Newb to car audio...need advice from the public.

lt_370z · 08-09-2013, 08:10 AM

I understand that the head unit is the best option and the 1st step people should take when looking to upgrade their sound system but I've made the decision to skip that route and just get the speakers/sub/amp. I will sacrifice some quality of sound for the safety of my vehicle. Yes, you are correct the Nismo or any 370z in particular already attracts peoples attention but if they look through the window and see nothing that is valuable to them I keep myself from paying for a broken window. Not to mention I live in an apartment which is more open to the public at all times. Even though it is a nice area you can never be too safe. Now back to my original question. What amp would be good to run this set up?

bigaudiofanat · 08-09-2013, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by lt_370z

I understand that the head unit is the best option and the 1st step people should take when looking to upgrade their sound system but I've made the decision to skip that route and just get the speakers/sub/amp. I will sacrifice some quality of sound for the safety of my vehicle. Yes, you are correct the Nismo or any 370z in particular already attracts peoples attention but if they look through the window and see nothing that is valuable to them I keep myself from paying for a broken window. Not to mention I live in an apartment which is more open to the public at all times. Even though it is a nice area you can never be too safe. Now back to my original question. What amp would be good to run this set up?

Your going to need either a audio control, a LOC, or a amp that can accept high input (speaker level) sense your factory head unit does not have rca's out.

If your adding a sub and speakers this is a good option.

Rockford Fosgate R600X.5 (R600X5) 600W 5-Chan Class AB D Prime Amp

or this one

Alpine MRX-V70 (MRXV70) 5-Channel X-Power Series Car Amplifier

They both have speaker level inputs so you would just have to tap both sets of speakers behind the head unit and run them to the amp, than run new speaker wire from the amp to your new speakers.

peleincubus · 08-10-2013, 12:15 AM

Why don't you get the head unit that does not have a screen? It looks OEM at glance also. I think it is a Kenwood, and it is very reasonably priced.

peleincubus · 08-10-2013, 12:22 AM

My mistake it is pioneer. Not having a LCD screen in my opinion will not draw that much attention.

Fh-x700bt is the model

bigaudiofanat · 08-10-2013, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by peleincubus

Why don't you get the head unit that does not have a screen? It looks OEM at glance also. I think it is a Kenwood, and it is very reasonably priced.

Quote:

Originally Posted by peleincubus

My mistake it is pioneer. Not having a LCD screen in my opinion will not draw that much attention.

Fh-x700bt is the model

Most brands have one without a screen it can still say steal me. If the OP doesn't want a new head unit that's his choice no sense trying to push something on him.

peleincubus · 08-10-2013, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

Most brands have one without a screen it can still say steal me. If the OP doesn't want a new head unit that's his choice no sense trying to push something on him.

Wasn't trying to push anything man. In his/her words they said they are "clueless" when it comes to car audio so just trying to help out.

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08-09-2013, 08:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
lt_370z Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: HTOWN Posts: 233 Drives: Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 15	I understand that the head unit is the best option and the 1st step people should take when looking to upgrade their sound system but I've made the decision to skip that route and just get the speakers/sub/amp. I will sacrifice some quality of sound for the safety of my vehicle. Yes, you are correct the Nismo or any 370z in particular already attracts peoples attention but if they look through the window and see nothing that is valuable to them I keep myself from paying for a broken window. Not to mention I live in an apartment which is more open to the public at all times. Even though it is a nice area you can never be too safe. Now back to my original question. What amp would be good to run this set up?

08-10-2013, 12:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
peleincubus Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Austin, tx Posts: 255 Drives: PW 14' 370Z Rep Power: 14	Why don't you get the head unit that does not have a screen? It looks OEM at glance also. I think it is a Kenwood, and it is very reasonably priced.

08-10-2013, 12:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
peleincubus Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Austin, tx Posts: 255 Drives: PW 14' 370Z Rep Power: 14	My mistake it is pioneer. Not having a LCD screen in my opinion will not draw that much attention. Fh-x700bt is the model