help with choosing a head unit

[jtittle7317]

Number 8.

 

[soundforgenine]

Omg thank you so much. Is this confirmed and working on your ride?

 

[jtittle7317]

Omg thank you so much. Is this confirmed and working on your ride?

I haven't bought one yet. I work at best buy and programmed several. So yes sir.

 

[nat3d]

I haven't bought one yet. I work at best buy and programmed several. So yes sir.

no way lol what store? im in mobile at store 548

 

[soundforgenine]

Nice! Thanks so much for the info.. I've read a lot of threads here with people saying they lost the handsfree bluetooth when they went aftermarket but I honestly love that feature in my car.

 

[jtittle7317]

no way lol what store? im in mobile at store 548

0488

 

[nat3d]

0488

in the bay i take it?

 

[Pauly99to17]

A lot of people in the east are going with Pioneer HUs. I don't what series all of these are however. Would be cool to have reverse camera hooked up to it.

 

[nat3d]

A lot of people in the east are going with Pioneer HUs. I don't what series all of these are however. Would be cool to have reverse camera hooked up to it.

lol i did

 

[Pauly99to17]

oops....late to the party.

Congrats!

 

[nat3d]

oops....late to the party.

Congrats!

lol np and thanks pauly

 

[jtittle7317]

in the bay i take it?

Yep. I worked for circuit city since 2004- til closed. Then best buy from dec 2010- ??

 

[Pauly99to17]

So fellas, approx. how much would I need to upgrade my crappy LX stereo? I don't want to spend a lot. I'm thinking a small amp, small sub, and rear speakers. Don't want any hiss noises.

Suggestions? Approx. price?

 

[jtittle7317]

Depends on what kinda sound you want. Basic replacement of stock stereo systems to get good sound:
Alpine 6 1/2 type S all around. Possibly an amp (depending on budget and your preference). You can find new type S speakers on Amazon for $49-$69/ set.
I have type R speakers and a huge 4 channel amp and it's incredibly loud. Like I said earlier- car audio has been a part of my life for a long time. It's a passion. It's not just a job. I do research all the time keeping myself up to date just to see what's new. I love it

 

[Pauly99to17]

Depends on what kinda sound you want. Basic replacement of stock stereo systems to get good sound:
Alpine 6 1/2 type S all around. Possibly an amp (depending on budget and your preference). You can find new type S speakers on Amazon for $49-$69/ set.
I have type R speakers and a huge 4 channel amp and it's incredibly loud. Like I said earlier- car audio has been a part of my life for a long time. It's a passion. It's not just a job. I do research all the time keeping myself up to date just to see what's new. I love it

I don't need loud. Just a little boost. What small amp would you recommend?
Are Type R speakers a lot better than Type S? Worth the extra $?

BTW. I don't understand why you said " possibly an amp". All I have read says that without an amp even high quality speakers sound like crap with the stock HU.

 

[jtittle7317]

Well yes and no for the amp. If you want an amp- alpine also makes one that goes behind the radio or under the dash. It's KTP-225? I believe. $99-$150. Comes with everything. Same power as if you buy the smallest alpine amp.
I think the type Rs are definitely better than type S. But if money is a factor- don't spend the extra $50-$100 on type Rs.

 

[jtittle7317]

I say possibly an amp. You don't need loud- so I recommend replacing all four speakers first. Then see how it sounds. You may like the sound without the amp.

 

[nat3d]

Depends on what kinda sound you want. Basic replacement of stock stereo systems to get good sound:
Alpine 6 1/2 type S all around. Possibly an amp (depending on budget and your preference). You can find new type S speakers on Amazon for $49-$69/ set.
I have type R speakers and a huge 4 channel amp and it's incredibly loud. Like I said earlier- car audio has been a part of my life for a long time. It's a passion. It's not just a job. I do research all the time keeping myself up to date just to see what's new. I love it

what amp you running? because honestly this is the SAME set up ive been planning since my last car r component in the front coax in the rear. my buddy is trying to sell me an old alpine 4 channel amp (dono off hand what model)

 

[jtittle7317]

no way lol what store? im in mobile at store 548

Did you see my thread titled "Well almost done..."

 

[jtittle7317]

Lol Alpine MRP-F550. A buddy was hurting for money and I bought it for $50.