Is it worth Replacing your Headunit if you don't Replace the SPeakers and AMP's ? ?

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Hi Guys

I was thinking of doing a full Audio set up in my new mustang with all new high end speakers and AMP's and all and today I started thinking that I don't need it much louder then the stock 500 set up. But I would like a Highend headunit like the Pioneer Z2 or the D3 or something like that so that there is nav. and blue tooth and Ipod.

#1 is it worth doing just the headunit and headrest screens?

#2 will it sound any better with a after market headunit?

#3 will the speakers and stock amps work with a aftermarket headunit?

#4 Or would it just be best to go ALL out and do the whole car all new speakers and subs and 2 amps and all.

What do you guys think I would love any insite you guys have.

Thanks.

 

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Personally, I like the factory head unit, it has the big buttons for my fat figures and it will allready turn up loud enough to give you a headack or run you out. One of the biggest improvements is satelite radio, it's so clear and distorsion free. I couldn't believe the difference untill I got it on my 08 fusion. I really didn't want it, but it had it. Now I'm in love, I have to have it for the stang.

 

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I have an Alpine and stock speakers and everything else. It has ipod controls and satellite. It works great.

 

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Dose it sound any best with just change the headunit?

I would like to have Nav. in there.

 

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Although decent sounding, OEM speakers are always weaker than aftermarket speakers. Even if the same brand. Speakers are some of the cheapest upgrades you can do stereo wise and will make a difference even with the factory headunit. I'd say replace the speakers.

 

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Ok so go with speakers and a nice Amp as well and some New 8" door subs?

Do you think you will get some good sounds without having to do a subwoofer?

I would just like not to have to take up and of the truck room I have

 

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A speaker change would be better. But just the head unit is an improvement.

 

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well i replaced my factory h/u becasue it wouldnt play MP3 CDs, and it sounds better than stock just because you can control more stuff, but i would prob go with a good component set, like CDL, JL, Infinity, or Alpine

 

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1) If you buy new speakers. Definately buy an amp.
2) If you buy a headunit. Definately buy new speakers. And do #1
3) Either way add an aftermarket sub. Any will be fine if you plan to keep it cheap.

 

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Ive got a total change over to new speakers and everything and its sound way better than my shaker500