So I need some help, with the audio system..
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Originally Posted by StreetOC192
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I usually recommend against installing rears in the Z. As stated by AroundMyHorn, he prefers the surround effect. This issue is a very personal choice, and you need to make the decision yourself. There are a few guys on here that have said they don't miss the rears, and then there are a few that have tried eliminating the rears, but felt the sound was missing something. My personal opinion is that with a high quality and well tuned front stage, you will not miss the rear fill.
Bottom line recommendation by me would be - hang onto the Blau's for right now since you already have them. Try the install without the rears. If you feel something is missing, drop the Blau's in and hook them up.
As for front components that are warmer, I would suggest looking into:
CDT
Focal
Diamond Audio (with silk tweets)
Elemental Design (I read somewhere that these were rebadged CDT's???)
Front amp, I would go with a 2-channel amp. If you need the rears hooked up, you can run them off the headunit. They are for rear fill anyway and should almost 'disappear' in to the background - so they don't need a lot of power.
You are on the right track for a great sounding system if properly installed and tuned.
I usually recommend against installing rears in the Z. As stated by AroundMyHorn, he prefers the surround effect. This issue is a very personal choice, and you need to make the decision yourself. There are a few guys on here that have said they don't miss the rears, and then there are a few that have tried eliminating the rears, but felt the sound was missing something. My personal opinion is that with a high quality and well tuned front stage, you will not miss the rear fill.
Bottom line recommendation by me would be - hang onto the Blau's for right now since you already have them. Try the install without the rears. If you feel something is missing, drop the Blau's in and hook them up.
As for front components that are warmer, I would suggest looking into:
CDT
Focal
Diamond Audio (with silk tweets)
Elemental Design (I read somewhere that these were rebadged CDT's???)
Front amp, I would go with a 2-channel amp. If you need the rears hooked up, you can run them off the headunit. They are for rear fill anyway and should almost 'disappear' in to the background - so they don't need a lot of power.
You are on the right track for a great sounding system if properly installed and tuned.
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Originally Posted by Lsmith9523
platinum350, you might want to check with Mike from Zenclosures. He is located in Sarasota,,,just north of Ft. Myers. I am sure he could help your install. Great guy and awesome products...
Originally Posted by platinum350
Your right, didn't realize that! Not bad, this could help me out quite a bit. I think once I get down there, get evrything, I will get in touch!
Thanks again!
Thanks again!
i work here on Saturday's doing sales and installs
www.precisionperformanceonline.com
but i work out of my garage every day
full shop at home
i am an authorized Stinger, Sound Quest, Peripharal , Best Kits , Best Harness Dealer as well
it would be my pleasure to install your stuff and i have zero overhead so price will be SWEET
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350zspl - Nice, I think we'll make this happen. I am looking for a QUALITY install at, of course, a great deal! Just give me about a month or so to get settled. What kind of numbers are we thinking for:
-Installing Head unit & Alpine Ipod adapter
-2 amps in compartment behind passenger seat
Also, are you familiar w/ mounting an LCD in the '03 stock cubby?
-Installing Head unit & Alpine Ipod adapter
-2 amps in compartment behind passenger seat
Also, are you familiar w/ mounting an LCD in the '03 stock cubby?
Originally Posted by platinum350
350zspl - Nice, I think we'll make this happen. I am looking for a QUALITY install at, of course, a great deal! Just give me about a month or so to get settled. What kind of numbers are we thinking for:
-Installing Head unit & Alpine Ipod adapter
-2 amps in compartment behind passenger seat
Also, are you familiar w/ mounting an LCD in the '03 stock cubby?
-Installing Head unit & Alpine Ipod adapter
-2 amps in compartment behind passenger seat
Also, are you familiar w/ mounting an LCD in the '03 stock cubby?
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