hi there
one of the most important things is to choose the right speakers of an audio system so i was THINK about the speakers which are (2-way, 3-way and 4 way) from what i heared i see that the 2 way is simple and clearer than the 3 or 4 way .....
i have no wide expearince in this but i want the goldies to explain this for me :
1. which is the best way to choose (2.3.4 )way speakers ?
2.tell us the diffrence between them ?
3.is it better to fit the speakers in the front or back door ........ or ..... to fit in the back ?
many thanx
Replies (1)
Swez on 09/11/2003 17:50:11
Quality 2 way Comps are the way to go up front where you listen most. HU power is OK for most Comps... but a modest amp to front channels is even better (50-75 watts RMS x 2) VS 20 watts from most HU's.
As for rear channel... depends on what you like best. I have heard some very good 3-4 way speakers in the rear deck as I like mids and highs in the rear too. Some prefer only rear fill or midbass only in the rear. It all depends on your taste.
As for rear deck VS rear door installs... space for the driver in the rear deck is usually more liberal. Door speakers may have to be slim line designed to avoid mechanicals and window assy. Most get more output from deck installs.
When choosing your speakers, your ears are your best tools. Unfortunately, what you hear in the show room wall is not what you are likely to hear in your car. This is where some EQ will really help round out the sound. A 5 bander is OK... but some really like a few more bands. I am one that prefers 7-9 bands of control for the front and rear sound stages. But learning how to use it well... takes time and a good ear.
Example: If you have Windows Media Player, try the EQ features in that player. What a difference huh? Use the boost features sparingly and cut the mids a tad if too nasal (~1000 Hz). The more you fiddle with it, the more you will appreciate what good EQ control can do.... especially if you use good headphones or better desk top speakers and a sub.
I bought and like a lot... these:
VS1469C
4 WAY 6"X9"
300 WATTS
150 WATT RMS
CHROME BASKET AND CONE
BUTYL RUBBER SURROUND
1" NEODYMIUM TWEETER
2.5" MIDRANGE
30 OZ MAGNET
45HZ-20KHZ
SENSITIVITY 91 dB
http://www.justcarspeakers.com/
I had stock GM midbass before, and installed these after listening to a pair of (OK) Alpine 3-ways I had on hand. These Am. Pros have nice bass response and good mids and highs too.... with a little extra power, they sound even better.
I was very pleasantly surprised with the sound and clarity of such an inexpensive 6x9. They are pretty hefty and deep with larger magnet housing... but I had no trouble installing in rear deck.
One of the main reasons these Pros sound good, is a 5 band EQ in the HU as well. That makes all the difference.
Swez
one of the most important things is to choose the right speakers of an audio system so i was THINK about the speakers which are (2-way, 3-way and 4 way) from what i heared i see that the 2 way is simple and clearer than the 3 or 4 way .....
i have no wide expearince in this but i want the goldies to explain this for me :
1. which is the best way to choose (2.3.4 )way speakers ?
2.tell us the diffrence between them ?
3.is it better to fit the speakers in the front or back door ........ or ..... to fit in the back ?
many thanx
Replies (1)
Swez on 09/11/2003 17:50:11
Quality 2 way Comps are the way to go up front where you listen most. HU power is OK for most Comps... but a modest amp to front channels is even better (50-75 watts RMS x 2) VS 20 watts from most HU's.
As for rear channel... depends on what you like best. I have heard some very good 3-4 way speakers in the rear deck as I like mids and highs in the rear too. Some prefer only rear fill or midbass only in the rear. It all depends on your taste.
As for rear deck VS rear door installs... space for the driver in the rear deck is usually more liberal. Door speakers may have to be slim line designed to avoid mechanicals and window assy. Most get more output from deck installs.
When choosing your speakers, your ears are your best tools. Unfortunately, what you hear in the show room wall is not what you are likely to hear in your car. This is where some EQ will really help round out the sound. A 5 bander is OK... but some really like a few more bands. I am one that prefers 7-9 bands of control for the front and rear sound stages. But learning how to use it well... takes time and a good ear.
Example: If you have Windows Media Player, try the EQ features in that player. What a difference huh? Use the boost features sparingly and cut the mids a tad if too nasal (~1000 Hz). The more you fiddle with it, the more you will appreciate what good EQ control can do.... especially if you use good headphones or better desk top speakers and a sub.
I bought and like a lot... these:
VS1469C
4 WAY 6"X9"
300 WATTS
150 WATT RMS
CHROME BASKET AND CONE
BUTYL RUBBER SURROUND
1" NEODYMIUM TWEETER
2.5" MIDRANGE
30 OZ MAGNET
45HZ-20KHZ
SENSITIVITY 91 dB
http://www.justcarspeakers.com/
I had stock GM midbass before, and installed these after listening to a pair of (OK) Alpine 3-ways I had on hand. These Am. Pros have nice bass response and good mids and highs too.... with a little extra power, they sound even better.
I was very pleasantly surprised with the sound and clarity of such an inexpensive 6x9. They are pretty hefty and deep with larger magnet housing... but I had no trouble installing in rear deck.
One of the main reasons these Pros sound good, is a 5 band EQ in the HU as well. That makes all the difference.
Swez
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