07 ALTIMA Audio system upgrade need some advice.

[dansu92833]

07 Altima Hybrid

I have none-bose system install. I wish to upgrade my audio system to bose is that possible? if not then..is there any other option?

[Infantry1327]

I wouldn't get the bose system. Go after market. Unless u want to buy my bose system. Lol How much are u willing to spend, what kind of music do u listen to. Do u want to put a sub in the trunk, do u want navigation? Do u know how to install everything, if not then figure labor costs into ur budget.

[AppleBonker]

The Bose system is probably harder to install after the fact than a different aftermarket system. The reasons why have been discussed here before. It requires completely re-wiring the car. If you're going to do that, you can end up with better quality going completely aftermarket.

[Infantry1327]

What u doing to me Apple. Im trying To unload my bose. Lol

Just kidding man. Apple is right, after market is the way to go.. unless u really want to buy my bose. Lol

[dansu92833]

Will...I'm looking for Bose is because it look like the stereo system and ac are connection that mean once I change stereo system it will looks bad...

My budge are will some >2000$ up down.'

Most music I'm hear are include...Japan music(amine,country,,etc) 70%, 10% for classic music that also includes(opera,,,etc).,,20% are all other American popular music.

PS:remember...because My card is HYBRID that mean back the truck is small then stander Altima.

[chrispizzitola]

$2000 is a good amount of money to spend on a system you can get some really nice after market stuff that will sound way better than bose. im Sure apples could point you in the right direction

[AppleBonker]

$2k is a decent chunk of change which can definitely get something nice. However, I don't know how much power you'd want to chew through on a hybrid. It might make sense to just get some decent interior speakers (efficient) and put them on a lower power amp.

Are you planning on doing the install yourself? How much experience do you have wiring up the car?

[Infinite-T]

Hey Bro,

You might think about what Apple just posted. It is pretty much what I am doing in my A/C. I dont need/want booming bass you can hear a mile a way. So I got some nice speakers to replace the stocks. I got the Infinity Kappa series for the 6.5 (door) and the 6x9s in the back. The dash I put in a pair of the 3.5 Infinity Reference. The dash speakers are just feed by the head unit, (which pushes about 22w RMS and the speakers max at like 40w). The door speakers and back speakers will be fed by ~400w (ish) 4 channel amp. Honestly I found that Amazon had some awesome prices on the Kappas and even the 3.5s. They were about 50% LESS then what I would have paid locally from Best Buy or Car Toys.

The head unit is a pioneer Avic D3. I bought it a few years ago and had it in my last Alti. When I bought my coupe I just moved it over. Right now the head unit is driving all the speakers. At meduim volumes it is CRYSTAL clear and sounds amazing. Plenty of definition in the whole sound range without any ranges being over emphisized (for the music I listen to). I am going to add the amp soon only because when I am on the freeway with the windows down I have to crank the stereo and I can start to hear it distort as I push the upper limit of the head unit. The set up like mine, including the amp would probably cost you around a grand. But if you have the money, maybe go for a fancier AV/Nav unit like the Kenwood - DNX9140. If God had a car he would have one of those in it! If you really wanted to go wild you can go even higher end than the Kappas (which are B.A. IMO)

If you do like the boom, a budy of my did a little set up in his 240Z. He didn't have a lot of room (if you have ever seen the inside of a 240z you know what I mean) So he bought a high quality CD head that had some decent output to dive his tweets and mids. He then built a small box and put a single 10 inch woofer in it and a 500W mono amp. (I don't know the types and brands he used off the top of my head) He listens to drum&bass and some rock. This thing for as compact as it is really pounds. There is not alot to it and he didnt have to dedicate the whole hatch area of his car to do it. Best of all he isn't stressing out the the stock electrical system.

