Best Car Speakers and Subs

[NJMetsFan]

Kicker Comp VR's are some of the best subs for the money. If you are interested I actually have some that I'm selling. They are still new in box. I have pictures if you would like to see them.

[Blu Haze]

Guys should hit me up with some links. Im confused... Though do subwoofers produce voice? And where do the speakers go.. baha im a noob at cars.

[mdabb]

You are best taking your ride to a "PRO" AND BY "PRO" I'm not talking about Circuit city and Best Buy. A custom car audio shop will/should have demo vehicles at site. It may be their own ride or a clients vehicle that will come by if you are serious. They will also have a picture album to look through.

It is easy to screw your car and gear up.

I should also add: If you do the install yourself get a "stiffening capacitor" or two for the amp/s used for your sub/s. It will help your amp.

there are car audio websites with DIY pages.

[NJMetsFan]

Originally Posted by Blu Haze

Guys should hit me up with some links. Im confused... Though do subwoofers produce voice? And where do the speakers go.. baha im a noob at cars.

Subs are only for your lows, to give you bass. They are not meant to produce voice. You will replace your original car speakers with the new ones. The sub will be in a box in the trunk of your car.

Here is a site that sells for a good price. I have purchased from them before.
http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/

[Colglizity]

Originally Posted by Blu Haze

What would you reccommend brand wise for car speakers. I want a nice sub in the trunk or something and maybe new speakers in the car. I have BOSE right now but they arent good enough.

Sam

Looking for less than 3000 bucks. And having nice appearence.

I've got one for sale for ya... I'm selling a JL Audio 10" subwoofer in a JL Audio sealed box. Along with it comes a JBL 300 watt amp. I've had both for about 2 years and bought them brand new. With your budget you may be looking for like 2 twelves or something, but these are great brands and will do anything you ask of them. They can be yours for $250 plus shipping from Seattle to wherever you are.

[BStecke]

Originally Posted by JasonR

+1 on the Eclipse head unit and two 12s.

Eclipse's quality has fallen drastically since they entered the mass market. Alpine has done the same. IMO, Pioneer Premier is the only way to go anymore for head units, unless you're going really high-end like Nakamichi.

[mdabb]

Originally Posted by BStecke

Eclipse's quality has fallen drastically since they entered the mass market. Alpine has done the same. IMO, Pioneer Premier is the only way to go anymore for head units, unless you're going really high-end like Nakamichi.

I know it's your opinion and that's fine. No disrespect. Just like those who prefer something more. Whatever you decide to get it ought be satisfying to you and no one else. If you would say Pioneer Elite TVs or home audio I wouldn't disagree. Get what is best for you and your budget.

Alpine and Eclipse make extremely nice hi-end head units. Nakamichi is top of the line like Alpine and Eclipse. Pioneer Premier is almost just a rebadge. Still good but...... go and check them out and see when picking out headunits. Guarantee you will love Alpine and Eclipse.

http://www.alpine-usa.com/US-en/products/series-c.php?



http://www.eclipse-web.com/cd/index.html



http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...ioVideo/Source

[BStecke]

I'm sorry, but I can almost guarantee you that no one serious about car audio is going to say that a) Alpine or Eclipse are what they used to be and b) they even belong in the same league as brands such as Nakamichi and McIntosh, unless you're dealing with the F#1 line.

Compare an Alpine 9835 to anything that has followed it and I think it's pretty obvious that quality has gone down. Same with Eclipse. Ever since they entered Best Buy and Circuit City there have been obvious dips in quality.

Also, Pioneer's Premier line is only for mobile. Elite is their home line

[Thatcher]

No ears? Have you heard the new Bostons?
You must be a Car Toys fan-boy!
Car Toys are rip off artist you can get almost everything they have half price on the web with warranty.
Just check out Boston and the Pioneer Z2 its bad ass and has bypass for DVD and NAV.

[Driver_King]

Check out this guy's site. He knows what's the best.

[School]

hands down For door speakers MB Quarts and for Sub JL W7 series..

[School]

my system when i was in high school was the best i and all my friends have ever heard.. i had a dodge steath at the time with mb quart refrez series 6.5 600 bucks ..... 6x9s 200 bucks.. 4 JL 10w3s about 160each .... amps where a JL 300/4 that was about 350 bucks.. and for the subs i had a rockford bd1000 and that was about 1000 bucks..
and all i listen to is Hardcore and Metal and it was amazing so clear and loud

[mdabb]

Originally Posted by BStecke

I'm sorry, but I can almost guarantee you that no one serious about car audio is going to say that a) Alpine or Eclipse are what they used to be and b) they even belong in the same league as brands such as Nakamichi and McIntosh, unless you're dealing with the F#1 line.

