Curious about car audio!

[PlasticRocket]

Hi everyone. I like to go by jon. I drive a 1999 Saturn SC1. Long story short, id like to improve the sound quite a bit.

Now as for what im looking for out of it, well. I have noticed that i appreciate sound quality more than the loudness and how much bass there is. I listen to alot of extreme metal. Rock. Occasionally might blast a decent rap song once in awhile too! But id like to build a setup that is right for my kind of music eventually.

The current setup is a DEH-150-MP head unit that i installed back in like february. Stock speakers. As for the performance of the stock setup, right now i find it to be fair as is. I prefer my music to sound quite clear and not distorted so i do notice distortion when it gets turned up to like 50-55 ish. Ill have it up about that high because this little car is LOUD on the highway and the files of music on my phone ****. I have a solution for the file situation.

So, where should i start? I have very little experience with any of this so i appreaciate the help i can get!

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[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

Do you have a budget?

 

[PlasticRocket]

Hmm, under $300-400 would be nice as i dont see myself needing a whole lot. But i can spend more if need be. Really just looking for clearer sound at lower volumes i guess.

 

[SlugButter]

A 4 channel amp to run a small sub and 2 door speakers should give you a good sound on your budget and leave you some trunk space. I run a diamond audio D6 10 inch sub and alpine door speakers, and it rarely gets turned up even close to the max level it’s capable of.

 

[BCotrell 10+ year member]

That headunit has 1 set of preouts. A $100 budget performer hu would be a good start because I can’t think of a less expensive solution. Add a budget 4 Channel amp, a budget component set and and a Small sub would be a good start. You’ll need to build your own box and you’d need an amp wiring kit