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<blockquote data-quote="noobneedshelp" data-source="post: 7012334" data-attributes="member: 626332"><p>Hello all,</p><p></p><p>I have recently accquired a 2002 honda crv, and I was looking at installing a car audio system(subs are my first priority.) I am technology forward, but have never really done anything like this before so i was really looking for some advice, maybe even direction to a different thread or something like that. I do have a budget of around 1200 dollars for this. Here is some of the reasearch I have done so far.</p><p></p><p>Head Unit:</p><p></p><p>For a head unit i would really like something with a screen....a big one. The space in the crv is about 7 inches and I think that was standard for some cars at the time. At first glance, a headunit that seemed to work would be something like <a href="http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4513271&amp;CatId=5243" target="_blank">THIS</a> I like how it has the bluetooth because i could then stream audio from my ipod. But I am completly ignorant on:</p><p></p><p>Does it have good sound quality?</p><p></p><p>Would I be able to connect it to an amp?</p><p></p><p>Would it fit in the space or would I need to buy a bracket?</p><p></p><p>Would I be able to use the speakers that are in the doors?</p><p></p><p>Any other concerns I should have?</p><p></p><p>Any suggestions on different head units?</p><p></p><p>Amp:</p><p></p><p>I know that I need to have an amp. What size would fit my needs? I want dual 12" subs. Thats what I want but I do have a pair of 9x6 speakers just sitting in my basement that I bought at a garage sale for 5 buck and maybe I could incorporate them as well but I am not sure if that is even possible. I also have no idea of how big of an amp my car could support. It has a 90A alternator which does not mean a whole lot to me but probably means a lot to someone who knows more. Another side question is do I need a capasitator? I have no idea on an amp yet because I have no clue on what size or a good brand.</p><p></p><p>Subs:</p><p></p><p>I want the subs to hit hard. I was thinking of dual 12'' but nothing smaller. Even if i don't use them to their full abaility, I want them to look big. I just want to stay simple and bolt a box to the floor. Something that looks kind of like <a href="http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2397733" target="_blank">THIS</a> You have to scroll down a bit. I like how that looks. It is nice and simple and I probably will end up putting the amp on the top of the box like that as well. But I do not know what brand of subs I should buy or box and where.</p><p></p><p>Other Speakers:</p><p></p><p>So as I stated before it would be nice to incorporate the 9x6 speakers but will that cost more? A lot more? And do I even need them? There are only four door speakers so I am not sure if that will be enough. Are tweeters hard to install? I don't know if I need them but I would like to hear the words and not just bass, but they seem much more complex to install.</p><p></p><p>That is what I know so far, just looking for a lot of advice before I start the project, so anything posted is greatly appreciated //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif</p><p></p><p>Subs:</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="noobneedshelp, post: 7012334, member: 626332"] Hello all, I have recently accquired a 2002 honda crv, and I was looking at installing a car audio system(subs are my first priority.) I am technology forward, but have never really done anything like this before so i was really looking for some advice, maybe even direction to a different thread or something like that. I do have a budget of around 1200 dollars for this. Here is some of the reasearch I have done so far. Head Unit: For a head unit i would really like something with a screen....a big one. The space in the crv is about 7 inches and I think that was standard for some cars at the time. At first glance, a headunit that seemed to work would be something like [URL="http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4513271&CatId=5243"]THIS[/URL] I like how it has the bluetooth because i could then stream audio from my ipod. But I am completly ignorant on: Does it have good sound quality? Would I be able to connect it to an amp? Would it fit in the space or would I need to buy a bracket? Would I be able to use the speakers that are in the doors? Any other concerns I should have? Any suggestions on different head units? Amp: I know that I need to have an amp. What size would fit my needs? I want dual 12" subs. Thats what I want but I do have a pair of 9x6 speakers just sitting in my basement that I bought at a garage sale for 5 buck and maybe I could incorporate them as well but I am not sure if that is even possible. I also have no idea of how big of an amp my car could support. It has a 90A alternator which does not mean a whole lot to me but probably means a lot to someone who knows more. Another side question is do I need a capasitator? I have no idea on an amp yet because I have no clue on what size or a good brand. Subs: I want the subs to hit hard. I was thinking of dual 12'' but nothing smaller. Even if i don't use them to their full abaility, I want them to look big. I just want to stay simple and bolt a box to the floor. Something that looks kind of like [URL="http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2397733"]THIS[/URL] You have to scroll down a bit. I like how that looks. It is nice and simple and I probably will end up putting the amp on the top of the box like that as well. But I do not know what brand of subs I should buy or box and where. Other Speakers: So as I stated before it would be nice to incorporate the 9x6 speakers but will that cost more? A lot more? And do I even need them? There are only four door speakers so I am not sure if that will be enough. Are tweeters hard to install? I don't know if I need them but I would like to hear the words and not just bass, but they seem much more complex to install. That is what I know so far, just looking for a lot of advice before I start the project, so anything posted is greatly appreciated [IMG]//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif[/IMG] Subs: [/QUOTE]
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