Car Audio Brand Ratings- Is this Brand Any Good? The Good, Bad and Ugly List
Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2004 5:38 am
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GlassWolf
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This is the infamous Good, Bad, and Ugly list.
These are very subjective. We've simply stated our experiences with the products whether they are direct installs, personal property or through extensive research. You should always physically audition a product before purchase because you are the one who will determine whether or not an item "sounds good."
The overall groupings are based on performance, reliability, and build quality, without regard to price.
This topic, while being controversial, is simply a generalized guide meant for beginners in the hobby. Many brands specialize in certain items, ie. better amplifiers than speakers, better mids than subs, etc... Also almost all manufacturers offer entry level products as well as high performance lines. Good luck with your decisions.
We've broken this into 4 catagories:
1: Bad (avoid)
2: Questionable (mixed reviews, disputed, unsure, or depends on the item)
3: Good (just about always worth consideration)
4: Audiophile Grade (considered top of the line, for professionals, competitors, and show cars)
Chris from Washington
GlassWolf
Ryan from Ohio or
William from NOLA
for permission, or note a link to http://www.caraudiocentral.net with credit to the authors when reposting this information (giving credit as per MLA stipulations.)
Posting this list in part or whole is not permitted without express permission or credit given.
This is the infamous Good, Bad, and Ugly list.
These are very subjective. We've simply stated our experiences with the products whether they are direct installs, personal property or through extensive research. You should always physically audition a product before purchase because you are the one who will determine whether or not an item "sounds good."
The overall groupings are based on performance, reliability, and build quality, without regard to price.
This topic, while being controversial, is simply a generalized guide meant for beginners in the hobby. Many brands specialize in certain items, ie. better amplifiers than speakers, better mids than subs, etc... Also almost all manufacturers offer entry level products as well as high performance lines. Good luck with your decisions.
We've broken this into 4 catagories:
1: Bad (avoid)
2: Questionable (mixed reviews, disputed, unsure, or depends on the item)
3: Good (just about always worth consideration)
4: Audiophile Grade (considered top of the line, for professionals, competitors, and show cars)