DHD Amps

[talnlnky]

SQcomp & I are both big fans of only having one set of speakers in a car.... now... we both plan on having 6 total speakers (before even considering subwoofers).

[Emerge]

I am now confused.

[talnlnky]

how so?

[Emerge]

You said you are a fan of having one set of speakers (meaning a pair; two total speakers), then you said you are going to have 6 total speakers. So, I'm confused as to what you prefer?

[talnlnky]

when I say a set of speakers.. I'm talking about all the speakers needed to play between 80hz to 20,000hz subs play 80hz and down.

SQcomp & I both plan on running a 8" or 6.5" midbass, a 4-5" mid, and a tweeter... three speakers on each side.. but, each with a crossover, and only playing a very limited range.

so... 6 speakers, but only 1 set of front speakers.

normal car speakers are known as co-axials, they combine the tweeter and the mid into one package... They don't have a midbass however, and have a much cheaper crossover.

You've got 3 sets of speakers it sounds like.

[Emerge]

Should I replace my front 4" speakers with just tweeters, the 6.5" door speakers upgraded to better speakers, but what about the 6x9 rear speakers? I'm guessing I can purchase speakers with crossovers already, right? A "crossover" isn't an extra accessory?

My bad for misunderstanding. I'm a noob.

[derickveliz2]

Originally Posted by talnlnky

SQcomp & I are both big fans of only having one set of speakers in a car.... now... we both plan on having 6 total speakers (before even considering subwoofers).

Me too!

Tweeters / 4" midrange / 6.5 midbass


+ a 10 inch subwoofer in the trunk.

I'm going all active, too! Hey I'm learning here!

thanks guys

Derick

[talnlnky]

Originally Posted by Emerge

Should I replace my front 4" speakers with just tweeters, the 6.5" door speakers upgraded to better speakers, but what about the 6x9 rear speakers? I'm guessing I can purchase speakers with crossovers already, right? A "crossover" isn't an extra accessory?

My bad for misunderstanding. I'm a noob.

The old school of thought in car audio is that you need front & rear speakers... over the past 10-15years however people into sound quality (vs. getting stupid loud) have realized and proven that rear speakers are darn near worthless in a good sounding stereo system.

More speakers adds volume, but also adds a lot of complications and cost.
I highly recommend running a basic 6.5" component set of speakers up front plus a 10 or 12" sub. It'll keep costs down, simplify your install and be less stress on your electrical system.

I've never been a fan of 6x9's... but if you absolutely can't live without rear speakers, just fade 70% to the front, and run your 6x9's off deck power (unless you have some free amp channels).

[_S7V7N_]

You won't notice not having Rear speakers, Right now i'm just running my 6.5 components and 12's in the trunk, and don't notice any difference. I'm still in the process though of adding two sets of 3.5's around the car, I found places for two speakers now the second set i'm debating if putting them in the B - pillar or On that huge plastic piece under the bench seat, i have options, but, i have alot of other things going on so the project is on hold. The only reason i'm adding the other two sets is cause i have a four channel and don't want it to go to waste.

[Emerge]

To sum it up:

Tweeters
6.5s
Sub

Correct?

I've also read that you prefer subs with paper cones and foam surroundings. So for my sub, I should look for:

10 inch
Sealed Box
Foam Sorround
Paper Cone
250 RMS

That sound right?

[talnlnky]

Originally Posted by Emerge

To sum it up:

Tweeters
6.5s
Sub

Correct?

I've also read that you prefer subs with paper cones and foam surroundings. So for my sub, I should look for:

10 inch
Sealed Box
Foam Sorround
Paper Cone
250 RMS

That sound right?

don't worry about the surround and cone material right now.... thats getting into the nitty gritty. Get something that you won't be embarrassed to be seen with, and make sure it's made by a reputable company. If you start going with Pyle, legacy, boss, then you'll probably be upset with your results.

[Emerge]

I'm not sure what I would be embarrassed to be seen with. Lol.

[talnlnky]

Originally Posted by Emerge

I'm not sure what I would be embarrassed to be seen with. Lol.

Some people are in love with chrome/chrome plastic, LEDS, and other forms of audio bling... thats all.

[Emerge]

Oh!

I'm just into it sounding decent and not breaking my bank. I can careless how it looks. It's not like I'm going to attach it to my roof or something.

So, I took out my OEM HU and tried to install my Pioneer DEH-7800MP, but the display isn't working and the OEM's wiring doesn't fit the back of the Pioneer. Do stereo shops fix head unit displays, and sell wiring solutions?

[talnlnky]

Originally Posted by Emerge

Oh!

I'm just into it sounding decent and not breaking my bank. I can careless how it looks. It's not like I'm going to attach it to my roof or something.

So, I took out my OEM HU and tried to install my Pioneer DEH-7800MP, but the display isn't working and the OEM's wiring doesn't fit the back of the Pioneer. Do stereo shops fix head unit displays, and sell wiring solutions?

pick up a wiring harness for a Modern toyota... you can get them at car stores, stereo shops, or even walmart.

As for the display, it'd probably be cheaper to buy a new deck.

[Emerge]

Ugh!

Now I'm completely lost and don't know what to do lol. I'm going to have to look for a new receiver and I don't even know what to look for anymore.

[_S7V7N_]

Trouble shoot it first, Get the proper wiring harness you need and make sure that it doesn't call for an illumination connection. Probably and orange wire , or orange with white , if you have the proper wire harness it'll have it labeled.

[Emerge]

I got the harness. Man I messed up. I went to audioexpress and payed 22 bucks, online it was only 6.99.

Is this the trend? Online insane deals?