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#508057 - 05/07/08 03:32 PM
Premium Sound Upgrade
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Butch_Cassidy
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Registered: 01/19/08
Posts: 12
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Ive been searching the forum about upgrading the sound system with keeping the touch screen control. I know daniel is the expert on this subject. Whats the best setup to upgrade to( what model radio box, easy install after market speakers, amp?)? I have no experience with audio systems so this is all new ground. Where is the radio brain in the reatta and how do i get to it. The kind of sound im looking for is premium loud sound. I dont care if i lose eq, dont use it anyways. And i dont think im going to add a sub.
Edited by Butch_Cassidy (05/07/08 03:33 PM)
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#508097 - 05/07/08 07:10 PM
Re: Premium Sound Upgrade
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D-a-n-i-e-l
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Registered: 12/02/06
Posts: 371
Loc: Fort Lewis WA/Iraq
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If you are planning on adding subs I would stick with the 6" in the rear. A 6x9 has its place and that is not in high end sound, unless you want to spen $250+ for one set of 6x9's. I would get into it more but I am a bit short of time.
OK As Phil said the brain is in the center console right by the driver seat. (there is a thread on spesifics of getting to it)
Now for a high end sound you with out adding a seperate volume control you will need to get one or two high end powerful amps that are well over the wattage rating of the mid/high combo you are looking to use. The reason for this oversizing is that no matter what factory brain/amp you use you will have some sort of bass roll off. The best radio brain I have found for a good soilid sound system is out of a 96' +/- Eldarado with the Bose system, found mounted to rear sear. Key things you gain while using this brain are: Factory low level out puts that can run straight to aftermarket amps with spicing RCA/phono cables and no need to convert the signal (saves a bit of cash), less bass roll off than other units. Now the down side, you lose your balance control, but you still have fad front to back.
I would take a trip to a junk yard, to grab the caddy radio and while you are there make sure you get the wire harnesses that connect to the brain. This wil enable you to add aux inputs and leave the Reatta harness intact.
One last thing to keep in mind. The amplifiers you choose are what will make or break your system. If you are looking for high end sound do not skimp on the amps. If you must spend less on the other areas of the system.
As far as good high end amps here are a few Alpine,if you get there high end, JL, Memphis, MTX, highend JBL, Kicker high end, and Rockford high end (but they are over priced). Also I would stay away from sony expliod, pioneer, kenwood, low end rockford, lightning audio, powerakoustic, most any low end walmart specials, and best buy "good deals".
If I can help in any way let me know.
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#508162 - 05/07/08 10:40 PM
Re: Premium Sound Upgrade
[Re: D-a-n-i-e-l]
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Butch_Cassidy
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Registered: 01/19/08
Posts: 12
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Thanks everyone for the info. I think a premium system might be out of my budget to be done right. I'm on a budget of 300 dollars. What do you think i should upgrade for that amount of money. should i buy a amp or no. Again i don't want a sub. I am going to at least switch out the radio box like daniel suggested. Any input is appreciated.
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#508349 - 05/08/08 05:52 PM
Re: Premium Sound Upgrade
[Re: D-a-n-i-e-l]
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Butch_Cassidy
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Registered: 01/19/08
Posts: 12
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Thanks danielle. I think im going to bid on that mtx amp hopefully i will get it for around 80. i was concerned about the outputs because it says 4 ohm 35 watts and 2 ohm 70. will that be enough to power my speakers. Also it said the thd was .03% isn't that kind of high. For the speakers i am kind of confused with the wattages. If you could post some recommendations on what speakers you would get within my budget for maximum results on this amp would help. I was looking at these infinity reference speakers on amazon.com
Infinity Reference 6020cs 6-1/2" component speaker system For 6-1/2" and 6-3/4"
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MQE...TAPS1VDWYPPP01K
Infinity Reference 5022i 5-1/4" 2-way car speakers
http://www.amazon.com/Infinity-Reference...10283423&sr=1-6
what do you think
Edited by Butch_Cassidy (05/08/08 05:53 PM)
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