Compare an Alpine 9835 to anything that has followed it and I think it's pretty obvious that quality has gone down. Same with Eclipse. Ever since they entered Best Buy and Circuit City there have been obvious dips in quality.

Also, Pioneer's Premier line is only for mobile. Elite is their home line

I know I'm just a tard sometimes and should read what I write. I'm sure you have mispoke before too. Anyhow I'm sure you knew I meant "ELITE".


What else can you compare Eclipse and Alpines top of the line CD Reciever models to? If you are talking about AV recievers you can compare Pioneer Premier to Alpine and Eclipse. Are you saying the top of the line Alpine and Eclipse CD recievers aren't well made and are bad quality? Just because they aren't exclusively sold at boutique car audio shops like Nakamichi and Mcintosh, doesn't mean they suck. They only make car audio gear and are in the business of making money to stay alive. Nakamichi and Mcintosh don't just make car audio so they can do whatever they like just as Pioneer.

Alpine, Eclipse, and Pioneer premier all have budget friendly models. The OP didn't even say anything about head units to begin with. I just suggested getting one and recomended Alpine and Eclipse. I guess if we were talking about AV head units I definetley would recomend pioneer Premier with them but I'm assuming audio only and not video. All we are doing is recomending. I dont know if the OP even lives in an area where he can find a Mcintosh and Nakamichi dealer so thats why I recomend Alpine and Eclipse for cd recievers.

when it comes to Pioneer and Pioneer Premier especially CD receivers they are too close in capabilities and basicaly are the same. Hence the rebadge comment. It's not a diss at Pioneer Premier it's just what Pioneer does. Same way car manufacturers use many common parts in different model lines.

We recomend what we recomend. You can diss Alpine and Eclipse and I can defend them. I use to work for two car audio shops Future Sound in Stuebenville,OH for Mark Ligget(Out of Business) and at PJs Autosound in Erie PA for Drew Williams and (Youngstown,OH location that went under for a few reasons and one of them being: because of places like Best Buy and Circuit City being able to sell some of the same brands as we carried for less.)

You like Apples and I like Oranges. Certainly no big deal. In my opinion top of the line Alpine and Eclipse "CD Receivers" are better than Pioneer Premiers "CD Receivers".

[School]

Kenwood makes great head units. you get the most for your money..
best head unit
KDC-X991

[Beta Man]

You want to spend $3K on your car audio, but cut practically every conceivable corner to build your HT ???

When I hear someone else's music from their car, it boils my blood!

[JJ]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

You want to spend $3K on your car audio, but cut practically every conceivable corner to build your HT ???

When I hear someone else's music from their car, it boils my blood!

Sorry Beta,

My former urban youth self still remains in that form - if you pass by Miami, you might happen to run into me and that will happen to you. Let me know in advance if you're ever in South Florida,

[razor29]

MB Quarts or good and fosgate (amp)and also jl audio for subs.

[FilmFiend]

If you want to get something simple that sounds good, best buy or the other big box stores are usually the easiest, unless you know a good high end store that's been recommended.....

but for ease and around $3k, i'd try...


headunit $699
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1199496560410

fronts $249
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1202649959021

rears $169
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1202650463355

sub $279
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1202650467630

amp-speakers $499
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1199494646397

amp-sub $399
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1199494646259

accessories & installation $200-$300

Total = approx $2500.

This system would sound good, i've had high end Infinity components and fosgate subs in my last car and they sounded nice.. again.. this is a good system for a decent price and would could probably be done in one day... good luck.

[ThePhantomOak]

You would be hard pressed to do better than Alpine.

Alpine decks need a lot of work, but the rest of the line is outstanding. I hated my deck, so I replaced it.



For bump you want some JL or MTX if you want a LOT of bump for your buck.

If you want sound quality, Alpine has better range, and is VERY tight, but not a lot of "bump bump."




I did all Alpine, and I love it. Mine Type R (R-Type?). Now they have X, and I have no money, but X is very nice, but I have no idea how they are vs their price.

[ThePhantomOak]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

You want to spend $3K on your car audio, but cut practically every conceivable corner to build your HT ???

When I hear someone else's music from their car, it boils my blood!

When I stop next to people like you, it takes all my will power to not turn up my music louder. "Boils my blood!" Hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

If it's too loud, you're too old.

Boom.