Thread: Thoughts on an audio system

start with the HU i say.. the stock speakers are not terrible compared to others, ive got an 05, got my HU sitting on a shelf behind me waiting for one more part to go in, alerady changed the rear deck speakers because i had them sitting around lol didnt notice any diff after changing them, its the fronts in this car that make the diff.

Im listening and I think im getting the drift here lol. Now someone said the Preamp outputs on the HU isnt important? So if I got a HU with 2V would I be hurting myself? Or should I try to get a HU that puts out 4V preamp? I see a pioneer for around $350 that fits the 4V requirement. But If you guys say its not that important I could spend less.

I appreciate the input this is amazing info

Well I just reread this WHOLE thing again to try to understand it better!! which is helpful to slow it down. From what I got you guys say dont replace my rear speakers at all just keep the stock ones there?

Ok so then I just need to raplace the front speakers and possibly the one center speaker on my dash? and the HU? If so that makes things alot easier as I reduced the cost at looking for a rear speaker that would be around $80.

Ive heard talk of a good component system for the door setup. So lets say I go with compentent for the door stay with the stock rear speakers. Lets get a setup that way.

Still unsure what to do with the center speaker on my Dash.

if i was you i'd craigslist a sub/amp combo you never know what awsome deals you will find-http://carbondale.craigslist.org/ele/2452946177.html

I'm going with component on my fronts I think. Standard aftermarket rears. And a pioneer AVH-P4000dvd (bought used for $250)

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OK having issues finding stuff on the stock speakers to know if it would be an upgrade but what about this system

2 Sets of Hifonics Zeus ZXi 6.5C Components and ZXi40.4 Amplifier

Does that look decent?

Speakers look cheaply made but doesn't mean they'll sound bad.

The amp looks like a certain Korean build house that makes a VERY good product. The flexibility on those crossovers is nice however Sonic doesn't tell you what slope they use. I say it's a good find. That amp can run a set up front, bridge 3/4 for sub and sell the other set of speakers on craigslist or here?

Here's a sub

https://www.madisound.com/store/prod...oducts_id=8999

So your saying Only use one of those and keep the 6 x9s that are currently there wired to the factory amp? Cause my thought was to replace front speakers and the rears with the two sets. Or would that be a bad idear?

I think he's suggesting getting rid of the rear speakers completely. I had this suggested to me as well. It wasn't for me.

Soooo when are we gonna talk cabling?

Ha cables will come when I decide what speakers to get :P. Which with finding that set may not be long at all. I can wait on a sub for now with those speakers

Just hellping you spend a little of your moola.

Amp Installation Kits, HDMI Cables

The 4 gauge wire for power to the amp was flexible and easy to work with/route.

Bill helping me spend money!!! No way I dont believe it

The wiring is really niceeeee

I think its time to sell my stock tailights to make some cash to buy stuff :P

Would the stock speakers that come out be worth anything or just trash?

Did into your piggy bank, remember this was your idea. LOL

None of the stock crap is worth a dime.

Yeah didnt think so! And yes its been my idea for some time... I just kept my mouth shut the more i talk and get ideas the closer it gets to happening. The speakers will most likely ahve to wait until I get my next check from work... Then no biggie on affording it lol

Did you take a good look at all the crap in that one post I sent you? I had all that laying here waiting to go on once I got the car. Then I added more after.

Yupp that speaker system I posted would go with a new HU and later a sub would be added.