Official CAR AUDIO Thread FAQ added

[lightsout56]

Well what's the cheapest one with navi you'd recommend? Also what single din for under say $300 as well?

 

[jfdoom]

alpine w900 or pioneer z10bt
kenwood x994

 

[lightsout56]

Anything other than the 994?

 

[josebronx]

I work on it tomm after I mount everything, when you copping a whip?

 

[jfdoom]

Originally Posted by JoseBronx



I work on it tomm after I mount everything, when you copping a whip?

Tick the switch to hpf, not full. I'm gettin a whip soon..in the mean time i been pushin my moms accord and girl's 335

 

[jfdoom]

Originally Posted by LightsOUT56

Anything other than the 994?

Clarion CZ500

 

[jfdoom]

Originally Posted by JFDOOM

Originally Posted by JoseBronx



I work on it tomm after I mount everything, when you copping a whip?

Tick the switch to hpf, not full. I'm gettin a whip soon..in the mean time i been pushin my moms accord and girl's 335

Better yet, to be 100% sure...when you can, pick up a multi-meter oscope and use this guide




get the tones here
http://ampguts.com/cmps_i...p?pageid=audio_downloads

 

[lightsout56]

How would you compare the CZ500 and x994?

 

[jfdoom]

I wouldn't.

the cz is a step down, but they're both good decks. the 994 is probably the best bang for buck right now. Alpine 9887 too if you can find one.

 

[krazyl3gz]

^ That's an oscilloscope. NOT a multimeter....big difference

 

[aphexacid]

Originally Posted by krazyl3gz

^ That's an oscilloscope. NOT a multimeter....big difference

GIANT difference. JFDOOM seems like he's NT's car audio adviser, so maybe he'll lend out his

You can google "gain calculator" if you want to do it with a DMM. But most here should just do it by ear.

 

[lemonade41]

DMMs, H/O alts, expensive equipment, most people in this thread aren't gonna want or even need that level of equipment smh. This is NT, not SSA

 

[jfdoom]

Originally Posted by krazyl3gz

^ That's an oscilloscope. NOT a multimeter....big difference

i knew that.

What i typed out was the complete opposite of what registered in my brain

Originally Posted by aphexacid

Originally Posted by krazyl3gz

^ That's an oscilloscope. NOT a multimeter....big difference

GIANT difference. JFDOOM seems like he's NT's car audio adviser, so maybe he'll lend out his

 

 

[jfdoom]

Originally Posted by Lemonade41

DMMs, H/O alts, expensive equipment, most people in this thread aren't gonna want or even need that level of equipment smh. This is NT, not SSA

Maybe i haz confused NT for diyma

 

[jfdoom]

Originally Posted by ryaneff23

JFDOOM wrote:

Originally Posted by ryaneff23

Bouta get a 2001 or 2002 Bravada, already have a deck, lookin to spend about 1500-2000 on a system... something louuud... What's gonna be the best way to go on that? 

I can put a setup together, but you will have to set aside a second budget for sound deadening and electrical upgrades.

That should be alright...  How much more you think I needa put aside?
  
Here

Get this..i'll make it a lil more simple

Pioneer p4300 $399
http://www.sonicelectroni...ioneer-AVH-P4300DVD.html

Image dynamics cxs62 $359
http://www.woofersetc.com...hm-component-system.aspx

Crescendo 1000c4 250 x 2 @ 2 + 500 x 1 @ 4 $239
http://www.crescendoaudio...duct.php?productid=17516

Sundown sa-15 $234
http://www.woofersetc.com...sa-series-subwoofer.aspx

$1231

That leaves you enough for box, battery, misc interconnects, and some light deadening

 

[cjdynasty]

Any Altima users have or heard about the JL audio Stealth box? I was thinking about getting it. Dont want a huge box in the back, and not really interested in taking out the factory radio or speakers. Seems that this would put just the right amount of kick that I need. Thoughts?

 

[jfdoom]

Stealth box is meh

A prefab sealed + a dayton ho 12 would probably be a better bang for buck.

http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=295-462

Amazon product ASIN B0007TJDG6

Amazon product ASIN B001JSYCII

 

[lightsout56]

What do you think about a Kenwood DNX5120? I can get it cheap for around $325. It's got Navi built in unlike the other one I posted.

 

[slimk4]

Hey audio heads, i have a 09 RAV4......i used to have major knock (2 15 kicker crv) in the trunk of my old car but for this one, i just want some little knock and connections to my ipod. any ideas??

 

[jfdoom]

Originally Posted by SlimK4

Hey audio heads, i have a 09 RAV4......i used to have major knock (2 15 kicker crv) in the trunk of my old car but for this one, i just want some little knock and connections to my ipod. any ideas??

Look through the topic

This question has been asked dozens of times..tired of spoon feeding some of you

 

[2lipslegit]

Originally Posted by JFDOOM

Originally Posted by 2LipsLegit

this but my budget prob closer to 1500 or something

$399
http://www.sonicelectroni...ioneer-AVH-P4300DVD.html
$239
http://www.crescendoaudio...duct.php?productid=17516

$359
http://www.woofersetc.com...hm-component-system.aspx

$234
http://www.woofersetc.com...sa-series-subwoofer.aspx

does the head unit come with navigation functionality out the box or do you have to buy it on top of that?

EDIT:
I was reading some reviews and found these: http://www.woofersetc.com/p-6952-rsd65cs-p...ker-system.aspx

supposedly theyre crazy bang for your buck. When you buy the set Im assuming its 2 of em right? I could cop two sets if thats 4 speakers and tweeters and throw em in the front doors and rear deck. Thatd leave me plenty money for the HU, subs and amp plus my blown speaker in the back would be gettin replaced too

 

[lightsout56]

Any opinion on the DNX5120?

 

[jfdoom]

Originally Posted by 2LipsLegit

Originally Posted by JFDOOM

Originally Posted by 2LipsLegit

this but my budget prob closer to 1500 or something

$399
http://www.sonicelectroni...ioneer-AVH-P4300DVD.html
$239
http://www.crescendoaudio...duct.php?productid=17516

$359
http://www.woofersetc.com...hm-component-system.aspx

$234
http://www.woofersetc.com...sa-series-subwoofer.aspx

does the head unit come with navigation functionality out the box or do you have to buy it on top of that?

EDIT:
I was reading some reviews and found these: http://www.woofersetc.com/p-6952-rsd65cs-p...ker-system.aspx

supposedly theyre crazy bang for your buck. When you buy the set Im assuming its 2 of em right? I could cop two sets if thats 4 speakers and tweeters and throw em in the front doors and rear deck. Thatd leave me plenty money for the HU, subs and amp plus my blown speaker in the back would be gettin replaced too

Nah, no nav. 99% of us have gps on our phones anyway. Paying a premium to get it in a HU is a waste.

The rsd's are cool, but the id's are worlds better. You only need 1 pair of speakers for the front. Rears are not needed.

Lightsout, the 5120 is aight. kinda dated, but it should work well if that's what you want.

 

[lightsout56]

Thanksbro. I just picked it up for $300 out the door. Any recommendations for "must have" sound deadening now?

 

[l0key jeenius]

just bought this

and now I have to get a new stereo, what do y'all recommend (mr monday night)

 and It's a powered sub with amp already in it but I still think I'm going to try to save up for a separate amp eventually but I was just looking for lil more bass then what my stock was...I have a 2001 GMC Jimmy btw...but will the bass be decent with just a new stereo and the powered sub??? sorry for the horrible sentences. I haven't been asleep in 2 days

 I am so %@%@##% tired