YACT: Audio

[xanis]

In June I'm planning to upgrade my car's audio. The stock audio in my 2000 Cavalier leaves a lot to be desired, so I'm looking to do an overhaul.

I'm getting front and rear speakers and a new receiver (with auxiliary input). My only concern is powering the system. I'm not exactly getting a lot of power-hungry equipment, but I don't want my battery crapping out on me. Should I get a new, deep-cycle battery or should my stock one be fine?

Here's what I'm getting:

- Pioneer 2-Way 4x6s (front)
- Pioneer 3-Way 6x9s (rear)
- Kenwood KDC-135 Reciever

Like I said, nothing too heavy duty until I decide if I want to get an Amp and a sub or not.

 

[JohnCU]

Originally posted by: Xanis
In June I'm planning to upgrade my car's audio. The stock audio in my 2000 Cavalier leaves a lot to be desired, so I'm looking to do an overhaul.

I'm getting front and rear speakers and a new receiver (with auxiliary input). My only concern is powering the system. I'm not exactly getting a lot of power-hungry equipment, but I don't want my battery crapping out on me. Should I get a new, deep-cycle battery or should my stock one be fine?

Here's what I'm getting:

- Pioneer 2-Way 4x6s (front)
- Pioneer 3-Way 6x9s (rear)
- Kenwood KDC-135 Reciever

Like I said, nothing too heavy duty until I decide if I want to get an Amp and a sub or not.

if your car can't handle that then something is wrong. it should be fine.

 

[xanis]

Originally posted by: JohnCU

Originally posted by: Xanis
In June I'm planning to upgrade my car's audio. The stock audio in my 2000 Cavalier leaves a lot to be desired, so I'm looking to do an overhaul.

I'm getting front and rear speakers and a new receiver (with auxiliary input). My only concern is powering the system. I'm not exactly getting a lot of power-hungry equipment, but I don't want my battery crapping out on me. Should I get a new, deep-cycle battery or should my stock one be fine?

Here's what I'm getting:

- Pioneer 2-Way 4x6s (front)
- Pioneer 3-Way 6x9s (rear)
- Kenwood KDC-135 Reciever

Like I said, nothing too heavy duty until I decide if I want to get an Amp and a sub or not.

if your car can't handle that then something is wrong. it should be fine.

That's what I wanted to know. I'm not a big car guru or anything, so this is going to be a little project/learning experience for me.

 

[Nutdotnet]

Originally posted by: Xanis
In June I'm planning to upgrade my car's audio. The stock audio in my 2000 Cavalier leaves a lot to be desired, so I'm looking to do an overhaul.

I'm getting front and rear speakers and a new receiver (with auxiliary input). My only concern is powering the system. I'm not exactly getting a lot of power-hungry equipment, but I don't want my battery crapping out on me. Should I get a new, deep-cycle battery or should my stock one be fine?

Here's what I'm getting:

- Pioneer 2-Way 4x6s (front)
- Pioneer 3-Way 6x9s (rear)
- Kenwood KDC-135 Reciever

Like I said, nothing too heavy duty until I decide if I want to get an Amp and a sub or not.

I wouldn't go with oblong speakers...there is better sound reproduction from using a round speaker. So...see if you can go with a 4.5" (or around there) on the fronts and a 6.5" (or around there) for the rear...just make up some adapter plates (or buy them) and you'll be good to go.

 

[xanis]

Originally posted by: Nutdotnet

Originally posted by: Xanis
In June I'm planning to upgrade my car's audio. The stock audio in my 2000 Cavalier leaves a lot to be desired, so I'm looking to do an overhaul.

I'm getting front and rear speakers and a new receiver (with auxiliary input). My only concern is powering the system. I'm not exactly getting a lot of power-hungry equipment, but I don't want my battery crapping out on me. Should I get a new, deep-cycle battery or should my stock one be fine?

Here's what I'm getting:

- Pioneer 2-Way 4x6s (front)
- Pioneer 3-Way 6x9s (rear)
- Kenwood KDC-135 Reciever

Like I said, nothing too heavy duty until I decide if I want to get an Amp and a sub or not.

I wouldn't go with oblong speakers...there is better sound reproduction from using a round speaker. So...see if you can go with a 4.5" (or around there) on the fronts and a 6.5" (or around there) for the rear...just make up some adapter plates (or buy them) and you'll be good to go.

I'll be buying everything from Crutchfield and AFAIK they include all brackets, instructions, etc.

 

[jtvang125]

Once the car is started everything electrical runs off your alternator. Only time you want to consider a better battery or more than one is if you plan on listening to the stereo for an extended amount of time with the engine turned off.

But for the time being the system you're looking to install will little to no stress on your electrical system. Even up to 500 watts the system should be able to handle it. What eats up a lot of power are subwoofers but you didn't mention any so you should be just fine.

 

[flyfish]

I would run new 16 gauge wire to your front and rear speakers if you plan on amping in the future.

 

[jtvang125]

Originally posted by: Nutdotnet

Originally posted by: Xanis
In June I'm planning to upgrade my car's audio. The stock audio in my 2000 Cavalier leaves a lot to be desired, so I'm looking to do an overhaul.

I'm getting front and rear speakers and a new receiver (with auxiliary input). My only concern is powering the system. I'm not exactly getting a lot of power-hungry equipment, but I don't want my battery crapping out on me. Should I get a new, deep-cycle battery or should my stock one be fine?

Here's what I'm getting:

- Pioneer 2-Way 4x6s (front)
- Pioneer 3-Way 6x9s (rear)
- Kenwood KDC-135 Reciever

Like I said, nothing too heavy duty until I decide if I want to get an Amp and a sub or not.

I wouldn't go with oblong speakers...there is better sound reproduction from using a round speaker. So...see if you can go with a 4.5" (or around there) on the fronts and a 6.5" (or around there) for the rear...just make up some adapter plates (or buy them) and you'll be good to go.

That's probably true but doesn't look like he'll be adding any subwoofers so the 6x9s in the back should help dish out a little bass he'll need to make it sound better.

 

[xanis]

Thanks for all of the replies. It was probably implied, but I'm only looking for an upgrade to the crappy factory sound system. The bass is terrible. 🙁

 

[davestar]

i'd get 6.5"s with adapter plates to go in the 6x9" holes. and get components rather than coaxials for your fronts.


...actually, i wouldn't put anything in the rear deck - i'd put a 10" sub in a nice little sealed box in the trunk. but if you want rear fill, get a round speaker.