audio suggestions and help
#1
07-01-2008 | 11:49 PM
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audio suggestions and help
alright so i got a sony xplod CDX-GT520 receiver 52x4
i want to put in new speakers, the 4 for now, maybe an enclosure later on
for now im just planning on spending about $100-150ish on something decent
any suggestions on what specifications should i be looking for for that price? like rms wattage, etc and should i get an amp for the speakers?
also, theres a problem with the wiring for my front passenger speaker, if i move the wires by the door hinges itll work, otherwise it wont... obviously its a faulty wire... but any1 have an idea where?
do i have to reach behind the dash, is it inside the door panelor should i justrun completely new wires?
basically i just want 2 go in there with an idea of what would be simplest
i want to put in new speakers, the 4 for now, maybe an enclosure later on
for now im just planning on spending about $100-150ish on something decent
any suggestions on what specifications should i be looking for for that price? like rms wattage, etc and should i get an amp for the speakers?
also, theres a problem with the wiring for my front passenger speaker, if i move the wires by the door hinges itll work, otherwise it wont... obviously its a faulty wire... but any1 have an idea where?
do i have to reach behind the dash, is it inside the door panelor should i justrun completely new wires?
basically i just want 2 go in there with an idea of what would be simplest
#2
07-02-2008 | 02:07 PM
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RE: audio suggestions and help
just go to sonicelectronix.com They have good deals.
And the rms and peak power, it all depends on how loud you listen to your music, but usually its nice to have something pretty high. Like over 80RMS and over or around 240 peak.
If you move the speakers and it fixes it, the problem is probably right where you moved it. You could just splice in new wire, but you have to be sure that is where the problem is.
And the rms and peak power, it all depends on how loud you listen to your music, but usually its nice to have something pretty high. Like over 80RMS and over or around 240 peak.
If you move the speakers and it fixes it, the problem is probably right where you moved it. You could just splice in new wire, but you have to be sure that is where the problem is.
#3
07-02-2008 | 02:31 PM
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RE: audio suggestions and help
The wires break where they go thru the rubber tube across the hinge. That part flexes every time the door is opened. Splice in new wires. The splice needs to be well before the part that moves since flexing a splice will break it quickly. For the front door speakers it would be quite simple to abandon the stock harness entirely and run new wires all the way from the head unit to the speaker.
#4
07-03-2008 | 07:34 PM
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RE: audio suggestions and help
i removed the door panel and the the glove box and ended up finding the faluty wire so thats settled...
now for some speakers... any reccomendations? maybe a specific brand
do i just look at specs or just the materials the cones are made of?
since im not getting any subwoofers or amps for now... should i justget them 3-way?
now for some speakers... any reccomendations? maybe a specific brand
do i just look at specs or just the materials the cones are made of?
since im not getting any subwoofers or amps for now... should i justget them 3-way?
#5
07-03-2008 | 07:55 PM
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RE: audio suggestions and help
look into infinity speakers. they are super clean and im sure you could get 2 pairs of their reference series speakers somewhere on the internet in that price range. you can go to any best buyand hear themif you want to listen to them first.
focals are really nice too but im thinking its gonna be a little more expensive than $150.
as far as the speaker wire just run new wire from the radio to the speaker and you won't have to worry about finding where the wire is faulty. that would probably be easiest
focals are really nice too but im thinking its gonna be a little more expensive than $150.
as far as the speaker wire just run new wire from the radio to the speaker and you won't have to worry about finding where the wire is faulty. that would probably be easiest
#7
07-05-2008 | 11:30 AM
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RE: audio suggestions and help
16 gauge is the biggest size speaker wire you will need for multi-element speakers. the factory wiring is only 18 or 20gauge depending on the year. the only time that you would need 12 gauge is if you are running it to a high powered sub.
and if you are switching the speakers at the same time that you run the speaker wire then no you would not have to replace the plugs. just go straight from the radio to the terminals of the new speaker.
and if you are switching the speakers at the same time that you run the speaker wire then no you would not have to replace the plugs. just go straight from the radio to the terminals of the new speaker.
#8
07-05-2008 | 11:39 AM
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RE: audio suggestions and help
ORIGINAL: juan2155
alright so i got a sony xplod CDX-GT520 receiver 52x4
i want to put in new speakers, the 4 for now, maybe an enclosure later on
for now im just planning on spending about $100-150ish on something decent
any suggestions on what specifications should i be looking for for that price? like rms wattage, etc and should i get an amp for the speakers?
also, theres a problem with the wiring for my front passenger speaker, if i move the wires by the door hinges itll work, otherwise it wont... obviously its a faulty wire... but any1 have an idea where?
do i have to reach behind the dash, is it inside the door panelor should i justrun completely new wires?
basically i just want 2 go in there with an idea of what would be simplest
alright so i got a sony xplod CDX-GT520 receiver 52x4
i want to put in new speakers, the 4 for now, maybe an enclosure later on
for now im just planning on spending about $100-150ish on something decent
any suggestions on what specifications should i be looking for for that price? like rms wattage, etc and should i get an amp for the speakers?
also, theres a problem with the wiring for my front passenger speaker, if i move the wires by the door hinges itll work, otherwise it wont... obviously its a faulty wire... but any1 have an idea where?
do i have to reach behind the dash, is it inside the door panelor should i justrun completely new wires?
basically i just want 2 go in there with an idea of what would be simplest
#10
07-06-2008 | 01:28 PM
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RE: audio suggestions and help
if u cant listen to the speaker even if its in the store.... u need to read reviews. No - u dont want a 3 way speaker. u want a 2 way coax speaker if u arent getting comps.
Brands that ive had good look with - Polk (db line will prob be in ur price), Pioneer (just some of the ones just above entry level), Alpine (type R, the S will be mediocre)
Brands that ive had good look with - Polk (db line will prob be in ur price), Pioneer (just some of the ones just above entry level), Alpine (type R, the S will be mediocre)
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