I dont know how much experience you have with electrical stuff, AV stuff, and cars in general. But I guess start with a bassline of what you want. Like do you want NAV, DVD, satalite, HD Radio, voice control, blue toothe etc. Find a head unit that fits those needs. Second decide what you want your system to sound like and what music you like. For me I am a classic rocker and a blues lover. I dont need booming bass, but I like crystal clear, well defined sound on all ranges so i found speakers to suit that. Then last, do you need/want a sub. Then decide how much room you want to dedicate to that, then find (or build) a setup to suit it. As was already said, I would be careful not to stress the electrical system on your hybrid. I have never worked on a hybrid before, but i am a Industrial/commercial electrician by trade and have worked on a LOT of DC power systems (Like UPSs, battery banks, and solar/wind charging systems). I know what can happen to that kind of stuff if you over stress it! I also have somewhat of a background in electronics.

Just a note to all of my fellow entusiasts out there, when you are building your fancy amp rigs and stuff, keep some kind of ventalation in mind. Amps, any electronic device for that matter, put out heat. Over heating your amp (or whatever) without any ventalation can bring your expensive rig to an early death! Seriously!

Hope this helps and have fun with it!

[dansu92833]

ok at least i got some idea....but...where should I began? I am absolute no experience on it. Does anyone know where I can find good place to twit it?

(near chino hills)

[IMrGoodBarI]

I have some orion p 6.2s for sale if your are interested and a Orion 4002 amp

[Infinite-T]

Well, I guess start with finding a head unit that has the features you want and install it. I would also recommend replacing the front door speakers at that time too, they are the ones you will hear most, from the drivers seat anyway. Spend a few days listening to your music as you normaly would and decide if you hear anything missing, lows, highs, etc.

If you need more bass replace the rear speakers and/or add sub. I think you get the idea, start with a solid unit and build on it to suit your taistes.

Im not sure about places around your area, but you can buy car audio at places like Best Buy and stuff and you can have them install it too if you dont feel comfortable doing it yourself. Installing them yourself really isnt hard, just follow the diagrams that come with your unit. There are also plenty of guides online and on this forum for doing it. Plus, its cool doing it oyurself because you save money and can do your own custom touches!

If you can do it yourself or know a friend that can help you, try online places like Amazon.com. They usually have much better prices than BB.

[dansu92833]

speaker is easy(just find right size right?). But what about the audio system? I don't think there are lot system will support the drive wheel button. And original cover will not able to fit it, it makes "unnatural".

[Infinite-T]

Yes, thats true, somewhat. A lot of the new higher end decks have support for the stearing wheel control with some kind of adapter. Depends on what unit you get. I found one for my D-3 that works pretty good.

As for the trim piece, you can buy kits for those too. I found one for my coupe that matches the OEM dash perfectly. It looks nice and clean. I know you have a hybrid, but im sure you can find a kit for it. I found mine here:http://www.trademotion.com/par...gid=2

Its says it for a 2007 Altima Sedan but fit my 08 coupe just fine. I dont know if the hybrid has a different setup there, but im sure they probably have one on that site. If all else fails check for aftermarket ones on ebay and stuff.

The door speakers are very easy to change. In my coupe, they were 6 1/2 inch round ones. Someone correct me if I am wrong, but i think the ones in the hybrid are the same size. I got these and am pretty happy with them.http://www.amazon.com/Infinity...r=8-2. The Alpine ones are awesome too. I had them in my last Alti.

[marlin29311]

BOSE = Buy Other Sound Equipment

Infinite-T had some good suggestions, as well ast Apple too - listen to them!

[dansu92833]

My father suggest that Alpine audio system is best, and he recommend me to install it. is that true? and what model will you guys recommend?

O I almost forgot..what kind Amplifiers should I get? remember that my back tuck space are only 1/2 space because battery.

[Infinite-T]

Well, Alpine is good, so is pioneer and Kenwood.

What do you want from your stereo? Do you want GPS? Bluetooth? Ipod control? Satelite? DVD? HD Radio? Or do you just want a simple radio/cd deck?

I would hold off on any amps or anything at first until you decide what you want from your system.

