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<blockquote data-quote="fly_marlin" data-source="post: 8385735" data-attributes="member: 660781"><p>You're going to take it to a shop to do it? Make sure it's a reputable one.</p><p></p><p>Btw Mb Quart Q-series comps still get very favorable reviews. If you are taking the car to a shop to do it, I recommend finding one first. If anyone on here is in your area, perhaps they can recommend something. Personally, I am happy with stock location for my "expensive" gear. Get in your car, close your eyes. Listen to something with good vocals. Is the voice in front of you? Would you rather have it be elsewhere? Where you place the speakers will dictate that. However, if it isn't perfect once installed, that's where a DSP comes in. It allows you to manipulate the signal in many different ways. For example, you're always going to be closer to the left speaker than the right - you can delay the left so it hits you at the same time is the right. Subwoofers are sometimes a tad behind as well, you can delay all of your speakers so that the subwoofer is in sync with everything else. DSPs also have equalization and can also integrate with stock stereo (LOC - line output converter). You only need one if you're planning on keeping your factory radio. EQ simply allows you to adjust difference frequencies to your liking.</p><p></p><p>Time and phase correction is a bit of an audiophile thing. So if you asked a random person to listen to a system that hasn't been tuned, it'll probably sound fine to them. Btw you can't really compare Pennzoil to this. That costs no more than $10 extra per oil change. If you go with JL gear, you're guaranteed to pay double. If you spend all of $3k on JL gear, I guarantee I can put something at least as good for $1500. Just food for thought.</p><p></p><p>First, find a reputable shop. Go there, tell them what your vision is. See what they can recommend for your car as far as installation goes. Once everything is installed and you feel that you still need to tweak it, you can get a DSP. There are a handful of speakers people recommend on here. I love mine and it does come in a 3-way configuration and that would run about a grand or a little more. I've also heard ground zero components are good, so are B2 audio. B2 higher end line is under $400 and I've heard good things about them. There's also a PHD dealer on here - those things are Italian with favorable reviews. Hertz Mille I've heard to be good, though not too loud. Hybrid audio Clarus is also good, think you can score a set under $500 or maybe even under $400. As you can see, I run Gladen Audio comps and they are truly awesome. Whatever you pick, you'll probably be hard pressed finding a place where you can listen to them, so you'll need to resort to advice and reviews. Though I don't think you can go wrong with what I've listed above.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="fly_marlin, post: 8385735, member: 660781"] You're going to take it to a shop to do it? Make sure it's a reputable one. Btw Mb Quart Q-series comps still get very favorable reviews. If you are taking the car to a shop to do it, I recommend finding one first. If anyone on here is in your area, perhaps they can recommend something. Personally, I am happy with stock location for my "expensive" gear. Get in your car, close your eyes. Listen to something with good vocals. Is the voice in front of you? Would you rather have it be elsewhere? Where you place the speakers will dictate that. However, if it isn't perfect once installed, that's where a DSP comes in. It allows you to manipulate the signal in many different ways. For example, you're always going to be closer to the left speaker than the right - you can delay the left so it hits you at the same time is the right. Subwoofers are sometimes a tad behind as well, you can delay all of your speakers so that the subwoofer is in sync with everything else. DSPs also have equalization and can also integrate with stock stereo (LOC - line output converter). You only need one if you're planning on keeping your factory radio. EQ simply allows you to adjust difference frequencies to your liking. Time and phase correction is a bit of an audiophile thing. So if you asked a random person to listen to a system that hasn't been tuned, it'll probably sound fine to them. Btw you can't really compare Pennzoil to this. That costs no more than $10 extra per oil change. If you go with JL gear, you're guaranteed to pay double. If you spend all of $3k on JL gear, I guarantee I can put something at least as good for $1500. Just food for thought. First, find a reputable shop. Go there, tell them what your vision is. See what they can recommend for your car as far as installation goes. Once everything is installed and you feel that you still need to tweak it, you can get a DSP. There are a handful of speakers people recommend on here. I love mine and it does come in a 3-way configuration and that would run about a grand or a little more. I've also heard ground zero components are good, so are B2 audio. B2 higher end line is under $400 and I've heard good things about them. There's also a PHD dealer on here - those things are Italian with favorable reviews. Hertz Mille I've heard to be good, though not too loud. Hybrid audio Clarus is also good, think you can score a set under $500 or maybe even under $400. As you can see, I run Gladen Audio comps and they are truly awesome. Whatever you pick, you'll probably be hard pressed finding a place where you can listen to them, so you'll need to resort to advice and reviews. Though I don't think you can go wrong with what I've listed above. [/QUOTE]
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