Recent content by Essex23

That does look like a nice unit. I had kind of settled on the Alpine iLX-W650 because it was low profile and pairs well with the Alpine KTA-450 Power Pack amp. With how the back of the iLX-507 looks, I don't know that I could get away with the same idea of having an amp somewhere else but...

How does this look for an upgrade from factory speakers? Pair these with a 6x9 to 6.5 adapter maybe? Earthquake Sound SWS-6.5X 6.5-inch Shallow Woofer System Subwoofers, 4-Ohm (Pair) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008MAG9YG/?tag=caraudiocom-20

is there such a thing as a 6x9 to 8" adapter? lol

I will be putting there exactly where the factory speakers are now....so I guess that means in the deck?

Before anyone starts in on me and gives me the whole "just get a 8-10" powered sub ya noob" kind of response, let me just get this all out there ahead of time. I get it. I KNOW a larger powered sub would be ideal...but please read on. I have a 2011 Altima Coupe. For those that don't know the...

I love the description on thew CDT Subwoofer... "They are designed for the smooth jazz listeners who sometimes like to turn the volume up on some heavy rock and metal, but still maintain a feel of smooth, tight and fast bass response." That alone makes me want to look more into them. Smooth...

True....but it also takes up more space somewhere in the trunk since that is the only other place to put an amp of that size. That's why I liked the Alpine power pack amp. Tucks in right behind the head unit oh so nicely. And since I'm not looking to have my system to the point that I am...

But in an Altima Coupe, there is really no other place to put a sub EXCEPT the trunk. The can't go under the seats like I have seen some people do. And when I go grocery shopping, even a small order takes up a majority of the trunk, so space is a premium for me that I am trying to work around...

I thought of that, but there isn't a lot of space in an Altima coupe for a sub. I did run across a page for the Sound Ordinance B-8PTD *" powered sub today, so that is something I am now considering adding into the mix. I mainly listen to rock/metal/symphonic metal (Metallica, Nightwish...

Soooooo.....no advice from anyone?

So I have been reading up and stuff on what all I would like to get to upgrade the factory audio system in my 2011 Altima Coupe, and after looking and poking about, this is where I think I have finally landed: Alpine iLX-W650 head unit Alpine KTA-450 4-channel amp and for speakers either...

So in my research for some of the best double dinn head units, this one kept coming up. Wondering what some opinions are for those who actually may have this particular unit, if it is worth buying, or if there may be a better option out there.

I'm not worried about a budget....money isn't a concern for me. The Focal speakers I am looking at are: Focal IS165, 140W 2-way coax speakers, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004O01NOO/?coliid=I2HY1747UDVF56&colid=2CUCECNSIT3V&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it -or- The Focal 165A1 SG, 120W 2-way...

But as someone who is new to all this, I don't know what I need...and my prior efforts all just kept popping up the same unit(s) that are either unavailable or cheap Chinese junk units. That's why I was looking actual user recommendations. Giving someone a list of manufacturers is nothing...I...

I get that there is a chip shortage. That's not news to me....been dealing with that with my latest PC build and getting a new video card. What I need are recommendations of head units to look into. I tend to read up on things extensively before buying, so I am not going to be going out...