johnny4ever
Test appropriately
What I meant to say is if you spend 200 bucks for a head unit dont expect for it to perform any better than the OEM you have in the car. In fact it wont last but maybe 5 yrs tops until you need a new one thats all!
My .02
Kunal
I have to roll my eyes at that. I do agree that low end after market stereos are not known for longevity but I would say that even a $100.00 present day head unit will likely sound alot better than a 1997 OEM vintage. All this talk about high end speakers and superflous verbage about bright highs and glorious frill footed midrange juxtaposed against thunderous sperm killing low end is a little snooty. YES if you spend 2k and up you can indeed enjoy killer sounds in your vehicle. In the end though, you're asking for concert hall acoustics in a passenger cabin and that aint possible at any price. The best you can do at moderate price levels is closely match the head unit output capability with the speakers handling capacity. The closer the match the better the sound. Some will say you need this amp and this tweeter and this midrange located as near your scrotum as possible but I say ROCK what you have to the best of your ability.
J