What is the best stereo system for a 2005 honda civic lx?
July 52010
I want bass, but I don’t want it to overpower. I want just enough for the music in the car to sound good when its up, bass where the car doesnt shake, and the music is still clear. Not trying to break the bank, just need good quality, low priced in-dash stereo, amps & subwoofers.
Based on your description, you have alot of choices! The in-dash units that are well-known name brands like Sony, Pioneer, JVC, etc. cost $80~$100 may not read USB or Memory cards, but they play cds and radio very well and can be easily installed with adapters if needed. Most of the time your factory speakers from the car you described are good enough to handle the sound, but if you do notice fuzziness it may be time to upgrade those, too. Direct upgraded replacements can be had at around $50~$80 per pair depending on size and brand. Sub and amp: I would recommend a pair of 10" subs in a box you can make from MDF with basic carpentry skills. If you measure the room you have in the trunk (normal place for subs) you can design a sealed sub box using the figures found on the package your subs come in. It says on the box how many cubic inches your subs want for sealed and ported enclosures. Cubic inches = width x height x depth. You can even make your sub box to where you can mount your amp to it. Good cheap subs can be $50~$100 each, and the amps that will sufficiently drive them and do what you described run about $120~$150. Just pick name brands you can trust, you cannot go wrong. Oh, and be sure to ground the amp to the car’s body in the trunk. that is important.
July 6th, 2010 at 2:19 am
Based on your description, you have alot of choices! The in-dash units that are well-known name brands like Sony, Pioneer, JVC, etc. cost $80~$100 may not read USB or Memory cards, but they play cds and radio very well and can be easily installed with adapters if needed. Most of the time your factory speakers from the car you described are good enough to handle the sound, but if you do notice fuzziness it may be time to upgrade those, too. Direct upgraded replacements can be had at around $50~$80 per pair depending on size and brand. Sub and amp: I would recommend a pair of 10" subs in a box you can make from MDF with basic carpentry skills. If you measure the room you have in the trunk (normal place for subs) you can design a sealed sub box using the figures found on the package your subs come in. It says on the box how many cubic inches your subs want for sealed and ported enclosures. Cubic inches = width x height x depth. You can even make your sub box to where you can mount your amp to it. Good cheap subs can be $50~$100 each, and the amps that will sufficiently drive them and do what you described run about $120~$150. Just pick name brands you can trust, you cannot go wrong. Oh, and be sure to ground the amp to the car’s body in the trunk. that is important.
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