What would be a good brand of equipment to use for my cars audio?

Question

I have a 2000 chevy malibu, and I'd really like to have some really deep, hard-hitting bass. I just have the radio that came with the car & everything now, but I'm going to get all new stuff. The problem is I don't know anything about cars & car audio, so if anyone could recommend some equipment, preferably for better bass and what a good radio brand is and/or speakers, please help! Thank you.

If it helps, I listen to bands like the number 12 looks like you, the sound of animals fighting, the devil wears prada, etc.

Answer 1

Your question is not only complicated but it will set fire to a lot of people, its similar to the question: Which is better the Mac or PC? It all depends on the person, the particular equipment and so forth.



One of the best things I can suggest is go to a car audio store and talk to a sales rep. Somewhere such as Car Tunez or someplace like that, a place that specifically deals with car audio. Also check out the web and find out what fits your car and your price range. Best thing about car audio is you can change it at anytime, but just remember if you change one thing you may have to change another, so it can get costly.



But if I were you I would go online to crutchfield.com and outfit your car and see what stereos and speakers will fit your vehicle. First thing I would change would be the radio and then build around that, then go to your speakers (3-way) and amp and then get a subwoofer and possibly some tweeters if need be.



But this goes with anything just because the price tag is higher or the name been out longer does not automatically make it better equipment. Building your car audio is going to be a fun journey and only you know what sound your looking for. Also your car audio does not all have to be the same brand, mix and match...I did.



I have a 2007 Grand Marquis:

A Pioneer head unit

Kenwood KFC-C6882ie speakers

4 channel Polk audio amp to run the speakers

2 10" Audiobahn subwoofers in a custom enclosed box

Mono Polk audio amp to run the subs



Also, read reviews of audio equipment especially on reputable websites.

Answer 2

basically the more money you are willing to spend the the better it will be.

alpine, or infinity are well known quality brands that allot of people recommend

stuff like sony explode are really cheap and are bought by suckers who go into walmart and think oh sweet a sub for $49.

and all those other brands youve never heard of on the internet for really cheap usually suck.

Answer 3

i could say stay removed from alot of mainstream manufacturers in view which you will spend alot of money once you are able to bypass with non mainstream for extra fee-effective and be louder than mainstream stuff and that i will call off some rd audio, sunset audio, atomic, omega, diablo technologies, memphis, fi, dd, re and many extra in case you like help with a reliable setup you are able to message me and that i be extra suitable than prepared to furnish help to.

Answer 4

for a head unit Alpine has some really god ones i would go with them then the speakers pioneer, alpine and kenwood have good speakers if you want vocal you might want to get the speakers with the tweeters in the middle and subs Kicker,MTX,JL Audio,orion,pioneer are good i would go with kicker because they never disappoint