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apexspeedtech · 03-05-2018, 07:58 PM

I have a 1998 Ti with the stock (10 speaker) audio system, modified with a 1/8" RCA input.

Wow, is it terrible. I replaced both 5.25" in the front with decent aftermarket units, and went up to 6.5" in the rear. And I'm shocked at how easily the bass distorts. My car is a Cali Top and at highway speeds the stock stereo is pointless.

All I use it for is to connect to my phone, which is what I play everything through. I've read a lot of suggestions on replacing the head unit, but my question is: Which is the best sub $150 solution here.

1. New Head Unit with existing speakers
2. Powered sub-woofer with line-level inputs.

Thanks in advance,

Neel

03-05-2018, 07:58 PM	#1
apexspeedtech Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 50 iTrader: (0) Photo Gallery	New head unit or powered subwoofer? I have a 1998 Ti with the stock (10 speaker) audio system, modified with a 1/8" RCA input. Wow, is it terrible. I replaced both 5.25" in the front with decent aftermarket units, and went up to 6.5" in the rear. And I'm shocked at how easily the bass distorts. My car is a Cali Top and at highway speeds the stock stereo is pointless. All I use it for is to connect to my phone, which is what I play everything through. I've read a lot of suggestions on replacing the head unit, but my question is: Which is the best sub $150 solution here. 1. New Head Unit with existing speakers 2. Powered sub-woofer with line-level inputs. Thanks in advance, Neel