Subwoofer and navigation system

[ultrakupra]

Is it worth to install a subwoofer having the audio played through a navigation system? I have a 2DIN GPS with CD player and Ipod support,but a friend of mine told me that if you dont use an audio deck its not worth to install a subwoofer&amp.
What do you guys think?
Cheers.

[ultrakupra]

Hey guys i need some opinions from somebody who can help,since i have to decide to buy the subwoofer soon.
Thank you and sorry for always be asking stupid questions.

[colm_mcm]

Does your system have a pre out for a sub?

[CJ]

My view is that theres little value in installing a sub on its own, regardless of the source audio device. What are you looking for, attention or good quality audio? If its the latter, take a holistic approach and install a 4 channel amp for the front speakers, stick decent 6 x 9's in the rear (direct to head unit) and good components up front. Bridge 2 of the amp channels and hook up your sub. Think about the book space issue also. Pic of my old install from a few years back, all kit bought off ebay apart from the custom sub box (home made).



CJ

[ultrakupra]

Thanks guys.
CJ that setup looks sick
The thing is that when i hear music a bit loud,for example,the bass sounds horrible,so a friend of mine told me that a sub with an amp inside(a small one,not a big deal) will do the job,but im not sure,since i dont know if the audio deck affects the quality of the music or if its the same that a navigation/audio deck.

[ultrakupra]

Well guys,i asked to a few of Fto owners and they recommended me to just change the default speakers for high quality aftermarket ones,since i dont listen rap or hip hop,they said to me that i dont need a subwoofer,i listen metal and rock,so i dont need those extra loud basses. lol
What do you think? what speakers do you recommend?

[Dragonheart]

I've got good speakers in mine, don't know what type as they were always in it, haven't got a subwoofer and find that they handle very good when the volume is up. Its a lot of death metal that I listen to and never found the need for extra bass. Upgraded speakers should be fine for you if thats what you listen to mostly.

[ultrakupra]

I've got good speakers in mine, don't know what type as they were always in it, haven't got a subwoofer and find that they handle very good when the volume is up. Its a lot of death metal that I listen to and never found the need for extra bass. Upgraded speakers should be fine for you if thats what you listen to mostly.

Yeah,death metal,nu-metal,and all that kind of music .Sometimes i play the music so loud and the sound becomes a bit 'dirty',i will ask to a car sound shop and change the speakers.

Thanks to all of you who tried to help.