Audio System Questions
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Audio System Questions
Hey guys...thinking of upgrading my system once again. Its all stock as of now and i fear i'll blow out the speakers before long.
In what order would you slowly upgrade? New HU first or what? thanks
HU
Amp
Sub
Speakers
In what order would you slowly upgrade? New HU first or what? thanks
HU
Amp
Sub
Speakers
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I would start with the head unit, once you have that you can build the system from there. New speakers, subs, and an amp (or amps
). If you start with speakers you'll never appreciate the money you spent with the stock unit.
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). If you start with speakers you'll never appreciate the money you spent with the stock unit. My 2 cents
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How hard is the electrical work and the mounting of everything? Also...what brand/model hu do you recommend? I've decided against getting the flip dash with monitor. Im looking to spend 200-300 on the HU.
Also im thinking of a single 10inch sub and not sure on the amp...what brand would you recommend for quality and price
Also im thinking of a single 10inch sub and not sure on the amp...what brand would you recommend for quality and price
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I've got a pic in my gallery of the Pioneer unit I installed. I bought a mounting kit and a wiring harness that let me wire right into the factory harness without cutting or splicing anything, I feel it's the way to go.
Of coarse with an amp you'll run RCA cables so that doesn't matter.
Of coarse with an amp you'll run RCA cables so that doesn't matter.
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I'm going to go ahead and disagree with common practice, and go from personal experience.
If you want to go in the order that will ultimately cost the least, and sound the best while you are at it, I simply see no better way than this:
Start by installing a 4-channel amp, and simultaneously running the wiring for a second amp. Use a capacitor or distribution block to run heavy enough guage wiring to be able to simply "add on" another mono amp later by adding a few 1 foot~ pieces of wire, without having to re-open the entire truck in the process.
At the same time, you are going to want to add in some aftermarket speakers and a cheap line-level input device.
This is by far, the easiest way to get a significant change in sound...and turst me, amped speakers > a new deck 10:1.
Next, you will want to add in the second amp (presumably monoblock or 2 channel) and the subs.
And lastly, and least...the deck.
Then, voila. See how you like it...still not quite there? Throw an EQ into the mix and call it a day.
Trust me, this is the most tried and true way to go about it. not to mention the easiest in regards to how much work is required each time a new addition is made. If you are paying for the work to be done, this will SURELY save a LOT of money, and if you do it yourself...you're still saving money, and certainly saving time.
Good luck
If you want to go in the order that will ultimately cost the least, and sound the best while you are at it, I simply see no better way than this:
Start by installing a 4-channel amp, and simultaneously running the wiring for a second amp. Use a capacitor or distribution block to run heavy enough guage wiring to be able to simply "add on" another mono amp later by adding a few 1 foot~ pieces of wire, without having to re-open the entire truck in the process.
At the same time, you are going to want to add in some aftermarket speakers and a cheap line-level input device.
This is by far, the easiest way to get a significant change in sound...and turst me, amped speakers > a new deck 10:1.
Next, you will want to add in the second amp (presumably monoblock or 2 channel) and the subs.
And lastly, and least...the deck.
Then, voila. See how you like it...still not quite there? Throw an EQ into the mix and call it a day.
Trust me, this is the most tried and true way to go about it. not to mention the easiest in regards to how much work is required each time a new addition is made. If you are paying for the work to be done, this will SURELY save a LOT of money, and if you do it yourself...you're still saving money, and certainly saving time.
Good luck