Stereo upgrade questions
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Stereo upgrade questions
I have a 02 Z06 and I want to replace the head unit and all speakers.
I've done the basic speaker upgrade in my coupe and want better sound quality than what the JBL mid / rears delivered.
1. Is it better to not get an adaptor and bypass the Bose sound processor? Unless that provides a benefit, I'd like to eliminate things that can go wrong over time.
2. I am looking at Focal 165AS3 components for the doors, Focal 130AC coaxials for the rear connected to an Alpine KTA-450 Amp
Regarding the door speakers, I'll likely put the tweeters in the door handle location as my A pillar already has gauges blocking that area.
I have never heard Focal speakers, but have heard great things about them for years, and want to try them out.
I have not figured out a head unit yet but would likely prefer Alpine or Kenwood (possibly even with a CD player).
I'd like inputs on both items above and if there are better options, what those suggestions are. I really liked the Bose system in my A6 as that really had a good surround sound feeling to me. I'm hoping these speakers will make enough base that I don't desire a sub (mostly to save on space). Is it better to look for a head unit with 6 RCA outputs in case I do end up wanting a sub?
I've done the basic speaker upgrade in my coupe and want better sound quality than what the JBL mid / rears delivered.
1. Is it better to not get an adaptor and bypass the Bose sound processor? Unless that provides a benefit, I'd like to eliminate things that can go wrong over time.
2. I am looking at Focal 165AS3 components for the doors, Focal 130AC coaxials for the rear connected to an Alpine KTA-450 Amp
Regarding the door speakers, I'll likely put the tweeters in the door handle location as my A pillar already has gauges blocking that area.
I have never heard Focal speakers, but have heard great things about them for years, and want to try them out.
I have not figured out a head unit yet but would likely prefer Alpine or Kenwood (possibly even with a CD player).
I'd like inputs on both items above and if there are better options, what those suggestions are. I really liked the Bose system in my A6 as that really had a good surround sound feeling to me. I'm hoping these speakers will make enough base that I don't desire a sub (mostly to save on space). Is it better to look for a head unit with 6 RCA outputs in case I do end up wanting a sub?
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I’m not good with electrical, Best Buy did my install, buy there parts and install was free. Gentleman that did my car did car stereos for 25 years. He did an excellent job and I didn’t have to touch it.
Just a thought.
Just a thought.
