Need advice - C5 Setup
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Need advice - C5 Setup
Looking at a decent setup, like rich sounds, not loud. Front driver bose speaker is blown.
So, that being said, I'm getting a Kenwood DNX7100 for a HU but am lost as what I should do for speakers. Also going to be putting a stealth box in the rear with a sub (which I also need recommendations for sub+amp) Thanks guys.
Joe
So, that being said, I'm getting a Kenwood DNX7100 for a HU but am lost as what I should do for speakers. Also going to be putting a stealth box in the rear with a sub (which I also need recommendations for sub+amp) Thanks guys.
Joe
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Typically, I would recommend a good set of components 5-1/4" or preferably 6.5". Mount them in the door opening and put the tweeter in there angled up towards you or find a spot on the door or pillar to mount them. Find a decent 3 channel amp or a 4 channel amp that can be bridged to 3 channels. Run the sub and the fronts off the amp. Make sure the tweeter is not covered by the door panels when you mount it because it will look OK until you realize the door panel comes between you and it.
The type of components and the location of the tweeters is up to you. Best is to hit different shops/stores and listen to some of them. For example, some people love Infinity but if I remember correctly they were really tinny sounding and I wouldn't put them in if they were given to me. Some possible candidates you've maybe never heard of but should listen to include Dynaudio, Morel and definitely Focal. These are all more visible as higher end drivers in the home speaker market.
I bought a Rockford Fosgate 60W x 4 amp off ebay cheap ($130), model P450.4 I think. The R-F amps aren't amazing amps but for that price it was way better than anything else I could have bought. There's probably some other deals like that on ebay if you look. I also got a R-F Punch 1 12" sub thrown in when I bought my head unit which is enough bass for me.
Maybe someone could comment on amps like the JL Audio or Kicker amps that are selling cheap on ebay. They look OK for the price but I've never used either. A JL Audio would have likely been my second choice. A P400.4 would be a decent choice if you can get it for around $200.
If you're not sure where to shop then Sonic Electronix has some good prices on tons of gear.
Peter
The type of components and the location of the tweeters is up to you. Best is to hit different shops/stores and listen to some of them. For example, some people love Infinity but if I remember correctly they were really tinny sounding and I wouldn't put them in if they were given to me. Some possible candidates you've maybe never heard of but should listen to include Dynaudio, Morel and definitely Focal. These are all more visible as higher end drivers in the home speaker market.
I bought a Rockford Fosgate 60W x 4 amp off ebay cheap ($130), model P450.4 I think. The R-F amps aren't amazing amps but for that price it was way better than anything else I could have bought. There's probably some other deals like that on ebay if you look. I also got a R-F Punch 1 12" sub thrown in when I bought my head unit which is enough bass for me.
Maybe someone could comment on amps like the JL Audio or Kicker amps that are selling cheap on ebay. They look OK for the price but I've never used either. A JL Audio would have likely been my second choice. A P400.4 would be a decent choice if you can get it for around $200.
If you're not sure where to shop then Sonic Electronix has some good prices on tons of gear.
Peter
Last edited by lionelhutz; Feb 17, 2009 at 11:29 PM.
