Sound systems suggestions?
11-05-2007, 01:40 PM
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Sound systems suggestions?
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I'm thinking on upgrading my sounds system which would consist of the following:
1. Installing a new head unit (With Sirius Radio)
2. Replace tweeters and speakers n the sound bar
3. Add a amp
4. Add a sub woofer w enclosure
I've been out of the audio game for while. What would everyone recommend? I know marine audio equipment is water resistant? Should I go for that? Does it sound any different than normal car equipment? Thanks in advance.
I'm thinking on upgrading my sounds system which would consist of the following:
1. Installing a new head unit (With Sirius Radio)
2. Replace tweeters and speakers n the sound bar
3. Add a amp
4. Add a sub woofer w enclosure
I've been out of the audio game for while. What would everyone recommend? I know marine audio equipment is water resistant? Should I go for that? Does it sound any different than normal car equipment? Thanks in advance.
11-05-2007, 02:22 PM
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I love my JVC KD-NX5000. It has detachable face, plays any type of audio and video. Supports bluetooth, MP3 player input, back up camera. Has GPS and XM/Sirius. Also has a hard drive, I think about 25Gb of usable space.
The display is a little small. But with all of the features it is hard to beat.
I wanted GPS, XM and Video, but did not want to mount a bunch of aftermarket stuff on the dash because I was concerned about theft. With the detachable face, I really don't have to worry about it.
The display is a little small. But with all of the features it is hard to beat.
I wanted GPS, XM and Video, but did not want to mount a bunch of aftermarket stuff on the dash because I was concerned about theft. With the detachable face, I really don't have to worry about it.
11-05-2007, 03:21 PM
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I love my JVC KD-NX5000. It has detachable face, plays any type of audio and video. Supports bluetooth, MP3 player input, back up camera. Has GPS and XM/Sirius. Also has a hard drive, I think about 25Gb of usable space.
The display is a little small. But with all of the features it is hard to beat.
I wanted GPS, XM and Video, but did not want to mount a bunch of aftermarket stuff on the dash because I was concerned about theft. With the detachable face, I really don't have to worry about it.
The display is a little small. But with all of the features it is hard to beat.
I wanted GPS, XM and Video, but did not want to mount a bunch of aftermarket stuff on the dash because I was concerned about theft. With the detachable face, I really don't have to worry about it.
11-05-2007, 04:12 PM
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If you have an active Sirius subscription, call Sirius with the numbers from your new HU and they will walk you through activation. Customer service is pretty good. The activation switch is just as quick as the initial activation.
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You are correct you call Sirius and they will switch it over to the new radio. Thank you for the answers so far. Are there any more suggestions? I did find a thread about kickers for the sound bar. I think I will go for them, i'm still up in the sir about everything else. 
Thank to those who answers thus far.
Thank to those who answers thus far.
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11-11-2007, 02:50 PM
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I wouldn't bother with marine grade. most people put regular decks in their boats these days. the differences are too minor for the cost.
I'll be looking into some speakers for the soundbar and maybe dash too this winter... have you figured out what sizes are in those spots?
I'll be looking into some speakers for the soundbar and maybe dash too this winter... have you figured out what sizes are in those spots?
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Yes. Another post said they dash and the Sound Bar are 6.5's I'm not sure what size the tweeters are though. I'm still searching the forum for that info. Thanks. 
11-11-2007, 04:20 PM
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The sound bar and fronts are 6.5 yes and I am not sure about the tweeters. The tweeters I put in were larger than factory so I cut out the difference with a blade. They fit very well now and I didn't have to add the back brackets. They are simply pushed in and have never moved even slightly.
For speakers, I bought Focal. They are very expensive but are some of the best high/mid range speakers I have ever heard. The subs: I use is a simple custom down firing sub box with two 10' Jlaudio subs. To push these you should use two amps.
For speakers, I bought Focal. They are very expensive but are some of the best high/mid range speakers I have ever heard. The subs: I use is a simple custom down firing sub box with two 10' Jlaudio subs. To push these you should use two amps.