With all the people who are 'just getting back into it' all coming to car audio sites like this for advice, and not knowing what companies are good / who to trust / who used to be good, but now is crap.. The likes.. I think there should be a dedicated post for them to reference.
I'd like to order companies by the quality of their products, so it's easy to see who makes the best products, who prices the most, and best bang for your buck, ect. I'll need suggestions as I can only think of so many off the top of my head, so add a company + where it should be placed and i'll edit the post as it comes in.
This is just my opinion based on reviews / products i've had over the years, if you feel something should be changed, please let me know. Many companies mentioned sell more than just car audio. So please only reply with opinions on companies' car audio lines to keep it clean.
Best quality:
- JL Audio: Car Stereo, Speakers, Subs, Amps, Home Theater
- DD Audio | True to the Source
- http://www.audison.eu/
- http://audisonhertz.com/
- http://www.morelhifi.com/
- http://mosconi-system.it/
- http://www.daytonaudio.com/index.php/
- http://www.illusionaudio-america.com/
- http://focal-america.com/
- http://www.trutechnology.com
Good, solid companies:
- Alpine Electronics of America, Inc.
- DC Audio - Home
- Welcome to Sundown
- http://www.incriminatoraudio.com/
- http://store.ficaraudio.com/
- http://www.b2-audio.com/
- http://store.crescendoaudio.com/
- http://www.tantricsounds.com/
- http://store.soundsolutionsaudio.com/categories/sub-woofers/ascendant-audio.html
- http://tcsounds.com/
- http://www.cdtaudio.com/
- RE Audio- Car Audio Amps, Amplifiers, Speakers, and Subs, Subwoofers
- http://www.polkaudio.com/
- http://www.imagedynamicsusa.net/
- http://www.arcaudio.com/
- https://www.mtx.com/
- http://www.clarion.com/us/en/top.html
- http://www.c2audio.com/
- http://www.zedaudiocorp.com/
- KnuKonceptz Home
(KNU Mostly sells wiring / electrical components)
- http://www.infinityspeakers.com/estore/inf/us/index.jsp
(Infinity is up here for their speakers / coaxials, good quality.)
- Rockford Fosgate® | Car Audio for Fanatics
(RF still makes good products to this day, i'd stay cautious of their subwoofers though)
- Pioneer USA, Car Stereo, Speakers, Home Theater, Navigation, DJ | Pioneer Electronics USA
(Pioneer arguably makes the best headunits, but their subs/amps are mid-tier at best)
- Livin' Loud | KICKER
(I put kicker in here, because of their amps. Their wiring kits are also
oversized, which is good. Avoid their subs and speakers though.)
Bang for your Buck (Without sacrificing quality):
- Welcome to [soundQubed] - [ Your source for Clarity, Quality and Anything Car Audio.]
- American Bass - Home
- Official JBL Store - Speakers, Headphones, and More!
- http://precisionpower.com/store/
- http://amperecaraudio.com/
- Kenwood
- JVC USA
(JVC and Kenwood merged in 2008, for those who don't know)
Companies that are okay:
(Some of these companies used to be great, but switched over to cheaper components which effected quality)
- Hifonics Home Page
- MB Quart Audio
- Welcome to Skar Audio | High End Amplifiers, Subwoofers, Speakers, and Car Audio
- Cerwin Vega - Pro Audio, Home Audio, Subwoofers, Speakers, Amplifiers
- Audiopipe - Complete Line of Competition Car Audio Products
- http://www.orioncaraudio.com/
- NVX Car Audio and Headphones
- http://dbdrive.net/
Companies to AVOID:
- Home Audio | Car Audio | DJ Speakers | Pyle Audio
- Pyramid
- Lanzar
- Boss Audio Systems | Entertain Yourself
- PowerAcoustik
- Jensen : Home
- CT Sounds | Premium Car Audio Equipment
- Sky High Car Audio
- Autotek Car Audio
- SOUNDSTREAM
Also avoid any company that obviously is playing on other companies names. EG: Kenford, Rockwood, Sound Storm, ect
This is meant to be as much of a community-post as possible. Reply with what to change, and what to add (And where on the list to add it to). I will do so as soon as I can. I started it off with my OPINON, so calm down there nut huggers.
