What sould i get?

 

New member
Username: Fish

Post Number: 10
Registered: Oct-04
hey guys.... i want to get a head unit for my system... its the last component i need, then i can finally install it all... i have a 1994 audi 100s and the stock system isn't too bad but there is no bass (so i got got a sub and amp) and it has a tape deck. i am thinking for spending around $200 and i am thinking of ordering from crutchfield...

I am seriosly considering the Sony CDX-F5700 ($199.99) or the Sony CDX-F5705X ($209.99)
are these any good?

I like the idea of the sonys beacuse they have good reviews, and they have an aux input so with an rca to 1/8th" addapter i can plug my ipod it... (this is a VERY key feature to me and many of the other units around $200 need speacial addapert ect.)

Crutchfield also says i should get the PAC OEM-2 Universal Factory Sound System Interface (fit to a 94 audi 90 but that shoud'nt make a difference... do i even need one of these?

the sonys also include a $50 discount on speakers but i think i need to order two sets, my friends tell me my stock speakers sound about the same as their after market ones and my speakers sound quality will improve once my sub is in, beacuse they won't need to play base tones. should i bother to upgrade to the cheapest sonys or are they no better thean my stock set? (damn... there also out of stock!)
 

Bronze Member
Username: Fish

Post Number: 11
Registered: Oct-04
can these units i mentioned earlyer...
im leaning twoards a
http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=13726

or

http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=12198

or

http://www.etronics.com/product.asp?icatid=317&stk_code=pancqc8200u&svbname=30

which should i get?
 

Gold Member
Username: Glasswolf

NorthWest, Michigan USA

Post Number: 6196
Registered: Dec-03
forget sony and crutchfield.
sony is lousy and crutchfield charges MSRP.
Look at Clarion head units. Try a site like etronics.com or similar for much better prices, too.
 

Bronze Member
Username: Fish

Post Number: 12
Registered: Oct-04
thanks for the tips about sony sucking... ok so.... im getting the pansonic i think.... and yea i did notice (see the post above yours) that crutchfield blows....
 

Bronze Member
Username: Fish

Post Number: 13
Registered: Oct-04
that would be this one...
http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=12198
 

Silver Member
Username: Oleg

Santa Monica, CA USA

Post Number: 128
Registered: Nov-04
I like the panasonic one, had good experience with their head units. Search for that one, or for a Clarion on ebay, even cheaper there. Make sure they buyer is covered by PayPal buyer protection and make sure to pay with PayPal, too.
 

Bronze Member
Username: Fish

Post Number: 14
Registered: Oct-04
thanks for all the tips... it looks like im gunna get that panasonic from online car stereo... im still not sure weather i need a wiring harness adapter thing or if its just as eays to cut wires and stuff... also would i plug my speaker (stock) into the pre amp outs or the regular out?

i have an 800 watt amp.... which install kit should i get? I a looking at these above 800watt kits because these shady companies probably over right their kits and i may upgrade soon. i want to get it from this site to keep things simple...
Boss Audio KIT-30
http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=14316

or

Absolute KIT1200
http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=13766

or

Absolute KITCAP2000
http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=13864
 

Gold Member
Username: Glasswolf

NorthWest, Michigan USA

Post Number: 6213
Registered: Dec-03
www.knukonceptz.com
look at their wiring kits
they sell on ebay as well if that's desired.
 

Bronze Member
Username: Fish

Post Number: 15
Registered: Oct-04
thanks.... should i get a kit that can handle a lot more wattage than im gunna give it (for now) or is it better wait and upgrade my wiring when i upgrade my whole system? and are the kits a link to just total crap or what?
 

Silver Member
Username: Oleg

Santa Monica, CA USA

Post Number: 131
Registered: Nov-04
try to get like a 4gauge kit and a distribution block. Have the 4ga power wire go to the distribution block and from there, leave whatever size wire your amps require
 

Silver Member
Username: Oleg

Santa Monica, CA USA

Post Number: 132
Registered: Nov-04
i meant lead* whatever size wire your amps require
 

Gold Member
Username: Glasswolf

NorthWest, Michigan USA

Post Number: 6236
Registered: Dec-03
yeah 4ga is good up to 125A of current, so for 800 watts that'd be fine.
only drawback to going bigger is cost and difficulty of routing it
 

Silver Member
Username: Oleg

Santa Monica, CA USA

Post Number: 133
Registered: Nov-04
Depends how much power you want and on your budget. 4GA should be more than enough.
 

Gold Member
Username: Glasswolf

NorthWest, Michigan USA

Post Number: 6276
Registered: Dec-03
not really "more than enough" to be frank.
800 watts of power can be upwards of 95A of current draw.
At an average of about 15 to 20 feet of run from a battery to a trunk, you'd need 4ga. 8ga wouldn't be rated to handle that much current, and could cause potential shorts due to heat melting the insulation off the cable.
4ga is just right for an 800 watt system.
my old car ran 820wRMS total for the system, and used 4ga from the battery as well.
worked just right.
 

Bronze Member
Username: Fish

Post Number: 16
Registered: Oct-04
ok im gunna go for the panasonic and this http://www.knukonceptz.com/productDetail.cfm?prodID=KOLAK44

thanks a ton for all the tips and ideas...
 

New member
Username: Dylanpobanz

Post Number: 1
Registered: Dec-04
i dont know nething about car audio all i know is i want my truck to pound i got an mtx amp and 2 10 inch jl subs this got me bass but with the rest of my system stock it just gave me bass i want a more mid range sound but dont know what nething is (crosovers, equlizers,compasiters) if you could help me out i would realy apreciate it
 

Gold Member
Username: Glasswolf

NorthWest, Michigan USA

Post Number: 6325
Registered: Dec-03
dylan, www.bcae1.com is a great primer site for beginners getting into car audio.
I'd suggest you read the whole site at your leisure.
 

Bronze Member
Username: Fish

Post Number: 17
Registered: Oct-04
one more question.... should i get a harness addaper or not? (remember im keeping the main speaker stock)... i don't want to cut ANY stock wires.
 

Gold Member
Username: Glasswolf

NorthWest, Michigan USA

Post Number: 6358
Registered: Dec-03
absolutely.
I hate cutting wires behind the radio unless I absolutely have to.
use harness adapters. it's well worth the $10
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