Help for an Audio Noob, what to buy? Options

[jgreening]

I like classic rock, jazz and classical music. I want to improve sound quality in the convertible and I want to spend no more than $400. I already have a very nice aftermarket head unit. It is the DXZ645MP from Clarion. Here is a link:

Clarion Head Unit

I don't need big bass. I also do not want big enclosures that take up my entire trunk. What should I spend the money on?

[shid]

Jay, you'd lose a lot of your midbass and a lot of your bass.

Look, I'm not saying you can't get a decent sound system for 400 dollars; cus you sure as hell can.. what I'm saying is; for your needs (especially the jazz and the classical) it gets expensive.

If you don't believe me, ask a guy at best buy, circuit city, etc etc (who seems to know his stuff) what the best test of a sound system is. It's not Nelly, 50 cent, Minibosses or Scooter; it's Bach and classical.

I'd recommend some stuff, but I just dont want to get your hopes up Jay

My sound system sounds "ok" for classical; but I use it for rock and techno (and when I feel black, rap) and it sounds great.

(the closest I get to classical usually is Tom Petty.. which isn't really CLOSE; but the acoustic guitar puts a sound system through it's paces too)

This post has been edited by shid: Aug 24, 2004 - 2:36 AM