Sound system-savvy people, help me out!

[QuietChaos]

My new car didn't come with an audio system..the head unit was removed, and the rear speakers were removed as well. The 2 front door speakers remain, although I'm not sure if they're functional. I'm very in-the-dark when it comes to audio systems..where is a good place in the lower mainland to buy the needed equipment at a fair price and get it installed? I'm not sure if I trust Future Shop with this. Also don't think I should be buying used if I know nothing about this stuff. I'd like a decent head unit with aux input and CD and 2 good rear speakers.

Any tips are much appreciated!

[nic-skyline]

try Visions they usually have good prices...

[flipridah17]

Best Buy in Richmond has good staff/prices too..

I would recommend you to install it yourself. Its kinda confusing at first but very rewarding after...

[flipridah17]

http://www.ehow.com/how_6463799_upgr...te-stereo.html

1991 Chevrolet Corvette Car Audio Wiring Diagram (not sure what year is yours but you get the idea)

Car Radio Battery Constant 12v+ Wire: Orange
Car Radio Accessory Switched 12v+ Wire: Yellow
Car Radio Ground Wire: Black
Car Radio Illumination Wire: Gray
Car Stereo Dimmer Wire: Gray/Black
Car Stereo Antenna Trigger Wire: Pink
Car Stereo Amp Trigger Wire: N/A
Car Stereo Amplifier Location: N/A
Car Audio Front Speakers Size: 4″ x 6″
Car Audio Front Speakers Location: Kick Panels
Left Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Tan
Left Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Gray
Right Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Light Green
Right Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Dark Green
Car Audio Rear Speakers Size: 6″ x 9″
Car Audio Rear Speakers Location: Rear Sides
Left Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Brown
Left Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Yellow
Right Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Dark Blue
Right Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Light Blue

[TheKidd147]

Hey man, u can go to SoundsGood in Coquitlam and i could give u hand installing.. not that hard ;-)

[doc]

you can buy the wiring adaptor at walmart or best buy
on the back it tells you what wire does what ...

basicly you splice them together and plug it into the deck ... done and done

[bobbo]

If you do it yourself don't be lazy and use butt connectors. Get yourself a soldering iron and some heat shrink. Take your time and make things neat and tidy, it always pays off.

[QuietChaos]

Thanks for the tips, everyone. Friend of mine suggested onlinecarstereo.com to me. Some of their prices look pretty good. I also might be able to get a hook-up from someone at Abby Best Buy.

[natetheguy]

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/

they are in the states but they cover the brokerage and have great prices.

[kengeroo]

Best Buy in Richmond has good staff/prices too..

I would recommend you to install it yourself. Its kinda confusing at first but very rewarding after...

I agree,,, it seems a little bit scary,,, but really,,, it's bust power, ground, remote and speaker wires in the end... ,,,says me whos also doesn't have a sound system in his car