reccomendations for subs amp and speakers to run in an 02 maxima w/ bose stereo
 

in short I want to replace the system in my maxima since it sounds distorted while listening to songs with lots of bass. So my main goals are good sound quality. So a new amp subs and speakers would probably help the most aside from a new head unit which suggestions would also be good for so yes. thanks in advance

What is your budget? What are your musical preferences? How much trunk space are you willing to use?

a fare bit, and music preference is basically music with a lot of bass and oldies

anyone?? i'm just wondering what a good setup would be and depending on what i get or not really, what the size of the speakers should be

there's no magic solution. I always sa start with the head unit. apkifying a bad signal doesn't give better sound. it just gives louder distortion.

what's your budget here. What are you looking to do.

Too many open questions to be answered. Start with a budget, then things can be worked up for you. Your idea of good sound and other peoples are going to be wildly different, as are the budgets. You need a good solid head unit, then we can go from there. Eclipse, Pioneer Premiere and Kenwood Excelon all are solid head units to consider. Are you after a dvd / lcd based system or just a good cd player with ipod capability?

well i'll look into those and budgets like 2-3grand if i can squeeze it and get an actually nice system. I checked out some of those head units and i can't decide. I just want something thats ipod/usb compatible and plays cds maybe has a cd changer as well

one last Q.. doing your own installation or taking it to the pros?

getting it installed, and i was going to look at the h/u's after and than reply but i started looking at them and forgot i had already started my post

I reccomend buying a fair bit of sound deadening material and doing the trunk yourself to save some coin on install. for speakers, it's wide open. GO shop around with your ears. for amps, the reality is, any of the name brand products are all pretty good quality wise. Avoid dirt cheap flea market stuff and you'll be fine. If you don't intend to upgrade your electrical system, I'd try to keep everything under 1000Wrms mark for the sub amp and 4 channel...

Go to some local retailers and sample their stuff. ask questions. if at all possible avoid big box stores as they perpetuate ignorance in this industry. For the install, ask around as well find out which shop(s) have a solid reputation for service and go there.

there's so many good parts out there at very reasonable prices that naing brands would just show you my pesonal Bias and not do anything for actually getting you what you're looking for.

sorry it's not a dfintive answer with a road map and precise directions, but it's really the best bet for you to be satisfied with your purchase. A specialized local shop can also change out equipment and such if your not fully pleased with your nitial purchase. buying online and being dissapointed means buying stuff twice.