Recent content by VENAM1

Back again again: So what's all this mess about "leaving in your stock rear speakers because new ones can be overkill and actually degrate the SQ" I've seen floating around...? If that is true, that kinda changes up my whole game plan...

Forgot to ask: Is there something similar to this: http://techbargains.com/ For the car audio world?

Okay, I'm back... So if I do go the self install route, do I just grab as many Crutchfield instructions as possible? What's the best way to prep myself for the install, keeping mind I have never done such a thing (but am willing to to save the $$$ ) And what type of wiring / harnesses should I...

Well, I thought under $500 for everything minus labor but that seems to be pushing up to about $600 right now, which is where I'd like it to stop if possible... I'd imagine that trying to put in a new head unit, 4 new speakers, an amp and a sub for under $500 is **** near impossible, right...

Yes, it is fantastical...

I'm more of a "sound quality" guy but of course need to have some pounding going on along that... I had originally been looking at the Bazooka subs (as they are a nice size for the hatchback), that and the slim Sony subs, so it's nice to know I wasn't too off the mark... Is it a problem that...

Nice, thanks a bunch for the info... I'm assuming the 5 channels is for the 4 satellites and the sub right? Do I want an amp that can handle the max RMS of each of my speakers & sub? Just want to make sure I get decent sound of this set-up... Thanks again... VENAM1

I'm a newbie to car stereo installation and I'm looking to replace my factory gear in a '99 Civic HB with: Alpine CDA-9885 Infinity Kappa 62.7i Infinity Kappa 692.7i Bazooka BT8014 (or a Sony slim sub or something else ?) Alpine MRP-F250 The Alpine amp is multi-channel but do I need a...