Thread: Some questions about car audio.

Originally Posted by thenervemann

Okay I have a decient system i would say... well better than sum. I have a 98 grand prix. There are 2 in the front doors ( one on the bottom one toward the top) and two back speakers and all are stock except the ones on the front doors on the bottom.

If you think its decent then why are you upgrading?

If i get a system will i be able to hook up my steering wheel connections with a new deck?

Not without the proper adapter for that. I know ZZ sells one, check crutchfield for a part number. Others may know on that, I dont.

I was looking at like 300-400 (at most) for a system that is pretty good with a sub.

Start looking for used things for sale in your local craigs list because this stuff is expensive.

The problem is that is my stock system good? or would i benifit with other speakers?

If you can't answer that, then there probably isn't any point in spending money on a system which you won't appreciate. Save it for something else you want.

What kind of subs go with which types of amps like i get the watts and ohms all mixed up when it comes to connecting amps to decks and to subs....

Watt = unit of power

Amp = Unit of current

Ohm = unit of resistence

Like does a amp that puts out 300 watts push a lot of subs?

That'd be good for one 10-12" entry level subwoofer.

What is a good size sub?

10-12" is more than adequate for most.

what kind of subs are better square or circle?

Circle. Squares cibes will flex unevely meaning more distortion than a cone.

1 or two of em?

Whatever is cheaper, "looks cooler", uses less trunk space etc. you need an idea of what you're willing to live with.

why do they go in the truck is this for safety?

Because everyone is too lazy to make them fire into the cabin and because there isn't enough space for a proper sub enclosure anywhere else in most cars.

if anyone isnt tired of reading all of this or getting annoyed by it could you like gimme ideas on good parts for a system?

Answer above first.

You must have

A) budget, which is done.
B) Goals, unclear
C) your list of tools, unclear
D) a limit to how much you're willing to modify your car, very unclear.

Answer some of the question above first.

Originally Posted by schroedes

a ''good'' system will involve at a minimum, quality subs and speakers,

Nope.

quality wiring,

Nope

good box,

Yup

sound deadener,

Nope

and quality amps for the speakers and subs,

Nope

at least a $1000 bucks or your wasting your time

I'd say 400-800 if you're careful how you spend your money.

Originally Posted by kjohnson

Id buy it one component at a time. start with head unit then replace speakers in car then add amps and subs that way you get quality stuff everytime and your system gets slowly better. just a thought

Or save all your money till you decide what you want to do that way you don't buy something that doesnt suit your needs when you later on figure out what you wanted in the first place.

as long as wire is copper and 14-18AWG in short distances there will be no difference.

keep runs under 50 feet "easy in a car"

so yea, lamp cord. I buy 14awg on 1000ft spools from an electronics supply house.

this is what i would do:
AMP: Visonik V317SX Mono Subwoofer Amps Car Amplifiers Car Audio Car Audio, Video, & GPS Navigation - Sonic Electronix
Sub: Kicker 07CVR124 12" Subwoofers Car Subwoofers Car Audio Car Audio, Video, & GPS Navigation - Sonic Electronix
box go with a sealed if you want sq
deck: Sony CDX-GT340 (cdxgt340) All In-Dash Car Stereo Receivers Car Stereo Receivers and Head Units Car Audio Car Audio, Video, & GPS Navigation - Sonic Electronix
5 gauge wiring for the amp

Originally Posted by schroedes

lamp wiring from a landfill??? lol, i agree with matt ^, but wiring is important and alot of people skimp on it, best speaker in the world will sound like **** without proper wire

No.

All wrong.

Copper is copper.

All that matters is the gauge.

Look up your actual loads and see what you actually need then come back and try and claim different.

Originally Posted by TurboTrav

this is what i would do:
AMP: Visonik V317SX Mono Subwoofer Amps Car Amplifiers Car Audio Car Audio, Video, & GPS Navigation - Sonic Electronix
Sub: Kicker 07CVR124 12" Subwoofers Car Subwoofers Car Audio Car Audio, Video, & GPS Navigation - Sonic Electronix
box go with a sealed if you want sq
deck: Sony CDX-GT340 (cdxgt340) All In-Dash Car Stereo Receivers Car Stereo Receivers and Head Units Car Audio Car Audio, Video, & GPS Navigation - Sonic Electronix
5 gauge wiring for the amp

If no one can decide on what criteria you should be looking for or how to install it, then why would you even bother suggesting actual products to buy?

that gets desently loud and has decent sq and is cheap

The problem is that is my stock system good? or would i benifit with other speakers?

That doesnt seem like someone who is asking for SQ but really wants to know what SQ means.

If this thread is going to be helpful to the OP, the OP needs to post here...

Otherwise, we're just bickering amongst ourselves.

Good idea, just post the links to the ones in your price range and we'll let you know if its worth it or not.

Ummmmmmmm bandpass is the only way to get the bass in the cabin while using a large sub.

In fact, bandpass is the ideal solution for those looking for high clean SPL and not rattling their trunk to death.