Please help! Gift for bf - new sound system?
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Please help! Gift for bf - new sound system?
My bf owns a nismo and he always mentions how he doesn't like his sound system. Anyways I want to get him a new one. The problem is I do not know anything about cars... Nada...zip... so if someone can give me a few suggestions, I would really appreciate it. Currently I don't have a budget, I want him to have the best of the best! Thankssssssss!
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Ha. Well if I were in NY and didn't have a budget and wanted the best of the best. I would go the the most expensive audio shop that I could find. Hell I would probably just give the Nismo away and buy a GT-R. I hear the sound system is better anyway.
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This is like the 5th bf/gf buy post I've seen this week.
The first step to any audio system is the head unit. Does he already have an aftermarket one in his car?
I would say just as a gift that would be the best option. Not a BOSS or PYLE one either. My recommendations are Pioneer and Alpine, but thats a personal choice. You should buy it based on desired features.
If you do get him one, either steal his car and get it installed for him, or if hes the DIY kind of guy make sure you get him the head unit, a dash kit, and wiring harness. (I don't think you'll need an antenna adapter, or at least I didn't)
The first step to any audio system is the head unit. Does he already have an aftermarket one in his car?
I would say just as a gift that would be the best option. Not a BOSS or PYLE one either. My recommendations are Pioneer and Alpine, but thats a personal choice. You should buy it based on desired features.
If you do get him one, either steal his car and get it installed for him, or if hes the DIY kind of guy make sure you get him the head unit, a dash kit, and wiring harness. (I don't think you'll need an antenna adapter, or at least I didn't)
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Haha that's not a bad idea... Just get a new car right :0) I don't know what he has in his car right now but I think he installed it himself. He knows how to install the other car parts so I'm guessing he would enjoy figuring it out himself. If he dooesnt, he has some friends that do mechanics. I don't know why I never thought about stopping by an audio shop. I should really do that but online has better deals right? What's the difference between the speakers/subwoofers/sound system? What exactly am I looking for when I go to the store?
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I would be really careful about going to an audio shop. They have to charge much higher prices because of having the overhead of a brick and mortar store compared to online services. If you DO go to an audio shop, don't go to the audio section at Best Buy, find an actual decent shop, as I've gotten really bad information when I was first learning about car audio. In addition, some sketchy shops will just try and sell you whatever they need to get rid of.
I would recommend asking this on an actual audio forum like DIYMobileAudio.com however what you REALLY need to do is set a budget. The sky is the limit when it comes to car audio.
"Speakers" create the mids and highs of your listening experience. In this car a normal setup would be 6.5 inch COMPONENT speakers for the front doors. Component means there is a 6.5 inch that creates the low(ish) tones and mids, along with a tweeter that goes in the sail to create the highs. (You DO NOT need the two rear speakers in this car they are placed horribly and contribute almost nothing)
"Subwoofers" create the low tones of a system.
"Sound System" Usually refers to the set of equipment you put into the car, including the speakers, subwoofer(s) and amplifier(s) to power them.
What you would be looking for when you go to the store can vary a lot, again based on your budget and everything you want to get. If you get him new speakers, you'll want to get him an amp to power them cause the current head unit power isn't enough. If you get him a sub you HAVE to get an amp to go with it. You can get an amp that does both the front speakers and the sub in one if you want.
Stuff You Need Depending on What You Buy
-Subwoofer
--Sub Box (enclosure to hold the sub)
--Speaker wire
--Amp
---"amp kit" (everything you need to install the amp except speaker wire and tools)
-Front Speakers
--Speaker Wire
--Amp
---Amp Kit
-Head Unit (if he doesn't already have one)
--Dash Kit
--Wiring Harness
I would recommend asking this on an actual audio forum like DIYMobileAudio.com however what you REALLY need to do is set a budget. The sky is the limit when it comes to car audio.
What's the difference between the speakers/subwoofers/sound system? What exactly am I looking for when I go to the store?
"Subwoofers" create the low tones of a system.
"Sound System" Usually refers to the set of equipment you put into the car, including the speakers, subwoofer(s) and amplifier(s) to power them.
What you would be looking for when you go to the store can vary a lot, again based on your budget and everything you want to get. If you get him new speakers, you'll want to get him an amp to power them cause the current head unit power isn't enough. If you get him a sub you HAVE to get an amp to go with it. You can get an amp that does both the front speakers and the sub in one if you want.
