Stereo Suggestions

mrocco · 08-14-2016, 01:10 AM

I thought that clarity/sound quality came from the speakers. If the actual head unit impacts the sound what specs do I look for in a unit to maintain a quality sound?

SuBXeRo · 08-14-2016, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by mrocco

I thought that clarity/sound quality came from the speakers. If the actual head unit impacts the sound what specs do I look for in a unit to maintain a quality sound?

Quality comes from both actually, each plays a part. If the deck has an amp than you put in a new deck but need to be able to mimic the crossover points for the speakers so you don't ruin certain drivers.

You can find cheaper speakers that sound awesome and expensive speakers that sound the same as cheaper speakers. Unfortunately marketing for audio is often misleading, now a days it's hard to know what stats to believe and what's embellished.

bigaudiofanat · 08-14-2016, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by mrocco

I thought that clarity/sound quality came from the speakers. If the actual head unit impacts the sound what specs do I look for in a unit to maintain a quality sound?

It's going to come from both actually as mentioned above. What is your budget total for this build? What features are you looking for? What kind of sound are you looking for? And what music do you listen to? This will help me make some suggestions.

mrocco · 08-16-2016, 11:17 PM

The majority of my music is 60's and 70's (rock, Motown etc) but with Funky Deep House and DJ remix type music as well. I like a very BIG sound. After reading the suggestions here I got in the car and CRANKED up the sound. It sounds great! So much better than the standard audio that came with my prior 2003 350z. Like 100% better. I don't want to mess that up with the wrong replacement. I think all the z's come with Bose? if so, then I have a Bose system.

I think I'm going to go to a place called Beach Auto Sound here in Huntington Beach. They only do car audio (and window tinting) and always seem to know what they're doing (I used them to upgrade the 350). While they might not be the cheapest route, I know I can trust their expertise. My budget is whatever it takes to get what I want. The main priority is the iphone USB (I'm dying without it) and to sound really good when cranked up loud. It's either that or trust a place like bestbuy where I have no idea if the person selling me the stereo or the person installing it are that knowledgeable.

Than you everyone for your input, this forum is a really great resource!

mar

bigaudiofanat · 08-17-2016, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrocco

The majority of my music is 60's and 70's (rock, Motown etc) but with Funky Deep House and DJ remix type music as well. I like a very BIG sound. After reading the suggestions here I got in the car and CRANKED up the sound. It sounds great! So much better than the standard audio that came with my prior 2003 350z. Like 100% better. I don't want to mess that up with the wrong replacement. I think all the z's come with Bose? if so, then I have a Bose system.

I think I'm going to go to a place called Beach Auto Sound here in Huntington Beach. They only do car audio (and window tinting) and always seem to know what they're doing (I used them to upgrade the 350). While they might not be the cheapest route, I know I can trust their expertise. My budget is whatever it takes to get what I want. The main priority is the iphone USB (I'm dying without it) and to sound really good when cranked up loud. It's either that or trust a place like bestbuy where I have no idea if the person selling me the stereo or the person installing it are that knowledgeable.

Than you everyone for your input, this forum is a really great resource!

mar

No they all don't come with bose and thank GOD for that. Because I rip so many out for their poor sound quality. Any new head unit and speaker combo will blow bose out of the water believe it or not.

mrocco · 08-22-2016, 12:44 PM

Hello. Just wanted to share that I've decided to get the pioneer 6200NEX. I'm having it installed at the place I mentioned, not a big box store. As fun as it would have been to try to DIY it I have no extra time.

Jayhovah · 08-22-2016, 04:20 PM

To answer your question that was accidentally posted to another thread:

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Originally Posted by mrocco

In very plain English what is the 'gotcha' that some people were suggesting exists when changing head unit but keeping existing Bose speakers. What is difference between having Bose vs something else? I saw something on another post about wiring? When I tired to say something to at the car audio place the my looked at me crosseyed and said speakers are speakers.

It's a different wiring harness adapter. If your stereo shop is reasonably competent this will not be any problem for them.

bigaudiofanat · 09-03-2016, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Jayhovah

To answer your question that was accidentally posted to another thread:

It's a different wiring harness adapter. If your stereo shop is reasonably competent this will not be any problem for them.

Sadly I've had to correct this issue a few times for customers. Installers use the same base model harness and you get distortion by number 10 on the volume knob. Even had to correct one in CA

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08-14-2016, 01:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
mrocco Base Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 18 Drives: 2003 Nissan 350z Rep Power: 8	I thought that clarity/sound quality came from the speakers. If the actual head unit impacts the sound what specs do I look for in a unit to maintain a quality sound?

08-16-2016, 11:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
mrocco Base Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 18 Drives: 2003 Nissan 350z Rep Power: 8	The majority of my music is 60's and 70's (rock, Motown etc) but with Funky Deep House and DJ remix type music as well. I like a very BIG sound. After reading the suggestions here I got in the car and CRANKED up the sound. It sounds great! So much better than the standard audio that came with my prior 2003 350z. Like 100% better. I don't want to mess that up with the wrong replacement. I think all the z's come with Bose? if so, then I have a Bose system. I think I'm going to go to a place called Beach Auto Sound here in Huntington Beach. They only do car audio (and window tinting) and always seem to know what they're doing (I used them to upgrade the 350). While they might not be the cheapest route, I know I can trust their expertise. My budget is whatever it takes to get what I want. The main priority is the iphone USB (I'm dying without it) and to sound really good when cranked up loud. It's either that or trust a place like bestbuy where I have no idea if the person selling me the stereo or the person installing it are that knowledgeable. Than you everyone for your input, this forum is a really great resource! mar

08-22-2016, 12:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
mrocco Base Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 18 Drives: 2003 Nissan 350z Rep Power: 8	Hello. Just wanted to share that I've decided to get the pioneer 6200NEX. I'm having it installed at the place I mentioned, not a big box store. As fun as it would have been to try to DIY it I have no extra time.