Thread: Don't know much about the audio scene, help me set up my system!!

Alrighty boys and girls, here's the dealio:

I'm a big performance guy, and I've pretty much gone to the max on my GTP when it comes to performance, and I'm happy!

Now it's time to get my system up to date! I hate the sound of my stock components, over the years they have gotten even worse! One thing I'd like to keep is my stock CD changer, but if thats not possible, than I'll deal with getting rid of it. Here is some vital information for people that want to help me out!

Budget: $500-$800
Music Genre: Mostly Country and rock, some R&B from time to time
Components installed: STOCK (non bose)
Requirements: Need to keep the stock steering wheel controls functional. I would like a nice well-rounded sound system, not looking for a DB monster here!
Skill level: I can handle all wiring myself, with some well written instructions or help from the boards.


So thats it! Help me out here please! What do you suggest? Brands and/or specific models are welcome information!!!

for the price you have I would say upgrade the stock speakers with ones that you like the sound of (go to a local shop with one of your cd's and listen I prefer it to not be a circuit city or best buy to eliminate the other departments noise) if you want a sub go with a single 12 or maybe a 10 (soundstream may fit you budget best, and has decetn quality)

I prefer 5 channel amps myself as they tend to cost a bit less than doing all separate, and packaging is easier, there are others who avoid them, it's a preference thing there

channel is outputs (number of speakers)

Originally Posted by Zach3800

A single ten sounds the best I have had 2 12's one 12 and one 15 before and the ten sounds the best out of all of them.

that depends on some variables like type of music, box, and even sub and amp. I have had single 10's also, and think they sound fine for background music, but when I want some sound they just don't do it (preference also plays a huge part)