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    Stock head unit + Amp: Good or Bad?

    Okay I see what you are saying. Though, loud bass is not a priority for me. I don't usually listen to the loud thumping music, though I realize that a sub would help fill out any music even if I'm not looking for loud bass. I'm mainly interested in good sound quality.
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    Stock head unit + Amp: Good or Bad?

    If the 0 gague wire would only be for future upgrades later, I don't think I need that. I just want to get a good sounding system that I'm happy with and stick with it. Regarding the sub, I don't care about haveing matching brands. The sub would be the only visible component anyway. But do...
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    Stock head unit + Amp: Good or Bad?

    Would you reccomend going with the sub?
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    Stock head unit + Amp: Good or Bad?

    Bump. Opinions anyone? I'm also considering the possibility of adding the Hertz DBA 200.3 amp/sub unit at $450 + $42 labor.
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    Stock head unit + Amp: Good or Bad?

    Alright, I'm pretty sure it's the Hertz ESK 165 speakers.
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    Stock head unit + Amp: Good or Bad?

    Alright, just got back from the shop and this is the itemized quote I got. Let me know what you think. $350 - Hertz Energy 165 Component speakers $45 - Hushmat and sound rings $249.95 - Hertz 2-Channel Amp HCP2 $140 - Connections Amp Wire 4G $399.95 - Audison Bit Ten $179.95 - Audison DRC...
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    OEM head unit interface units

    How does the MS-8 compare to the Audison bit ten?
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    Stock head unit + Amp: Good or Bad?

    Hey, that sounds great. I'm in Northwest Indinana. I'd be happy work out a reasonable compensation. Which subform is a good place to ask? I don't mind driving a bit either. Also, I'm gonna stop by the local shop again today and see if I can get a specific breakdown of what they would...
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    Stock head unit + Amp: Good or Bad?

    Alright, well I guess I'm still a bit confused how the processor makes a bad signal into a good signal. At any rate, could you point me in the right direction for what gear would work well together if I was going to do a self install? processor, amp, front speakers, maybe rear speakers. Or is...
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    Stock head unit + Amp: Good or Bad?

    Yes the HU can be replaced in my car, but I my loose some controls and such. As far as I can tell listening to the stereo now, the factory HU seems very underpowered, and audio quality is not so great. That is why I am concerned. Though I guess this sound processor + factory HU is an okay...
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    Stock head unit + Amp: Good or Bad?

    Hi, I'm looking into upgrading the base audio system in my 2013 Focus ST. I'm not sure yet if I'll do it myself or have a shop do it. Though, today I stopped by a local car audio shop and they were suggesting to keep the stock head unit, and add an amplifier or sound processer + amplifer...
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