I'd like to order companies by the quality of their products, so it's easy to see who makes the best products, who prices the most, and best bang for your buck, ect. I'll need suggestions as I can only think of so many off the top of my head, so add a company + where it should be placed and i'll edit the post as it comes in.
This is just my opinion based on reviews / products i've had over the years, if you feel something should be changed, please let me know. Many companies mentioned sell more than just car audio. So please only reply with opinions on companies' car audio lines to keep it clean.
Best quality:
- JL Audio: Car Stereo, Speakers, Subs, Amps, Home Theater
- DD Audio | True to the Source
- http://www.audison.eu/
- http://audisonhertz.com/
- http://www.morelhifi.com/
- http://mosconi-system.it/
- http://www.daytonaudio.com/index.php/
- http://www.illusionaudio-america.com/
- http://focal-america.com/
- http://www.trutechnology.com
Good, solid companies:
- Alpine Electronics of America, Inc.
- DC Audio - Home
- Welcome to Sundown
- http://www.incriminatoraudio.com/
- http://store.ficaraudio.com/
- http://www.b2-audio.com/
- http://store.crescendoaudio.com/
- http://www.tantricsounds.com/
- http://store.soundsolutionsaudio.com/categories/sub-woofers/ascendant-audio.html
- http://tcsounds.com/
- http://www.cdtaudio.com/
- RE Audio- Car Audio Amps, Amplifiers, Speakers, and Subs, Subwoofers
- http://www.polkaudio.com/
- http://www.imagedynamicsusa.net/
- http://www.arcaudio.com/
- https://www.mtx.com/
- http://www.clarion.com/us/en/top.html
- http://www.c2audio.com/
- http://www.zedaudiocorp.com/
- KnuKonceptz Home
(KNU Mostly sells wiring / electrical components)
- http://www.infinityspeakers.com/estore/inf/us/index.jsp
(Infinity is up here for their speakers / coaxials, good quality.)
- Rockford Fosgate® | Car Audio for Fanatics
(RF still makes good products to this day, i'd stay cautious of their subwoofers though)
- Pioneer USA, Car Stereo, Speakers, Home Theater, Navigation, DJ | Pioneer Electronics USA
(Pioneer arguably makes the best headunits, but their subs/amps are mid-tier at best)
- Livin' Loud | KICKER
(I put kicker in here, because of their amps. Their wiring kits are also
oversized, which is good. Avoid their subs and speakers though.)
Bang for your Buck (Without sacrificing quality):
- Welcome to [soundQubed] - [ Your source for Clarity, Quality and Anything Car Audio.]
- American Bass - Home
- Official JBL Store - Speakers, Headphones, and More!
- http://precisionpower.com/store/
- http://amperecaraudio.com/
- Kenwood
- JVC USA
(JVC and Kenwood merged in 2008, for those who don't know)
Companies that are okay:
(Some of these companies used to be great, but switched over to cheaper components which effected quality)
- Hifonics Home Page
- MB Quart Audio
- Welcome to Skar Audio | High End Amplifiers, Subwoofers, Speakers, and Car Audio
- Cerwin Vega - Pro Audio, Home Audio, Subwoofers, Speakers, Amplifiers
- Audiopipe - Complete Line of Competition Car Audio Products
- http://www.orioncaraudio.com/
- NVX Car Audio and Headphones
- http://dbdrive.net/
Companies to AVOID:
- Home Audio | Car Audio | DJ Speakers | Pyle Audio
- Pyramid
- Lanzar
- Boss Audio Systems | Entertain Yourself
- PowerAcoustik
- Jensen : Home
- CT Sounds | Premium Car Audio Equipment
- Sky High Car Audio
- Autotek Car Audio
- SOUNDSTREAM
Also avoid any company that obviously is playing on other companies names. EG: Kenford, Rockwood, Sound Storm, ect
This is meant to be as much of a community-post as possible. Reply with what to change, and what to add (And where on the list to add it to). I will do so as soon as I can. I started it off with my OPINON, so calm down there nut huggers.
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