Replacing HU and door speakers
 

Hello,

I know essentially nothing about car audio, so I thought you guys could help me out.

I have a 2014 370Z + Sport. I'm looking to replace the stock head unit with a Pioneer-AVIC-6000NEX. I also plan to replace the door speakers with whatever 6.5" speakers I come across (haven't looked at these yet really).

My question is: Will I have to have any type of amp or extra items to have this installed? I will most likely take it to a local audio store and let them install it, but I don't want to go and have them sell me unneeded hardware.

I apologize for my ignorance.

Thanks.

That's a nice head unit. I would pair it with nice speakers (Focal, Hertz seem to be popular) powered by a decent amp. Do research on the speakers and amp (plenty to be found on this and other forums). Buy online and take the stuff to a shop for install.

If I'm only getting the door speakers with this head unit, will I really need an amp?

ANY speaker is going to sound better with an amp, Especially if you end up with component speakers with a crossover (a tweeter and mid range). It is not necessary to HAVE to run an amp though.

If you are going to be doing nice upgrades to the head unit and door speakers, have you thought about putting a small sub in? If you went with an 8" (or 2) you can 1. have a much better sounding system 2. make the subs basically invisible 3. run a 5 channel amp and have your whole system running of one. I think you will be happier doing it that way.

I was planning on testing the waters without a sub first. I don't listen to music with a lot of bass typically and I'm more about clarity (The Eagles and Led Zeppelin are not exactly bass thumpers). If I had a sub, it would probably just end up turned way down anyway.

I may change my mind after the upgrade, however.

Well thats exactly why i recommended an 8" woofer. 8's will not give you any type of really deep bass because they dont have much excursion. 8's are perfect for listening to rock and that type of music. Just nice tight puncy bass that complements a nice clean sounding system.

Gotcha. Thank you for the help. I'll look into prices and see how it all budgets out.

Apparently I have to buy Christmas presents for other people and not just myself. How inconsiderate others can be.

What a horrible horrible ordeal

I just bought a set of Image Dynamics ctx65cs speakers ($230) and paired it with a used pioneer amp I picked up on ebay in awesomr condition for under $100.....Best set of speakers ive ever bought. Ive done a lot of audio. I really like the pioneer avic line and used them on more than one occasion. but pick up a good set of comps and a 4 channel amp to bridge 2 channels for a small sub...anyhow that's what id recommend.

also the ID CTX65cs speakers have reaaallly good mid bass for comps you may not necessarily need a sub with them depending on your likes. im running them without a sub currently...

Just buy local, don't be a Ebay shopper and then expect any shop will gladly install stuff you bought on Ebay. Most shops I deal with will not install product you didn't buy from them. reason is they can't offer any kind of warranty on their work with unknown products.

I buy online and install myself...local shops mark up stuff extremely high.

What would you consider extremely high?
Things to remember, shops have overhead, the build and staff are not free, warranty returns are not free, and sometimes not covered, but the shop looks after you, at least the shops I've bought or worked at.
As well most brands have minimum sale prices, which authorized resellers have to go by. Online, you are at risk. Local, you have a place to bitch if something goes wrong.

I'm not saying don't buy on line, well I am, but if you do, don't expect a shop to jump at the chance to install it for you, and if they don't, or wont, don't bad mouth them, they have very valid reasons for not.

I just bought a sub and enclosure off of our sponsor....and some stuff from crutchfield all cheaper and more friendly customer service than anyone local.