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got a ? ok, I got a Poineer deck installed at a local stereo shop. I already knew the steering wheel controls wouldn't work w/o the extra piece. So no surprise there. I just pulled my deck out the other day to put in a amp kit & hook up the remote power wire & RCA's. If they used a harness to hook up my new deck is it still running through the stock Monsoon amp to my mids & highs??
I would think since my deck has seperate sub woofer controls in it that hookin up my amp would not affect the rest of the cars audio, correct. Since the only wires from the deck are a remote & RCA's, then the power from the battery to the amp.
So my ? is, if the deck is still running through the Monsoon amp & the deck is already rated a 200watts(50x4) what speakers should I get to replace my stock components & sail panels?? I have heard to just get new Monsoon. Is that a good option??
I would think since my deck has seperate sub woofer controls in it that hookin up my amp would not affect the rest of the cars audio, correct. Since the only wires from the deck are a remote & RCA's, then the power from the battery to the amp.
So my ? is, if the deck is still running through the Monsoon amp & the deck is already rated a 200watts(50x4) what speakers should I get to replace my stock components & sail panels?? I have heard to just get new Monsoon. Is that a good option??
Yes your deck is still running through the monsoon amp. I wouldn't replace them with the stock monsoon speakers, unless you would like to do that over and over and over. They have a habit of blowing. Do a search and you will find several threads about replacing the monsoon speakers, and what to use or look for for your goals.
Originally Posted by Mike @ FbodyAudio
your new deck is 50 x 4 just like my Buick Regal LS can do 200 mph! (down hill off a cliff!)
huh?
maybe he is talking about max power, and not rms
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Originally Posted by Mike @ FbodyAudio
your new deck is 50 x 4 just like my Buick Regal LS can do 200 mph! (down hill off a cliff!)
Originally Posted by BIG_MIKE2005
Well thats what it says right on front of it. If your not gonna help STFU.
internet tuff guy , huh ? My rule is to never type a forum post or email that I'm not willing to say in person. I know what STFU stands for, and if someone looking for help said that to me in person, I'd bitch slap them right in the mouth.
now, back on topic...
just putting into perspective that wattage numbers on head units are grossly overstated. Max, RMS, ILS (if lightning strikes), the fact is that there is nothing that legally requires a company to portray these numbers accurately. Some companies have better rating guidelines then others. With amplifiers, it's not quite as bad, atleast not with the better brands. And those that follow the CEA-2006 standards atleast have some common ground so you can actually compare numbers between 2 different companies. But when if comes to head units, everyone bends the rules to get the maximum ratings they can put on the box.
you are correct, in that you could hook a new amp and sub to your head units sub output, without having to modify any of the existing wiring in the audio system.
For replacement speakers, I would not get new monsoon speakers. No need to drop serious coin on new speakers if you are keeping the monsoon amp, but even mediocre aftermarket speakers will outlast stock ones.
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ok. Thats the helpful info I was lookin for. I'm not a internet tuff guy, I just want help not smart comments & I also would have said it to someones face if the first comment posted had been said to me in person.
I am missing my driver side sail speaker & my fronts are gettin bad. I was just wondering about the monsoon stuff since I read that the monsoon system runs @ 2 ohms & most aftermarket replacements run @ 4 ohms. I just want some new speakers I can put in & be done without having to change anything else or run anymore audio wires.
I am missing my driver side sail speaker & my fronts are gettin bad. I was just wondering about the monsoon stuff since I read that the monsoon system runs @ 2 ohms & most aftermarket replacements run @ 4 ohms. I just want some new speakers I can put in & be done without having to change anything else or run anymore audio wires.
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yeah, replacing your speakers with non-monsoon speakers will most likely not play as loud, both due to the 2 ohm rating, and the lower efficiency of aftermarket speakers (speaker cones of thin paper are very efficient). But, the aftermarkets ones should sound better at louder volumes, and not break up as easily.
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Verdad Gallardo I'll have to hand off to others on that aspect. My personal recommendation is for JBL equipment, but folks will tell you I'm biased on that (I've been part of the JBL competition team for about 4 years now).
Speaker choice is such a personal aspect, what sounds good to some sounds like crap to others. The best advice I could give is to get out to different shops or even car club hangouts and try to listen to different setups.
Speaker choice is such a personal aspect, what sounds good to some sounds like crap to others. The best advice I could give is to get out to different shops or even car club hangouts and try to listen to different setups.
