I have no idea!!!!!!!!!!!! HELP

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Ok when i have some money in the near future i want to sort out the sound system in my car and i havent got a clue.

Currently i have:

- A sony xplod HU which i want to keep
- Changed the dash & door speakers which i wanna keep too.

I want good sound quality over loudness so what do i need to do?

Amp and sub? If so which one, what power etc.....

Or do i just need 6x9's? Again which ones?

Both?? 6x9's and amp+sub??

I havent got a clue so please help.

Ta.

[S11EPS]

A good sub and amp is definitely next.

Whether you listen to drum n bass or classical music, both (and eveything in between) have low notes that dash and door speakers struggle to re-produce.

Think of every speaker being good at a specific task (range of frequencies) and you will understand that, asking a 4" co-axial speaker (for example) to reproduce a full range of frequencies is a bad idea. Give each speaker a specific job to do, and they work much better (and harder)

So, by adding a sub and amplifier to your set up, no only will you be able to start reproducing notes you currently can't (ie, improve the quality by being able to produce a broader spectrum of frequencies) but by stopping the need for your existing speakers to try and produce these notes (ie, by filtering the lows away from these speakers) you will not only improve the quality of their sound but be able to drive them harder, before they begin to croak.

If you give me an idea of your total budget (including cabling etc) I can recommend some sub/amp combo's for you

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Thanks. Ive asked numerous people and no one has explained it quite that well.

Im looking to spend £100 - £150, £200 maximum.

What about 6x9's with the amp and sub? Useful for better quality or useless?

[tommk3cab]

yeah s11eps has it pretty spot on! short answer to your 6x9 question, useless! especially as it looks like you have the fronts pretty sorted, which is reccomended over getting 6x9's anyway, unless you often sit in the back of the car ( and not even then really!)

 what kind of music do you listen to or does it vary? i would reccommend this...

http://www.motor-world.co.uk/show_prod.php?prod_id=13225

I have heared the previous years model of this package and going by that i would say you couldnt get better for your money, it would be worth checking the package contained the wiring kit, if not, motorworld are blaggable trust me, just say thats all the money you have, they will chuck you a wire kit in that will be up to the job ( or at least give you one for next to nothing)

I really wouldn't go cheaper though or it becomes quiet hard to get what you want ( without buying second hand which can be very dodgy if you dont know what your doing)

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what kind of music do you listen to or does it vary? i would reccommend this...

Thanks for the recomendation. I listen to all sorts from drum & bass to classical.

I think i need to change the speakers by the parcel shelf too as ive still got the original ones there.

[S11EPS]

I've had a look at a couple of packages (there are loads out there) - I think this would work really well for you:

http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/3556.html

£110 for a 10" phoenix gold sub (rated at 300wrms) and Phoenix Gold amplifier (rated at 250wrms) a carpeted box and wiring kit.

You really can't go wrong at that money....

[tommk3cab]

yeah, pheonix gold are good stuff, good trustworthy internet company too, if you are a bit dodgy with internet buying. I really would just fade to the front, at least if they distort, if you upgrade you wont notice any benifit for your money, rear passengers may do though, id get them to buy the speakers!

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http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/3556.html

Thats where i bought my HU from at their central london store.

Thanks guys.

[tommk3cab]

I did not know they had stores! thought they were strictly internet. never seen one, they should get one round here!

[Gurm X]

Contact Car Audio Security for some quality equipment at real good prices