Best Sound System Yet

370ZilverZ · 03-25-2012, 11:03 PM

Kenwood DDX719 a good way to go.

sceptre155 · 03-26-2012, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 370ZilverZ

Kenwood DDX719 a good way to go.

I've been having good luck with mine also ! atm its putting to much power to the stock speakers. I have to be careful. I did not have the Bose system.

theboydiddy · 03-26-2012, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by sceptre155

I've been having good luck with mine also ! atm its putting to much power to the stock speakers. I have to be careful. I did not have the Bose system.

So what's the difference between the Kenwood DD... And the 9990 ?

bigaudiofanat · 03-26-2012, 07:05 AM

As mentioned before I to do not recommend rear speakers in a sports car. In my altima I am not going to be running any rears and my system will be over 7k

mitchb · 01-01-2013, 08:58 PM

i was not going to put the rear speakers in my 350 and they are a pain but if your goin for great sound quality i think its worth it i cut my back speakers off and can really tell the diff i know the soud stage is in the front though

RonRizz · 01-02-2013, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by mitchb

but if your goin for great sound quality................ stage is in the front though

Of course its all subjective, and some people just like rear fill, but I try to explain it to my customers in laymens terms.......
What was the last concert you were at that had speakers BEHIND you?
do your front stage proper, and you forget all about the rears.http://www.woofersetc.com/p-9612-hsk...nt-system.aspx
My .02

RekeHavoc · 03-26-2012, 10:14 AM

You should be able to get a good set of components for a $400 budget. In addition to the ones already suggested by big, you might also check out the HAT Imagines or Massive Audio CK6V's. I've read good things about those over on DIYMA.

How much are you looking to spend for an amp? The PPI P900.4 looks like a good small-footprint budget amp with a lot of power or you could go with the tried and true Alpine PDX-5.

bigaudiofanat · 03-26-2012, 10:35 AM

X2 on that pdx-5. 400 is a great budget for some good components just keep in mind you are going to want to go in this order.

1. Head unit
2. Amp and speakers at the same time

Here are a few recommendations. Keep in mind all these will have clear sound and all will sound a 10 times better than the bose system.

Focal Performance PS 165 6-3/4" component speaker system at Crutchfield.com

WoofersEtc.com - ES-620X484 - CDT Audio 6.5" Component Speaker System

WoofersEtc.com - H600S - Diamond Audio 6.5" HEX Series Component System w/ Silk dome Tweeters

WoofersEtc.com - CXS62 V2 - Image Dynamics 6.5" 2 Ohm Component System

Keep in mind a silk tweeter will usually give you a smoother tone where as a aluminum tweeter will be more bright.

Wicked CAS · 04-04-2012, 03:01 PM

I would recomment Hertz Hi Energy HSK165 front.
Unless you want to upgrade to a 3 way set up.
I also would recommend against rear speakers. No need specialy with The Hertz line. Get a Hertz HDP4 run it in 3 channel mode. Of course you will need to upgrade the sub.

2011 Nismo#91 · 04-30-2012, 10:32 AM

Lots of good advice for me too, I upgraded my head unit and sub last year and only put in some basic amps & speakers, now I am looking to upgrade to some quality stuff.

Just one question though is installing the tweeter in the back/oem position difficult, it seems it has a non standard mounting? Or should I just have a coaxial tweeter and leave the oem one disconnected.

bigaudiofanat · 04-30-2012, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 2011 Nismo#91

Lots of good advice for me too, I upgraded my head unit and sub last year and only put in some basic amps & speakers, now I am looking to upgrade to some quality stuff.

Just one question though is installing the tweeter in the back/oem position difficult, it seems it has a non standard mounting? Or should I just have a coaxial tweeter and leave the oem one disconnected.

The rear speakers are not tweeters just really small coaxial speakers. I would not even worry about them.

peleincubus · 01-21-2013, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

X2 on that pdx-5. 400 is a great budget for some good components just keep in mind you are going to want to go in this order.

1. Head unit
2. Amp and speakers at the same time

Here are a few recommendations. Keep in mind all these will have clear sound and all will sound a 10 times better than the bose system.

Focal Performance PS 165 6-3/4" component speaker system at Crutchfield.com

WoofersEtc.com - ES-620X484 - CDT Audio 6.5" Component Speaker System

WoofersEtc.com - H600S - Diamond Audio 6.5" HEX Series Component System w/ Silk dome Tweeters

WoofersEtc.com - CXS62 V2 - Image Dynamics 6.5" 2 Ohm Component System

Keep in mind a silk tweeter will usually give you a smoother tone where as a aluminum tweeter will be more bright.

i am very new to learning about 370z's sound system. but from what i gather in this thread (and a little of others) if i were to install those speakers in the first link, with a touring model. i would want to get some kind of double din head unit (with the two things i read you need to buy if you have the bose system)

would i need to buy an external amp or would the headunit amp be adequate? and if i did those things if i didnt buy new rear speakers i would have to turn the factory ones off? and lastly if i were to do those things i would also want to replace the sub right?

37Z · 01-23-2013, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by peleincubus

i am very new to learning about 370z's sound system. but from what i gather in this thread (and a little of others) if i were to install those speakers in the first link, with a touring model. i would want to get some kind of double din head unit (with the two things i read you need to buy if you have the bose system)

would i need to buy an external amp or would the headunit amp be adequate? and if i did those things if i didnt buy new rear speakers i would have to turn the factory ones off? and lastly if i were to do those things i would also want to replace the sub right?

