Upgrading my '02 SLE's audio (I'm a beginner)
Ok so I'm 16 and I bought this car for a really good deal, its my first car. I have never done any of this stuff before so please bare with my stupid questions.
The car is a 2002 Solara SLE with JBL audio system, I am not complaining about the cars current audio I just want a bit more kick. Ive almost funny decided to but this stereo because i would get a GPS anyways and this is much cheaper then getting both a new GPS and stereo and it looks nice.
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_020NX409/C ... NX409.html
So I like the JBL speakers and I'm told they are really good and there is no reason to replace them. But i want to add a sub and I was looking at this 12" x 2 enclosure.
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_070BP1204/Dual-BP1204.html
So I would put that in my trunk but what i dont really get is if the subs are in the trunk pointing away from me when im driving isnt it a waste?? probably not but I dont get it.
I AM LOST when it comes to what amp to chose and WTF it even does. If I instal an amp will it make all the speakers in the car sound better or just power the sub?
Also, when i instal the sub will the lower frequencies stop coming out of the JBLs that are already in the car and be diverted to the sub? I think that would be ideal because then I can turn up the JBLs without worrying about blowing the rear 6x9" speakers because of the bass.
It would be great if you guys could tell me like how much power I need and whatnot so I can choose an amp that would work well but fits my car's style.
And what about equalizers, crossovers, sound processors and line drivers..WTH are they for and do I need them??
And maybe even what all the other crap means, like ohms and dual channel and stuff...but i could prolly find that in another thread.
I know this is a lot to ask at once but please help a beginner who wants to get into the hobby.
Thanks SOO much.
- Ryan
The car is a 2002 Solara SLE with JBL audio system, I am not complaining about the cars current audio I just want a bit more kick. Ive almost funny decided to but this stereo because i would get a GPS anyways and this is much cheaper then getting both a new GPS and stereo and it looks nice.
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_020NX409/C ... NX409.html
So I like the JBL speakers and I'm told they are really good and there is no reason to replace them. But i want to add a sub and I was looking at this 12" x 2 enclosure.
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_070BP1204/Dual-BP1204.html
So I would put that in my trunk but what i dont really get is if the subs are in the trunk pointing away from me when im driving isnt it a waste?? probably not but I dont get it.
I AM LOST when it comes to what amp to chose and WTF it even does. If I instal an amp will it make all the speakers in the car sound better or just power the sub?
Also, when i instal the sub will the lower frequencies stop coming out of the JBLs that are already in the car and be diverted to the sub? I think that would be ideal because then I can turn up the JBLs without worrying about blowing the rear 6x9" speakers because of the bass.
It would be great if you guys could tell me like how much power I need and whatnot so I can choose an amp that would work well but fits my car's style.
And what about equalizers, crossovers, sound processors and line drivers..WTH are they for and do I need them??
And maybe even what all the other crap means, like ohms and dual channel and stuff...but i could prolly find that in another thread.
I know this is a lot to ask at once but please help a beginner who wants to get into the hobby.
Thanks SOO much.
- Ryan
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