Recommend me some Speakers
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Recommend me some Speakers My stereo is next on the list of things to be upgraded. I have a few blown speakers as is, and my stereo in general just sounds like complete garbage. However, I don't plan on running any high end stereo set up, just something that makes some good solid noise.
A buddy of mine has an MTX stealth box with a random sub in it, along with Alpine door speakers, tweeter, and amp. This is all wired in to the stock head unit, and the amp is hidden right in front of the spare tire without removing the spare tire itself. I plan on doing something along the lines of the same setup, possibly with sail speakers or hatch speakers as well.
Can somebody recommend me some good low budget door speakers, sail speakers, hatch speakers, and an amp that will all work good together with the stock head unit? And also with a 10" sub in a stealth box in the back.
Thanks in advance.
EDIT: I'm pretty much just looking for Alpine speakers, so if anyone can list the right part numbers for the door speakers, tweeters, and maybe sail panel speakers that fit I'd really appreciate it.
A buddy of mine has an MTX stealth box with a random sub in it, along with Alpine door speakers, tweeter, and amp. This is all wired in to the stock head unit, and the amp is hidden right in front of the spare tire without removing the spare tire itself. I plan on doing something along the lines of the same setup, possibly with sail speakers or hatch speakers as well.
Can somebody recommend me some good low budget door speakers, sail speakers, hatch speakers, and an amp that will all work good together with the stock head unit? And also with a 10" sub in a stealth box in the back.
Thanks in advance.
EDIT: I'm pretty much just looking for Alpine speakers, so if anyone can list the right part numbers for the door speakers, tweeters, and maybe sail panel speakers that fit I'd really appreciate it.
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rather than wait for a bunch of opinions I would just go ahead and search since you are basically asking for recommendations for everything... the best low budget door speakers IMO are the SPS-170A by Alpine, since you can get a pair for $50. Sails - decide if you want midbass or full range there (if full range definitely forget the hatch). as for the amp....specs on the sub would definitely help, but as far as lower budget and quality look into Phoenix Gold if around 200wRMS is enough -- or consider buying used, etc......
ALPINE DOOR SPEAKERS ARE A MUST!!! I put the coaxial s-series Alipines in my car. They aren't too expensive, but they sound GREAT. Real good clarity, and they pull their own weight when it comes to bass (for door speakers). Also, I saw some JL Audio subs that were REALLY slim. I don't know how the performance is, but they save A LOT of weight and cubic feet.
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How would it sound with just the front door speakers and a 10" sub in the back?
Alpine would be ideal, considering I've heard my buddys with alpine door speakers and it sounds excellent.
Alpine would be ideal, considering I've heard my buddys with alpine door speakers and it sounds excellent.
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Lets not turn this into an Alpine ad/debate (he asked other questions too)... I suggested them as lower budget coaxial replacements -- for his situation, I believe they are a must, and very few are not happy with them. I would personally stay away from their components if you decide you wish to go that route.
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Originally Posted by fredmr39
Lets not turn this into an Alpine ad/debate (he asked other questions too)... I suggested them as lower budget coaxial replacements -- for his situation, I believe they are a must, and very few are not happy with them. I would personally stay away from their components if you decide you wish to go that route.
Are you recommending them, or saying stay away from them?
Or... Recommending for my application, but saying that you wouldn't personally use them?
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I dont really know exactly what low budget is for you but Memphis has some great coaxil speakers which I had about a year ago which I got new for $100. I assume you could get them for $50 or less on eBay. They truly sounded amazing for the price.
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Originally Posted by Amoretti
Wait, what?
Are you recommending them, or saying stay away from them?
Or... Recommending for my application, but saying that you wouldn't personally use them?
Are you recommending them, or saying stay away from them?
Or... Recommending for my application, but saying that you wouldn't personally use them?
Coaxial speaker = midrange driver with tweeter right in the middle.
Component speakers = midrange and tweeter are seperate and work off a crossover.
Components > Coaxial speakers
You can also skip replacing the hatch speakers, they're fairly worthless with an aftermarket setup.
Also, for the sub, you'll have to list a price limit. I wouldn't go with an Alpine sub in this case unless you just want it loud and don't care much about SQ.
Originally Posted by fredmr39
Lets not turn this into an Alpine ad/debate (he asked other questions too)... I suggested them as lower budget coaxial replacements -- for his situation, I believe they are a must, and very few are not happy with them. I would personally stay away from their components if you decide you wish to go that route.
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Originally Posted by 95bat
He's saying they're good for you. He said to stay away from their components (where the mid range and tweeter are seperate speakers).
