audio: is this safe?

[Nigel215]

As im looking into upgrding my stero system, I see a bunch of dofferent brands I want to use. Like If I was to get a sony receiver should I get everything else sony, like subs, amp, etc.? Or would it be safe to use a sony receiver with MTX subs and another brand amp? Im just wondering if I use different brands will a get a shitty sound? or will they all work togeather?

[Thunderbolt]

Originally Posted by Nigel215

As im looking into upgrding my stero system, I see a bunch of dofferent brands I want to use. Like If I was to get a sony receiver should I get everything else sony, like subs, amp, etc.? Or would it be safe to use a sony receiver with MTX subs and another brand amp? Im just wondering if I use different brands will a get a shitty sound? or will they all work togeather?

You can mix and match brands with no problems. Most people don't build a system with all the same brand components. Even professional systems are rarely only one brand. The reason is manufacturers that make a great head unit or amp may not even make speakers or if they do they may not be all that good. I have Kenwood Excelon for head unit and amps and Infinity for speakers because I don't like the sound of Kenwood speakers. The best way to choose is to listen to different components.

[Nigel215]

k..I will listen around

[benzero]

and personally, i would avoid all sony car audio products like the plauge.

might i recommend clarion?

but mixing and matching is no problem. most people put together a system with nothing that goes together. im currently using JL audio and clarion.

[ptown201]

I second that, Sony sucks. Check out Clarion or Alpine.

[chuck16]

I third that, Sony gear is Crap. Personally I prefer Panasonic Gear then Clarion. Alpine , for me anyways, rates down next to Sony next to Shrubwood errr I mean Kenwood.

[korndogg]

yea dont go with sony. i have rockford in mine and it sounds great. i dont know how the newer rockford systems are though. i heard they kind of went a little down hill from when i bought mine.

[benzero]

Originally Posted by ptown201

I second that, Sony sucks. Check out Clarion or Alpine.

yeah, those panasonic head units are great. my good friend and i always argue clarion (on my third unit) vs. panasonic (on his second) but they are both really good.

[TexasF355F1]

Yep, fuck Sony.

[Nigel215]

ok....sony is out of the picture.

[jeverett]

Dudes..whats so bad with Sony? I've had 3 different head units from sony (this is in 3 diff vehicles) and they've been nothing but awsome. One even worked after I got my old ford stuck and it sat underwater for 2 days...I dont get it?? Being a Sony dealer and all, I'm stickin up for my product!! Even though they have made shit in the past, check out some of the newer models...they've changed alotta stuff.

[benzero]

my roommate: blew xplod speakers the first day. got a new set under warranty, blew those that week.

head units: multiple friends have had them just crap out. nothing. blank screen, gone. right outside the warranty...

lots of trouble reading burned cds. i just don't trust the brand, i ahve been close to way too many bad experiences, and obviously so have some others.

[jeverett]

Hmm...well, I still beg to differ. I've had absolutely not 1 problem from any Sony product I've ever owned. I also don't buy the cheap sony, ya gotta spend money to get good products. You could buy a $100 Clarion, and a $100 Sony and they'll both perform like... cheap $100 equipment.

Thats just my opinion. But opinions are like assholes. Everybody's got one, some are just bigger than others

[benzero]

true. we'll have to agree to disagree. to each his own!

[jeverett]

Roger that 10-4