Quote Originally Posted by artsky View Post
Tanong ko lang, ganun ba talaga "ka-pangit" ang sounds ng stock headunits kaya need palitan if you want better sound? hindi ba puedeng lagyan na muna ng amps at change stock speakers? Ok naman kasi sakin yung tunog nung stock HU ng Vios 2013 pero yun lang need ko ilakas yung volume para may bass or mapuno nya ng sound yung loob ng car. Sa ganitong case ba ng listening style ko, palit HU ba ang better route?
Nope. I've heard of a Civic FD's stock head unit with a complete chain setup (speakers, amplifiers, and subwoofers) and it sounded quite nice tonally naman.

The only reason you want to change the head unit is when you feel it's the weakest chain of your system. For many, these is usually the need for a flat signal or the need to remove the stock HU filters. The more "enthusiasts" ones will tell that you need the better features of more EQ bands, crossover controls, time alignment, etc.

That prevalent misconception is why one of the goals while I was building my concept was to debunk that myth. The result is that I professionally compete using my stock head unit...



but with an incredibly creative (aka do-not-do-it-to-your-car) signal route that preserves the quality of the signal I have from my iPhone.