What's your opinion about the stock head unit?

panchor1 · 11-19-2014, 06:17 PM

I just bought speakers and amps to upgrade, to go along with my subwoofer.
Is replacing the head unit inevitable?

vividracing · 11-19-2014, 06:25 PM

If you just have the basic head unit, and you have installed an amp and sub, i would definitely swap it out. The main thing i would want, would be subwoofer level control in that little car. Sometimes you just have a headache and cant take all that bass. Unless you have an external bass knob on the dash going to your amp to control the subwoofer, i would swap it. Not to mention all the other cool stuff aftermarket double din units can do these days.. Pandora, ipod ingratiation, i think some of the more expensive units even dispense Egg McMuffins in the moring PAST 10am

Tadpole · 11-19-2014, 07:11 PM

Yea upgrade your deck too without a doubt. The main reason I did it was for more options as in USB drive and blue tooth plus the other goodies you get now with aftermarket. The Versa has the same deck as ours does if that tells you anything about what you have. The same goes with the stock speakers too. Pull em and stick em in a box and toss in your attic.

bigaudiofanat · 11-19-2014, 07:23 PM

Yep upgrade your deck, it will give you more options, more output power, and more settings

panchor1 · 11-19-2014, 07:29 PM

Yeah, the speakers are coming out ASAP. I'm really only interested in the audio.
To be honest, I don't really care about a screen, DVD, GPS, Bluetooth, or Apps in the car. Pretty much just sound quality. The rest is all BS to me.

I used to have an Alpine HU in my truck but that didn't really have many equalizer controls to fine tune the speakers. So maybe add a graphic equalizer to the Z's stock HU?

Speakers are:
Infinity Kappa 60.11cs
Amp Rockford Fosgate Punch P400x2

Subwoofer:
JL Audio 10W6v2
Amp JL audio JX500/1

panchor1 · 11-19-2014, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

Yep upgrade your deck, it will give you more options, more output power, and more settings

Big, do you know what the specs are on the stock HU or where to find them?

Tadpole · 11-19-2014, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by panchor1

Yeah, the speakers are coming out ASAP. I'm really only interested in the audio.
To be honest, I don't really care about a screen, DVD, GPS, Bluetooth, or Apps in the car. Pretty much just sound quality. The rest is all BS to me.

I used to have an Alpine HU in my truck but that didn't really have many equalizer controls to fine tune the speakers. So maybe add a graphic equalizer to the Z's stock HU?

Speakers are:
Infinity Kappa 60.11cs
Amp Rockford Fosgate Punch P400x2

Subwoofer:
JL Audio 10W6v2
Amp JL audio JX500/1

USB means thumb drive and over 1000 songs at your disposal. Blue tooth streaming from your phone is cool too and this comes with your audio requirements.

RonRizz · 11-20-2014, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by panchor1

Big, do you know what the specs are on the stock HU or where to find them?

That's info you're not likely to find available. At best would be a guess.

bigaudiofanat · 11-21-2014, 08:25 AM

My best guess would be 8-12 watts RMS coming out of that tinny tin can of a head unit.

SouthArk370Z · 11-21-2014, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RonRizz

That's info you're not likely to find available. At best would be a guess.

I did a Q&D web search for Nissan radio specs/watts and came up empty-handed.

Bose doesn't publish specs, either.

Code:

Can I get a list of technical specifications?

No, because our custom-engineered, complete system solutions
largely supersede conventional audio measurements. ...

RonRizz · 11-21-2014, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Code:

Can I get a list of technical specifications?

No, because our custom-engineered, complete system solutions
largely supersede conventional audio measurements. ...

Fuzzzy · 11-21-2014, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Bose doesn't publish specs, either.

Code:

Can I get a list of technical specifications?

No, because our custom-engineered, complete system solutions
largely supersede conventional audio measurements. ...

I heard that!

Nillaz · 11-23-2014, 02:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

I did a Q&D web search for Nissan radio specs/watts and came up empty-handed.

Bose doesn't publish specs, either.

Code:

Can I get a list of technical specifications?

