Nissan Altima GXE Question....

[thedhali]

Hey guys,

I got a 2001 Nissan Altima GXE bone stock and the first thing that i want to do is a sound system upgrade. First, i was wondering what kind of subs i should go with. The thing is I don't want subs that are ridiculously loud. I want the kind that can be quiet but can step up if someone challenges, in other words a versatile one. So, if anyone could tell me a good sub, amp or head unit, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!

[adero]

what kind of price range do you have? If you want to be able to "step up" your bass on command, i'd recommend getting an amp with a remote gain so you control your bass level easily.

[93ex]

id actually avoid the remote gain amp.. nothing like the ability to drive an amp into clipping at your fingertips. I would go with a head unit with a sub level control, and then set it so zero = "stepping up" and you can keep it on -2 or -3 the rest of the time.. thats what I do.

[thedhali]

wait what does a remote gain amp do and mean? In terms of price range, somewhere between $1500-$2000 is how much i can plan on shelling out, but I want to try not to use it all. Someone was telling me that 2 Alpine 10's will be able to do the job as well. How would those work out? Thanks!!!

[TBSpyder]

Everyone's perception of "loud" is different...so it'd be hard to give you any suggestions on what subs to buy. Go to a couple audio shops and audition whatever is in your price range. I agree with Jesse though as far as getting a deck with seperate sub controls, it will allow you to customize your sound very easily. Remote gains are nothing but distortion knobs.

[thedhali]

Hey,
went to best buy today and checked out some of their subs. I saw 2 duals in a box going for like 141.99 and they have 600 RMS and 1100 peak. So, i think i might go for that. i hafta go check out decks but thanks for those ideas.