# Good sound, questions. **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [May 10, 2008, 11:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-sound-questions/48209 "2008-05-10T11:23:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![66impalass](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/66impalass/32/7429_2.png) [@66impalass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/66impalass)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 5:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-sound-questions/48209/21 "2008-05-13T17:08:13Z")
> [@bobbyg1243](#): > > because the head unit really makes that much of a difference for sound? A huge amount of difference… ---
**Author:** ![The\_Russian](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/the_russian/32/7414_2.png) [@The\_Russian](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/The_Russian)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 5:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-sound-questions/48209/22 "2008-05-13T17:21:43Z")
> [@bobbyg1243](#): > > because the head unit really makes that much of a difference for sound? EPIC LAWLS! ---
**Author:** ![dreid](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dreid/32/7388_2.png) [@dreid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dreid)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 5:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-sound-questions/48209/23 "2008-05-13T17:22:42Z")
I personally would do a deck first. HPF filters on mid to higer end decks are great. I have ran into issues with adding a amp to a factory deck. Even with a very nice converter, there was noise. Can I ask what stereo shop your uncle owns?? ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 5:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-sound-questions/48209/24 "2008-05-13T17:47:21Z")
> [@bobbyg1243](#): > > because the head unit really makes that much of a difference for sound? NOPE, DOESN’T AFFECT A FUCKING THING. ---
**Author:** ![dirtye30](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dirtye30/32/7333_2.png) [@dirtye30](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dirtye30)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 6:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-sound-questions/48209/25 "2008-05-13T18:48:09Z")
anything bobbyG said… SRSLY? ---
**Author:** ![BOBBYGRV](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed8c4c/32.png) [@BOBBYGRV](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BOBBYGRV)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 7:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-sound-questions/48209/26 "2008-05-13T19:47:18Z")
ok sorry guys im not a stereo nerd, but i do my best. first off. how does a head unit affect sound when im running my sound through rcas to my amp? ---
**Author:** ![dozr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/41988e/32.png) [@dozr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dozr)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 7:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-sound-questions/48209/27 "2008-05-13T19:51:02Z")
lols - seriously? ---
**Author:** ![The\_Russian](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/the_russian/32/7414_2.png) [@The\_Russian](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/The_Russian)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 7:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-sound-questions/48209/28 "2008-05-13T19:51:51Z")
Signal to Noise Ratio Total Harmonic Distortion Two very important things Amplifying a shitty signal wont make it any better no matter the quality of the amp. ---
**Author:** ![BOBBYGRV](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed8c4c/32.png) [@BOBBYGRV](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BOBBYGRV)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 7:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-sound-questions/48209/29 "2008-05-13T19:55:28Z")
sweet, dont know what either of those mean, but ok. i use my ipod hooked up through my head unit which is then sent to the amp which then goes through crossovers to speaker/tweeter. most of it was there when i bought the car, why is sony such a shitty head unit to use? ---
**Author:** ![The\_Russian](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/the_russian/32/7414_2.png) [@The\_Russian](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/The_Russian)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 8:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-sound-questions/48209/30 "2008-05-13T20:09:14Z")
Thus another problem Mp3’s are compressed music files which are being expanded by a shitty D/A converter and then being amplified by your deck and your amp. I hope your crossovers are properly paired to the components Sony has some of the worst sound quality out of headunits, no one who knows what they are doing recommends them and no self respecting shop sells their Shit. ---
**Author:** ![BOBBYGRV](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed8c4c/32.png) [@BOBBYGRV](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BOBBYGRV)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 8:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-sound-questions/48209/31 "2008-05-13T20:14:48Z")
yes they are properly paired, i had to hook one of them up when i got the car. previous owner only had one hooked up. as for the cd player it was given to me by brother for christmas, really couldnt complain. i also use sirius radio, which is hard wired through the aux port. im not too worried about sound quality, it sounds fine to me. i have very good hearing and i cant tell the difference on my ipod. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Russian](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/the_russian/32/7414_2.png) [@The\_Russian](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/The_Russian)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 8:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-sound-questions/48209/32 "2008-05-13T20:18:05Z")
You very well may have good hearing, but that doesnt mean your ears are properly tuned to sound quality. Most people cant tell the difference on an MP3 thats why they work. There are a small percent of us that are audiophiles and can hear tiny differences in quality distortion and many other things. ---
**Author:** ![ILLRACEU](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/ee7513/32.png) [@ILLRACEU](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ILLRACEU)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 9:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-sound-questions/48209/33 "2008-05-13T21:53:35Z")
> [@The\_Russian](#): > > Sony has some of the worst sound quality out of headunits, no one who knows what they are doing recommends them and no self respecting shop sells their Shit. The current sony line is garbage > **[| Audio Systems | Sony Australia](https://www.sony.com.au/audio-systems/gallery)** > > Audio SystemsAudio SystemsDiscover Sony's wide range of high power audio system, from superior speakers to powerful lighting. Make every party memorable. Learn more now!} Find some of the Mobile ES line and you’d be amazed how good sony sounded. CDXC90 and XDP4000X FTW ---
**Author:** ![Violator](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/violator/32/7278_2.png) [@Violator](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Violator)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 10:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-sound-questions/48209/34 "2008-05-13T22:11:28Z")
> [@sedlmeier101](#): > > NO sub for me. I value my trunk space :sario: > > I’m just looking for OEM placed speakers. > Basically I want good sound, but I want them to be able to be hidden behind the oem speaker covers. I would recommend 6.5" Component speakers or 2 ways if they fit. 5.25s kind of suck in the bass department. Your front door speakers are most important. The rears are more for background fill. You dot need to spend a lot to get good sound you will like. Figure $150 - $250 for a pair. Get the speakers installed and see how they sound with the factory setup. If you like it you can leave it. If not get a high power head unit. Its best to get a separate amp that will deliver 50-100 watts rms per speaker but you may be able to get away without it. Depends on your tastes. Every car is different acoustics wise and each person has different tonal preferences. Just because somone said a certain speaker sounded good doesnt mean you will like it. Infinity, JL Audio, Polk, Kenwood, Kicker, Pioneer are all decent. > **[All Car Speakers at Crutchfield](https://www.crutchfield.com/g_400/All-Car-Speakers.html?tp=105)** > > Shopping for Car Speakers? Our Virginia-based experts love helping folks find the right gear. Get FREE 2-day shipping and free lifetime tech support with your order. Definitely get them installed. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-sound-questions/48209.md?page=1)