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<blockquote data-quote="New At This" data-source="post: 1396449" data-attributes="member: 565601"><p>Hey Everyone,</p><p></p><p>I have just recently become very interested in car audio equipment, installation, brands, etc. Im trying to decide on the best door-speaker/ headunit combination for my vehicle. It holds a 6x8/5x7 speaker. I don't think i want to get component speakers right now while im just starting out, so i was hoping that any of you guys who know what you are talking about could help me out in choosing the best coaxial speaker. My budget for the purchase and installation of the enitre system of a headunit and 4 speakers is around $400. $500 at the very max, but i'd really rather not go that far.</p><p></p><p>Headunits:</p><p></p><p>I have heard from almost everyone that Alpine is the best, but I do not have that kind of money to spend on a headunit right now, and probably will not make that kind of upgrade until i am more experienced in the car audio field. So, I'm looking at what lower-priced headunit is best. I've talked to 5 different audio shops around my town, and the general consesus seems to be that, for the money, a Pioneer headunit would be the best to go with. Two shops that are not even Pioneer deallers have told me that All shops except for the Sony shop has told me that. Also, listening to them for myself, I think that Pioneer produces a better sound quality than Sony. I know that other companies like Kenwood, JVC, and Panasonic. After listening and doing some research, I have concluded that I will probably go with the Pioneer DEH-3700 headunit. What do you guys think? Do yall have any other recommendations?</p><p></p><p>Speakers:</p><p></p><p>As i said before, my vehicle fits a 6x8/5x7 door speaker. I will be purchasing 4 of them. I am not looking to a buy a component set right now, so i am looking for a good 2-way coaxial speaker (ive heard that the enlarged tweeter in 3-way speakers blocks out some of the vocals). I want something with good clarity, durable, and with decent bass response. Also, I want something I can turn up loud and not have to worry about major distortion or blowing them out. All the speakers i have heard are on the sound boards at different audio shops. The Infinity Reference series was recommened, and while i do find them to be clear, i was not impressed at all with their bass response. I have also heard that they are easy to blow if the volume is turned up past 25. I have also been told that the Polk Audio 2-way speakers are pretty good, and after listening to them on a sound board, they have good bass response and clarity, i like them a lot more than the Infinty Reference series. Other possible brands of recommended speakers include Memphis (havent heard them) , Pioneer (not very impressed), American Bass (good sound quality), Sony (not impressed).</p><p></p><p>So, right now, my top choices are the Pioneer DEH-3700 headunit with 4 Polk Audio 2-way 6x8 speakers (American Bass is 2nd).</p><p></p><p>What do you guys think of this combination? If anyone has any advice or any other recommendations, I would be incredibly greatful. As i said before, I am very new at this whole thing and I'm just trying to make the best decisions with what money I have to put into my vehicle at this point. I'm just looking for reliable products with good sound quality.</p><p></p><p>Thank you for your time.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="New At This, post: 1396449, member: 565601"] Hey Everyone, I have just recently become very interested in car audio equipment, installation, brands, etc. Im trying to decide on the best door-speaker/ headunit combination for my vehicle. It holds a 6x8/5x7 speaker. I don't think i want to get component speakers right now while im just starting out, so i was hoping that any of you guys who know what you are talking about could help me out in choosing the best coaxial speaker. My budget for the purchase and installation of the enitre system of a headunit and 4 speakers is around $400. $500 at the very max, but i'd really rather not go that far. Headunits: I have heard from almost everyone that Alpine is the best, but I do not have that kind of money to spend on a headunit right now, and probably will not make that kind of upgrade until i am more experienced in the car audio field. So, I'm looking at what lower-priced headunit is best. I've talked to 5 different audio shops around my town, and the general consesus seems to be that, for the money, a Pioneer headunit would be the best to go with. Two shops that are not even Pioneer deallers have told me that All shops except for the Sony shop has told me that. Also, listening to them for myself, I think that Pioneer produces a better sound quality than Sony. I know that other companies like Kenwood, JVC, and Panasonic. After listening and doing some research, I have concluded that I will probably go with the Pioneer DEH-3700 headunit. What do you guys think? Do yall have any other recommendations? Speakers: As i said before, my vehicle fits a 6x8/5x7 door speaker. I will be purchasing 4 of them. I am not looking to a buy a component set right now, so i am looking for a good 2-way coaxial speaker (ive heard that the enlarged tweeter in 3-way speakers blocks out some of the vocals). I want something with good clarity, durable, and with decent bass response. Also, I want something I can turn up loud and not have to worry about major distortion or blowing them out. All the speakers i have heard are on the sound boards at different audio shops. The Infinity Reference series was recommened, and while i do find them to be clear, i was not impressed at all with their bass response. I have also heard that they are easy to blow if the volume is turned up past 25. I have also been told that the Polk Audio 2-way speakers are pretty good, and after listening to them on a sound board, they have good bass response and clarity, i like them a lot more than the Infinty Reference series. Other possible brands of recommended speakers include Memphis (havent heard them) , Pioneer (not very impressed), American Bass (good sound quality), Sony (not impressed). So, right now, my top choices are the Pioneer DEH-3700 headunit with 4 Polk Audio 2-way 6x8 speakers (American Bass is 2nd). What do you guys think of this combination? If anyone has any advice or any other recommendations, I would be incredibly greatful. As i said before, I am very new at this whole thing and I'm just trying to make the best decisions with what money I have to put into my vehicle at this point. I'm just looking for reliable products with good sound quality. Thank you for your time. [/QUOTE]
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