Help Me With My Car Audio Upgrade
jlzimmerman
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I want to replace my current audio with aftermarket stuff. I don't know jack about car audio, only that I like my music to sound as it should. I have two tweeters up on the columns and 4 - 6x8" speakers (one for each door, of course). My budget is $400 or less.
I was looking into component systems (tweeter, woofer, crossover) but I don't know if they need to be used in conjunction with the usual 2 or 3 way speakers, or if the component system replaces the need for usual speakers? If the latter, will I need an amp?
Are there good 2 or 3 way speakers that provide enough range (especially bass) where I will not need a component system or woofer/sub/tube?
I'll be replacing the factory receiver to match the output of whatever speakers I get. At what wattage/output will I need an amp?
Any other suggestions as to what is good is also appreciated. Spanks.
I was looking into component systems (tweeter, woofer, crossover) but I don't know if they need to be used in conjunction with the usual 2 or 3 way speakers, or if the component system replaces the need for usual speakers? If the latter, will I need an amp?
Are there good 2 or 3 way speakers that provide enough range (especially bass) where I will not need a component system or woofer/sub/tube?
I'll be replacing the factory receiver to match the output of whatever speakers I get. At what wattage/output will I need an amp?
Any other suggestions as to what is good is also appreciated. Spanks.
Comments
As far as needing an amplifier with your component speaker: You should not need one unless you are looking to get every ounce of sound out of your speakers. A factory head unit will normaly push less power to your component speakers, but that normaly sounds alright. Most of the time, with an aftermarket head unit you will have a bit more power to your component speakers. I have had set-ups both with and without the amplifier powering the component speakers and I much prefer the amplified set-up, but the un-amplified set-up still sounds pretty good.
One last thing... What year is your pickup? I know of a place that makes custom under-seat enclosures for subwoowofers and amps and I can check if they have something for you if you wanted.
I was going to mention this as well, I have lots of friends that have gone this route.
Boss Audio BASS600 8-Inch Low-Profile Amplified Subwoofer (This does fit under the passenger seat)
JVC KD-HDR50 HD Radio CD Receiver / USB 2.0 / iPod/ MP3
Pioneer TS-A6882R 6" x 8" 4-Way 280-Watt Speakers (4 total)
Total: $357
I'll have to wait a little while to get an amp. Homies be broke these days. I'm not going to bother replacing the tweeters unless I notice a gap on the high end.