Advise: Picking Speakers
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Originally Posted by NoTec
As I said in post #3, the entry level components of Polk, JL audio, and Infinity sound miles ahead of the stock speakers. The clear difference in sound can be realized even with the stock radio. They dont require tons of power to sound good and are reasonably effiecient speakers. Most head units wont have a problem powering them. Kickers sound good but only begin to thump when you amp them. Thats why they were not mentioned above. I would take a trip to Circuit City and Tweeter to listen to them first. I would not go coaxial in the front because the car comes with components. And Alpine speakers are ok but the 3 companies mentioned above get the job done better.
When installing an aftermarker component system, no additional power is required to run the tweeters? (i.e. an amp) Sorry for the "newbie" type question, just not terribly familiar with component systems.
Originally Posted by LancerEVOVIIISD
When installing an aftermarker component system, no additional power is required to run the tweeters? (i.e. an amp) Sorry for the "newbie" type question, just not terribly familiar with component systems.
apparently my post was ignored by all. like i stated before, it is not recommended to run an aftermarket component system without an external amp. i never said it couldn't be done, but once you got to push the volume, it sounds like crap. take it from me. i've built numerous high end audio systems for my customers.
and i'm not going to get into a brand war with this brand X is better than brand Y stuff. i can only reccommend based on what i know and i've installed many different brands all the way from low end sonys to high end focals.
and i'm not going to get into a brand war with this brand X is better than brand Y stuff. i can only reccommend based on what i know and i've installed many different brands all the way from low end sonys to high end focals.
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I also going to only be running a head unit, I believe it is 17 RMS and 52 peak. Is it even worth getting new speakers? I was thinking about getting some 6.5" Infinity Reference 2-way speakers for the front and rear, would it be worth it or should I just stick with the stockers? I am not expecting booming lows and mids and perfect highs, but just something a little better than stock.
So, is it worth it?
Thanks for any opinions!
So, is it worth it?
Thanks for any opinions!
Originally Posted by Ronin17
I also going to only be running a head unit, I believe it is 17 RMS and 52 peak. Is it even worth getting new speakers? I was thinking about getting some 6.5" Infinity Reference 2-way speakers for the front and rear, would it be worth it or should I just stick with the stockers? I am not expecting booming lows and mids and perfect highs, but just something a little better than stock.
So, is it worth it?
Thanks for any opinions!
So, is it worth it?
Thanks for any opinions!
Im planning to do the same thing on just replacing the oem speakers. My friend told me (he is an IASCA member) if im planning to change my speakers and not adding an amp, he said dont do it. If I want to save money, he said just leave the oem speakers and get a 4ch JL amp to power up the oem speakers. I really dont get it.
Originally Posted by EvilBlueEvo8
apparently my post was ignored by all. like i stated before, it is not recommended to run an aftermarket component system without an external amp. i never said it couldn't be done, but once you got to push the volume, it sounds like crap. take it from me. i've built numerous high end audio systems for my customers.
and i'm not going to get into a brand war with this brand X is better than brand Y stuff. i can only reccommend based on what i know and i've installed many different brands all the way from low end sonys to high end focals.
and i'm not going to get into a brand war with this brand X is better than brand Y stuff. i can only reccommend based on what i know and i've installed many different brands all the way from low end sonys to high end focals.
Originally Posted by jemjow
Im planning to do the same thing on just replacing the oem speakers. My friend told me (he is an IASCA member) if im planning to change my speakers and not adding an amp, he said dont do it. If I want to save money, he said just leave the oem speakers and get a 4ch JL amp to power up the oem speakers. I really dont get it.
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Never thought about just getting an amp for the stockers.
Maybe get a decent 4 channel amp (40Wx4 or 60Wx4), put it under the passenger seat, and then intercept the speaker wire from the head unit and run it to the amp. Would end up probably being cheaper than getting new speakers for the front and rear.
Any opinions on a setup like this?
Maybe get a decent 4 channel amp (40Wx4 or 60Wx4), put it under the passenger seat, and then intercept the speaker wire from the head unit and run it to the amp. Would end up probably being cheaper than getting new speakers for the front and rear.
Any opinions on a setup like this?
Originally Posted by Ronin17
Never thought about just getting an amp for the stockers.
Maybe get a decent 4 channel amp (40Wx4 or 60Wx4), put it under the passenger seat, and then intercept the speaker wire from the head unit and run it to the amp. Would end up probably being cheaper than getting new speakers for the front and rear.
Any opinions on a setup like this?
Maybe get a decent 4 channel amp (40Wx4 or 60Wx4), put it under the passenger seat, and then intercept the speaker wire from the head unit and run it to the amp. Would end up probably being cheaper than getting new speakers for the front and rear.
Any opinions on a setup like this?
) A 10" sub.(JL because they dont take a ton of power to sound good.) And some GOOD wiring (RCA's have to be good. I dont skimp on these). If money is left over, a cap for the hell of it. So, good luck!
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Originally Posted by NoTec
Im not giving anymore opinions. But i'll tell you what i would do if i did not want to shell out a ton of money. ($1k or less).A decent 5-channel amp (kicker or mtx or jl e/a -series 6 channel) because they are cost effective. MBQ components up front and coaxials in rear.(I like european speakers. ) A 10" sub.(JL because they dont take a ton of power to sound good.) And some GOOD wiring (RCA's have to be good. I dont skimp on these). If money is left over, a cap for the hell of it. So, good luck!
) A 10" sub.(JL because they dont take a ton of power to sound good.) And some GOOD wiring (RCA's have to be good. I dont skimp on these). If money is left over, a cap for the hell of it. So, good luck!I actually already have a subwoofer in the back, I went with one of the 8" 200 watt bazookas, which the audiophiles here probably think is a POS, but it is light weight and doesn't take up much room. I also like the fact that I can have it out of the trunk in a matter of seconds. It won't win any SPL awards, but it's good enough for me.