superstuddc27

I dont know much about sound systems and electronics so would like some assistance choosing some stuff out. I don't need top of the line stuff especially in such a small car but I do value a really nice, crisp and clean sound system in my car. I'm looking to order a headunit and speakers off crutchfield and then if the component speakers don't give me enough bass for my cabin, I would like to expand by getting a subwoofer and amp. But for now, I don't need a sub until I hear the speaker and headunit upgrade.

I am not looking for VOLUME. I can care less about "shaking the mirror of the car behind me". I am more into accurate sound reproduction, clean and crisp mids and highs. Even the subs I want something that's tight and has good range, not something that's purely loud.


Headunit: I need it to do bluetooth music and calls. I don't care about CDs. If it can stream music from my phone's pandora, soundcloud, etc. and has a fairly easy interface and can handle what my system could turn into, then I am happy. At the MOST, I will have upgraded the 2 door speakers to components, add 2 rear components in the headrests, and amp to drive the speakers, another amp+sub. That's the farthest I'm willing to go with the system and nothing too crazy. maybe a single 8" sub if that. But for now I need it to handle the 2 door speakers I will upgrade.

I am looking this one on crutchfield, it seems like a new one that replaced the 250bt. http://www.crutchfield.com/p_105KDX3...84#details-tab
or these: http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/CompareTo.aspx?compareItems=01|105KDX310B&compareI tems=01|130X360BT&compareItems=01|113KMBT308&g=300


Speakers: I really have no clue what I'm looking at other than the word "component". Here is a comparison chart that frankly does me no good. http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/CompareTo.aspx?compareItems=01|236TNS65&compareIte ms=01|105CSVS608&compareItems=01|575R165S&compareI tems=01|777P65C&compareItems=01|130TSA1605&g=410
Anyone want to weigh in? Budget about $100 or less for the set of speakers. Once again, not looking for something to blow my ears out but more interested in good sound quality. I have heard some good things about the Pioneer TS-A and the Sound Ordnance speakers.


Will I need an amp for these 2 doors or will those headunits listed be enough to drive them? I actually had a sound system in my previous car (350z) and I was 110% satisfied with it and it had 4 speakers upgraded, a very small Alpine MTX amp and a 8 or 10" sub in a custom enclosure. The amp was very small but enough for my needs.

I'll be ordering a headunit and speakers for sure in a week once my crutchfield gift card arrives. Any help appreciated.

s2k4life_az

Pioneer DEH 80PRS has 3 way active crossover for the future functionality you want plus has auto time alignment to give you sound balance. I hear the sound is very good with this HU. Others would be Alpine CDE149BT or Kenwood Echelon 997X for popular new models with HD, BT, etc.

Speakers are more challenging given the tight space in the door panels. I have heard these are pretty good.

http://www.focal.com/en/

Roll hoop speakers are hard to upgrade given lack of choices but try Modifry.com for some options.

xdavieexx

Does it have to be ordered from Crutchfield?

Been in the sound game for a long time and the shop I usually go to for my sound system stuff is pretty top notch and they give me the best prices.

I have sound systems in my Fit and S2000 if you want to hear them out.

Very simple and clean and budget friendly.