Subwoofer Vs Speaker Upgrade

brianx42 · 06-15-2017, 01:19 PM

Hey,

I've had enough. I can't stand the base stereo system anymore. I'm on a very tight budget so i was wondering which option might be the better upgrade to improve my audio.

Should I get a single 12" Subwoofer or speakers
Budget = $500

Thanks,
Brian

Jayhovah · 06-15-2017, 01:20 PM

You should start with a headunit, if you haven't already upgraded.

JMZ · 06-15-2017, 02:58 PM

Larger amp in headunit should improve sound quality in speakers.

OldGrayDog · 06-15-2017, 09:12 PM

So i'm doing mine in stages, planned so as they do not make me replace the previous upgrade. I am not going show quality, just good clean sound.

Step 1 was to sound proof with dynamat and noico mat
Easier to get clean sound with less "noise" , and even with no music it helps as its
my daily driver

Step 2 kicker speakers in the doors , they are efficient but will handle max power I will add
later.

Step 3 self powered sub. Picked infinity it'll handle high or low level input i'm running both
types of cabling so head unit and amp upgrade require no rerun of wires.

Step 4 will be headunit/amp waiting till I can get exactly what I want.. all bells and whistles.

So far the sound deadening and kicker speakers have made huge difference on base unit. I will say I do not listen to radio or cd.. I only use auxiliary in to stream music.

Just my opinions , I'll see how i feel when finished .

DrNumbers · 06-16-2017, 08:29 PM

I'd also agree with getting a better head unit. As long as you don't spend too much on the headunit, that still leaves you plenty of room to pick up some decent woofers and stay well under your budget of $500. In fact, you may even be able to squeeze in a self-powered sub or some tweeters.

If you want a passive sub, I think you'd pretty much end up blowing your whole budget on getting a decent sub, enclosure, and amp.

brianx42 · 06-18-2017, 09:50 AM

Okay. Thanks! I was looking at Pioneer GM-D9601 (AMP) Rockford Fosgate P2D2-12
(SUB) along with zenclosure box. But since everyone says to get a new headunit I'll go in that direction. Which headunit do you recommend? All the ones I'm seeing are over $400+. I don't care for tech features such as bluetooth, navi, or backup camera.

brianx42 · 06-18-2017, 09:53 AM

Noticed that Sony CDX-G3205UV is cheap and has good reviews. I'm using crutchfield(.)com to find audio parts, not sure if this is a good site or if anyone could recommend a better site.

RonRizz · 06-18-2017, 02:20 PM

https://www.sonicelectronix.com/

bigaudiofanat · 06-26-2017, 08:57 PM

Stages as stated above is the best way of going about things. I actually has some equipment laying around if you're on a tight budget I could sell. I even have a z owner driving down from NY this weekend for a car detail if you would like to beat the shipping.

I'd recommend head unit first, then speakers, then sub. Then if you need more amp the speakers.

06-15-2017, 01:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
brianx42 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: New York Posts: 150 Drives: 14 Nissan 370z SL M6 Rep Power: 8	Subwoofer Vs Speaker Upgrade Hey, I've had enough. I can't stand the base stereo system anymore. I'm on a very tight budget so i was wondering which option might be the better upgrade to improve my audio. Should I get a single 12" Subwoofer or speakers Budget = $500 Thanks, Brian

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OldGrayDog Base Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Pa VF Posts: 108 Drives: 14 370z at7 GM Rep Power: 597	So i'm doing mine in stages, planned so as they do not make me replace the previous upgrade. I am not going show quality, just good clean sound. Step 1 was to sound proof with dynamat and noico mat Easier to get clean sound with less "noise" , and even with no music it helps as its my daily driver Step 2 kicker speakers in the doors , they are efficient but will handle max power I will add later. Step 3 self powered sub. Picked infinity it'll handle high or low level input i'm running both types of cabling so head unit and amp upgrade require no rerun of wires. Step 4 will be headunit/amp waiting till I can get exactly what I want.. all bells and whistles. So far the sound deadening and kicker speakers have made huge difference on base unit. I will say I do not listen to radio or cd.. I only use auxiliary in to stream music. Just my opinions , I'll see how i feel when finished .

06-16-2017, 08:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
DrNumbers Base Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: SoCal Posts: 71 Drives: 2016 370Z Rep Power: 8	I'd also agree with getting a better head unit. As long as you don't spend too much on the headunit, that still leaves you plenty of room to pick up some decent woofers and stay well under your budget of $500. In fact, you may even be able to squeeze in a self-powered sub or some tweeters. If you want a passive sub, I think you'd pretty much end up blowing your whole budget on getting a decent sub, enclosure, and amp.

06-18-2017, 09:50 AM	#6 (permalink)
brianx42 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: New York Posts: 150 Drives: 14 Nissan 370z SL M6 Rep Power: 8	Okay. Thanks! I was looking at Pioneer GM-D9601 (AMP) Rockford Fosgate P2D2-12 (SUB) along with zenclosure box. But since everyone says to get a new headunit I'll go in that direction. Which headunit do you recommend? All the ones I'm seeing are over $400+. I don't care for tech features such as bluetooth, navi, or backup camera.

06-18-2017, 09:53 AM	#7 (permalink)
brianx42 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: New York Posts: 150 Drives: 14 Nissan 370z SL M6 Rep Power: 8	Noticed that Sony CDX-G3205UV is cheap and has good reviews. I'm using crutchfield(.)com to find audio parts, not sure if this is a good site or if anyone could recommend a better site.