Kai Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 So I recently got my license and was handed down the old 98 Legacy GT.The car still has stock parts and nothing was switched out. One of the first things I noticed was that the speakers aren't that great. When I put my ipod in thorugh an aux-to-cassette cable, is that the sound is sort of distorted. I don't know too much about cars so I'd probably have someone else do any changes I would have to do. Any help would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 1. Buy a new radio w/ USB on it for ipod. 2. Buy new speakers. 3. Install. 4. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kai Posted June 20, 2010 Author Share Posted June 20, 2010 Oh. Anything else I should know? And any recommendations for speakers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDubbs Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 Here's the cliffs notes I've gathered on stereo installation... Just because a speaker is the right diameter (5 1/4", 6 1/2") doesn't mean it is shallow enough to fit in a door. Many stock speakers sound much, much better with a new amplifier and head unit. -On the same note: Don't buy a head unit because of its power output in Watts if you are going to install an amp, all you care about is high volt pre-outs. Otherwise, just be aware that some high output single din units (claiming 50W per channel) can get hot and may shut down for safety after 1 or 2 hours of sustained high volume listening. The depth of Single and Double DIN spots on different vehicles can vary quite a bit. A unit with many features and add-on modules may have simply too much cabling to fit behind a head unit where the original manufacturer intended to have only a remote wire, power, antenna and 4 pair or speaker wire going to the back. Long story short, you may want to post in the generation-specific forum for questions about fitment and since you should always be capable of removing the stereo, grab a manual and take a look behind it to see the space you are working with. No, the name has nothing to do with bragging about 20 inch wheels... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kai Posted June 20, 2010 Author Share Posted June 20, 2010 Alright, I'll keep that in mind. I was in the car today and it sounded better when I turned the volume on the ipod down and the speaker volume up. If anything comes up though, I'll keep that in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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