In need of advice (full setup) - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

computertech01 · 08-02-2012, 02:06 PM

I've always enjoyed high quality audio (at reasonable prices) since I was young. Now I'm the kind of guy who listens to my sound system more than my exhaust note.

My car will be arriving around the end of august which is perfect cause then comes the day of gift giving (my birthday) on the 7th of September. Now my family is notorious for giving each other nice gifts (I bought my dad a 750$ office printer because he needed it).

The problem I have is I know I like high quality audio but I don't know what to look for the brz in replacing speakers/amp. I'm looking to replace the stock speakers and amp but I'm not worried about adding a sub atm.

I listen to a wide variety of music rock/trance/hardstyle/classic/pop.

Mo707 · 08-02-2012, 02:18 PM

Theres like no trunk space for a sub. So im hopping your not planing on getting like 10"-12" sub unless your never gunna use your back seats. haha
But ya im also look for new speakers.

ill86 · 08-02-2012, 02:22 PM

There's room for a sub or two... Not my dept so I'll sit back and let others chime in..

ill86 · 08-02-2012, 02:26 PM

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7373

computertech01 · 08-02-2012, 02:28 PM

Not really looking to put in a sub yet just to replace the stock amp and stock speakers. If anyone has any recommendations on brands I'm all ears.

dabocx · 08-02-2012, 02:43 PM

Im looking into this as well, the 3 way focal setup ive seen online looks pretty good but i have no idea where to go from there >_>

Also some one needs to make a 8 inch sub mount for this car

KRAZYK · 08-02-2012, 04:38 PM

I am in the same boat.. just depends on how much you want to spend. You can spend almost a grand on just speakers alone if you go with a pair like hybrid ovation ii 6. Or you can spend between $100 and $250 on a set of speakers like Focal, RE Audio, or Image Dynamics. I am leaning towards one of those three just because I dont have the money to spend on the Ovatrion.. although Im sure they sound amazing.

the Alpine PDX-5 I hear is an amazing amp.. good power and top notch sound quality.

michaelahess · 08-02-2012, 05:39 PM

So far not hating on my PDX-V9, still no sub GRRRRRR!

The Vibe three way I got is ok, but I don't recommend them to anyone. Grab the cheaper Focal's or something. The Vibe sounds good, but the build quality is crap.

burnt_rice · 08-02-2012, 06:23 PM

Middle of the road system I would suggest would be:

Hertz HDP5 amp. Small amp, sounds amazing, and has sub output.
Hertz Energy 3ways
Hertz Energy 8" subs - 2

I'd charge $1700ish just for the equipment.

The step up speakers (Hi-energy) would be $350 more but are way better and the Energy line sounds great.

08-02-2012, 02:06 PM	#1
computertech01 Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: Jetta MK1V Location: MD Posts: 46 Thanks: 1 Thanked 14 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	In need of advice (full setup) I've always enjoyed high quality audio (at reasonable prices) since I was young. Now I'm the kind of guy who listens to my sound system more than my exhaust note. My car will be arriving around the end of august which is perfect cause then comes the day of gift giving (my birthday) on the 7th of September. Now my family is notorious for giving each other nice gifts (I bought my dad a 750$ office printer because he needed it). The problem I have is I know I like high quality audio but I don't know what to look for the brz in replacing speakers/amp. I'm looking to replace the stock speakers and amp but I'm not worried about adding a sub atm. I listen to a wide variety of music rock/trance/hardstyle/classic/pop.

08-02-2012, 05:39 PM	#8
michaelahess Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: '13 GBS BRZ Lim, 2006 Dodge RAM MC Location: Wyoming Posts: 663 Thanks: 72 Thanked 148 Times in 98 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So far not hating on my PDX-V9, still no sub GRRRRRR! The Vibe three way I got is ok, but I don't recommend them to anyone. Grab the cheaper Focal's or something. The Vibe sounds good, but the build quality is crap. __________________ Mike's Car Journal

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ill86 VehicleDynamicsSpecialist Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: iG FR-S Location: illtuned / PittRace Posts: 750 Thanks: 1,185 Thanked 203 Times in 166 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	There's room for a sub or two... Not my dept so I'll sit back and let others chime in..

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computertech01 Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: Jetta MK1V Location: MD Posts: 46 Thanks: 1 Thanked 14 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Not really looking to put in a sub yet just to replace the stock amp and stock speakers. If anyone has any recommendations on brands I'm all ears.

08-02-2012, 02:43 PM	#6
dabocx Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Scion FRS Location: United States Posts: 1,267 Thanks: 564 Thanked 261 Times in 191 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Im looking into this as well, the 3 way focal setup ive seen online looks pretty good but i have no idea where to go from there >_> Also some one needs to make a 8 inch sub mount for this car

08-02-2012, 04:38 PM	#7
KRAZYK Self Entitled Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 13' Red FR-S, 12' Toyota Tundra Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 122 Thanks: 17 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I am in the same boat.. just depends on how much you want to spend. You can spend almost a grand on just speakers alone if you go with a pair like hybrid ovation ii 6. Or you can spend between $100 and $250 on a set of speakers like Focal, RE Audio, or Image Dynamics. I am leaning towards one of those three just because I dont have the money to spend on the Ovatrion.. although Im sure they sound amazing. the Alpine PDX-5 I hear is an amazing amp.. good power and top notch sound quality.

08-02-2012, 06:23 PM	#9
burnt_rice Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: FR-S Location: Coeur D'Alene ID Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Middle of the road system I would suggest would be: Hertz HDP5 amp. Small amp, sounds amazing, and has sub output. Hertz Energy 3ways Hertz Energy 8" subs - 2 I'd charge $1700ish just for the equipment. The step up speakers (Hi-energy) would be $350 more but are way better and the Energy line sounds great.

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