Stock stereo changes
#1
Stock stereo changes
Prior to my xB I had an old 92 chevy cavalier. Factory speakers, but an aftermarket CD player/head unit, and I thought it sounded great.
After a couple of days of playing with my new xB I am sadly coming to the realization that the factory setup just is not doing to for me. It sounds . . . well, flat, for lack of a better word.
I am not looking to spend a ton of money, but I would like it to at least sound good when I am driving. I do recall that the factory stereo in my old cavalier sounded like crap, and the change to an aftermarket head unit made all the difference in the world. Does anyone have experiences with simply changing out the Pioneer scion head unit with an aftermarket unit? Does it make a dramatic difference? Or am I looking at having to upgrade the stock speakers as well?
Thanks for any info you can share!
After a couple of days of playing with my new xB I am sadly coming to the realization that the factory setup just is not doing to for me. It sounds . . . well, flat, for lack of a better word.
I am not looking to spend a ton of money, but I would like it to at least sound good when I am driving. I do recall that the factory stereo in my old cavalier sounded like crap, and the change to an aftermarket head unit made all the difference in the world. Does anyone have experiences with simply changing out the Pioneer scion head unit with an aftermarket unit? Does it make a dramatic difference? Or am I looking at having to upgrade the stock speakers as well?
Thanks for any info you can share!
#2
While we're on the topic, does anyone have any suggestions for simple, basic upgrades for the sound system? I am mostly looking for clean, full, rich sound at normal listening levels. I am not a bass head, and I don't need to blast the music loud.
#5
Originally Posted by jonathan110987
have u tried changing the ssp to a different setting?? hold it down and change it to xA... that sounds the best in my tC imo
Anyway, do the HU first. Speakers are only as good as the signal you are sending to them. Upgrading speakers without upgrading your HU will not give you much gain if any.
#6
Yeah, try checking the HU car setting(xA sounds nice). Thats one of the first things I did for my scion because they come from the factory set for tC. Funny thing is the guy at the dealer that sold me the car didn't know about the car stereo setting, so I taught him and now he sets all the cars to the right setting before giving it to the customer.
#7
Originally Posted by jonathan110987
have u tried changing the ssp to a different setting?? hold it down and change it to xA... that sounds the best in my tC imo
I am thinking I will go with a new head unit and see what that does. I have a feeling the real solution is a small sub, but we will see. I don't know where I would put a sub, as I make good use of the "trunk" space.
#8
Originally Posted by allgoodpeople
I am thinking I will go with a new head unit and see what that does. I have a feeling the real solution is a small sub, but we will see. I don't know where I would put a sub, as I make good use of the "trunk" space.
#9
Yeah, after a little research, I found some sub enclosures that can go under the seat - very appealing to me. I don't need the greatest sub, i just need it to be middle of the road. Still debating about blowing caution to the wind and just overhauling it all and being done with it though.
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