Cirrus

Hey folks,

I'm a total noob when it comes to sound systems. I've been content with the stock 4 speakers that came with my Cobalt in 2005, and now I have finally decided to make an upgrade with what I can do.

Option 1: Amp+sub setup in the trunk, which would probably be the best bet sound wise, EXCEPT, I drive back and forth between NJ and FL for school every spring and fall and every single inch of my car is used up. I chucked out so much stuff last year due to lack of space, and really can't take up anymore space.

Option 2: Swapping out the four stock speakers for four good speakers that will also produce a decent amount of bass. I don't know how possible that is sound quality/performance wise-- but in my moms Murano, the stock speakers (no sub or anything from the factory) kick more bass than my balt ever has, same goes for my dads Explorer. I get a massage in those cars, especially the Murano, compared to the Cobalt.

I'm leaving my options open, and my budget I would like to keep under $400 if possible... I'm not looking for the best of the best, but I want good sound with a bass hit thats way better than what the stockers provide. I'm not looking to be heard 2 blocks away, just a nice, good kick from inside. Option 2 would be optimum for me, but as I said, my options are open.

So any input from you audiophiles would be awesome

Thanks guys,

Cirrus

glen229

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option 1 ... but do what i did... have a distribution block on the power and ground so you can allen key it all right out... or

even better just undo the two wires that go into the sub box from the amp and take the sub box out when you need space? im guessing that you dont travel to and from school alot .. every spring just take the box out

you could kick around in the classifieds section and somebody is always selling ther stock pioneer sub box from the SS model cobalt.. go get a 150 watt rms amp and read the how to on how do hook it up and youll be satisfied.. for the time being

2007victoryred

I would say get a nice component system for the front and decent rear speakers and call it good. You can find a setup for under $400.

Cirrus

What is a component system? Haha, I feel like such a noob again...ah.

glen229

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a powerd (amplified) speaker

213129239123712973 lightyears better then any regular speaker

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Component_Speaker

Cirrus

Ah sweet thanks. You guys are quick here. Sad to say, I've been on this forum for years and haven't really ever checked out these parts

glen229

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well its the 2-4am crew that gets it done

to much comotion to work with during 9-5er's bored at work

2007victoryred

you could go look at crutchfield.com and search what fits your car and budget.

glen229

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crutchfield seems to typicly be more expensive

im bias to www.sonicelectronix.com

and they pricematch all stuff 110 percent... ive gotten stuff from there legit and fast shipping

Cirrus

I've actually been on that site browsing around just before I posted it.

I'll go checkout Crutchfield too, I've seen that recommended plenty of times here...

Another Q, concerning the plastic(?) covering over the stock speakers on the door panel, do others generally remove that or keep it on? Would keeping it on distort quality much?

EDIT: Looking at component speakers on amazon, I ran across this: http://www.amazon.com/Infinity-Refer...1054264&sr=1-1

Is that just one speaker, or is it a pair? I see some say pairs, but I don't see anything about this being a pair in the description... And If I went with this, these two would go in the front speakers, and then get a good pair of speakers (not component?) for the rear? Or would it be better to have component speakers all around?

EDIT 2: I was reading online that some component speakers need an amp or else they will get distorted above medium volume-- whats the deal behind this?

2007victoryred

The infinity system on the link is both left and right. I also would say look at crutchfield just to see what fits your car you can find alot better prices other places. I have never heard of the plastic distorting the sound, so I would say keep it on. Im not 100% sure about an amp for a component system, I would say you could find a system that isnt so power demanding and you would be fine.

Cirrus

Alrighty, thanks again for your help. I have free overnight shipping and loads of discounts and giftcards to amazon, so thats why I am shopping on there. What would be a good power "demand" to look for on the speakers that would suffice in the balt?

2007victoryred

I'm not sure what the stock head unit puts out, but I can look around and see what I can find.

Cirrus

How do you guys figure a good set of component speakers in the front and the Infinity Basslink in the back would sound?

2007victoryred

I would think it would sound good. The basslink is a self amped 10 right? Where you planning on all infinity then?
I always wondered what the basslink sounded like

Cirrus

Correct about the basslink. I've only read one bad thing about it on CSS.net but several great reviews, and tons of other good reviews online... Not sure if I'm sticking all Infinity, doesn't really matter to me. Whatever sounds good-- I'm going to go to Best Buy first though to check out the sound that comes out of some potential speakers...

EmperorJJ1

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basslink is a good idea along with a stock sub box and a slim line 10" swapping door speakers will not give you any xtra bass at all. if anything less in most cases

Cirrus

Alrighty. Basslink is current in the mail so I'll start off with that and continue from there once it gets here.

Thanks for all your help again!

kevjam79

How is the basslink treating you?

Spun

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Thread's almost a year old

Cirrus

Basslink is treating me awesome! It cuts out sometimes when the volume is turned way up and the bass is way up (I'm talking near max or max volume and bass), I'm guessing it's a power supply issue, but other than that it's been flawless.

brickloaf

why not just get a 12' sub in a small sealed box and mount the amp on the back seat, altho if your trunk is full on your long trips, the sub would be worthless because there would be a bunch of stuff infront of it. why not just get some subs and take them out on your trips? if you dont want to do that then yea id get some nice componet speakers, then when u have the extra $$$, spend 200-300 and get a 4 channel amp for the 4 speakers which will make a huge difference.

edit: didnt notice how old the thread was

Spun

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I think those basslinks fit under the seat don't they?
Or am I thinking of something else