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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 04:16 PM
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I've done some research and still cant figure out what's best bang for my buck for new audio for the z. I want new speakers, sub, amp, any deck or display that can use and charge my ipod. I am on a tight budget though, what's some good quality things i could get? Links would be awesome. Thanks so much.
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 04:22 PM
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whats your budget? Do you want fronts and rears? Do you want coaxials, or components? There are many options. Give us some more information to work with.
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 04:30 PM
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Need to know your exact budget.

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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Spork
Need to know your exact budget.
Sorry, Budget for everything is about 600-700 dollars. What are best speakers for the 350z? That will fit and i can just order so i can have those atleast.. maybe i dont need sub and amp maybe just head unit for ipod and nice speakers. Do i need a new amp to make new nice speakers work? Sorry im retarded when it comes to car audio.
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 05:08 PM
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Search, and then ask.
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 05:46 PM
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$600 is a modest budget, but that amount does allow a decent CES if it’s mostly sound you are after (no GPS or video).

Do this for the tear-down:
  • Remove the cheap OEM H/U.
  • Remove the front OEM component speakers (you will be replacing these)
  • Disconnect the rear speakers (they are cheap and only compromise your sound; and you don’t need them).

Do this for the build-up:
  • Install a good Single-Din H/U (SD H/U’s are a great value; you can get a good one for $150-$200).
  • Buy an intermediately priced 4 channel external amplifier (you can get this for about $200). You want a 4 channel so that you can accommodate your SubW that you add later.
  • Get a high-end coaxial speaker (that will cost $150-$200) or a low-end component speaker (about the same cost, but still sounds good). Your budget demands a stock door mount, so that’s where you put the speakers.

At this point, you are at your budget, but you will have very decent sound in your car (but sans a SuBW). Start saving $$ for a SubW (that you connect with the 3rd and 4th channel available on your 4 channel external amp).

Hopes this helps,

--Spike
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Spike100
$600 is a modest budget, but that amount does allow a decent CES if it’s mostly sound you are after (no GPS or video).

Do this for the tear-down:
  • Remove the cheap OEM H/U.
  • Remove the front OEM component speakers (you will be replacing these)
  • Disconnect the rear speakers (they are cheap and only compromise your sound; and you don’t need them).

Do this for the build-up:
  • Install a good Single-Din H/U (SD H/U’s are a great value; you can get a good one for $150-$200).
  • Buy an intermediately priced 4 channel external amplifier (you can get this for about $200). You want a 4 channel so that you can accommodate your SubW that you add later.
  • Get a high-end coaxial speaker (that will cost $150-$200) or a low-end component speaker (about the same cost, but still sounds good). Your budget demands a stock door mount, so that’s where you put the speakers.

At this point, you are at your budget, but you will have very decent sound in your car (but sans a SuBW). Start saving $$ for a SubW (that you connect with the 3rd and 4th channel available on your 4 channel external amp).

Hopes this helps,

--Spike
Very Helpful! Thanks a bunch. I want to buy the audio stuff on ebay. What should i be searching for? Size of speakers? What kind of amp? How many watts for the amp. Specifics help a bunch. Thanks tho for what you have done already.
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by tannerday
Very Helpful! Thanks a bunch. I want to buy the audio stuff on ebay. What should i be searching for? Size of speakers? What kind of amp? How many watts for the amp. Specifics help a bunch. Thanks tho for what you have done already.
6.5s for speaker sizes, depending on the type of speaker you get you can choose the appropriate amp to run them.
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