[dansu92833]

All I want is "best quality of sound" No gps or bluetooth needs (I have one that stick on the windows already,) I don't like video either because could bring more dangerous during drive(and ticket too). all option that I wish to have is list below:

HD Radio(if is include with receiver that would be best)

AUX plug in or USB but no ipod please.

support many type of music(rap,rock,anime,classic,,etc)

Support wheel control with min change deck, I don't want void my car warranty.(most important)

[Infinite-T]

Alright, So now we are getting down to buisness. I found a few decks that almost fit your description perfectly. Since your dad recommended alpine, check this one out:http://www.amazon.com/Alpine-C...r=8-1

The reviews on it are pretty good and the only bad one is complaining about something entirely different anyway. It has USB and pre-outs too. It supports the stearing wheel controls (with adapter) and HD radio (with adapter).

I would suggest doing your front door speakers at the same time because when you put in a quality deck you will really hear how bad the stock ones are. I have tried both these Infinitys and Alpines and both are very nice:

Inifinity: http://www.amazon.com/Infinity...r=1-1

Alpine: http://www.amazon.com/Alpine-T...r=1-2

I would try something like that first. If you feel like you need more bass, you can replace the back speakers and/or add an amp and sub.

In my opinion, when you dont fully know what you want or what you are doing its better to start with the basics and build on it. If you buy a ton of stuff all at once and install it and find something about it you dont like...most places wont take back stuff after you installed it.

I dont think installing a stereo will void any warrenties on your car, at least I've never heard of it. From the pictures I have seen, the hybrids stereo consol is the same as the non hybrid so you would want this (part #15) http://www.trademotion.com/par...gid=2. Then you would need the little try insert that goes under the single din unit. Look at what DJ Beasy did in his post. Same idea, but you wont have that flip out screen. (His picture is almost all the way at the bottom)http://forums.altimas.org/zerothread/318934

[AppleBonker]

^ Decent advice. But, if about $2000 is actually your budget, you may want to consider getting a head unit that supports video. Not because you want to use the video, but the larger touch screen makes all the other controls easier. I don't know that I would recommend adding a powerful sub either. Doing that will cause a strain on the electrical system which is a larger concern on a hybrid vehicle. There are some excellent Kenwood double din head units that will fit your needs. In fact, the video wont work while the car is in motion if you don't bypass the lockout, which will keep you safe/legal.

[dansu92833]

I like the idea of it..but..I got question in my mind..the system show 200w. but speak shows 100w for alpine and 225w for infinity does that mean when I choice infinity I won't be able support full power of speaker? also I don't saw describe shows wheel support...

[dansu92833]

mm. but I already have nightmare with pioneer 2din system one was 1d and another one was 2d. Both have same problem...after used more then one years the system won't start when engine start, or the touch pad sense were mass up..it seemed pioneer device won't keep going more then 1 years.

PS:beside most 2din device with pioneer were only support 50w*4 which 200w total... but in my car's oe speak has 6 already and most speak today are support more then 50w per-speaker..

[dansu92833]

ok...after some research would this work?

Audio system:CDA-9887 or DEH-P7200HD (will support wheel control?)

speaker:Front(for now) INFINITY PERFT61(it looks better in amazon describe)Rare speaker....still research...

so total is around 500$ before installation.

[AppleBonker]

Audio system:CDA-9887 or DEH-P7200HD (will support wheel control?)

The CDA-9887 requires an add-on module for HD radio to work (another $200 I think) and I don't believe it has a USB port.

The DEH-P7200HD has both a front usb port and built in HD radio.

[dansu92833]

what about sound quality comparison between pioneer and alpine model?

[AppleBonker]

There probably wont be any noticeable difference. The only thing that would really change is the controls / tuning capabilities (which at this price will be fairly limited).

[txcoupe]

I've had the Alpine 9887 installed in my A/C for a little over a year now. It's an excellent head unit (IMO). If you do go that route, I HIGHLY recomend buying and doing the IMPRINT on this deck. The results are AMAZING as far as sound quality goes. The IMPRINT kit (alpine pt# KTX-100EQ) can be bought, used, at Crutchfield for $149.00. It does not disapoint.

[dansu92833]

so...ok Finally I think Alpine 9887 would be best for me..but I still have question about wheel control. does anyone know which brand/model I have to get in order to support my oe wheel control?

And about speaker...anyone suggest for rare?

PS:I think this is my final question for help. I really appreciation everyone help a rookie that have no idea.