help:idiot's guide to car stereo & speakers

**gaboy** · June 24th, 2007 11:13 AM

mga bossing, let us assume na newbie ka pa lang at meron kang nabiling 2nd hand tsikot pero walang stereo and speakers, pano mo sisimulan magset-up, diy, ng sounds kung gusto mo magkaroon lang ng mapapakinggan while driving?

what specs should you look for in a car stereo if your budget is only around 5k?

sa speakers naman, kung sa rear ka lang maglalagay, ano ba dapat ang ilagay mo, seps, 6x9 o yung 3-way na round?assuming budget is around 2.5-3k.

please suggest brands na medyo may quality pero affordable naman.

tnx!

**ssaloon** · June 24th, 2007 11:44 AM

5k for headunit and front speakers? nako medyo tight budget ka. shop around for 2nd hand stuff.

**gaboy** · June 24th, 2007 12:31 PM

sir, 5k po sa hu at 3 k po sa speakers. so mga 8 k po in total

Originally Posted by ssaloon

5k for headunit and front speakers? nako medyo tight budget ka. shop around for 2nd hand stuff.

**funkngruvn** · June 24th, 2007 01:55 PM

IMO hanap ka na lang ng magandang mura na 2nd hand head unit, tapos yung savings mo idagdag mo na lang pambili ng speakers, kasi parang kulang ang 3k na budget kung good sound..

**ARB** · June 24th, 2007 07:45 PM

for 5k you can get a pioneer 2950. for 3k na speakers marami dyan.

**KrisKros** · June 24th, 2007 09:11 PM

I wouldn't worry about the rear speakers muna. Worry about your headunit, and speakers up front. headunit with MP3 player can run you less than 5k, Pioneer's 2950. Seps, you can use Targa seps, mine cost me P1,350. Wires and install isn't really a problem, since, it should be pretty easy install. You'll spend no more than 6k if you go 2950 and Targa Seps up front.

**CPY61** · June 25th, 2007 03:40 PM

With the Pioneer HU, I went with KS-series kickers upfront with tweeters (magkasama sila) so no need to buy them individually. THen after that when budget permits, kickers 3-way speakers (mid-range,round-type) sa rear. I have clear and enjoyable sounds when driving and especially pag-traffic.

**1D4LV** · June 25th, 2007 03:46 PM

5k for HU? there are entry level Pioneer HUs at that price. MP3 capable na yun. also, look for the entry level nung Sony Xplod. As far as i know, mga 4200 pesos ata sya.

sa rear speakers, 6 x 9 ang ilagay mo. afaik, may ganyan din ang pioneer. mga 3.2k ata per set.

kung may sobra pang budget, targa separates sa front.

**nicolodeon** · June 25th, 2007 03:51 PM

for 5K, you can get a pretty decent HU from Raon (Proline brand). Proline has several models under 5K that has a CD player already and a 3-band EQ. Some even have built-in boosters/amplifiers.

For speakers under 3K, Raon is also the place to go. You can get a 50-60W 3-way coaxial speakers for 2.8-3K - Proline or Micro brand.

**userfriendly** · June 25th, 2007 06:35 PM

I'd go with Pioneer 2950 or 3950 mp3 player with a good set of features and proven brand. Should fit your 5000 budget. Get Targa seps for your speakers and install them in the front. Leave rear fill for now. Next time you have some money, get a Fenton or V12 4 channel amp and a sub.