Been looking at my car trying to list out everything that needs doing to finish it off basically. While I'm tackling things like bodywork, lights, interior etc and finishing off some little mech jobs that are hanging out, there is one glaringly obvious area that needs work..... The stereo system.
OK, at the moment I have a real JDM nineties gem and while it's in keeping with the age of the car, I can't stand the damned thing. It's too busy, it's a combo CD/Minidisc player (both formats I just don't use any more), still only tunes to Japanese radio stations.... You get the idea. To top it all off, I don't think I have an intact speaker left in the car
So, in order to draw a line under this, I need to do something with it.
Head unit wise, I am looking for something that will run off a USB stick at the very least. I don't want a CD player (they take up space in the car, get damaged etc). Being able to run Spotify would be a great addition. Double din to make the most of the space I have.
Speakers? I think I'm going to go with Hertz components. Every system I've heard using these has sounded pretty good to be fair. I'm really in 2 minds over a sub. While giving a great depth, aesthetically they don't sit well with me being behind the seats. It also takes the space where the T-bar glass would sit on those rare days where the sun is actually out. Is there an alternative way to get some low down punch without resorting to a sub box? Would I be better off running a separate amp for the component speakers or rely on the built-in amp? Is there anything that can be installed in the rear panels (where the seat belt runs through) to give any depth to the sound?
Advice please guys
I'm a bit of an audio newb to be honest. Wiring it up isn't the problem but selecting a decent system I have no idea aboutCheers
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