) nowadays. Even some of the low-end stuff has good-enough-for-a-small-car specs. No matter what you put in a 370, it's not going to be hi-fi. But then, few people actually like true hi-fi - some like a little more treble and many like more bass. Since you can't get hi-fi (and probably don't want it), why spend the extra bucks for something you won't be able (or want) to hear?

Get some mid-line electronics (features will be more important than audio specs) and some good speakers (speakers/placement will make the most difference in any audio system). Equalize to your taste. Enjoy.

lol your probably right. the inside of my z isnt bad at all previous owner dynomatted complete trunk and doors so its not that bad. also south and ron for an equalizer.. is it need? is it worth getting?

StanceZ37 · 01-04-2015, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by RonRizz

Honestly, though.. The Xls up the sensitivity, so they will be slightly louder, they play slightly lower hz, and handle about 25 watts more, and the tweeter crosses over at a lower freq.
All that being said, the average listener would never notice all these things, so ..........

so your saying save the extra 90-100 dollars..

RonRizz · 01-04-2015, 06:29 PM

I don't think theres $100 worth of difference there for everyday users, IMO... As far as eq is concerned, the 5000nex has a built in 13 band, AND auto eq and time alignment. Plenty of adjustability.

StanceZ37 · 01-04-2015, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by RonRizz

I don't think theres $100 worth of difference there for everyday users, IMO... As far as eq is concerned, the 5000nex has a built in 13 band, AND auto eq and time alignment. Plenty of adjustability.

ok sounds good.

StanceZ37 · 01-04-2015, 08:00 PM

also do you know of any good buying sites.. that are good on pricing?

Tadpole · 01-05-2015, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by StanceZ37

also do you know of any good buying sites.. that are good on pricing?

Always your best bet

RonRizz · 01-05-2015, 03:43 PM

what he said.

edconline · 01-06-2015, 03:01 AM

Another Hertz build?

Sub'd.

You should tackle the build yourself dude. Take some vacation time and just do it lol. It's fun, and you will learn a lot about your car with it all apart, especially if you have never taken it apart before. Also, just a personal thing, but I like knowing exactly every little thing that has been done to the car, which wire goes where and what it does, etc.
It makes troubleshooting 1000x easier. If you get it done by a shop, then if anything ever goes wrong, or you want to change something out, you are kind of tied to that shop.

Looking forward to seeing this progress!

StanceZ37 · 01-06-2015, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by edconline

Another Hertz build?

Sub'd.

You should tackle the build yourself dude. Take some vacation time and just do it lol. It's fun, and you will learn a lot about your car with it all apart, especially if you have never taken it apart before. Also, just a personal thing, but I like knowing exactly every little thing that has been done to the car, which wire goes where and what it does, etc.
It makes troubleshooting 1000x easier. If you get it done by a shop, then if anything ever goes wrong, or you want to change something out, you are kind of tied to that shop.

Looking forward to seeing this progress!

thanks and yeah im the same way.. i wouldn't mind doing it myself.. its just i would have to do alot of researching on basically everything.. which i also dont mind..

01-04-2015, 05:51 AM	#63 (permalink)
RonRizz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pine grove, Pa Posts: 2,136 Drives: 2 feet, 3 pedals Rep Power: 6775	First I want to know where your getting them for $525 lol __________________ P99rs Head Unit--- Amps- 2 Pioneer Prs800d --- Zapco ST1000MX---Zapco ST-4XSQ---- SI BM mk5 Subs---SI TM65v2 Midbass--- SI M3 mids--- SI M25 xbl2 tweeters ----- 2016 MECA street class 3rd place at world finals

01-04-2015, 06:11 AM	#64 (permalink)
RonRizz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pine grove, Pa Posts: 2,136 Drives: 2 feet, 3 pedals Rep Power: 6775	Honestly, though.. The Xls up the sensitivity, so they will be slightly louder, they play slightly lower hz, and handle about 25 watts more, and the tweeter crosses over at a lower freq. All that being said, the average listener would never notice all these things, so .......... __________________ P99rs Head Unit--- Amps- 2 Pioneer Prs800d --- Zapco ST1000MX---Zapco ST-4XSQ---- SI BM mk5 Subs---SI TM65v2 Midbass--- SI M3 mids--- SI M25 xbl2 tweeters ----- 2016 MECA street class 3rd place at world finals

01-04-2015, 06:29 PM	#69 (permalink)
RonRizz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pine grove, Pa Posts: 2,136 Drives: 2 feet, 3 pedals Rep Power: 6775	I don't think theres $100 worth of difference there for everyday users, IMO... As far as eq is concerned, the 5000nex has a built in 13 band, AND auto eq and time alignment. Plenty of adjustability. __________________ P99rs Head Unit--- Amps- 2 Pioneer Prs800d --- Zapco ST1000MX---Zapco ST-4XSQ---- SI BM mk5 Subs---SI TM65v2 Midbass--- SI M3 mids--- SI M25 xbl2 tweeters ----- 2016 MECA street class 3rd place at world finals

01-05-2015, 03:43 PM	#73 (permalink)
RonRizz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pine grove, Pa Posts: 2,136 Drives: 2 feet, 3 pedals Rep Power: 6775	what he said. __________________ P99rs Head Unit--- Amps- 2 Pioneer Prs800d --- Zapco ST1000MX---Zapco ST-4XSQ---- SI BM mk5 Subs---SI TM65v2 Midbass--- SI M3 mids--- SI M25 xbl2 tweeters ----- 2016 MECA street class 3rd place at world finals

01-06-2015, 03:01 AM	#74 (permalink)
edconline Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton Posts: 855 Drives: 10' MB Z34 6MT T/S/N Rep Power: 22	Another Hertz build? Sub'd. You should tackle the build yourself dude. Take some vacation time and just do it lol. It's fun, and you will learn a lot about your car with it all apart, especially if you have never taken it apart before. Also, just a personal thing, but I like knowing exactly every little thing that has been done to the car, which wire goes where and what it does, etc. It makes troubleshooting 1000x easier. If you get it done by a shop, then if anything ever goes wrong, or you want to change something out, you are kind of tied to that shop. Looking forward to seeing this progress! LAVA likes this. __________________ View Journal Audio Build

01-04-2015, 08:00 PM	#71 (permalink)
StanceZ37 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 180 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z 40th Rep Power: 12	also do you know of any good buying sites.. that are good on pricing?

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