Dilema.. stock system upgrade on camry - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

1200mk · 02-17-2005, 01:49 PM

I was wondering if i installed a alpine head unit or pioneer hu into my camry will i hear a noticable difference in sq? My car already comes with a stock amp so running the stock speakers off the hu doesnt seem like such a great idea. Do you guys think it will still sound better or about the same at best?

thanks!

WhiteRabbit · 02-17-2005, 02:02 PM

aftermarket HU will make it sound 3Xs better, thats if you get a decent to good one

1200mk · 02-17-2005, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiteR

aftermarket HU will make it sound 3Xs better, thats if you get a decent to good one

even if i am taking away the stock amp?

i plan on getting the 9835, or 9855 or the 860 from pio

***cam2Xrunner*** · 02-17-2005, 02:20 PM

Yeah it will probably sound better because you have more control over the frequencies, plus the onboard amp probably puts out the same amount if not more than the factory amp.

Luc · 02-18-2005, 03:51 PM

Use the Alpine, bypass the OEM.

_VVTi_ · 02-18-2005, 07:17 PM

so bypass the OEM amp and use the HU unit amp??

2k4CamThrilla · 02-18-2005, 09:19 PM

I know someone that has the same exact car as I and he had said that when he changed the stock speakers and left the stock HU they aftermarket speakers bumped more then the stock system and everyone who owns a g5 knows that the stock system bumps.. I notice my liscense plate frame rattles as well as the trunk. But he said that's the best 200 bux he spent on speakers and it's well worth it...So anyway I dont know why you don't change the speakers and leave the stock unit if you like it; thats if you have a G5 Camry

1200mk · 02-19-2005, 02:04 AM

yeah i got a g5 but i want a head unit for mp3 capabilities... as well as all the other nifty adjustments... i also wanted a head unit so i could hook up my sub and amp i have at home....

O, and iam looking for SQL not just making my system Loud. The camry system sounds decent for stock i have to admit it but i want MORE!

***cam2Xrunner*** · 02-19-2005, 02:10 AM

If you're looking for good sound quality and loudness, then there is no other whay than to upgrade to a new reciever and get an amp to power components in the front doors. What's your budget that you're working with?

1200mk · 02-19-2005, 03:07 AM

well i was gonna get my hu first...

i was working with 3-400 bucks on that... and save more money on components and amp..

i already have an amp and sub.

1200mk · 02-19-2005, 03:09 AM

i was looking at the cdt cl-61a's and an amp for that 100x2 rms.

***cam2Xrunner*** · 02-19-2005, 03:17 AM

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/t66318.html
Don't get much better than that.

As for the speakers and amp's what's your budget for that?

1200mk · 02-19-2005, 02:13 PM

i was gonna go with the 9835 for my head unit

o and for speakers and amp my budget is around 400