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Car Audio on a Budget? What should you upgrade first and last for YOUR SYSTEM?

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Do you need a 6 channel amplifier to add a DSP Comment from : Silver Evans

100 disagree So long as we're talking about a vehicle that needs modern features added like car play/android auto, rip out the head unit first So many times the problem isn't oem speakers it's the crap head unit Years ago I switched out the head unit on a Ford Fusion and never touched the speakers, didn't need it, sounded unreal with that 1 upgrade Comment from : Riff Crypt

For my BMW Z4 e89 with the “BMW Professional” head unit it will be the speakers Why? 6” full range speakers in the foot panels, 4” full range in the doors and 4” full range in the corners behind the seats They are all crap Comment from : Z4 Dude

A few years ago had a pioneer head unit with door speakers 4ch and mono amp all fosgatebest set up I ever hadbut I became obsessive constantly playing with the sound and ideas of more upgradesmy set up felt like my petthis time I'm trying to keep it simple so I'm thinking head unit >5ch amp >new door speakers >and sub I'm considering a dsp but feel like it would just allow that obsessive monster back out the cage Comment from : stacey martin

My personal suggestion is just add 1 tweeter on each door, and a powered subwoofer, it would make a huge change on ur sound and u won't spend that much money Comment from : Ozkr palminteri

Amp and sub first Comment from : Good things

😵‍💫🫠🫠 Comment from : Xo_starboyy

In my opinion: Invest in a head-unit if yours doesn't have auxillary input or Android Auto / Apple CarPlay 1 Sound treatment 2 Speaker install 3 Amplifier 4 Equalizer or DSP Comment from : Ochard KEO

These car audio guys on youtube have a lot of knowledge on the subject but it seems like almost none of them actually have talent for working with this kind of stuff brbrUsing equipment to adjust sound levels and not going by what sounds good was really bizarre I've met tons of 'pro' stereo guys before and I had never seen anyone use a meter to adjust levels until I came to youtube Comment from : Darth Obscurity

im upgrading the audio on my 67 beetle, which only had one single speaker in the dash from factory, so I'm basically building my audio system from the ground up, I did a head unit and two rear speakers first, because theres nowhere to mount one in the front (the dash spot now houses gauges) and they currently just sit behind the back seats on the carpet with no box Need to install front kick panels for speakers, as well as get speakers to put in them, and will probably get a sub for the rear as well Comment from : Spencer Knutsen

I did speakers first and went with high sensitivity for the same reason you mentioned, factory unit not very strong lolbrIt worked out well for me!! Sounds way way way better I also added sound deadening Comment from : Avin R

Dsp Well for me its just to much, dont have time for watching tutorials how its work Its just not user friendly for noob Comment from : Ivan Latković

I just bought a bone stock 1986 rx7 and the furst thing i did was change the head unit Once that was in i noticed 3 of the 4 stock audio system speakers were blown I got some basic 4 inch pioneers for the front and 6 1/2 inch kickers for the rear All in im into it less than $500 Comment from : Micho_37

Whats the ñame of the radio Comment from : Joel Nieves

Does the sound have any improvement if I only upgrade the speakers by using the amp in the car? Comment from : vachna va

Hey guys so I know nothing about stereos and speaker Should i go to my local stereo shop to get the job done or is there a recommendation on where to take my business? The only thing i know is best buy? 😅 Comment from : Diego Ram

We have no sub in our 2015 Buick Enclave, and I really don't see where we would fit one So, we're pretty much dead in the water with #1 #2 is where we're at and where we've been at for several years I want the stock head unit replaced, which has no CarPlay, no Android Auto, and poorly written software when dealing with USB and Bluetooth sourced music files Can the aftermarket head units drive new door speakers sufficiently? Comment from : MickF

My budget is 250 USD can you suggest something Comment from : Ashish Vishwas

The thing I am concerned with is you mentioned budget in the title but said nothing about prices Comment from : Dante Vega

Good explanation for a boomer to handle 👍👍🤟🤟 Comment from : Hindukush

Agree with a lot of the comments, upgrade factory radio, but with a caveat You should know your long term goals and buy the head unit you’ll need for the future Taking a note from PC building, you’re buying into a platform even if you’re not buying all the components up front Comment from : Matt Fischer

2nd should be optima battery Comment from : house chillin

Doing my door speakers first because it’s already got a new head unit that is probably trash but the speakers are 27 years old and are definitely blown and even the ones that aren’t blown have no bass at all Comment from : Dylan Fay

think ur cool?? brbrbrbrbrbrbrbrCuz i do <3 Comment from : Nathan Martinez

Mark if I want to start a bigger car audio system where do I start first alternator or power wires first or what mark Comment from : Jerry Hart

Guys, I need your advice!brWhat will sounds better :brSubwoofer 4+4 parallel on 2 ohmbrSame sub 2+2 on 4 ohmbr? brbrreally stuck 😅 Comment from : Alex

