What do i need for a sound system in my car?

What do i need for a good car sound system?

• im getting a car soon and i want to have a good sound system. i want to spend around $600. i have no idea about car speakers so i need some advice on what to do or buy

• Answer:

  what to do: take it to an installation shop if you have no idea what you are doing. some cars are very tricky to figure out even for pro installers so protect your car by getting it done right. Stick to name brands. Car audio has some downright awful brands like jensen, planet audio, boss, ect. If it sounds too good to be true, it is. what not to do: let your home boy hook it up because he did his brother in law's 2 12''s in his driveway last fall and knows what he's doing. chances are, he doesn't. Also, stay away from online buying. Know what you are getting before you get it and demo speakers in dealer showrooms. If you do go online, stay with crutchfield. They offer amazing tech support and sell only authorized products so your purchase is protected by warranty, "discount" online audio shops generally do not. You can do a good system for 600 bucks if you know what to look for. here is what I always set my customers up with with a budget around that price range: First thing first, you will want an aftermarket radio. This gives you more wattage for speakers and have better sound quality and tuning capabilities than stock. http://www.crutchfield.com/S-PLF9tryEshJ/p_158GT650UI/Sony-Xplod-CDXGT650UI.html use wiring harnesses and antenna adaptors for installation of the radio,DO NOT HACK OFF FACTORY WIRING! it makes it 10 times easier and there is no guess work involved trying to find wires. "hardwiring" a radio in also causes a mess and problems like blown fuses. With full parts and the radio, you will have roughly $180 bucks wrapped up in that. Next, you will want to replace your speakers, stock speakers are usually made of paper and foam. Real durable huh? not. replace your speakers, trust me. go with these, best factory replacement on the market. They sell for 60-100 bucks depending on the size you need for your car, so we will just say 200 bucks for speakers. http://www.memphiscaraudio.com/products/speakers/power-reference-coaxial-speakers/ now getting into the meat and potatoes of car audio: the subwoofer setup. for a decently loud setup that will have great sound quality, go with this: http://www.crutchfield.com/p_700MRPEBB/Alpine-500-watt-Dual-12-Bass-Package.html?tp=442 add a quality wiring kit: http://www.crutchfield.com/p_575RFK8/Rockford-Fosgate-RFK8.html?tp=635&nvpair=FFGauge%7C8-gauge and that my friend is all you really need: total cost is around $780, which is a little above your price range, but will be the best you will get in that price range.