Coaxial speaker = midrange driver with tweeter right in the middle.
Component speakers = midrange and tweeter are seperate and work off a crossover.
Components > Coaxial speakers
You can also skip replacing the hatch speakers, they're fairly worthless with an aftermarket setup.
Also, for the sub, you'll have to list a price limit. I wouldn't go with an Alpine sub in this case unless you just want it loud and don't care much about SQ.
Coaxial speaker = midrange driver with tweeter right in the middle.
Component speakers = midrange and tweeter are seperate and work off a crossover.
Components > Coaxial speakers
You can also skip replacing the hatch speakers, they're fairly worthless with an aftermarket setup.
Also, for the sub, you'll have to list a price limit. I wouldn't go with an Alpine sub in this case unless you just want it loud and don't care much about SQ.
The Alpine SPS-170A look like full-range, so I would think that I wouldn't want those in my front door speaker locations. I'd want the component set up with the seperate tweeter, correct? What are the part numbers for those?
EDIT: I'm pretty much just looking for Alpine speakers, so if anyone can list the right part numbers for the door speakers, tweeters, and maybe sail panel speakers that fit I'd really appreciate it.
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Originally Posted by Amoretti
Wait, what?
Are you recommending them, or saying stay away from them?
Or... Recommending for my application, but saying that you wouldn't personally use them?
Are you recommending them, or saying stay away from them?
Or... Recommending for my application, but saying that you wouldn't personally use them?
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Originally Posted by Amoretti
So for the front door speakers, which I believe are component speakers stock, I should just replace with an Alpine midrange and Alpine tweeter?
The Alpine SPS-170A look like full-range, so I would think that I wouldn't want those in my front door speaker locations. I'd want the component set up with the seperate tweeter, correct? What are the part numbers for those?
EDIT: I'm pretty much just looking for Alpine speakers, so if anyone can list the right part numbers for the door speakers, tweeters, and maybe sail panel speakers that fit I'd really appreciate it.
The Alpine SPS-170A look like full-range, so I would think that I wouldn't want those in my front door speaker locations. I'd want the component set up with the seperate tweeter, correct? What are the part numbers for those?
EDIT: I'm pretty much just looking for Alpine speakers, so if anyone can list the right part numbers for the door speakers, tweeters, and maybe sail panel speakers that fit I'd really appreciate it.
Here comes the onslaught.
Infinity Kappa is a great speaker for the price. I went with 60.5cs in the front doors, 63.5i in the sails and 50.5cs in the hatch. I have a pretty big install coming for a nice set of amps. I have less then $900 into my system at this point and plan to do a sub in a stealth box at some point. I'd show you pics but I don't have anything but the speakers installed and those are mounted in the factory locations behind the factory grills.
Infinity Kappa is a great speaker for the price. I went with 60.5cs in the front doors, 63.5i in the sails and 50.5cs in the hatch. I have a pretty big install coming for a nice set of amps. I have less then $900 into my system at this point and plan to do a sub in a stealth box at some point. I'd show you pics but I don't have anything but the speakers installed and those are mounted in the factory locations behind the factory grills.
Infinitys are very clear, but too bright for my taste. They're weak on the midbass side as well. I saved the cash and went with the previously mentioned alpine SPS-170A. They're a great co-ax for the camaro door, if you're talking TAs, go with some Alpine SPX-177R 6 1/2 Type X components, they sound awesome.
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Infinitys are very clear, but too bright for my taste. They're weak on the midbass side as well. I saved the cash and went with the previously mentioned alpine SPS-170A. They're a great co-ax for the camaro door, if you're talking TAs, go with some Alpine SPX-177R 6 1/2 Type X components, they sound awesome.
I didn't realize they were that expensive, though! I wonder if I could find a same style component setup for more of the SPS-170A price. If I can't, I might just go with the SPS-170A's.
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Originally Posted by Amoretti
Wow, those SPX-177R's look awesome. Thats the style component speaker I was looking for, something that could use the T/A factory woofer and tweeter door locations.
I didn't realize they were that expensive, though! I wonder if I could find a same style component setup for more of the SPS-170A price. If I can't, I might just go with the SPS-170A's.
I didn't realize they were that expensive, though! I wonder if I could find a same style component setup for more of the SPS-170A price. If I can't, I might just go with the SPS-170A's.
whats wrong with the Infinity Reference 6022i's @ $80/pair. i havent been able to research the alpine's but am curious how they compare. i have an ed 10" sub/JBL 600.1 amp, so im only looking at replacing the door speakers, and rear seat speakers. i think im just gonna unhook the 4" ones in the rear hatch area.