Recent content by Alex Jarrell

So I'm looking into sound deadening my car but I have a couple concerns that I haven't seen addressed anywhere. Starting off, since one of the main goals of sound deadening is reducing road noise, I'm concerned about how well it will do this.  Do I need to be worried about being less able to...

I saw that there is a stickied post on this site about sound deadening doors.  Is that thread good enough for getting me started?

I was planning to install speakers myself when I get them.  Would this mean that active speakers are going to be harder to install than passive ones?

Thank you for the easy to understand explanation.  My only concern is the quoted part.  As someone who has zero knowledge on the subject, how difficult would it be to optimize these settings?

Can you elaborate on what network mode and active crossovers are and why they'd be important?  I've heard good things about Pioneer and was thinking about sticking with that brand already, but outside of that I don't really know a whole lot about what makes a good head piece.

I plan on swapping out both the speakers and head piece eventually, I am just looking at doing it in steps right now.  I've spoken with some people who have suggested replacing the speakers first, but it sounds like you're suggesting that starting with the head piece will yield the best...

How much should I expect for those speakers?

I'm looking to put some new speakers in my 2013 Kia Rio.  I spoke with a local audio shop that recommended Alpine Type R 6.5" speakers for $260.  I've been looking online though and have found quite a few options with great reviews ranging from $65 - $90.  I'm wondering if the ~$200 price...

I'm not really interested in installing the head unit myself, especially considering I want to keep steering wheel controls and want a camera installed.  I have been thinking about installing the speakers myself though as I feel more comfortable about that and the only way I'm staying near my...

Can you elaborate more on why that price is too much?  Is it the parts and labor?  Or is it the head piece / speakers?  I don't have the time or experience to install them well myself so if they aren't overcharging me then I don't mind paying for installation.

I actually called the store back just a minute ago to talk about other head unit options and speakers.  The guy gave me a quote for everything (including the camera) for ~$1600.  To get to that price I'd be looking at either Pioneer AVH 1440 nex or the Alpine ILX W650 for the head unit, and...

I recently inherited a 2013 Kia Rio and am looking to improve it's sound system.  I don't really know anything about car audio, so I've done a very small amount of calling around and after spending about 45 minutes on the phone with one shop I've got a couple of options that I'd like advice on...