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what do i need to get for my trucks sound system?

ok i have a 2008 chevy colarado. and well i want to get a whole system but i dont know anything about what or where or anything about systems.

also if anyone knows about lift kits message me... ok..

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  • 1 decade ago
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    here are some tips

    you get what you pay for (always buy from CEA-compliant companies)

    dont pay any attention to peak/max wattage- all you care about is RMS wattage

    when you buy subs the DVC will give you more wiring options than SVC subs

    if you want any real bass you need to look into subs that can handle at least 250watts RMS

    make sure you get the correct size power/ground wires (heres a chart to help http://www.crutchfieldadvisor.com/S-cxHKLbeTvJp/le...

    if you dont change the radio you will need a "line output converter" to give your radio a set of RCA outputs http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/Item/Main.a...

    more than likely if/when you add some subs you will need to upgrade the inside speakers because they will get drowned out

    radios can power aftermarket speakers but their internal amplifiers are not powerful enough to play them at mid to higher volumes (they will be distorted- the main cause of speaker damage) you would need an external amp on them for best sound quality at any volume over halfway

    as i said, ALWAYS buy from CEA-compliant companies (you will not be disappointed)

    which means that the amps produce or exceed the advertised RMS wattage with minimum distortion and the subs can handle the advertised RMS wattage

    here are the top CEA-compliant brands

    Alpine (highly recommend)

    Bazooka (don't like their subs)

    Blaupunkt (don't like their subs)

    Clarion

    Eclipse

    Infinity (highly recommend)

    JBL

    JL Audio (very good but over priced)

    Kenwood (don't like their subs)

    Kicker (the best in my opinion)

    MTX (highly recommend)

    Pioneer

    Polk Audio (highly recommend)

    Rockford Fosgate (highly recommend)

    Sony (don't like their subs)

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    dude just go to millionbuy.com and look up everything u need..just ask a buddy wat u need and then pick out the best u can afford..or head on down to bestbuy..they can help out really good..

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