Stuff You Need Depending on What You Buy
-Subwoofer
--Sub Box (enclosure to hold the sub)
--Speaker wire
--Amp
---"amp kit" (everything you need to install the amp except speaker wire and tools)
-Front Speakers
--Speaker Wire
--Amp
---Amp Kit
-Head Unit (if he doesn't already have one)
--Dash Kit
--Wiring Harness
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http://www.jlaudio.ca/10w7ae-3-car-a...-drivers-92114
This
http://www.zenclosures.com/Nissan-35...x-p/z210ar.htm
This
http://www.jlaudio.ca/hd900-5-car-au...plifiers-98223
2 of these
http://www.jlaudio.ca/zr650-csi-car-...-systems-91122
And this puppy
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_500IVEW...D.html?tp=5684
He would love you forever
http://www.jlaudio.ca/10w7ae-3-car-a...-drivers-92114
This
http://www.zenclosures.com/Nissan-35...x-p/z210ar.htm
This
http://www.jlaudio.ca/hd900-5-car-au...plifiers-98223
2 of these
http://www.jlaudio.ca/zr650-csi-car-...-systems-91122
And this puppy
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_500IVEW...D.html?tp=5684
He would love you forever
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Then she becomes a bank instead of a gift giver. Not nearly as cool, obviously I'd love it if my girlfriend came up to me and said "I'm paying for your audio system" but it'd be even more cool if she handed me some packages with a bunch of rad gear. If she handed me some alpine Type E's or something I would probably thank her profusely and then put them in my sisters car while she wasn't looking, but this girl is doing her homework so we don't have to worry about that.
Lol, serious boner for JL huh? I'm still a proponent of the Screw-the-Rearfill movement but to each their own. I think we could do a maybe more budget friendly build, though those links were in CAD so I don't know what that is in real money.
Lol, serious boner for JL huh? I'm still a proponent of the Screw-the-Rearfill movement but to each their own. I think we could do a maybe more budget friendly build, though those links were in CAD so I don't know what that is in real money.
I disagree with you there, I disconnected my rear speakers and wanted to kill myself lol I think they are completely necessary
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I never knew forums can be so informational! You guys rock! Thank you for all your help!
@ collin-lacy: thanks for tryin to explain that to me! Now I think I actually know what I'm buying haha. So I don't need to get rear speakers just one pair for the front?
@ bruno350z: that's exactly what I need - a bunch of links to click & order. Or else I'll have to google "best of _____". That's what I usually do when I purchase electronics and it's really frustrating. That's like the "best of the best" I'm guessing... I can really get a new car for all that you listed lols
I remembered him saying something like he wants speakers not subwoofers. I have decided to get one part at a time... Can I get this first or do I have to get all the above items?
http://www.jlaudio.ca/zr650-csi-car-...-systems-91122
So the first or second one?..why do i need two? It comes in one pair.And then if I order that, what's all these dash kits, harness wires.. Amp kits stuff? And all the other wires? :0( i feel completely clueless
So no rear speakers? If I change the speakers first, I am guessing i have to get all these stuff for him to set it up?
-Front Speakers
--Speaker Wire
--Amp
---Amp Kit
-Head Unit (if he doesn't already have one)
--Dash Kit
--Wiring Harness
I think he goes to this site but I'm not sure if he participates in the forums. Shopping for guys are so complicated!
@ collin-lacy: thanks for tryin to explain that to me! Now I think I actually know what I'm buying haha. So I don't need to get rear speakers just one pair for the front?
@ bruno350z: that's exactly what I need - a bunch of links to click & order. Or else I'll have to google "best of _____". That's what I usually do when I purchase electronics and it's really frustrating. That's like the "best of the best" I'm guessing... I can really get a new car for all that you listed lols
I remembered him saying something like he wants speakers not subwoofers. I have decided to get one part at a time... Can I get this first or do I have to get all the above items?
http://www.jlaudio.ca/zr650-csi-car-...-systems-91122
So the first or second one?..why do i need two? It comes in one pair.And then if I order that, what's all these dash kits, harness wires.. Amp kits stuff? And all the other wires? :0( i feel completely clueless
So no rear speakers? If I change the speakers first, I am guessing i have to get all these stuff for him to set it up?
-Front Speakers
--Speaker Wire
--Amp
---Amp Kit
-Head Unit (if he doesn't already have one)
--Dash Kit
--Wiring Harness
I think he goes to this site but I'm not sure if he participates in the forums. Shopping for guys are so complicated!
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Alright Alright.
This is where me and Bruno differ in opinion. I personally think the rear speakers are placed terribly and just mess up the sound from the front speakers. I ripped them out of my car. Bruno likes feeling like hes in the middle of it, and thinks rearfill is the bees-knees.
We can get you a different list of gear to purchase if you want, a bit more wallet friendly and yet still super awesome.
