Cheezledzul
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Thank you in advance for any advice. I apologize for the long post. I hate to be that guy, im not sure what the culture is like on this forum, but im going to ask something people may get annoyed by on other forums. I just dont think googling best car audio is the right way to go about buying car audio. So fare warning if you dont want to help then I appreciate the visit and good luck with your future endeavors lol.
If this type of post isnt allowed let me know. Otherwise this is just the first step to many noob questions and research lol.
Would $500 for a head unit and speakers be sufficient? About $300 and 200 respectively. Also suggestions?
I know it is personal preference so let me try to explain.
I finally bought a used car instead of leasing so its time to put a little money into the sound quality. 2005 Nissan morano. From what I can tell it's a double din, front door 6"×9", back door 6-1/2". I'll get an adapter if needed, I think they're easy to install if I remember correctly.
Im not in the car a lot or for long periods of time but I am the type of person that needs to do things "right". At the same time I dont consider myself an audiophile by any means. I listen mostly to 80/90s hip hop, edm, and some reggaeton. I enjoy the highs and range more than loud ear cleaning bass. That seems just ridiculous to me but to each their own. I like the vocals and I think tweeters more than just overpowering woofers.
Example I'd never buy beats. They feel cheap to me and just sound like the focus is cheap bass and idk why people like that. No offense though. I use Sony mdr-7506, I've heard better but for $100 idk...
Back to the equipment. I have had a Rockford 800a2 amp and 12" kicker impulse sub & box for a long time given to me by my cousins. I will post the info when I get home.
I would like to use those if possible for now and upgrade in the future. But if you guys think they're complete junk please let me know or if they will severely effect the head unit and speakers.
I am willing to spend more than the $500 if necessary but for my situation I do not think a $2k+ build is necessary. At the same time if Im better off going to walmart and spending $200 than $500 then I definitely want to spend more. With a lot of my hobbies theres a price range where you have a big jump in quality. So for example with audio if $100-$200 head units are pretty much the same but a $300 unit is where you start getting into quality gear then thats where I want to be. I dont need a ton of flashy features for the head unit either. Sound quality is priority.
From past research it was my understanding head units should really be where you spend the money first because it will supply more power to everything and adds channels? Among other features. I dont want the audio to get drowned out by bass like my first car so I figured head unit and speakers are the starting point. Looking at maybe a $1k system when all said and done.
I do remember reading that maybe an amp should be an important first step before speakers and a sub but not sure if Im remembering or understanding it correctly. If it is then thats what I will get aside from the receiver.
Im going to be installing everything myself. Im very handy and will thoroughly do research to make sure im doing everything correct. I installed an amp, sub and head unit in my first car ever in 2013 but that was basic equipment.
Thanks again!
If this type of post isnt allowed let me know. Otherwise this is just the first step to many noob questions and research lol.
Would $500 for a head unit and speakers be sufficient? About $300 and 200 respectively. Also suggestions?
I know it is personal preference so let me try to explain.
I finally bought a used car instead of leasing so its time to put a little money into the sound quality. 2005 Nissan morano. From what I can tell it's a double din, front door 6"×9", back door 6-1/2". I'll get an adapter if needed, I think they're easy to install if I remember correctly.
Im not in the car a lot or for long periods of time but I am the type of person that needs to do things "right". At the same time I dont consider myself an audiophile by any means. I listen mostly to 80/90s hip hop, edm, and some reggaeton. I enjoy the highs and range more than loud ear cleaning bass. That seems just ridiculous to me but to each their own. I like the vocals and I think tweeters more than just overpowering woofers.
Example I'd never buy beats. They feel cheap to me and just sound like the focus is cheap bass and idk why people like that. No offense though. I use Sony mdr-7506, I've heard better but for $100 idk...
Back to the equipment. I have had a Rockford 800a2 amp and 12" kicker impulse sub & box for a long time given to me by my cousins. I will post the info when I get home.
I would like to use those if possible for now and upgrade in the future. But if you guys think they're complete junk please let me know or if they will severely effect the head unit and speakers.
I am willing to spend more than the $500 if necessary but for my situation I do not think a $2k+ build is necessary. At the same time if Im better off going to walmart and spending $200 than $500 then I definitely want to spend more. With a lot of my hobbies theres a price range where you have a big jump in quality. So for example with audio if $100-$200 head units are pretty much the same but a $300 unit is where you start getting into quality gear then thats where I want to be. I dont need a ton of flashy features for the head unit either. Sound quality is priority.
From past research it was my understanding head units should really be where you spend the money first because it will supply more power to everything and adds channels? Among other features. I dont want the audio to get drowned out by bass like my first car so I figured head unit and speakers are the starting point. Looking at maybe a $1k system when all said and done.
I do remember reading that maybe an amp should be an important first step before speakers and a sub but not sure if Im remembering or understanding it correctly. If it is then thats what I will get aside from the receiver.
Im going to be installing everything myself. Im very handy and will thoroughly do research to make sure im doing everything correct. I installed an amp, sub and head unit in my first car ever in 2013 but that was basic equipment.
Thanks again!
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