I want to install a sound system in my car but not sure which way to go, and cost affective too?

Answer 1

Here's what I usually recommend for a starter system, that combines low cost with future expandability. This assumes that you're looking for good sound in your vehicle, not a parking lot show-off car or something they can hear next door.

--New head unit with front, rear and subwoofer pre-outs
--Replacement front speakers
--One 4 ohm subwoofer (either a 4-ohm single voice coil, or a dual 2-ohm voice coil) and a box that matches the subwoofer manufacturer's air volume recommendations
--4-channel amplifier, 50-70 watts per channel at 4 ohms

What you'll want to do is replace the front speakers with the best you can afford. Leave the rear speakers stock. Use two channels of the 4-channel amp to run the new speakers; bridge the other two to run the subwoofer.

This type of system is the best way to get a good improvement in your sound without breaking the bank. Later, if you want, you can replace the rear speakers, use the 4-channel amp to run your front and rear speakers and add another amplifier to run the sub, and add a second sub if you choose. Replacing rear speakers doesn't usually give you as much bang for your buck as replacing fronts, especially when you're adding a sub to pick up the low end; and if you're just looking for an improvement in your personal sound, you really don't need two subwoofers. One decent sub will take up less space, cost less, and give you a nice powerful low end inside the car.

Don't worry too much about brand names unless you're trying to impress people. Find a head unit that's comfortable to use and has all the features you want, like iPod controls or an auxiliary input. Don't worry about power output specs on the head unit. For the front speakers, pick the ones that sound most natural to you, and don't favor 3-way or 4-way designs over nice 2-way speakers. For the amplifier, pick one that includes a crossover filter that can be set for high-pass or low-pass. For the subwoofer, match it to the bridged power output of the amp; you'll probably be looking in the 200 watt to 300 watt RMS range. Oh--ignore Peak or Max power ratings; look only at the RMS specs.

Hope some of this helps. Good luck!

Answer 2

I can sell you 2 Kicker CVR12's in a sealed box for $150. E-mail me for more details or if you are interested.

Good luck!

Answer 3

checkout caraudiodeals.com they have good prices and sell package deals.