Audio Installation

[pumpkinfish]

My GT came with the stock 4 speaker setup and I have been shopping around for a new head unit, front speakers/tweeters, rear package shelf speakers and subs/amp. I am too lazy to install them myself since it has been a good number of years since I have installed audio components (probably around 10 years or so). Are there any places I should avoid? Chain stores for example? I have a Best Buy and Tweeter close by, but I am not 100% confident with them. Since I am the type who likes to do it myself, can I do it in a weekend or am I better off just searching out an auto audio specialist?

 

[Mr.Guitar]

Its not hard, do it yourself. I would also ditch the rear fill and put the extra money towards the components up front.

 

[zeindog]

I see that you are from the philly area. I work at a Best Buy as an installer right over the bridge in new jersey. My roomate is the car audio manager at the Best Buy on Delaware Ave. All I can tell you is that the car is very easy to work on, I pulled mine apart in no time. I cant really vouch for the other Best Buys or Tweeters in the area, but the one I work at we have all very experienced and competant installers. Should you not want to do it yourself, I wouldn't go searching out a specialist per se. Its not like the car is a Bently, its a Ford and they are all put together the same...and easily taken apart.

 

[Infinity]

Something as simple as a deck or deck+4 install can easily be done yourself. Of course, if you can get one of those free installation deals, then go for it. Why wouldn't you?

 

[Jeffspeed24]

www.crutchfield.com

 

[makdad]

I ditched the 5 by 7 in front and rear...I went with components both front and rear and u can get an adaptor plate to make it very easy 4 u...head unit is very easy 4 anyone to do

 

[bleedingvayneAD]

Why doesn't anyone seem to like the Shaker system? I think it is great!

 

[pumpkinfish]

Why doesn't anyone seem to like the Shaker system? I think it is great!

I don't have the shaker in my car I have the base radio and it is very flat sounding

How about sub/amp installation? I am comfortable with the 4 speakers, just not sure on amp/sub placement (I know a custom box needs to be built for where I want it in my trunk) and where to place the tweeters.

 

[StangCooper]

I did most of this myself. (See thread link) I did have it installed, but the sub box needed to be shorter on one corner, so I cut it and made a new panel that was slanted. I am really happy with how it turned out. It is all really well hidden in the trunk and it didn't cost me much.
http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=530107&highlight=subwoofer