Audio Upgrade Poll

osbornsm · 10-21-2015, 11:59 AM

I want better quality at higher volumes.
And some higher volume all together would be appreciated.

SO with that in mind, do I,

1. Upgrade Speakers
2. Upgrade Speakers AND add Amp

kenchan · 10-21-2015, 12:06 PM

which kenwood do you have?

I'd say do the door speakers (components) first and see how you like it.

90 ST · 10-21-2015, 12:22 PM

If you want better sound at higher volume it's not a poll, it's you have to get better speakers and an amp.

kenchan · 10-21-2015, 12:34 PM

wat if your car has high milage?

Mancub · 10-21-2015, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 90 ST

If you want better sound at higher volume it's not a poll, it's you have to get better speakers and an amp.

This.

SouthArk370Z · 10-21-2015, 01:15 PM

The speakers will make the most difference. Get some efficient speakers and, as per kenchan, see if that's what you want. You can always add an amp later.

osbornsm · 10-21-2015, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

The speakers will make the most difference. Get some efficient speakers and, as per kenchan, see if that's what you want. You can always add an amp later.

Thank you all for the good and surprisingly consistent information.

Is there a suggested door / tweeter setup which is suited to the Z ?

My head unit specs.
Model: Kenwood DDX-512

Tree70Z · 10-21-2015, 03:56 PM

I'm not an audio guy, but I'd say that if you are paying somebody to install, it may cost you more to have them install speakers first and then amp later, rather than just do it all at once. Amps are not very expensive. You *might* be happy with just speakers, but you will definitely be happy with both amp and speakers. I say when you take the cost of an amp (maybe around $125 for a good one) and then subtract the extra money you would have spent to have somebody install it later, and the cost difference to add an amp is pretty small.

SouthArk370Z · 10-21-2015, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Tree70Z

... if you are paying somebody to install, it may cost you more to have them install speakers first and then amp later, rather than just do it all at once. ...

Great point. I was assuming this was a DIY job but it may not be.

kenchan · 10-21-2015, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by osbornsm

Thank you all for the good and surprisingly consistent information.

Is there a suggested door / tweeter setup which is suited to the Z ?

My head unit specs.
Model: Kenwood DDX-512

i only run polkaudio on my rides when i swap components.

osbornsm · 10-21-2015, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Great point. I was assuming this was a DIY job but it may not be.

Not a DIY here... electronics are magic to me.

Pro install for sure.

kenchan · 10-21-2015, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by osbornsm

Not a DIY here... electronics are magic to me.

Pro install for sure.

do the whole package to save cost on labor in this case.

90 ST · 10-21-2015, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

i only run polkaudio on my rides when i swap components.

But those are only good for low mileage cars...lol

High mileage cars you should run RF or Diamond Audio...

kenchan · 10-21-2015, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 90 ST

But those are only good for low mileage cars...lol

High mileage cars you should run RF or Diamond Audio...

No argument there, ure the stereo guru..

90 ST · 10-21-2015, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

No argument there, ure the stereo guru..

LOL, Very true, and the mileage guru...

View Poll Results: What should I Upgrade for better audio volume / fidelity?
Front Door Speakers + Tweeter	6	21.43%
Front door speakers/ Tweeter / amp	22	78.57%
Voters: 28. You may not vote on this poll

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Tree70Z Base Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: SoCal Posts: 19 Drives: 2012 Gun Metal Auto Rep Power: 10	I'm not an audio guy, but I'd say that if you are paying somebody to install, it may cost you more to have them install speakers first and then amp later, rather than just do it all at once. Amps are not very expensive. You might be happy with just speakers, but you will definitely be happy with both amp and speakers. I say when you take the cost of an amp (maybe around $125 for a good one) and then subtract the extra money you would have spent to have somebody install it later, and the cost difference to add an amp is pretty small. SouthArk370Z likes this.

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