Question by ebb_anthony: what do i need to have a good automobile sound system? Do i really need a subwoofer?
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Answer by dieseld45
Just like a home theater, quality components are key, and just like a home theater, going cheap on something will impact the quality of the whole system. The price differential on a head unit (your radio/CD player) is not that much between some piece of crap from Kmart and a good stereo. Spend the money. The extra $ 100 will make a world of difference. Same goes for wiring. Going cheap saves you so little money. Go ahead and spring for the best you can get.
Next are your speakers. These are just as, if not more, important than the stereo, as they are what physically make the sound. Spend money here!!! Don’t go cheap. High quality speakers will give you crisp clean sound, and possibly some decent bass response, but cheap speakers will sound like crap. The best stereo in the world will sound awful with bad speakers, but even a mediocre stereo can sounds pretty damn good with great speakers.
A subwoofer is optional, depending on your goals, but I would recommend one regardless. Just like a home theater, you’ll get some bass response from your speakers, but if you want any real punch, you’ll want a sub. Of course, if you want to rock the block, then you’ll definitely want a sub, and probably an amp.
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