TannerNCruz

I was looking to maybe get started on bumping the audio in my 99 Civic. One of the speakers is blown and I've had this after-market deck sitting in my closet for awhile but I don't really want to get down to bussiness and start taking things apart until I can put in some stuff to make it sound nice. I looked at Best Buy, New Egg and a few other places for door speakers and amps and the selection wasn't huge. So I was just wondering, where do you prefer to buy your audio components from? Price/quality/satisfaction wise. Online vs. In Store? Preferred brands? No-no brands? Thanks for all the feedback!

GolNat

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I always use Crutchfield. They have good prices great customer service and they know what you need to make it fit in your car. They also carry good brands like Alpine, Kenwood, Pioneer, Kicker, Infinity, Polk... I don't think they carry a brand that is bad. They have lower end options and higher end stuff depending on what it is you want out of your audio equipment and your budget.

Kennykid2002

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Sonicelectronix is a good selection, and cheaper prices than crutchfield.

But crutchfield you're paying for their good customer service.

I typically just buy used off craigslist.

TannerNCruz

I didn't think about checking craigslist. Thanks for the suggestions, I'll look into both. Do you guys know perhaps what gauge crimp caps I'd need for a 1999 civic deck install?

TiggerDX

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Crutchfield. Can't beat their service.
2nd choice is Amazon.

GolNat

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Not sure what size the wires are but I would solder the connections. Crimp caps are better then wire nuts and a good crimp is just as solid as a solder but I always solder my wires for audio and remote start. Power wire is most likely 10-12 gauge and the others 14-18.

I had an Accord that the owner before me put a head unit in using wire nuts (like the ones for household 120v). I didn't know until the radio started cutting out on me. I pulled it out and there a mess of wire nuts and wire everywhere! I had to redo everything!

If you do use the crimp caps after you make a crimp pull on the wires some to make sure the connection is strong.

TannerNCruz

Yeah soldering would be good if I had the equipemnt and the know how but I'd rather just triple check my crimps before making someone else solder the wires. Thanks for the info though.

Hensinger2010

locally i buy from abc warehouse, because discounts are awesome but if i cant find it there online i go with amazon or sonic electronics, if you know what your looking for youll never buy from a bad place..

BlueEM2

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You can buy a soldering iron for like 15 bucks and it will come with everything you need to solder wires together. Much better method of doing it IMO. It's very, very easy. Then just shrink wrap it after your done and it's the best connection you can ever make. Never come free.

Hensinger2010

Very worth it if getting into wiring V V V V

rjones7755

You can get a soldering iron for 5 bucks at walmart no joke....i get my electronics from sonicelectronix.com they've got the best prices and ship quickly.

TannerNCruz

Haha, 5 bucks? Well then I'll just have to go buy one and practice with it.

rjones7755

Yeah look in the wiring section...its in a yellow case lol its always worked good for me and ive used it alot