Upgrading my car Audio (long read)

[Valley olds]

Hey everyone. As you all know it is income time! Well, what I was thinking is to upgrade my car Audio. Get a new stereo and front speakers.
This is the stereo I liked.
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_105KDAHD59/JVC-Arsenal-KD-AHD59.html?showAll=N&tp=5684

Is it worth it or are there other players that are better or as good at an equal or lower price? Something that I really do want in a stereo is for it to play USB's.

Okay, also I am thinking of moving the rest of my delta's system into the ho. Right now, on the delta, Ive got a 150RMS @2ohm amp from memphis with a pair of memphis 2 way 6x9's, and a Lanzar 2 channel electronic crossover.

What I'm debating to is what size matching Memphis front speakers should I get. Ive read on this forum that it is worth it to upgrade to bigger speakers. but how hard is it to do this upgrade? Also, this is a noob question, but how do you take the speaker wire from the door into the car? Is anyone else running a dual amp set up? If so, did you face any issues?

Finally will the stock Alternato be able to handle all this? (268 RMS punch and 150 RMS memphis)

[itsbmw]

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[chevymuscle218]

check these out.... http://www.sonicelectronix.com/viewcat.php?category_id=11&items_per_page=50&f_131=423 they all have usb and there is a Jensen on there with built in HD radio and a USB port for 99.99. If your not worried about the HD radio there is plenty other options.

[Valley olds]

itsbmw:Bigger speakers would be better, I think you need a bracket or something(dont quote me on this). Dual amp setup should be fine, and yes the stock alt can handle that. Wiring will be a pain but you have to run it through that rubber boot thing..

If all you need is a bracket, it sounds easy enough, as for the rubber boot thing, maybe I could do it with a hanger wire or something.

chevymuscle218 check these out.... http://www.sonicelectronix.com/viewcat.php?category_id=11&items_per_page=50&f_131 =423 they all have usb and there is a Jensen on there with built in HD radio and a USB port for 99.99. If your not worried about the HD radio there is plenty other options.

There are some pretty nice stereos there. I saw a JVC stereo, which down here, I was quoted for at 185 at 160 on this website.

[cherrington17]

Finally will the stock Alternato be able to handle all this? (268 RMS punch and 150 RMS memphis)

you might notice your headlights dimming when your stereo is turned up.

i suggest upgrading that soon after the system. to be on the safe side.

[itsbmw]

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[Valley olds]

Another question here. Are the antenna adapters for all aleros the same as well? Do aleros even need antenna adapters?

[cherrington17]

antenna adapter for aftermarket radios?

yes. thats as per company (car company) all gm need the adapter.

[Valley olds]

cherrington17:antenna adapter for aftermarket radios?

yes. thats as per company (car company) all gm need the adapter.

All right. Thanks for the quick response. I was hoping to get the response tonight cus Im getting the stereo tomorrow, and I dont see aleromod until pretty late. I am thinking of getting the installation kit for a 99 Alero (no chimes)

[Cliff8928]

you can't use a '99-'00 harness. It's a physically different plug.

[Valley olds]

Cliff8928: you can't use a '99-'00 harness. It's a physically different plug.


Doh! Which is the harness I should use then if I want to go the cheap, no chime, path?

[Cliff8928]

If i remember right, 2000+ Saturn L-Series is one that works.

[itsbmw]

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[Valley olds]

Cliff8928 If i remember right, 2000+ Saturn L-Series is one that work

Nice! I would have never guessed that. Thanks

itsbmw:That's the one I used
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...12&refid=store

only problem. Do not use the switched power on the harness run your own, tap into a fuse or a cigarette lighter.. my friend did it by using an in line fuse to the ignition cylinder, fuse would be my choice

EDIT: you will lose RAP and your chimes, but I don't care about either.

Very helpful info. Thanks. I will post up how the install goes.

[itsbmw]

Nice! I would have never guessed that. Thanks



Very helpful info. Thanks. I will post up how the install goes.

No problem. Just PM me if you have any questions ;)

and the reason you don't use the red wire on that harness is because you will get no power from it. It is a dead wire basically ;)

[Valley olds]

Another newb question. Would these adapters work on my alero? It says its for malibus and grand ams (which are N bodies like Aleros). I dont know if the Alero door panel would fit over the adapter though.


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4x6-to-6-5-6-Speaker-Adapter-97-05-Malibu-Grand-Am_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a1205Q7c66Q3a2Q 7c65Q3a12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a1Q7c293Q3a 1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem3 60130062243QQitemZ360130062243QQptZCarQ5fSpeakers

[Cliff8928]

Physically attach, yes. But you have to watch to make sure the speakers don't hit the door panel.

[Valley olds]

Cliff8928: Physically attach, yes. But you have to watch to make sure the speakers don't hit the door panel.

I havent really seen under the panel, but I doubt such a thick adapter would allow proper reinstallation of the panel. For now, I think Ill just get the 4x6's on Friday, Stereo should be here next week. Pics coming soon.

[Misuseofyou]

I havent really seen under the panel, but I doubt such a thick adapter would allow proper reinstallation of the panel. For now, I think Ill just get the 4x6's on Friday, Stereo should be here next week. Pics coming soon.

IMO can the 4x6's. Here's 5 1/4" components in my doors, ghetto style. I carved the doors so the speakers would fit, then screwed them into an MDF ring mounted inside the door panel.

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http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/4192/img0088mg9.th.jpg (http://img242.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0088mg9.jpg)

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