Best system to put in a Altima Coupe?

[ashleyalanis]

I want to put in a system in my car but i really would like to hear what others with the same car have.

Meaning all. My car at the moment is ALL stock. I want to start fixing it. But i want it to have some "boom" first. So anything anyone can give me would be great.

[DJ_B_Easy]

This is a VERY broad question. Are we talking head unit, component speakers, subwoofers, or the whole nine?

[Importroller]

the best are the ones that work. there is not "one" specific system designed to make your music sound the best in this car.

[Irvxing]

This guy just did his Boom.
I suggest going head unit first.
Then speakers or sub.
boom-boom-t562728.html?hilit=boom%20boom

[Altima_VIP]

I would go head unit..then speakers..then subs. There are so many options to choose from. You really just have to find what you like.

[SanoSuKe]

The head unit doesn't really affect the sound, amirite?

I also always wondered that question, since Im no sound expert. I have a 1k$ budget for sound but don't really know what to buy or who to go to lol.

[Irvxing]

Head unit provides more power output to the speakers mkay.
It actually does clean up the sound a tad bit.
1k budget. Who to go to you say?
DIY

[incREDibL3]

Im selling my sub. Let me know if you are want to kno more info. Pm me

[DJ_B_Easy]

The head unit doesn't really affect the sound, amirite?

It absoultely does. OEM headunit had bass/treble control. Aftermarket should have a minimum of 5 frequency EQ, some go up to 7 or 12. It also gives a boost in power (maybe 20 watts per channel depending on model) and tons of options for MP3/Streaming control. Plugging your iPod or iPhone into the OEM aux port through its headphone jack sounds NOTHING like plugging it into an actual Apple control harness hard wired into the headunit.

[SanoSuKe]

Oh I see. Since we're on the subject yall should post the better choices of headunits so we can help OP out.

[DJ_B_Easy]

IMO, best hands down is Alpine INA-W910. But there goes the bulk of your $1K budget.

Alpine started iPod/iPhone integration, and are the best in the biz at it. They also offer tons of options for add-on sound processing and sculpting. You can start with a basic model to start and then add-on to achieve what you want over time without blowing your whole budget at once.

It all depends on what you want and where you want it. Stick with Alpine, Pioneer, and Kenwood. Stay away from Clarion, Sony, JVC, and anyone else for that matter.

[SanoSuKe]

Jeezus that's $1199 new. I refuse to pay that amount on just the headunit lol. Let me hear your 2nd and 3rd places

[DJ_B_Easy]

Let me hear your head unit budget and what features you want.

[SanoSuKe]

Let me hear your head unit budget and what features you want.

I was speaking in-general but since you asked..I only care about Audio/Navi and budget is around 700 for headunit

[mmkeller]

I have the Alpine CDE 138BT unit, it is totally wireless. Bluetooth, Pandora, works off your iPhone. It is not a double din but still has a USB connect for future uses. I mated it to Alpine speakers and has the ability to add a sub if I wanted. I can also use my steering wheel controls. There is no comparison to OEM, none.

[Irvxing]

I had an alpine CDA-105 couple of years back. Loved it.
Now im using a Pioneer AVH-p3400 I like it.
It got 3 outputs which is what i was looking for.
all the features except NAVI
Im familiar with my city so figured i didnt need it.
Best part is it only cost 350!

[SanoSuKe]

Are we limited to a certain screen size?

[Irvxing]

No sir.
I believe they are all the same LxH just the screen increases and the surrounding frame decreases.

[DJ_B_Easy]

You are limited to DIN size. You have to stay within double DIN, unless you plan on doing some fab do your dash.

You have auto or manual climate control? Was there even an option in the 2012?

[SanoSuKe]

You are limited to DIN size. You have to stay within double DIN, unless you plan on doing some fab do your dash.

You have auto or manual climate control? Was there even an option in the 2012?

Manual CC. So this should be fine: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/ ... VH-P4400BH

[DJ_B_Easy]

Yup, but buy the OEM trim so you dont have to use a POS Metra mounting kit. Should be part# 15 in this link:

http://www.partswebsite.com/nissanparts ... atid=30173

Looks like this, exact OEM match, because it is OEM:

[Irvxing]

I used the Schosche dash kit
http://www.amazon.com/Scosche-NN1642B-2 ... ltima+dash
Nothing wrong with it.
But i did wrap it

[DJ_B_Easy]

^You got lucky then. I had a kit in mine for a while, it fit like crap. It was so bad that if I pushed a button on the radio, my defroster would turn on because the whole thing shifted and pushed up against the button.

[Irvxing]

Fit is perfect on mine. No weave pattern though.

[SanoSuKe]

Fit is perfect on mine. No weave pattern though.

damn you, that looks cleaan. So if I buy the 7" one would this kit still fit? or do I have to do some work to it?

[DJ_B_Easy]

You need to but a single or double din. Screen size will fit within those parameters. It doesnt matter what size the screen is, if the head unit it double din or less, you are good.

[Irvxing]

Yes, it will fit.
As long as its DOUBLE DIN. Like Dj B Easy said.

[SanoSuKe]

Yes, it will fit.
As long as its DOUBLE DIN. Like Dj B Easy said.

Okidokes. I just ordered it from Amazon and in 2 days I get my AVH-P8400BH

[DJ_B_Easy]

You are still going to need a dash kit or that OEM trim piece. Did it come with a kit? And a Nissan wiring harness?

[Irvxing]

DONT FORGET THE HARNESS AND THE ANTENNA ADAPTOR!!!!
Edit: X2 what B Easy said. Forum reply jinx!