If you don’t like your factory stereo, it might be best to start from scratch. That’s great, but the amount of options can be paralyzing. If you’re building a system from scratch, start with the speakers or the head unit.
Either way, you need a head unit capable of powering the speakers. You can also opt for a head unit with preamp outputs and an amp capable of fully powering the speakers.
There are many options when building a car stereo system from scratch, so people who have never performed this task can avoid this kind of drastic change.
If you want to dig deeper, consider the types of features you want in your car stereo, which helps you find the perfect head unit. Also, decide whether you will use full-range speakers or components.
Adding more bass – If the only thing you’re missing is bass, add a subwoofer to your factory system in one of two ways:
Add an amplifier and a subwoofer.
Add an amplified subwoofer.
Subwoofer in the trunk of a car.
Powered subwoofers are simpler, but adding an amplifier and subwoofer gives you more flexibility. Either way, a subwoofer is the best way to get powerful bass.
If you’re looking for the easiest way to add more bass to your car stereo system, an amplified amplifier with speaker-level inputs is the solution. These units combine an amplifier and subwoofer into a single unit, eliminating the need for guesswork, and can be connected to any factory or aftermarket head unit.