A lot of 'ifs" in your statement. It depends what you want from/looking from the sound system. If you have a BOSE sound system in your Z, then an aftermarket amp may fit your needs. The amp could power the front,sub, and if you want rear speakers.

The BOSE sound system has a specfic OHM rating for the BOSE speakers. An amp can be located in the rear hatch or under the seat depending on its size.

Chemy · 01-23-2013, 03:29 PM

Im having some focal tweeters and speakers installed today along with duel 8" subs with an Alpine amp. The amp had to be Alpine to get ther hertz right with my head unit, somewhere in the 3000 range. I will be going to pick it up in the next hour or so and am told it will be incredible. It is rather expensive but I will let you know how it turns out.

I am also not doing anything with the rear speakers as the Nismo does not come with any.

RonRizz · 01-23-2013, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Chemy

Im having some focal tweeters and speakers installed today along with duel 8" subs with an Alpine amp. The amp had to be Alpine to get ther hertz right with my head unit, somewhere in the 3000 range.

I would love to hear this explanation. Any brand amp would have worked, No matter what they told you. (must have been an alpine dealer)

03-25-2012, 11:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
370ZilverZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: DFW, TX Age: 68 Posts: 2,321 Drives: '11 BMW Z4 Rep Power: 19	Kenwood DDX719 a good way to go. __________________ 370ZilverZ Journal BMW Z4

03-26-2012, 07:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 854	As mentioned before I to do not recommend rear speakers in a sports car. In my altima I am not going to be running any rears and my system will be over 7k __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

03-26-2012, 10:14 AM	#7 (permalink)
RekeHavoc Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Oakland, TN Posts: 61 Drives: 09 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 16	You should be able to get a good set of components for a $400 budget. In addition to the ones already suggested by big, you might also check out the HAT Imagines or Massive Audio CK6V's. I've read good things about those over on DIYMA. How much are you looking to spend for an amp? The PPI P900.4 looks like a good small-footprint budget amp with a lot of power or you could go with the tried and true Alpine PDX-5. Last edited by RekeHavoc; 03-26-2012 at 10:18 AM.

03-26-2012, 10:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 854	X2 on that pdx-5. 400 is a great budget for some good components just keep in mind you are going to want to go in this order. 1. Head unit 2. Amp and speakers at the same time Here are a few recommendations. Keep in mind all these will have clear sound and all will sound a 10 times better than the bose system. Focal Performance PS 165 6-3/4" component speaker system at Crutchfield.com WoofersEtc.com - ES-620X484 - CDT Audio 6.5" Component Speaker System WoofersEtc.com - H600S - Diamond Audio 6.5" HEX Series Component System w/ Silk dome Tweeters WoofersEtc.com - CXS62 V2 - Image Dynamics 6.5" 2 Ohm Component System Keep in mind a silk tweeter will usually give you a smoother tone where as a aluminum tweeter will be more bright. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

04-04-2012, 03:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
Wicked CAS The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kingston, NH. Posts: 469 Drives: 98 Supra 1036 RWHP Rep Power: 16	I would recomment Hertz Hi Energy HSK165 front. Unless you want to upgrade to a 3 way set up. I also would recommend against rear speakers. No need specialy with The Hertz line. Get a Hertz HDP4 run it in 3 channel mode. Of course you will need to upgrade the sub. __________________ www.wickedcas.com Call: 603-642-4222 E-mail: Wickedcas@aol.com *DIRECT AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR:* AUDISON, HERTZ, JL AUDIO, JL AUDIO MARINE, KENWOOD EXCELON, COMPUSTAR, DIAMOND AUDIO, CACHE, ARC AUDIO, K40, PASSPORT ESCORT.

01-01-2013, 08:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
mitchb Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: greenwood sc Age: 57 Posts: 36 Drives: 07 nissan enthusist Rep Power: 13	i was not going to put the rear speakers in my 350 and they are a pain but if your goin for great sound quality i think its worth it i cut my back speakers off and can really tell the diff i know the soud stage is in the front though

04-30-2012, 10:32 AM	#10 (permalink)
2011 Nismo#91 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,413 Drives: slowly Rep Power: 40570	Lots of good advice for me too, I upgraded my head unit and sub last year and only put in some basic amps & speakers, now I am looking to upgrade to some quality stuff. Just one question though is installing the tweeter in the back/oem position difficult, it seems it has a non standard mounting? Or should I just have a coaxial tweeter and leave the oem one disconnected.

01-23-2013, 03:29 PM	#14 (permalink)
Chemy Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 109 Drives: Nismo 370Z, Pearl Rep Power: 14	Im having some focal tweeters and speakers installed today along with duel 8" subs with an Alpine amp. The amp had to be Alpine to get ther hertz right with my head unit, somewhere in the 3000 range. I will be going to pick it up in the next hour or so and am told it will be incredible. It is rather expensive but I will let you know how it turns out. I am also not doing anything with the rear speakers as the Nismo does not come with any. __________________ 2012 Nismo, PW #512. FI CBE SS w/12" Res, Stillen g3's, UpRev, Kenwood 9990HD, Focal speakers and tweeters, Wicked Cas corner box with JL 10" w6, 35% ceramic tint, full clear bra.

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