11-13-2005, 12:31 PM
|
#1
|
GX Member
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: East Coast, Felton Delaware
Posts: 166
|
I've been checkin out some new speakers and come across a couple of questions. what is the differnce between a 4,3,or 2 way speaker?
and also...if i'm not lookin for something too extreme...is pioneer a decent brand?
|
|
|
11-13-2005, 01:22 PM
|
#2
|
V.I.P. Member
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Vancouver, BC Canada EH!
Posts: 1,483
|
a 2 way speaker has a woofer and a tweeter, a three way has a woofer a mid and a tweeter......you get the idea.
what price range are you talking about? Pioneer should be pretty good, i dont have any personal experience with them though.
I suggest JL, Infinity, Bluaplunkt.
Just do some reseach into how much you want to spend and then see whats the best you can get for you money. Caraudio.com is a great place to get info on just about everything to do with caraudio.
__________________
Sound: Eclipse 5435, Hertz Space 6's, Soundstream SPL50's, PG Xenon X100.4, JL 10w6v2 D4, JL 500/1
Performance: Dr.Speed CAI, Custom Cat-Back
|
|
|
11-13-2005, 02:39 PM
|
#3
|
GX Member
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: East Coast, Felton Delaware
Posts: 166
|
Well I found a set of pioneers for the front and the back that would only cost me about $180-$200. i could probably afford to spend a little more but if pioneer is a good brand and a decent upgrade from stock i would be just as happy going with them.
|
|
|
11-13-2005, 04:54 PM
|
#4
|
V.I.P. Member
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Vancouver, BC Canada EH!
Posts: 1,483
|
go for it then.
anything is better than stock.
oh and are you replaceing the stock deck as well?
__________________
Sound: Eclipse 5435, Hertz Space 6's, Soundstream SPL50's, PG Xenon X100.4, JL 10w6v2 D4, JL 500/1
Performance: Dr.Speed CAI, Custom Cat-Back
|
|
|
11-13-2005, 05:59 PM
|
#5
|
They call me 8 point!!
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Concord, NC
Posts: 12,209
|
I have the pioneer 4-ways and I have absolutely no complaints with them. When I turn my subs off and just run my other 6 speakers, it still sounds good. They have them at crutchfield for 129 http://www.crutchfield.com/S-HahympZIhLm/c...Pioneer#see_all
I would order them from here before anywhere else.
__________________
R.I.P. Dennis J. Willis July 14, 1977 - Jan 19, 2007
|
|
|
11-13-2005, 06:26 PM
|
#6
|
GX Member
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: East Coast, Felton Delaware
Posts: 166
|
Is it necessary to get an amps or subs, or can i just replace the speakers.
and since the 6x9's in the back don't exactly fit what do you have to do?
and i have been lookin at some new decks too...but i'm not totally sure on anything yet. being only 15 years old i don't have a huge budget to work from lol
|
|
|
11-13-2005, 06:46 PM
|
#7
|
They call me 8 point!!
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Concord, NC
Posts: 12,209
|
They will fit in there with those factory plates...I was able to get both of mine in this time w/out breaking any clips, but last time i broke a couple clips off...no biggie though. They will fit in there though. Subs and amps aren't necissary, but your new upgraded speakers won't sound real great off of the factory radio.
__________________
R.I.P. Dennis J. Willis July 14, 1977 - Jan 19, 2007
|
|
|
11-13-2005, 06:56 PM
|
#8
|
GX Member
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: East Coast, Felton Delaware
Posts: 166
|
So your saying i need amps or a new head unit?
alright thanks...cuz when i went on car audio and checked for speakers that fit the car none came up...but i knew a 6x9 is what would fit.
|
|
|
11-13-2005, 07:38 PM
|
#9
|
They call me 8 point!!