My upgrade path is based on budgetas head units are fairly inexpensive that's my first upgrade followed by speakers as they can be inexpensive too Followed by the more expensive gear in order of personal affordability Comment from : MJ Krivansky

What do y’all recommend for me? i want something really simple just wanna hear more bass don’t want anything big etc Comment from : ‎ 𝒥𝒶𝓎𝑒𝑒 ♛

i added coaxial to rear and component speakers in front of my hyundai, the sound has definitely gone better but I haven't used any amp and Im using a stock head unit, what would you suggest to get even more attractive/ better sound? Comment from : Facts with Reese

I appreciate all of your advice! I have a question, can I install an aftermarket head unit, an amplifier, and a subwoofer before adding an additional amplifier and aftermarket speakers? Comment from : FadedPixel

I added jl audio tweeters as well an amp and ten inch subwoofer I used the kicker converter and I am happy with it because it has the audio sensitivity to turn on the remote wire brMy car does turn down the highs and not the bass when in high volume Comment from : Rulerpaco Valenzuela

If you had a $5000 budget and you wanted to upgrade a Base Meridan sound in a 2023 Range Rover how would you spend your money? I'm more interested in clean crisp highs than crazy base Would love your input Thx Comment from : Alon Haim

What is the radio is so trashy and stock that you have to listen to radio 24/7??? Comment from : Antione Foster

A car audio place told me 2 days ago I'd have to upgrade a 2023 Souls GT line limited versions Battery, Alternator, wires, head unit, capacitor etc Before I could replace the sub in the back with a dual 12" 2400 watt (1200 each) Do I have to do all that prior to putting a new sub in the back? I'm not knowledgeable and have no clue if they just want more money from me or not Comment from : MomoDontKnow

I'm new but I thought the head unit was first also He even says the head units sets the foundation for the quality of sound Not sure why you'd have a woofer and amp not working to its full potential Comment from : Craig Sharpe

I keep blowing subs and speakers I really wish I could have you work on fixing all my mistakes it would make good video lol Comment from : Anthony hamoui

Can anyone help? I am thinking of purchasing the aftermarket Eonon Q04PRO stereo system I want to do a big bass custom audio upgraded system in my R34 Nissan Skyline Sedan I dont want my fenders rattling, but I am willing to go as high as I can with power right before the rattle would even occur Any advise?! brbrThe Eonon unit says there is a built in DSP, so this is good? But can't find any further specs for it Also the following:brbr- Max Amp Output 4x48Wbr- A 48-band graphic equalizer br- Power Bandwidth: 20-18KHZ br- RMS power (CTA-2006): 18W br- RMS power (manufacturer): 24Wbr- Peak Output: 33Wbr- Preamp Outputs: 5- Channel Comment from : Mr V

I had a kenwood head unit and memphis replacement speaker installed in the taco Trying to figure out what steps to do next Comment from : Robert Layne

Which model is the pioneer stereo? Comment from : Adrian Layana

Replaced head unit after 0:51 20 years stock everything Replacing that head unit with a full screen unit inspired me to upgrade speakers and wire all speakers directly to unit bypassing the old factory wire harness All starts with radio radio radio Comment from : ambesa1

I do agree with most things said in this video however if you have a factory subwoofer you could be fine my friend had one with a 65in sub that sounded horrible and we hooked up 2 12 in a box at the correct ohms and it completely transformed his system Comment from : mason langgaard

I need to put us audio system in my car for my 2015 Nissan Altima what’s the best affordable Soundsystem I can buy ? Comment from : Jentrely Frankson

In my opinion, if you have a pre 2010 vehicle, and plan to upgrade your system, or even if you're dipping your toes into the car audio world, i would absolutely recommend you start with a head unit brbrHigh or low end, itll help you get a feel for the interior of your vehicle, and how your amenities ultimately function On top of bluetooth/aux (and depending on your choice of head unit, navigation) capabilities!brbrAbsolutely beneficial if youre installing your first amplifier Comment from : drumkid330

He literally just trying to sell stuff There is no need for a DSP Nor to buy 2 amps Nothing about this is on a budget Comment from : terell white

He clearly forgot about the part about being on a budget He trying to set up a competition sound system Comment from : terell white

your alternator Comment from : GTA V: THE AVENGER GUNNER LEGEND

Aftermarket head unit for example Alpine has built in dsp? Comment from : Jagmeet Rai

I'm going to do the head unit first mostly because mine is already messed up and as much as I would like to have a sub woofer I have a small sedan and space is at a premium so I am going to do the speakers and that's it Comment from : Knole Buddy

Plan to spend the most on Speakers and amps😮 spend the most 1:1 compared to lenses for videography and photography Comment from : Sean in LB

