Posted: Mar 15 2007 at 12:37pm | IP Logged

I am going to be ordering my new '07 Fronty April 1 and I have a question about the audio system. 

Is it worth the extra $$$ to go with the RF upgrade or can I get a better/equivalent sytem for less money aftermarket?

I noticed the RF has 6 speakers while the base has 4 speakers.  Is it easy to install the extra two speakers in the blank spots? 

I normally error on the side of DIY but if the RF is a kickin' good system, I may just pony up the money and forget about it. 

Also, I am impressed more by clean natural sound that can be enjoyed at 80mph with all the windows down than I am with big bass or the highest highs.

Thoughts?

Thanks

Trout

Posted: Mar 15 2007 at 6:29pm | IP Logged

RF is a decent company, but you can find better for the same money or less.

Remember, Neither RF or Nissan is going to throw in the system for $$$, and NOT make a decent profit on it.

My advice, look around, figure out how much of a system you do want.  Then don't skimp on the $$$ for it.  That's the number one mistake most people make.  They spend less to begin with, but push the system beyond it's limits.  Then have to spend more money to keep replacing it, because they think it costs less.  Little do they realize they could have spent that one amount to begin with, and had that system last for years.

Also though, for the less money, I'm talking about companies like Pyramid and Road Gear.  You can spend decent money on a decent system.  I had a set of RF Punch Zs that lasted 3 years for me, and another 2.5 for my friend.  And those are RF's lowest line for the Punch series.

Posted: Mar 31 2007 at 8:16pm | IP Logged

just because its the rf factory system doesnt mean its rockford quality. An aftermarket rockford system would sound a lot better than a factory one. Even like the bose or infinity systems (which are junk) dont compare to aftermarket.