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Concord, NC
Posts: 12,209
|
new head unit unless you'd want to amplify your factory one
__________________
R.I.P. Dennis J. Willis July 14, 1977 - Jan 19, 2007
|
|
|
11-13-2005, 07:39 PM
|
#10
|
Gone
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Lockport Ny
Posts: 19,244
|
if you want to save a few bucks... find the speakers you want (usually on sounddomain.com)
then go to www.etronics.com and cut and paste the speaker name in to the search bar. if they also supply it, you can pricematch the speakers at sounddomain for 5% cheaper.
works well for those on a budget! lol
|
|
|
11-13-2005, 08:17 PM
|
#11
|
GX Member
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: East Coast, Felton Delaware
Posts: 166
|
thanks for the tip cherry...and if i buy a new head unit double0 don't i have to puchase the installation kit as well?
|
|
|
11-13-2005, 08:38 PM
|
#12
|
Gone
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Lockport Ny
Posts: 19,244
|
if you buy it itself, most sites will include the proper one w/ the order. (sounddomain, crutchfield) you can also pricematch the h.u on etronics, but it voids the free wire kit and installation kit. so do the math and figure out which gets you more money.
personally, i pricematched my first h.u, and ended up spending more money on the install kit.
|
|
|
11-13-2005, 08:59 PM
|
#13
|
They call me 8 point!!
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Concord, NC
Posts: 12,209
|
crutchfield throws in all the installation stuff with it. The radio i'm putting in for my friend at christmas I got from crutchfield. The installation stuff was around $35 or so and it was free.
__________________
R.I.P. Dennis J. Willis July 14, 1977 - Jan 19, 2007
|
|
|
11-14-2005, 02:01 AM
|
#14
|
V.I.P. Member
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Vancouver, BC Canada EH!
Posts: 1,483
|
dood, how much do you want to spend?
Whats your budget first, then decide how much you want to spend on each component, if you dont have a decent deck, RCAs, Amp,and speakers its just not gonna cut it for the average person.
When I say decent I dont mean you have to break the bank.
Tell us how much you are willing to spend and maybe we can help you allocate funds to each piece.
Installing a deck in your hoe is pretty easy, the worst case is you will have to cut a bit of plastic and relocate your "dinger".
__________________
Sound: Eclipse 5435, Hertz Space 6's, Soundstream SPL50's, PG Xenon X100.4, JL 10w6v2 D4, JL 500/1
Performance: Dr.Speed CAI, Custom Cat-Back
|
|
|
11-14-2005, 02:42 PM
|
#15
|
GX Member
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: East Coast, Felton Delaware
Posts: 166
|
Well...for the last few days i've been learning about new stuff that i might need or could use, and things are starting to look a little more expensive. i originally thought i coud just replace the speakers and get a new head unit or amp...which could be about $400-500$
so now i'm just totally lost and confused ...my blind ignorance is just a result of me being a newb and knowing all of nothing. :wtf:
|
|
|
11-14-2005, 02:44 PM
|
#16
|
They call me 8 point!!
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Concord, NC
Posts: 12,209
|
you could get a new head unit and 6X9s for abour $400 easily. You could even squeeze a cheapo amp inthere for about $450.
__________________
R.I.P. Dennis J. Willis July 14, 1977 - Jan 19, 2007
|
|
|
11-14-2005, 03:25 PM
|
#17
|
GX Member
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: East Coast, Felton Delaware
Posts: 166
|
Well i don't wanna go cheapo...i'd rather get a decent head unit and at least new rear speakers for the money.
|
|
|
11-14-2005, 04:59 PM
|
#18
|
They call me 8 point!!
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Concord, NC
Posts: 12,209
|
I'm putting a pioneer in an accord in a couple weeks that i picked up for 159 including all the wiring harnesses and the face plate. Its a decent radio too. MP3/CD and it has connections for either one of the 2 satellite radios.
__________________
R.I.P. Dennis J. Willis July 14, 1977 - Jan 19, 2007
|
|
|
11-14-2005, 05:10 PM
|
#19
|
GLS member
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Dayton
Posts: 1,485
|
I'd get good front speakers before I got rears.
|
|
|
11-14-2005, 05:21 PM
|
#20
|
Gone
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Lockport Ny
Posts: 19,244
|
^depends on music preference tho. if you want alot more bump them tunes, go w/ back first....
but yeah.. for 400-500 you should be able to get a nice setup.
a decent h.u ~200-250
good speakers run about 100. (i have a set of soundstream 6x9's that i got for 100. they are amazing.)
might even be able to toss a front set in there.
but personally, i'd listen to king asoka... if a man pays like 8K for speakers .. he might know what he's talking about. (or be a complete newb. :P )
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
Thread Tools |
Search this Thread |
|
|
Display Modes |
Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
All times are GMT -4. The time now is 12:25 AM.
|