thinking about head unit and speakers
02-19-2007, 09:10 AM
#1
Registered User
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: leesburg, VA
Posts: 888
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
thinking about head unit and speakers
well im thinking about buying a better head unit and some decient speakers. i dont need anything nuts just something better than stock. i dont know much about these things so if you guys could help me out with some advice or recomendations that would be great, thanks.
02-19-2007, 04:09 PM
#2
Contributing Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: WA
Posts: 437
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I just upgraded my stock system as well. I would suggest a pioneer, I like their premier line and I got a 680. I havent done the speakers but did add a jl sub and jbl amp. Theres so many to choose from so good luck.
02-19-2007, 05:19 PM
#4
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Northern New Mexico
Posts: 907
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I have had great experiences with Pioneer head units. They go real well with Toyotas too. Mounting holes and color coding on wires all match up.
If you plan on going with some 6.5" or 6.75" coaxials, I'd suggest Boston Acoustics.
Just remember that an amplifer will make a huge difference in sound.
If you plan on going with some 6.5" or 6.75" coaxials, I'd suggest Boston Acoustics.
Just remember that an amplifer will make a huge difference in sound.
02-19-2007, 05:22 PM
#5
Contributing Member
pioneer is a great product the deck i have is 7yrs old and the buttons light up green so it matches i still have the factory door speakers and two pioneer 12'' subs and it sounds good to me
02-20-2007, 05:23 PM
#6
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 155
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I love Alpine for head units. They don't make too bad of speakers either. You can get Alpine products much cheaper off ebay.
My personal favorite is JL Audio. They make a good product.
If you plan on running the speakers off the head unit, you need to get a lower RMS wattage speaker so you dont underpower them. I would consider looking at a 4 channel amp to run the speakers.
My personal favorite is JL Audio. They make a good product.
If you plan on running the speakers off the head unit, you need to get a lower RMS wattage speaker so you dont underpower them. I would consider looking at a 4 channel amp to run the speakers.
02-20-2007, 05:27 PM
#7
Registered User
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Bonney Lake, WA.
Posts: 160
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I love Alpine for head units. They don't make too bad of speakers either. You can get Alpine products much cheaper off ebay.
My personal favorite is JL Audio. They make a good product.
If you plan on running the speakers off the head unit, you need to get a lower RMS wattage speaker so you dont underpower them. I would consider looking at a 4 channel amp to run the speakers.
My personal favorite is JL Audio. They make a good product.
If you plan on running the speakers off the head unit, you need to get a lower RMS wattage speaker so you dont underpower them. I would consider looking at a 4 channel amp to run the speakers.
+1
My system is all Alpine other than the sub.
Great product. I guess I have just been brand loyal since I was a teenager.
The head unit back light matches the gauges also.
Trending Topics
02-21-2007, 03:05 AM
#9
Contributing Member
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Twin Cities
Posts: 128
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Good luck and feel free to ask any questions....
02-21-2007, 10:48 AM
#13
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Northern Suffolk
Posts: 24
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I've already ordered this.
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-D40Ij29...1&i=113KDCX591
For the price you can't beat it.
Delivered with IPOD adapter, pocket, harnesss, USB port, aux input and so much more for $210.00
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-D40Ij29...1&i=113KDCX591
For the price you can't beat it.
Delivered with IPOD adapter, pocket, harnesss, USB port, aux input and so much more for $210.00
02-21-2007, 11:23 AM
#14
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Des Moines, IA
Posts: 563
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
02-21-2007, 02:59 PM
#15
Registered User
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: leesburg, VA
Posts: 888
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
how hard would it be to install a head unit and where do i get the spacer and the wiring harness and whats the advantage to get rid of the stock amp?
02-22-2007, 03:48 AM
#16
Contributing Member
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Twin Cities
Posts: 128
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Pocket and harness can be bought at any car stereo shop. Install is very easy.
02-22-2007, 10:24 AM
#18
Guest
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Cal Poly Pomona or Redlands, CA
Posts: 1,273
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
i love my kenwood, but the setup is impossibly hard!!! so many menus and button presses...
i have a kenwood amp, 4 channel, real nice. its at home ill get the model number. it sounds better than the amp that i have now, but it doesnt match my other one so... ill part with it for 60 shipped. pm if interested.
there is a thread here with my stereo install, ill try to find it later.
i have a kenwood amp, 4 channel, real nice. its at home ill get the model number. it sounds better than the amp that i have now, but it doesnt match my other one so... ill part with it for 60 shipped. pm if interested.
there is a thread here with my stereo install, ill try to find it later.
02-22-2007, 10:29 AM
#19
Contributing Member
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 24
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Probably not yet, in time they will create a more effective way to control the ipod , its already started a newer model has percentage scrolling that goes chunks of your playlists at a time... and that with the display would be worth 100$, to me.