Hey there! Cool video! So I just got this old 2001 Chevy S10 pickup It's got this old tape-stereo unit that I really like I'm running BT through one of those FM-senders you plug in the 12V socket It sounded quite bad I Took the doors and back pillars apart and the speakers were probably factory installed and completely dried up paper cones Got new speakers, sounds better for sure but I'm not getting very smooth bass from 6 1/2" so I'm looking at installing a smaller subwoofer I need this vehicle for work so I really want to use as little space as possible and I really want to keep the original stereo Is there any underseat sub that's worth the trouble or are they simply crap? I don't need a lot of volume but I do want that deep freq bass Also, can I some get BT through my stereo without switching the original Chevy Dolby stereo unit?brbrAny response would be appreciated! :) Comment from : MrMohawk

Head unit would be my suggestion as the first That’s your singnal and feature source😊 Comment from : ttpersonalaccount

Hey there I dn't understand why do we need two amplifiers-one for subwoofer only and another for speakers Is only one amplifier for everything not possible? Comment from : kushis4ever

my budget is 100k imma build a system with 20 12" Comment from : JONGAMER 22

I got a ATOTO A7 XE head unit to replace a pioneer head unit for the added functionality, but I could tell the sound quality was a slight downgrade What could I do to improve the sound? Comment from : MacAaroni

i really love listening to loud music in my car when im going anywhere even if its only few minutes drive BUT i literally know nothing about car sound system stuff (only cuz i have no money)brbut when i get the chance to ubgrade my system this will be my go to videobrthank u man Comment from : my name is

does upgrading amplifier need coding? Comment from : Abdulla Obaid

I have a 2015 GL 550 SUV with a harmon Kardon fiber optic system in it … I’ve been quoted from 5K to 8k to upgrade speakers and amps ! Is that Crazy Money or not Comment from : William Basiege

How do I know if upgrading the head unit would be worth it without losing features? Comment from : Tokyo gg

What are your views on android head units Comment from : Enrique Charles

so how much for the system you show hereinstalled? Comment from : Googoo Gjoob

Do you really need a DSP if your aftermarket radio already got an equaliser? Comment from : Rafael Lopes

Do you Really need an LOC if the aftermarket head unit already has subwoofer RCA outputs? Comment from : VivaLaFiesta

Ha My first upgrade vehicle will be a 56 so, it'll have to start with head unit and speakers because it actually has the factory radio and single dash speaker Comment from : Mike Lawler

I have a sub/amp and don't have a line output converter what does it do and why would I need one? (you briefly explained what it does, but I kind of didn't get why I need one since my system sounds fine) Comment from : Charles J Gartner

So you got EQ from the HU, some eq on the amp mostly hpf/lpf, and EQ through DSP, which one do you use? Comment from : southpark159753

To add to his list, a headunit with built in cross overs if your not using an amp can make a lot of difference Set rears at 40Hz and front at 140-180Hz Comment from : southpark159753

cd player died so head unit is first Comment from : MrMustangMan

I just added a alpine h,u, a Rockford fosgate punch 4 channel 300w amp driving 2 power series 650ts mids be and 2 power series tweeters up front and fosgate punch 6x9 's in rear doors and a single 10" jl audio sub in a ported groundshaker box, powered by a blaupunkt 3000dsx1 mono block amp,it hits hard enough till i can afford 2 12" power series subs Comment from : Anthony Falante

What speakers are shown in video? Comment from : Drey Goss

Good video Sub is always a good upgrade for most cars, even modern ones unless manufacturer did a good job, for instance 2016 Golf R with premium sound has an insane setup with wooferbrbrRegarding what after a sub, I would say it really depends on how old the car is and if the car stock speakers are just paper cone with weezer cones If you're on paper cones with weezers, hands down replace those with either component or 2-way speakers Comment from : Tyson Swing

I started with upgrading the front speakers😂 I feel dumb Comment from : MyfoneDied

When you have a Ford with B & O Unleashed, things get more complicated and $$$$ I've found adding an amp to power the whole system is a big project Sounds Good has an adaptor to add a sub and sub amp at a reasonable $59 I'll be replacing the door speakers and run them on the stock amp Comment from : 66skate

Seeing you hold that Pioneer hesdunit, I found the software on their AVH-Z7200DAB headunit to be garbage I wish I'd stuck with Alpine! Comment from : 1977music43

DSP, is that an Equalizer??? Comment from : Edward Taylor

I want to have 1k continuous watts, what type of battery should I go with and can I stay with my standard Alternator? What’s a good brand for setup for amp & subs ( I Like JL) Comment from : Edward Taylor

Dsp Comment from : Patrick

Thank you!!! Hours of research and this is what I was looking for but didn’t even know it! Comment from : Tyson Kahler

Good edvice Comment from : George Brown

My opinion is Head unit->speakers->Sub/Amp Comment from : Mohammed Rahall

I never dow it that way because I won't the full experience all at once I buy it and put it up until I have all of it Comment from : tj hughes

Hi there looking to change the subwoofer in my car q7 4m 2017 (it is stock ),whats the procedure? Only unplug the old one and put the new in place? Or requires any other extra work? Thanks mate Comment from : Natty S

lol the first thing i should've bought was the car, i have two subs a class d amp a capacitor and tweeters just no car :( Comment from : Leggo MyEggo

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