i need help planning my system!!!
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i need help planning my system!!!
what im looking for is a system that'll be louder and provide better sound quality. im mostly into trance/hip-hop..
im just interested in what opinions are regarding the 6x9s in the rear deck... do i even need them if im planning on running a sub?
maybe suggestions on some components for the front and rear doors...
im a real noob, sorry.
i drive alone a lot so im actually thinking of saving some cash and just getting a 3 or 4-way amp instead of the 5 and just upgrade the front door speakers. would this be ok? or would the sound image be deeply effected?
thanks!!!
im just interested in what opinions are regarding the 6x9s in the rear deck... do i even need them if im planning on running a sub?
maybe suggestions on some components for the front and rear doors...
im a real noob, sorry.
i drive alone a lot so im actually thinking of saving some cash and just getting a 3 or 4-way amp instead of the 5 and just upgrade the front door speakers. would this be ok? or would the sound image be deeply effected?
thanks!!!
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Again, you have to tell them what you drive. (TSX).
Telling people what you listen to is good. That helps a lot.
You need to tell people what budget range you feel comfortable spending. Or, ask what costs what.
And if there is a system you heard that you were really impressed by, or that made a engative impression on you, talk about that.
As far asthe 6x9s, they don't help in my opinion with sound quality. You can get them to help with SPL (loudness) but they take another set of amp channels to get done right. On most budgets I'd rather duck them , IF we have a trunk sub.
I'd go with a 10" or 12" (debating between the two is kinda pointless, all drivers are different nowadays) and a two-way set up front - a 5.25 or 6.5 that FITS and a good tweeter.
As far as my recommendations, it's all about the benjamins at this point. You float a figure, I'll give you two recommendationws - a mass-market system and one we'd do.
Telling people what you listen to is good. That helps a lot.
You need to tell people what budget range you feel comfortable spending. Or, ask what costs what.
And if there is a system you heard that you were really impressed by, or that made a engative impression on you, talk about that.
As far asthe 6x9s, they don't help in my opinion with sound quality. You can get them to help with SPL (loudness) but they take another set of amp channels to get done right. On most budgets I'd rather duck them , IF we have a trunk sub.
I'd go with a 10" or 12" (debating between the two is kinda pointless, all drivers are different nowadays) and a two-way set up front - a 5.25 or 6.5 that FITS and a good tweeter.
As far as my recommendations, it's all about the benjamins at this point. You float a figure, I'll give you two recommendationws - a mass-market system and one we'd do.
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Originally Posted by gCHOW
i drive alone a lot so im actually thinking of saving some cash and just getting a 3 or 4-way amp instead of the 5 and just upgrade the front door speakers. would this be ok? or would the sound image be deeply effected?
thanks!!!
Have you read this? (since you say your'e a noob):
https://acurazine.com/forums/audio-video-electronics-navigation-22/car-audio-basics-sq-noobs-289959/
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if your into trance /techno -hiphop bass is not you cup of tea --- an good 10" would do the job and not drown the lyrics if you get a 12" sub your going to need componant door speakers.to hear the lyrics and not the buuuuummmmmpppp
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Hip hop and trance have totally different low end requirements. Trance needs a tight low end (typically sealed box 10") and hip hop needs a boomy low end (usually ported 12"). Its going to be hard to get a decent compromise unless your installer has a specific sub arrangement for your needs. Thinking of it, a 12" sub in a sealed box might be a decent compromise for both.....
Like Eldude mentioned, forget the rear speakers and spend more on the fronts, or buy better electronics - you will never hear them anyway (at least when you drive).
What I did was get a 3 channel amp (DLS A5) with DLS components for the front and a 10" DLS sub in a sealed box (soon to be 2 subs). Very clean and tight low end with pristine mids and highs.
Like Eldude mentioned, forget the rear speakers and spend more on the fronts, or buy better electronics - you will never hear them anyway (at least when you drive).
What I did was get a 3 channel amp (DLS A5) with DLS components for the front and a 10" DLS sub in a sealed box (soon to be 2 subs). Very clean and tight low end with pristine mids and highs.
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Originally Posted by elduderino
I would leave the r door speakers for LAST.
Have you read this? (since you say your'e a noob):
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=289959
Have you read this? (since you say your'e a noob):
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=289959
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Originally Posted by Fluid Grease
El D.....I read that Noob Thread you noted...all three pages...and my head almost exploded!...it got painful at times, like a Proctologist explaining a specific part of a anal procedure....more than I wanted to know!!!!...but I got to tell you, I'm glad you guys are passionate about your trade, so when us customers come to your shops, we are in good hands. ...PS, I got my TL back from Ron @ Streeteffectz last Thursday, we had a plan, he stayed in contact with me throughout the install, made some suggestions and changes as he went along and I got way more than I thought I would...a system that I'm totally estatic with! Your suggestion on the DLS sub was and for that I thank you...even went with a DLS 3 channel amp....it was you that convinced me to put my money on a PRO...thanx man.....g
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Originally Posted by Fluid Grease
El D.....I read that Noob Thread you noted...all three pages...and my head almost exploded!...it got painful at times, like a Proctologist explaining a specific part of a anal procedure....more than I wanted to know!!!!...but I got to tell you, I'm glad you guys are passionate about your trade, so when us customers come to your shops, we are in good hands. ...PS, I got my TL back from Ron @ Streeteffectz last Thursday, we had a plan, he stayed in contact with me throughout the install, made some suggestions and changes as he went along and I got way more than I thought I would...a system that I'm totally estatic with! Your suggestion on the DLS sub was and for that I thank you...even went with a DLS 3 channel amp....it was you that convinced me to put my money on a PRO...thanx man.....g
Now I just need to get more people in the Pacific NW coming to MY store ; )
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Originally Posted by elduderino
Glad that it worked out so well for you! Congrats!
Now I just need to get more people in the Pacific NW coming to MY store ; )
Now I just need to get more people in the Pacific NW coming to MY store ; )
Well, if you weren't so far to the left of me, that's where I would have been! sittin' on your doorstep!.....plus, I'm just not to the point where I'm Bi Coastal! ....g
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