Looking for suggestions on upgrading my stereo
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Looking for suggestions on upgrading my stereo
Newb alert. Please dont wail on me.
I have an 08 G35 Sedan. Looking to upgrade the stock non-Bose sound system while keeping the existing headunit. I've already read the thread here on keeping the HU. I just want to hear some suggestions on what you think would be good.
I already purchased Pioneer TS-A1702C front components and Pioneer TS-A1683R for the rear. I was considering adding a line output converter AudioControl LC6i, Pioneer GM-6400F 4-Channel amp, and then a Kicker 10 C10 4-Ohm 10" sub for the existing cutout in the rear with a RF PRIME R150-2 amp.
Thoughts, ideas, suggestions?? Thanks!
I have an 08 G35 Sedan. Looking to upgrade the stock non-Bose sound system while keeping the existing headunit. I've already read the thread here on keeping the HU. I just want to hear some suggestions on what you think would be good.
I already purchased Pioneer TS-A1702C front components and Pioneer TS-A1683R for the rear. I was considering adding a line output converter AudioControl LC6i, Pioneer GM-6400F 4-Channel amp, and then a Kicker 10 C10 4-Ohm 10" sub for the existing cutout in the rear with a RF PRIME R150-2 amp.
Thoughts, ideas, suggestions?? Thanks!
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^^Perfect, thanks. Thats the kind of stuff I was looking for. I'm not looking to get too crazy. Just better sounding that the stock system. I didnt want to spend more than $1000. Basically looking for "bang for the buck". I've already spent $150 on the front components and rears, and another $50 on door dynamat.
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ETA: The following applies to 03-07 Coupes and 03-06 Sedans, not the 08 as the OP states he has.
Something to keep in mind, is how prone to failure the stock headunit is. It would be a shame to put $1000 into speakers, sub and amps, only to have the headunit fail and be without any audio at all until you can afford to do the replacement.
My wife has a new headunit and stock non-bose speakers without a sub. It sounds better than stock. By replacing the headunit, you don't have to worry about a line output converter, and the built-in EQ of the headunit may be sufficient to not need an external processor either. Of couse, you'll gain a lot of other good features, like the big touchscreen, DVD playback, iPod compatability, USB in, AUX in... maybe even bluetooth.
$800 will easily get you a Pioneer 3200BT or 4200DVD, JDM console kit, steering wheel controls and other small parts, but you'll want to pick up an amp for the subwoofer.
Something to keep in mind, is how prone to failure the stock headunit is. It would be a shame to put $1000 into speakers, sub and amps, only to have the headunit fail and be without any audio at all until you can afford to do the replacement.
My wife has a new headunit and stock non-bose speakers without a sub. It sounds better than stock. By replacing the headunit, you don't have to worry about a line output converter, and the built-in EQ of the headunit may be sufficient to not need an external processor either. Of couse, you'll gain a lot of other good features, like the big touchscreen, DVD playback, iPod compatability, USB in, AUX in... maybe even bluetooth.
$800 will easily get you a Pioneer 3200BT or 4200DVD, JDM console kit, steering wheel controls and other small parts, but you'll want to pick up an amp for the subwoofer.
Last edited by Wrathernaut; 09-23-2010 at 12:41 PM.
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Thanks. I'll keep that in mind. I wanted to keep the HU simply becuase I really liked how the center console looked. Thats the only reason for keeping it. I didnt want to change that look.
I wasnt aware of too many stock headunits failing. Is this something that is common?
Basically I just wanted to see what I could do with the exisitng HU and see what kind of improvements I could pull off.
I wasnt aware of too many stock headunits failing. Is this something that is common?
Basically I just wanted to see what I could do with the exisitng HU and see what kind of improvements I could pull off.
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ETA: The following applies to 03-07 Coupes and 03-06 Sedans, not the 08 as the OP states he has.
How long have you been in this forum?
Collected from JUST THE FRONT PAGE of this forum:
https://g35driver.com/forums/audio-v...ng-needed.html
https://g35driver.com/forums/audio-v...ed-advice.html
https://g35driver.com/forums/audio-v...-05-coupe.html
https://g35driver.com/forums/audio-v...error-foo.html
Anyway, replacement stock units (refurbished) from the dealer are about $600+. Used with unknown life left can be $100-300.
And you think this looks worse than stock?
Last edited by Wrathernaut; 09-23-2010 at 12:41 PM.