ShadyStoner
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That wasn't my truck obviously looks like a ton of work and effort went it though
I agree with what you're saying - I have always tried to get the best sound out of the system opposed to more noise
Anyone Know About Car Audio?
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I agree with what you're saying - I have always tried to get the best sound out of the system opposed to more noise
Thanks man.. Can you explain what the difference is between those head units you posted a link to and the ones I was looking at? I have no clue what I'm looking for all I know is I need one with a sub output, sub crossover, and customizable eq lol.
Thundakat85
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IMHO, you probably dont need a customizable EQ, save your money and buy a farad capacitor. A capacitor will store energy to use later when the bass goes deep and loud. You'll get better sound and protect your system better. A customizable EQ will be a pain in the ass if you dont know what you're doing. It could take hours to adjust. And it doesn't have to be a sub level output, as long as it has 1 set of RCA preamp outputs, you wont be able to control the sub on its own, but you can still adjust the levels.
ShadyStoner
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There's really no big difference car audio usually boils down to preference in the end at this price point. Pioneer has always builds solid long lasting products. JVC / SONY / PANASONIC / ETC have there hand in all kinds of technology as do most but none have really mastered car audio. Pioneer has a few lines of product but deals greatly in car audio and it shows. Sony uses looks cheap labor to sell their product not quality. The explodes will explode lol.
There truth is there is not much difference between the stereo's the more expensive pioneer 129 i believe it was has a few more outputs than the other to allow for upgrading in the future and is ipod ready ( will need a special cable ebay is the best place to get it ) and has a better eq and will allow for easier tuning.
brandon.
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I used to be a mobile audio/video tech. Check out http://woofersetc.com and http://onlinecarstereo.com
Generally I stay away from Sony for head units, unless your dropping 300+. You can get other head units in your price range that will give you better options.
Generally I stay away from Sony for head units, unless your dropping 300+. You can get other head units in your price range that will give you better options.
brandon.
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If you really want an EQ, I would get an external one. You'll spend another $100+ but WELL worth it in my opinion.
DelSlow
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Lol, you caught that huh. Just messin.
Now when you say tuned, no. I've never had an external eq, I usually just mess with the settings on the head unit. Pioneer has some pretty good "pre-set" eqs, and you can mess with them a lot. That's why I like pioneer, I think they make some of the best shit as far as head units. Kenwood is good too.
I'm far from an audio snob, but I get the point you were trying to make. But if he is looking at Sony xplods, I don't think he really would know the difference. He will be happy if it pounds.
ShadyStoner
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I couldn't let that one go un-responded lol...
racerboy71
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poineer does make some quality stuff ime too... i'd stay away from 6x9's and the like and pick up a nice set of separates though for sure any day where you're getting a separate woofer and tweeter so that you get better mid's and high's than you'd get out of any set of 6 be 9's once again ime..
if you're just looking for something cheap, just make sure that you've got a couple of pre amps, and of course a detachable face nowadays is a smart choice... anything else at this stage is just bells and whisltes, and doesn't sound like you'd really know the differences..
if you're just looking for something cheap, just make sure that you've got a couple of pre amps, and of course a detachable face nowadays is a smart choice... anything else at this stage is just bells and whisltes, and doesn't sound like you'd really know the differences..