The car listening test....I need a new rig.

cajonezzz · 16th November 2003, 08:34 AM

I've got a Toyota Tacoma with the stock factory stereo.

It sucks. I don't even like to listen to music on it , just talk radio.

I'd like to check mixes from time to time.

Anyone have suggestions on what to replace it with?

Not too much $$$ and I don't need to rattle windows in the neighborhood. Just a good sounding stereo. I'll need an in dash cd player as well....I've been using one of those tape adapters (could that be the bulk of the problem?)

Brands? Models? Dealers? (I'm in So. Cal)

thanks.

fishtop_records · 16th November 2003, 08:54 AM

mail order solution at
http://www.crutchfield.com/
they are in Virginia. I've been using
them for years.

Jason Poulin · 16th November 2003, 09:29 AM

I am pretty lucky when it comes to factory speakers.

My Toyota Echo and Ford Focus have excellent sound. I always use them as a refference after burning a CD

What kind of toyota do you own?

Jason

Steve Smith · 16th November 2003, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by cajonezzz
....I've been using one of those tape adapters (could that be the bulk of the problem?)

Most likely.. Those things allways seem to sound like crrraaaapppp...

e-cue · 16th November 2003, 08:12 PM

I kept the rig in my truck 'stock' when I got it on purpose. I like hearing things in my ride the way most of the public would too when I do my car tests.

C.Lambrechts · 16th November 2003, 11:00 PM

the ride from the studio to home is 30 minutes single trip. Like e-cue my car is equiped factory standard. probably my most important reference to test mixes ..... it's good to have 'normal' gear around to check how 'normal' people hear it.

Jason Poulin · 17th November 2003, 08:40 PM

Are you trying to say that we're not normal???

Maybe if you're Slipperman and you've spent to many sleepless nights in the studio (Slipperman - you da man! keep sharing with us - get back to work!)

I'd like to think of us as intelectually advanced.

Jason

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16th November 2003, 08:34 AM	#1
cajonezzz Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,723	The car listening test....I need a new rig. I've got a Toyota Tacoma with the stock factory stereo. It sucks. I don't even like to listen to music on it , just talk radio. I'd like to check mixes from time to time. Anyone have suggestions on what to replace it with? Not too much $$$ and I don't need to rattle windows in the neighborhood. Just a good sounding stereo. I'll need an in dash cd player as well....I've been using one of those tape adapters (could that be the bulk of the problem?) Brands? Models? Dealers? (I'm in So. Cal) thanks. __________________ Craig Zarkos http://www.myspace.com/cajonezzz http://tybridroom.com/ z-orama TourstopLIVE! Calavera Proving Grounds (record & ride!) ----------------------------------------------------------------- Watch your thoughts, for they become words. Watch your words, for they become actions. Watch your actions, for they become habits. Watch your habits, for they become character. Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.

16th November 2003, 08:54 AM	#2
fishtop_records Gear maniac Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Outside Washington DC Posts: 155	mail order solution at http://www.crutchfield.com/ they are in Virginia. I've been using them for years. __________________ pat http://www.pfarrell.com/prc

16th November 2003, 09:29 AM	#3
Jason Poulin Lives for gear Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sudbury, On. Canada Posts: 1,686	I am pretty lucky when it comes to factory speakers. My Toyota Echo and Ford Focus have excellent sound. I always use them as a refference after burning a CD What kind of toyota do you own? Jason __________________ most important gear I own are my ears! visit my band www.apparatusmusic.com www.myspace.com/apparatusnumetal

16th November 2003, 11:00 PM	#6
C.Lambrechts Lives for gear Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ans (Liege) Belgium Posts: 3,213	the ride from the studio to home is 30 minutes single trip. Like e-cue my car is equiped factory standard. probably my most important reference to test mixes ..... it's good to have 'normal' gear around to check how 'normal' people hear it. __________________ Chris Lambrechts MiLaR Event ITB or OTB ... Who cares .... it's all about MIXING.

16th November 2003, 08:12 PM	#5
e-cue Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lost Angeles Posts: 3,882	I kept the rig in my truck 'stock' when I got it on purpose. I like hearing things in my ride the way most of the public would too when I do my car tests.

17th November 2003, 08:40 PM	#7
Jason Poulin Lives for gear Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sudbury, On. Canada Posts: 1,686	Are you trying to say that we're not normal??? Maybe if you're Slipperman and you've spent to many sleepless nights in the studio (Slipperman - you da man! keep sharing with us - get back to work!) I'd like to think of us as intelectually advanced. Jason __________________ most important gear I own are my ears! visit my band www.apparatusmusic.com www.myspace.com/apparatusnumetal

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