Amp, subs, HU - brands?

[Corsa Addict]

Been out of the sound game for a while now, 2yrs to be exact, so I just wanna know who prefers what makes of the ffg:

HU: indash / normal deck / double din? And brand?
preferred amp brand?
preferred subs brand?
preferred splits?

etc.

Plse & thnx

[DJ7]

Preferred HU is Pioneer. I have my 3rd 1 and cant wait to install it in my car. Although i did have 2 sony's and never had any probs with them.
Amps i nogals like Ice power. Cheap, but never gave me any probs. I have had probs with starsound and reference audio. Both being 4 channels just to power splits and co-axials.
Subs, well not really bramd loyal. Would go Digital Design if i could afford it. Tried pioneer and sony and for me pioneer was better. Gonna fit cadence in my car so will see how that plays.
Splits, starsound digital was nice and loud. Had infinity, brilliant sound quality, little pricey though. Gona try out vibe in my car. I like experimenting for myself.

[Corsa Addict]

Cool, thnx for the info

I'm also leaning towards a pioneer HU (have always been a pioneer fan & still got my pioneer subs & stuff)...& will go pioneer for everything else, besides the amp

Still very indecisive though

[Koperdraad]

Decks- Had 2 Pioneers decks never give any problems, 3de one is a Sony and is very nice!! No Problems at all.
Amps- ice power NEVER give any problems!!!!!! Pro Series!!!
Subs- had JBL GTO het hulle toe gespeel!! bought ice power subs and still going strong!! Very solid!!

Speakers- 6x9,mits Pioneer!

[Corsa Addict]

Dankie

[DJ7]

Decks- Had 2 Pioneers decks never give any problems, 3de one is a Sony and is very nice!! No Problems at all.
Amps- ice power NEVER give any problems!!!!!! Pro Series!!! Subs- had JBL GTO het hulle toe gespeel!! bought ice power subs and still going strong!! Very solid!!

Speakers- 6x9,mits Pioneer!

[Mr Lupini]

DD YES - do itttttttttttttttttttt

[Vitesh]

Its really up to you as an individual buddy, best is to sit in cars at shows and hear the diff setups which will give you ideas of what to mix and match...

Pioneer HU's are brilliant, although i haven't seen a decent and affordable double DIN one as yet.
For double DIN, JVC is king, you wont go wrong there.

As for speakers, it really comes down to affordability vs quality as well as preference.

But, don't save costs when it comes to wiring if you going to run powerful and expensive setups

[Mr Lupini]

why are you rating the jvc double din over the pioneers ?

[Mr Lupini]

but installed Avh-2450bt in the honda and its really nice ( considering the dash is high and sun hits it )

[Goku2000]

There is some cool Alpine DD's. I dont know much about the brand but its nice high res screen and looks really cool. I want those

[Vitesh]

In terms of price (value for features you get) JVC wins... (7" screen) unless you hit a luck at some store for a Pioneer.

In terms Brand, its very close, honestly... Both brands have excellent Audio signal processing. They both have 7 to 8 band Pre amp equalizers. 50W x 4. Sub channel and frequency. EQ presets. Built in X-overs ( which allows you to make the most of your standard speakers ) to enhance sound. Not to sure if Pioneer Decks come with a center channel option for Dolby Surround,,, maybe the MORE expensive ones do, but JVC has 5.1

The JVC's how ever still use LCD TFT screens. Pioneers have LED sceens and better resolutions if you want to get technical visually.

As for the rest of the features on a double din... you MUST research your model of choice to see if it comes with a "built in" or "Ready" option.

Like bluetooth, iphone connectivity, Navigation, Wifi, TV, AUX, DivX etc

[Corsa Addict]

And what do you guys think of in-dash?

[Goku2000]

In terms of price (value for features you get) JVC wins... (7" screen) unless you hit a luck at some store for a Pioneer.

In terms Brand, its very close, honestly... Both brands have excellent Audio signal processing. They both have 7 to 8 band Pre amp equalizers. 50W x 4. Sub channel and frequency. EQ presets. Built in X-overs ( which allows you to make the most of your standard speakers ) to enhance sound. Not to sure if Pioneer Decks come with a center channel option for Dolby Surround,,, maybe the MORE expensive ones do, but JVC has 5.1

The JVC's how ever still use LCD TFT screens. Pioneers have LED sceens and better resolutions if you want to get technical visually.

As for the rest of the features on a double din... you MUST research your model of choice to see if it comes with a "built in" or "Ready" option.

Like bluetooth, iphone connectivity, Navigation, Wifi, TV, AUX, DivX etc

Dude im coming to you when i do my cars sound setup

[high-knee]

Kenwood's decks are also really nice, good specs when it comes to tuning your sound even on the basic models. My Alpine im also quite happy with, its a basic model but it fulfills all my needs, except the fact that it has 1 rc output only. After Kenwood and Alpine its down to JVC and Pioneer. both have their merits but both are solid reliable brands for decks in my opinion. never had problems with either brand.

[Vitesh]

In terms of price (value for features you get) JVC wins... (7" screen) unless you hit a luck at some store for a Pioneer.

In terms Brand, its very close, honestly... Both brands have excellent Audio signal processing. They both have 7 to 8 band Pre amp equalizers. 50W x 4. Sub channel and frequency. EQ presets. Built in X-overs ( which allows you to make the most of your standard speakers ) to enhance sound. Not to sure if Pioneer Decks come with a center channel option for Dolby Surround,,, maybe the MORE expensive ones do, but JVC has 5.1

The JVC's how ever still use LCD TFT screens. Pioneers have LED sceens and better resolutions if you want to get technical visually.

As for the rest of the features on a double din... you MUST research your model of choice to see if it comes with a "built in" or "Ready" option.

Like bluetooth, iphone connectivity, Navigation, Wifi, TV, AUX, DivX etc

Dude im coming to you when i do my cars sound setup

Sure thing bro

[Mischif]

I mostly had Sony loaders, never gave me problems.

Dono much about amps and speakers.

Try our Vortex's Kicker subs, heard good stuff about it.

[SasuKe1]

Targa subs are good too I hear. I like the Sony decks. Nice pricing and features.

[Vitesh]

Targa subs are good too I hear. I like the Sony decks. Nice pricing and features.

TARGA FTW!!!!

i have moved over to Targa Subs, from pioneer IMPP's, champion series, & Sony P5's

[SasuKe1]

Targa subs are good too I hear. I like the Sony decks. Nice pricing and features.

TARGA FTW!!!!

i have moved over to Targa Subs, from pioneer IMPP's, champion series, & Sony P5's

Yeah bro my cuz who does sound competitions down in durban swears by them.