Recent content by Indigo2003

The total budget for everything is about $600, which is more than I wanted to spend in the first place, and I don't really plan to spend more in the future. I'm not looking for the best sound system in the world, just something that sounds pretty good and doesn't break the bank. I was thinking...

Either of these? Kenwood KAC-748 4/3/2 Channel Amplifier Car Amp | eBay Kenwood KAC-642 4 Channel Bridgeable Amp car stereo | eBay

WAY out of budget

Hmm okay. In that case, I might spend the money on a quality 4 channel, bridge the rears, and buy a separate sub and enclosure.. Something like this Kicker 43TC104 Ported truck enclosure with one 4-ohm 10" Comp subwoofer at Crutchfield and SOUNDSTREAM AR4.1200 4 CHANNEL 1200 WATT CAR STEREO AMP...

Ok, here's what I'm thinking now (yes, still haven't decided): Front Speakers: Polk Audio DB5252 300 Watts 5.25" Marine Car Component Speaker System 5-1/4" New Amp: Amazon.com: Rockville RVF-2 1200w Peak/300w Dyno-Certified RMS 4 Channel Car Amplifier Stereo Amp Head Unit: JVC KD-X370BTS...

For the HU you only linked the cart which is different for different users... I think I've decided against getting an amp (unless you guys think it would be worth it at my price point) and just upgrading the door speakers and HU. Here's what I'm thinking so far: HU: JVC KD-X370BTS Digital media...

My current head unit (stock) definitely does not provide for my needs. I think I'm going to replace it with this: JVC KD-X370BTS Digital media receiver (does not play CDs) at Crutchfield . I'll take a look at my speakers eventually but they do sound really, really bad and I want to upgrade them...

From what I understand, my WRX has 6.5" fronts but they are very shallow so most 6.5s don't fit, so most people just swap them out for 5.25s when upgrading. Here's the two that I'm debating between: Hertz K 130 Uno Series 5-1/4" component speaker system at Crutchfield and Kicker 42PSC654 6-1/2"...

So do you think I would be better off replacing the head unit, just replacing the door speakers with entry level speakers (like $80 per pair?), skipping the amp, and adding a powered subwoofer? I do like bass, and door speakers sound like they would have trouble with low bass.

The head unit is out of stock. Is there anything similar to it that I could get instead? I can't seem to find any on Crutchfield. Would it better to just get a separate amp? I was looking at this one: JBL Stage A6004 4-channel car amplifier — 60 watts RMS x 4 at Crutchfield

I can't tell what is rattling. It is definitely coming from the speakers though, not from other parts of the car vibrating. I'll definitely check if I hear any scraping. I would need to remove the door panel right?

Ok. How much would enough deadener for the doors cost? Also, what does "1/0 in OFC or welding wire" mean exactly? Again, very new to all of this. Is it an issue having different speakers in the back than in the front, or would I even notice in the front seats? Also, nauc suggested just getting a...

Yeah, I'm starting to realize that. I don't really need a touchscreen HU and I found one for $90 that I think would work well: JVC KD-X370BTS. Also how necessary is an amp? Like I said, I really don't know a lot about car audio.

My current stereo has almost no bass and rattle even at low volumes. I don't think I've heard many car stereos worse than mine. I'm not looking for a super high end system, but I do want to be able to enjoy my music at moderate volumes and feel the bass a little bit without breaking the bank...

This is really interesting; I hadn't really considered leaving the stock speakers. However, I don't think this is an option for me. My speakers currently rattle at very low volume without changing any equalizer settings (if you count the +/- treble/bass buttons as an eq), even with music that...