Alex Jarrell
CarAudio.com Newbie
- 12
I recently inherited a 2013 Kia Rio and am looking to improve it's sound system. I don't really know anything about car audio, so I've done a very small amount of calling around and after spending about 45 minutes on the phone with one shop I've got a couple of options that I'd like advice on.
My main concern is improving audio quality in my car but I've also decided it'd be nice to have Android Auto functionality. With that in mind I was recommended to get the Kenwood Excelon DMX 905S.
I was quoted at $499 for the Kenwood and $109/hr for a 2 hour installation. With all the mounting parts included the total came out to $900 for the whole package. (Not really this forums focus, but I was also looking at adding a rearview camera for an additional $79 + $109/hr & 2 more hours of installation).
I don't really know much about what I'm doing here so I'm wondering if the Excelon is worth it and if the overall mounting and labor cost is reasonable, or if I should go somewhere else / get a different head unit.
I was advised that if not the Excelon, then I should look at an Alpine ILX-F259 or ILX 207, both at $599.
Also to add more to an already lengthy post, is it worth it to look at upgrading my speakers? All of them are working, but they're also all stock speakers so they obviously aren't the best. I've been told by one place that putting in a new head piece is sufficient and not to worry about it, but I've also been told that upgrading my speakers can make a huge difference.
I live in Georgia if that matters for prices. The state, not the country.
My main concern is improving audio quality in my car but I've also decided it'd be nice to have Android Auto functionality. With that in mind I was recommended to get the Kenwood Excelon DMX 905S.
I was quoted at $499 for the Kenwood and $109/hr for a 2 hour installation. With all the mounting parts included the total came out to $900 for the whole package. (Not really this forums focus, but I was also looking at adding a rearview camera for an additional $79 + $109/hr & 2 more hours of installation).
I don't really know much about what I'm doing here so I'm wondering if the Excelon is worth it and if the overall mounting and labor cost is reasonable, or if I should go somewhere else / get a different head unit.
I was advised that if not the Excelon, then I should look at an Alpine ILX-F259 or ILX 207, both at $599.
Also to add more to an already lengthy post, is it worth it to look at upgrading my speakers? All of them are working, but they're also all stock speakers so they obviously aren't the best. I've been told by one place that putting in a new head piece is sufficient and not to worry about it, but I've also been told that upgrading my speakers can make a huge difference.
I live in Georgia if that matters for prices. The state, not the country.