No, because our custom-engineered, complete system solutions
largely supersede conventional audio measurements. ...

I wouldn't normally do this, but in this case I can't resist...

Ronin06 · 05-24-2015, 09:51 AM

Since you've already upgraded the power. The only reason to upgrade the HU is for more options... HD Radio, USB, etc. If you don't see yourself using these save the money and time to install.

Biggest bang for your buck will be speakers and power.

Personally I never saw a reason to drop big bucks on car audio with road noise, off center driver position and speaker positioning issues. You'll never come close to what a home stereo will be. Plus I don't use the Z for road trips.

If you do want to go for the best sound there are some amazing EQs (digital sound processors) on the market now, but it won't be cheap.

11-19-2014, 06:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
panchor1 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Tijuana Posts: 4 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z CS M6 Rep Power: 10	What's your opinion about the stock head unit? I just bought speakers and amps to upgrade, to go along with my subwoofer. Is replacing the head unit inevitable?

11-19-2014, 06:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
vividracing The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Age: 37 Posts: 7,306 Drives: 350Z,370Z,GTR Rep Power: 38	If you just have the basic head unit, and you have installed an amp and sub, i would definitely swap it out. The main thing i would want, would be subwoofer level control in that little car. Sometimes you just have a headache and cant take all that bass. Unless you have an external bass knob on the dash going to your amp to control the subwoofer, i would swap it. Not to mention all the other cool stuff aftermarket double din units can do these days.. Pandora, ipod ingratiation, i think some of the more expensive units even dispense Egg McMuffins in the moring PAST 10am ShoFamous likes this. __________________ Rocky @ Vivid ♦ 480.966.3040 x236 ♦ Rocky@vividracing.com Email, PM, or call me directly for aggressive The370Z.com member pricing!!!

11-19-2014, 07:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tadpole A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lockhart, TX Posts: 1,082 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z A7 Rep Power: 17	Yea upgrade your deck too without a doubt. The main reason I did it was for more options as in USB drive and blue tooth plus the other goodies you get now with aftermarket. The Versa has the same deck as ours does if that tells you anything about what you have. The same goes with the stock speakers too. Pull em and stick em in a box and toss in your attic. __________________ Takeda TR3009P Short Ram Intakes, Custom Dual Exhaust, X-Piped with 18" Resonators & TopSpeed Axle Backs. EVO-R Led Third Foglight,

11-19-2014, 07:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	Yep upgrade your deck, it will give you more options, more output power, and more settings __________________ 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/

11-19-2014, 07:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
panchor1 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Tijuana Posts: 4 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z CS M6 Rep Power: 10	Yeah, the speakers are coming out ASAP. I'm really only interested in the audio. To be honest, I don't really care about a screen, DVD, GPS, Bluetooth, or Apps in the car. Pretty much just sound quality. The rest is all BS to me. I used to have an Alpine HU in my truck but that didn't really have many equalizer controls to fine tune the speakers. So maybe add a graphic equalizer to the Z's stock HU? Speakers are: Infinity Kappa 60.11cs Amp Rockford Fosgate Punch P400x2 Subwoofer: JL Audio 10W6v2 Amp JL audio JX500/1 ShoFamous likes this.

11-21-2014, 08:25 AM	#9 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	My best guess would be 8-12 watts RMS coming out of that tinny tin can of a head unit. __________________ 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/

05-24-2015, 09:51 AM	#14 (permalink)
Ronin06 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Urbandale, Iowa Posts: 86 Drives: 14 silver sport 370Z Rep Power: 11	Since you've already upgraded the power. The only reason to upgrade the HU is for more options... HD Radio, USB, etc. If you don't see yourself using these save the money and time to install. Biggest bang for your buck will be speakers and power. Personally I never saw a reason to drop big bucks on car audio with road noise, off center driver position and speaker positioning issues. You'll never come close to what a home stereo will be. Plus I don't use the Z for road trips. If you do want to go for the best sound there are some amazing EQs (digital sound processors) on the market now, but it won't be cheap. SouthArk370Z likes this. Last edited by Ronin06; 05-24-2015 at 09:55 AM.

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