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real deal 101 · 05-31-2012, 11:12 PM

okay ladys and gents, i didnt grow up with anyone surrounding me wiaudio knowledge.
i dont know what an AMP,SUB is nor do i know what i need to get my car to sound good. NOT THOSE GUYS IN AN IMPALA AND THE STEREO SHAKES THE FLOOR

in a nutshell can you tell me how it works ?

Nutro · 05-31-2012, 11:33 PM

Someone will post with way more knowledge than me but in layman terms, it goes like this:

Your stereo sends an electrical signal via wires to a processor or "Amplifier" and from there the signal is converted and "boosted" and sent to the speakers for sound and the subwoofer for bass.

Basically all a subwoofer is, is a giant "Air mover" and that is what creates the concussive force that you interpret as bass or low level sound.

Here is a pretty good read if you're interested:

http://www.edmunds.com/car-technolog...o-systems.html

I, personally, am looking for a clean sound at a medium to loud volume with a little bit of clean bass.

I would look into replacing the factory door speakers (With a 6.5") and rear deck speakers (Which are 6"x9") with some decent quality speakers.

If you want a little bit of bass, go with a 10" sub and a good Amplifier. If you're wanting more bass, go with a 12" or (2) 10" subs or (2) 12" subs etc etc

MY plan for reference?

Front - 6.5" Polk speakers
Rear - 6x9 Polk speakers
Subwoofer - Single 10" Polk,or something similar
Amplifiers - A Mono (1) Channel amp for the subwoofer and a (4) channel amp for the other speakers.

(1) channel on the amp will power each speaker for a total of (4) speakers (2 front and 2 rear) for all intents and purposes.

black12lt · 05-31-2012, 11:41 PM

Yea there is plenty of help here guys, I'm sure more will chime in in the am

LIM3 · 05-31-2012, 11:52 PM

damn nutro, that helped me dude. i was on the same boat. i want a good clean sound like you. i have a very reliable shop here and i will take it to them and let them know what you said.
i want to also get some subs in the trunk with a custom box to fit the contours and have it for a show purpose with a good sound.

CrutchfieldBrooke · 06-01-2012, 12:21 PM

Nutro gave you some good info. If there are any other specific questions you have on your audio system, just let us know. There are a lot of very knowledgable and friendly people on here that are happy to help.

kalimus · 06-01-2012, 12:45 PM

If you want good, clean sound... don't buy cheap speakers! Especially your interior speakers. You don't need to break the bank, but there is a huge difference between a 200 dollar set of components and a 400 dollar set. But you need to really set up a budget, and decide what you think is "good". For a lot of people, you can spend 1000-1500 and they think it sounds great to them. For me... I spent that on my front speakers alone.

Also, they might sound great in a display case, but try to listen to the speakers in a car if you can.

LIM3 · 06-01-2012, 04:02 PM

thanks OP for posting this. i got a lot of good info and i know what direction im going in now when i go to my local audio shop.

Wuiquen · 06-01-2012, 11:57 PM

if you change speakers and connect them to an Amp coming from an aftermarket radio, would you lose the onstar and the backup sensor signal?

2010SLVRBULIT · 06-02-2012, 12:04 AM

..go ask those Impalas w/ gorillas in their trunks.

05-31-2012, 11:12 PM	#1
real deal 101 Drives: Navy baby Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Clear water FL Posts: 105	*In A nutshell (subs,amps &* anything else i should kno)** okay ladys and gents, i didnt grow up with anyone surrounding me wiaudio knowledge. i dont know what an AMP,SUB is nor do i know what i need to get my car to sound good. NOT THOSE GUYS IN AN IMPALA AND THE STEREO SHAKES THE FLOOR in a nutshell can you tell me how it works ?

05-31-2012, 11:33 PM	#2
Nutro Drives: 2011 2SS Synergy Green Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 3,670	Someone will post with way more knowledge than me but in layman terms, it goes like this: Your stereo sends an electrical signal via wires to a processor or "Amplifier" and from there the signal is converted and "boosted" and sent to the speakers for sound and the subwoofer for bass. Basically all a subwoofer is, is a giant "Air mover" and that is what creates the concussive force that you interpret as bass or low level sound. Here is a pretty good read if you're interested: http://www.edmunds.com/car-technolog...o-systems.html I, personally, am looking for a clean sound at a medium to loud volume with a little bit of clean bass. I would look into replacing the factory door speakers (With a 6.5") and rear deck speakers (Which are 6"x9") with some decent quality speakers. If you want a little bit of bass, go with a 10" sub and a good Amplifier. If you're wanting more bass, go with a 12" or (2) 10" subs or (2) 12" subs etc etc MY plan for reference? Front - 6.5" Polk speakers Rear - 6x9 Polk speakers Subwoofer - Single 10" Polk,or something similar Amplifiers - A Mono (1) Channel amp for the subwoofer and a (4) channel amp for the other speakers. (1) channel on the amp will power each speaker for a total of (4) speakers (2 front and 2 rear) for all intents and purposes. __________________ L99 With a Maggie

05-31-2012, 11:52 PM	#4
LIM3 it's mind bottling.. Drives: SGM Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: miami floirda. Posts: 5,392	damn nutro, that helped me dude. i was on the same boat. i want a good clean sound like you. i have a very reliable shop here and i will take it to them and let them know what you said. i want to also get some subs in the trunk with a custom box to fit the contours and have it for a show purpose with a good sound. __________________

06-01-2012, 04:02 PM	#7
LIM3 it's mind bottling.. Drives: SGM Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: miami floirda. Posts: 5,392	thanks OP for posting this. i got a lot of good info and i know what direction im going in now when i go to my local audio shop. __________________

06-01-2012, 11:57 PM	#8
Wuiquen Drives: 2018 Hot Red ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 3,616	if you change speakers and connect them to an Amp coming from an aftermarket radio, would you lose the onstar and the backup sensor signal? __________________

05-31-2012, 11:41 PM	#3
black12lt Drives: black 1lt 2012 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: auburn alabama Posts: 178	Yea there is plenty of help here guys, I'm sure more will chime in in the am

06-01-2012, 12:21 PM	#5
CrutchfieldBrooke Drives: 2010 Camaro, 1968 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Norton, VA Posts: 333	Nutro gave you some good info. If there are any other specific questions you have on your audio system, just let us know. There are a lot of very knowledgable and friendly people on here that are happy to help.

06-01-2012, 12:45 PM	#6
kalimus Drives: '14 Z51 3LT Stingray and '13 Cruze Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: US of A Posts: 1,346	If you want good, clean sound... don't buy cheap speakers! Especially your interior speakers. You don't need to break the bank, but there is a huge difference between a 200 dollar set of components and a 400 dollar set. But you need to really set up a budget, and decide what you think is "good". For a lot of people, you can spend 1000-1500 and they think it sounds great to them. For me... I spent that on my front speakers alone. Also, they might sound great in a display case, but try to listen to the speakers in a car if you can.

06-02-2012, 12:04 AM	#9
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,524 View My Garage	..go ask those Impalas w/ gorillas in their trunks.