Car Stereo System advice

jayfin3 · 01-22-2010, 04:22 PM

Ok, so I recently got a 2002 rav4, but it's speakers are dying on me. I like to listen to music fairly loud in the car (blasting sometimes), and I really want some good quality speakers. But I know absolutely nothing about cars/speakers, so I need some advice.

What is the best brand/type of speakers to get? I mainly want quality, so I don't necessarily want huge sub-woofers because it's not like I listen to rap all the time (only some of the time), I'm mostly an indie-alternative type of guy. I just want speakers that will give me the best quality sound, and be able to take a lot of noise, because I like my music loud!

I'd prefer not too expensive as well, though I'm not exactly broke. I have friends who are car experts and they can help me install everything, so that's not a problem. Any thoughts, ideas, advice? Thanks!

sidewinder · 01-22-2010, 04:49 PM

The last custom system I had in a car consisted of a pair of coaxial speakers (rear), a set of component speakers (front), an amp running all of those, a 10" subwoofer, an amp running that, and a good head unit driving it all. The power (head unit and amps) was all Alpine and the speakers were all JL Audio. I was very happy with it...very clear sound, not ghetto loud and just the right amount of bass. Probably cost about a grand total, maybe slightly more I don't remember.

Sites like Crutchfield.com can help you pick out stuff that will fit your car. You could also visit a couple of local car audio shops and get some quotes. Tell them what you're willing to spend, or even before that, tell them what you want and see what they have to suggest.

01-22-2010, 04:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
jayfin3 Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 129	Car Stereo System advice Ok, so I recently got a 2002 rav4, but it's speakers are dying on me. I like to listen to music fairly loud in the car (blasting sometimes), and I really want some good quality speakers. But I know absolutely nothing about cars/speakers, so I need some advice. What is the best brand/type of speakers to get? I mainly want quality, so I don't necessarily want huge sub-woofers because it's not like I listen to rap all the time (only some of the time), I'm mostly an indie-alternative type of guy. I just want speakers that will give me the best quality sound, and be able to take a lot of noise, because I like my music loud! I'd prefer not too expensive as well, though I'm not exactly broke. I have friends who are car experts and they can help me install everything, so that's not a problem. Any thoughts, ideas, advice? Thanks!

01-22-2010, 04:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
sidewinder Engorged Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,536	The last custom system I had in a car consisted of a pair of coaxial speakers (rear), a set of component speakers (front), an amp running all of those, a 10" subwoofer, an amp running that, and a good head unit driving it all. The power (head unit and amps) was all Alpine and the speakers were all JL Audio. I was very happy with it...very clear sound, not ghetto loud and just the right amount of bass. Probably cost about a grand total, maybe slightly more I don't remember. Sites like Crutchfield.com can help you pick out stuff that will fit your car. You could also visit a couple of local car audio shops and get some quotes. Tell them what you're willing to spend, or even before that, tell them what you want and see what they have to suggest. __________________ last.fm \| my collection on RYM \| vinyl instagram @allthatyouseeandhear I'd love to see your signature/links too, but the huge and obnoxious ones have caused me to block all signatures.