Okay, one part at a time, those are the front door speakers. You can JUST get those if you want, but I would say get an amp with them as well. He listed to buy two of them because you could shove the second pair in the back. As for all the wires and stuff, we can link some to you later so you can get an idea of what they are/cost/why you need them.
Bolded some keywords there, do you know if he already has an aftermarket head unit yet?
Rear speakers, depends on the person I say spend the money on the fronts.
The amp you don't technically need, but it'd be sort of like buying a Ferrari and putting wooden wheels on it.
. So I don't need to get rear speakers just one pair for the front?
that's exactly what I need - a bunch of links to click & order. Or else I'll have to google "best of _____". That's what I usually do when I purchase electronics and it's really frustrating. That's like the "best of the best" I'm guessing... I can really get a new car for all that you listed lols
I remembered him saying something like he wants speakers not subwoofers. I have decided to get one part at a time... Can I get this first or do I have to get all the above items?
http://www.jlaudio.ca/zr650-csi-car-...-systems-91122
So the first or second one?..why do i need two? It comes in one pair.And then if I order that, what's all these dash kits, harness wires.. Amp kits stuff? And all the other wires? :0( i feel completely clueless
http://www.jlaudio.ca/zr650-csi-car-...-systems-91122
So the first or second one?..why do i need two? It comes in one pair.And then if I order that, what's all these dash kits, harness wires.. Amp kits stuff? And all the other wires? :0( i feel completely clueless
So no rear speakers? If I change the speakers first, I am guessing i have to get all these stuff for him to set it up?
-Front Speakers
--Speaker Wire
--Amp
---Amp Kit
-Head Unit (if he doesn't already have one)
--Dash Kit
--Wiring Harness
-Front Speakers
--Speaker Wire
--Amp
---Amp Kit
-Head Unit (if he doesn't already have one)
--Dash Kit
--Wiring Harness
Rear speakers, depends on the person I say spend the money on the fronts.
The amp you don't technically need, but it'd be sort of like buying a Ferrari and putting wooden wheels on it.
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I never knew forums can be so informational! You guys rock! Thank you for all your help!
@ collin-lacy: thanks for tryin to explain that to me! Now I think I actually know what I'm buying haha. So I don't need to get rear speakers just one pair for the front?
@ bruno350z: that's exactly what I need - a bunch of links to click & order. Or else I'll have to google "best of _____". That's what I usually do when I purchase electronics and it's really frustrating. That's like the "best of the best" I'm guessing... I can really get a new car for all that you listed lols
@ collin-lacy: thanks for tryin to explain that to me! Now I think I actually know what I'm buying haha. So I don't need to get rear speakers just one pair for the front?
@ bruno350z: that's exactly what I need - a bunch of links to click & order. Or else I'll have to google "best of _____". That's what I usually do when I purchase electronics and it's really frustrating. That's like the "best of the best" I'm guessing... I can really get a new car for all that you listed lols
Like
Collin said, we can get you more of a wallet friendly speaker that's good but we need a budget lol
I remembered him saying something like he wants speakers not subwoofers. I have decided to get one part at a time... Can I get this first or do I have to get all the above items?
http://www.jlaudio.ca/zr650-csi-car-...-systems-91122
So the first or second one?..why do i need two? It comes in one pair.And then if I order that, what's all these dash kits, harness wires.. Amp kits stuff? And all the other wires? :0( i feel completely clueless
http://www.jlaudio.ca/zr650-csi-car-...-systems-91122
So the first or second one?..why do i need two? It comes in one pair.And then if I order that, what's all these dash kits, harness wires.. Amp kits stuff? And all the other wires? :0( i feel completely clueless
So no rear speakers? If I change the speakers first, I am guessing i have to get all these stuff for him to set it up?
-Front Speakers
--Speaker Wire
--Amp
---Amp Kit
-Head Unit (if he doesn't already have one)
--Dash Kit
--Wiring Harness
I think he goes to this site but I'm not sure if he participates in the forums. Shopping for guys are so complicated!
-Front Speakers
--Speaker Wire
--Amp
---Amp Kit
-Head Unit (if he doesn't already have one)
--Dash Kit
--Wiring Harness
I think he goes to this site but I'm not sure if he participates in the forums. Shopping for guys are so complicated!
Guys aren't complicated at all
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My bf owns a nismo and he always mentions how he doesn't like his sound system. Anyways I want to get him a new one. The problem is I do not know anything about cars... Nada...zip... so if someone can give me a few suggestions, I would really appreciate it. Currently I don't have a budget, I want him to have the best of the best! Thankssssssss!
Do you have a sister with an equal budget who needs a boyfriend?