Best Head Unit for 94 C4
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St. Jude Donor '03
Best Head Unit for 94 C4
My Bose system may have bit the dust last night. It won't even turn on. No matter whether it is a simple fix or not I think I just want to take this opportunity to replace the whole system and speakers.
What is the best unit to use size wise. I know that there are size limitations with a 94, and probably most Corvettes. I'm not looking for a high end model or anything, just something that will sound decent. I would say my budget is about $200 for the head unit and another $250-300 for speakers, front and rear.
I'm searching for, and reading as many threads about replacing the stereo and speakers in C4s as I can find. I am a rookie when it comes to installing car stereos but I don't want to pay someone to install this system. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
What is the best unit to use size wise. I know that there are size limitations with a 94, and probably most Corvettes. I'm not looking for a high end model or anything, just something that will sound decent. I would say my budget is about $200 for the head unit and another $250-300 for speakers, front and rear.
I'm searching for, and reading as many threads about replacing the stereo and speakers in C4s as I can find. I am a rookie when it comes to installing car stereos but I don't want to pay someone to install this system. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Pro
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From: Tollhouse Ca
Re: Best Head Unit for 94 C4 (El Guapo)
I wish I'd seen this sooner you could have seen what I put in my 94 at the cruise today.
If you shop right and can squeeze another couple of hundred out of your wallet you could have a small amp and a sub too.
I think I have about $850 in mine and that includes XM radio.
I'll be happy to give you specifics and pics if you want :cheers:
If you shop right and can squeeze another couple of hundred out of your wallet you could have a small amp and a sub too.
I think I have about $850 in mine and that includes XM radio.
I'll be happy to give you specifics and pics if you want :cheers:
Team Owner
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From: San Pedro CA
Re: Best Head Unit for 94 C4 (El Guapo)
Alpine has a nice CD head for about 200.00.
you want good speakers up front... the rears are'nt that important. Spend the money up front and get a pair of 8" subs to fit in the rear enclosures.
Look at JL, Boston or IDQ for the subs. there are others, too...
there are a number of excellent choices for the front. Boston, CDT, Focal (pricy), MB Quart (nice, but require tuning), JL...
my personal fav for speakers on the cheap are the Polk Audio GRX series. I installed a pair in a friends car and my nephews. NICE!!
you want good speakers up front... the rears are'nt that important. Spend the money up front and get a pair of 8" subs to fit in the rear enclosures.
Look at JL, Boston or IDQ for the subs. there are others, too...
there are a number of excellent choices for the front. Boston, CDT, Focal (pricy), MB Quart (nice, but require tuning), JL...
my personal fav for speakers on the cheap are the Polk Audio GRX series. I installed a pair in a friends car and my nephews. NICE!!
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Re: Best Head Unit for 94 C4 (El Guapo)
I Jeffe, do not have jur superiur intellect, bu I tink ju wood like:
A single din unit for the front.
5 1/4" speakers front
6x9 rear. The subs work ok but they need more power, which is out of your budget.
I like Boston Acoustic coax and triax. You'll get some bass and they sound really clean. http://www.tms-electronics.com has them for about $150/pair.
The front is a double din size hole. There are kits that plug it or add a pocket. Metra makes both. They also need a little "finese" to get them to work usually.
:thumbs:
A single din unit for the front.
5 1/4" speakers front
6x9 rear. The subs work ok but they need more power, which is out of your budget.
I like Boston Acoustic coax and triax. You'll get some bass and they sound really clean. http://www.tms-electronics.com has them for about $150/pair.
The front is a double din size hole. There are kits that plug it or add a pocket. Metra makes both. They also need a little "finese" to get them to work usually.
:thumbs:
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St. Jude Donor '03-'10
Re: Best Head Unit for 94 C4 (El Guapo)
As soon as I can get my hands on one I'm dropping in a Clarion DXZ835MP. $299 for the Head Unit.
I've already got an aftermarket head unit and speakers, so I can deal without new speakers for the moment...
I've already got an aftermarket head unit and speakers, so I can deal without new speakers for the moment...
Safety Car
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From: San Jose CA
Re: Best Head Unit for 94 C4 (El Guapo)
I am with 84FromHell. Too bad I didn't know either, you could have seen and heard my setup in the 85. I have an Alpine 7894 hooked up to an Alpine amp hiding under the seat. Sound Systems in San Jose seemed to have very good prices on HU's, or were willing to come reasonably close to web based prices. Plus they will warranty the HU even if they don't install it.
Melting Slicks
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From: Dover NH
Re: Best Head Unit for 94 C4 (92TripleBlack)
I Jeffe, do not have jur superiur intellect, bu I tink ju wood like:
A single din unit for the front.
5 1/4" speakers front
6x9 rear. The subs work ok but they need more power, which is out of your budget.
I like Boston Acoustic coax and triax. You'll get some bass and they sound really clean. http://www.tms-electronics.com has them for about $150/pair.
The front is a double din size hole. There are kits that plug it or add a pocket. Metra makes both. They also need a little "finese" to get them to work usually.
:thumbs:
A single din unit for the front.
5 1/4" speakers front
6x9 rear. The subs work ok but they need more power, which is out of your budget.
I like Boston Acoustic coax and triax. You'll get some bass and they sound really clean. http://www.tms-electronics.com has them for about $150/pair.
The front is a double din size hole. There are kits that plug it or add a pocket. Metra makes both. They also need a little "finese" to get them to work usually.
:thumbs:
Will the speakers you mentioned above fit in stock enclosers?
I may put an aftermarket system in and I want it to look stock (other than the HU)
Safety Car
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From: Windermere FL
Re: Best Head Unit for 94 C4 (Bans25)
Will the speakers you mentioned above fit in stock enclosers?
I may put an aftermarket system in and I want it to look stock (other than the HU)
I may put an aftermarket system in and I want it to look stock (other than the HU)
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