Quote (LuLer @ 11 Sep 2018 19:59)
Anyone know about car audio?
Recommendations on a starter system? Just looking to upgrade my stock one but I'm driving a Mazda 3 so it's not like I'm trying to impress anyone or bring down the neighborhood.
Also what am I looking at for installation costs?
Warning: I know only a little about audio and nothing about cars.
better to have a budget than just ask how much
it's like building a computer, there are multiple parts and variations as to how it's put together. Generally based on budget and what fits into your car without custom work.
what head unit do you have? the one that sticks out of the top of the dash? if so I would say it's likely a custom head unit upgrade
speakers are easier, however you may need to modify the baskets or brackets they mount in as aftermarket speakers are typically bigger
there is no easy 1 size fits all 'starter system' but with a little effort you can get set up
if you hand your car to an installation shop be prepared to pay more in labour than what you pay for parts, audio is cheap now but labour isn't