 aftermarket Vs OEM |
 Jun 11, 2013 - 4:15 AM
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even tough the celica came with amplified system, and I yanked it out, I have tried to get a good sound system and im yet to find something good.
Ok for example I have a alpine, top of line cd player with an amplifier to speakers. and the sound was not very good compared to when i plugged in a scion FRS Radio, to test for sale. I was amazed how the OEM radio, sounded better and much nicer than my alpine stereo. I know the speakers have a lot to do, but why do some oem stereos sound much better than the aftermarket ones. What are some characteristics i need to look at? I want to upgrade my stereo, but i dont see anything out there that calls my attention. Now a days stereos are nothing but a bunch of fancy lights. Call me old school, but i like the nakamichis a lot, because of the simplicity in design, but the fact that they have almost no ipod or iphone capability sucks...  but they are very expensive, alpine has dissapointed me.. and their speakers are somewhat garbage. used to get a nice sound of the old stereos, but now a day, it seems u need to run an amp for every head unit.. And i dont want that.... i dont want flashy big UFO knobs... i like this a lot.. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nakamichi-MB-X-Bra...=item1e5dd38b73 i dont know if this is a rant, or stupid. but I want to be pleased with a stereo, yet i dont find anything... -------------------- Learned a lot in 10 years... I hardly log in anymore, last login Today Sept 6 2019, and I was forced just to clarify a post. LOL
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Jun 11, 2013 - 11:56 AM
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Enthusiast Joined May 29, '09 From Gainesville, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 17 (100%) |
Can install a separate EQ system if you are real serious about audio quality.
I can only assume the stock head units come with some basic amplifications that the aftermarket systems do not have unless specifically turned on. Also I'm pretty sure the stock systems are sized out from the source, down to the final result being what you hear from the speakers. In my experience, aftermarket has always sounded much better, regardless of the bad speakers. Alot of variables in play to get that audio clean, once you break the equation of the stock system. Are you amping the speakers by any means? or just running power from the head unit? This post has been edited by rave2n: Jun 11, 2013 - 11:57 AM |
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njccmd2002 aftermarket Vs OEM Jun 11, 2013 - 4:15 AM
njccmd2002 or this one, but pricey
http://www.crutchfield.co... Jun 11, 2013 - 4:29 AM rentaspace I went into the local AutoBarn and tested all the ... Jun 11, 2013 - 5:01 AM njccmd2002 thats not a bad looking stereo, but i want somethi... Jun 11, 2013 - 5:24 AM
rentaspace QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Jun 11, 2013 - 5... Jun 11, 2013 - 6:03 AM CrypticDeity I just put an old Pioneer DEH-P6600 in my car. Not... Jun 11, 2013 - 2:08 PM njccmd2002 well im getting rid of my alpine, i have the alpin... Jun 11, 2013 - 7:27 PM Box My rule of thumb is to not buy anything that was m... Jun 11, 2013 - 7:58 PM travisxcore That amber color on the Nakamichi...its gorgeous a... Jun 11, 2013 - 9:29 PM njccmd2002 If I buy nakamichi ill post reviews Jun 13, 2013 - 11:11 PM MaskedMan The Nakamichis are great units, and if you are loo... Jun 14, 2013 - 2:43 AM Box If money is no issue....
http://www.pioneerelectr... Jun 14, 2013 - 11:43 AM njccmd2002 QUOTE (Box @ Jun 14, 2013 - 11:43 AM... Jun 15, 2013 - 5:01 PM CaliJeff For best sound quality, look at the RMS as well fo... Jun 14, 2013 - 12:40 PM Box Higher wattage just makes for louder sound. If t... Jun 14, 2013 - 1:03 PM Box http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Car/Stage4/... Jun 15, 2013 - 7:14 PM njccmd2002 All nakamichi for oem are mostly cassette. I tried... Jun 18, 2013 - 8:20 AM Box The Lexus SC, LS, and GS had the option of a Nakam... Jun 18, 2013 - 1:40 PM njccmd2002 so the quest ended, i needed bluetooth streaming c... Jun 27, 2013 - 9:01 PM Syaoran Not all cars project sound equally, so it's no... Jun 28, 2013 - 12:24 AM njccmd2002 well i have rockford fosgate already 8 inch and ju... Jun 28, 2013 - 2:34 AM Syaoran QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Jun 28, 2013 - 3... Jun 28, 2013 - 2:39 PM IfWeChoose lol, could've bought one of these
http://www.r... Jun 28, 2013 - 7:43 AM Box They're enclosed into the door. Jun 28, 2013 - 3:31 PM Reyne QUOTE (Box @ Jun 28, 2013 - 4:31 PM)... Jun 28, 2013 - 10:41 PM Box QUOTE (Reyne @ Jun 28, 2013 - 10:41 ... Jun 29, 2013 - 12:01 AM njccmd2002 Well they are sort of subs... But they work ok. ... Jun 29, 2013 - 1:05 AM |
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