Alright Im asking for advice on car audio here because it seems like a more active forum than anyother Im on....
But I just got a Grand Cherokee and looking to put a system in it.... Im just woundering what all to get? I looked on crutchfeild and started peiceing speakers and stuff to the specs from their site but ordering off a different site... What you guys think? One thing Ive noticed is you tend to pay more for bigger named brands. Recommendations are welcome...
It all depends on your budget. If you're realllllllyyyyy tight on a budget, get a good headunit first and build it piece by piece. I really don't believe in getting cheap components for a car audio system. You really get what you pay for with audio equipment. Cheap speakers are made from paper and don't really resonate well, hence killing any chance of having decent sound. Cheap amps produce a lot of noise and don't deliver good quality audio to the speakers. Cheap headunits also produce noise, so if you combine a cheap deck with a cheap amp with cheap speakers, you're going to end up with quality that's worse than stock. Just a little bit louder.
As far as paying for what you get thats true BUT I bought like a 900 doller kenwood double din just to have it not spit out the CD's... You do what you pay for but even the the high doller stuff breaks
Kenwood is a garbage brand to begin with so it doesn't surprise me that it would break. Pioneer makes something for every budget and that's the brand I would advise for a headunit hands down. The Pioneer Premiere line is the same stuff but with a 2 year warranty. I've installed about 30 different cars between my cars and my friends cars.
I did a show car for a friend of mine. He went all out, MB Quartz component speakers, Alpine top end amps, JL W7 12" subs, Pioneer Premiere head unit. Total cost was several thousand, but DAMN did that car sound good.
Yea Im not looking to bust my wallet but I just blew the stock speaker so I thought why not due it up. As far as the sub, Rear speaks and I dont think its solid of course things are gonna change. Im not looking for a flashy deck but it deff needs to have the audio jack in thing. I liked my JL 12" sub though (was in my truck but went out)
My friend owns a shop here in Mass so anytime I ever need audio stuff done I just work with him lol..No system in my Jeep though haven't been able to afford one..I've always liked Alpine and JL audio ..Focal speakers are great but expensive..and IXOS wiring is awesome too..again expensive but great!!..
Buy within your budget or save up and buy piece by piece but talk to a professional on how to achieve the best sound possible within your vehicle.
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I haven't rode with a passenger yet, but... When you ride with one do they sit on the compartment? or Do they sit on the same seat with you?
i think clarion is crap as well as "powerbase extreme" speakers.
I am rockin all pioneer gear with a avic d3 with ipod/bluetooth/backup cam. It was a pretty penny, but i get comments on my setup quite frequently. People are still whoa'd by being able to control your ipod thru your GPS head unit - i just love how the d3's integration with the ipod looks exactly the same as the actual ipod buttons!
My top audio gear would be(not in order)
Pioneer - they just make great head units IMO
JBL
Alpine - These companies make baller speakers/subs
Eclipse
Rockford Fosgate - for amps been running a bd1000 for like 8 years now - it JUST WONT DIE which isnt really a problem for me
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It all depends on what sound your going for. JVC Arsenal makes good head units and strong amps but only in the arsenal(comp) series. Pioneer, makes good head units as well. for subs go with JL,Kicker(L5 or L7 only) or audiobahn if for good quality speakers. I have installed all theses brands in several cars and they all last and sound great. A big thinkg to consider if your on budget is how big of a box and amp you'll need to power your sub. want decent sound and a decent cost go with 10's audioubahn will be cheaper than the JL or kicker. Checkout onlinecarstereo.com for some decent prices. Mid range speaker again are going to be determined by what sound your looking for but pioneer probably has the best affordable mid range speakers.
sign up for a crutchfield magazine. They're prices might not always be the best, but their customer service and support is head and shoulders above every other internet dealer i have dealt with, and they always have new cool shit in their magazine!
i have ordered all my hardware from there - wiring harnesses and dash kits, and they are spot on.
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