Aren't those speakers a bit overkill if you're not running an amp?
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Aren't those speakers a bit overkill if you're not running an amp?
I was thinking that...they do look a bit OTT. I wouldn't need an Amp would I? Also - would I need a facia for the head unit / speakers or any adaptors/connectors for ariels or anything?
Also - Would I need cabling for it all? If so - what type?
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No. The amplifier in a decent head unit will be fine, and there's nothing stopping you buying an amp a couple of pay days down the line.
Don't know about fascia - does your dash have a standard DIN hole?
With regard to wire, if you are not using an amp the only thing you will need is speaker cable. 16 gauge will be fine. The back of the head unit will have a standard ISO block for power / headlamp dimming / etc and will have also have a standard ariel socket.
Well that's good news, as in all honestly I doubt I'd need an amp in such a small car, and the amp in the Pioneer head unit seems perfectly good.
Does speaker cable make a big difference or should I just use the existing cabling (although it is over 10yrs old!)? If I should get new cable, what length/type/mm etc?
Also - I'm really no closer to having a clue on what speakers I should get...The head unit is costing £170, so not really wanting to spend more than that on speakers - Remember - Value for money! All other suggestions welcome
Thats good to hear, I'm fancying doing something similar as OP, in the Passat the stock speakers are pretty damn good, although I think one has blown, I was thinking of grabbing 4 components for the doors to replace them.
Being a right noob here, if speakers say "180W" (i.e. http://www.caraudiocentre.co.uk/product_m-alpine-sxe-1750s_p-20265.htm hopefully the little tweeters will go in the door to replace current tweeters), yet my Sony HU only pumps out 50w/ch does that mean the speakers are useless unless I get an amp?
Also would you recommend the Alpines? (i'm looking at that kind of price range)
Sorry for hijack, hopefully this may help OP too
£100 on pioneer head unit
£70 on some hertz dieci front components (fine to run off HU, designed for that)
maybe 100 on a cheap sub/amp deal.
Best way to spend 300
I'm inclined to agree, I have hertz speakers and they punch well above their weight. Having 150w comps is all fair and well but they are a total waste of time when driven off a headunit when they are receiving 1/3rd of the power.
£100 on pioneer head unit
£70 on some hertz dieci front components (fine to run off HU, designed for that)
maybe 100 on a cheap sub/amp deal.
Best way to spend 300
Do I need a Sub? I always laugh when seeing ridiculous cars with stupid amounts of bass, so not sure it's really needed?!
Also would you recommend the Alpines? (i'm looking at that kind of price range)
Sorry for hijack, hopefully this may help OP too
Holy Hijack Batman!
No worries, decided I'm getting http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/pioneer-dehp5100ub-p-7307.html so just need some speakers & cable suggestions. Also - would I need speaker conversion kits for fitting?
Really?! Surely some decent speakers would provide good levels of bass so a separate sub would not be needed?! Would really like to avoid one if I can...
Can anyone reccomend a decent set of speakers within my budget which are good all-rounders?! I really need to get it all ordered over the weekend...
WRT your wattage question, make sure you're looking ar RMS figures, PMPO figures are nonsense really.
You'll find that road noise and all the soft squishy stuff in the car tends to suck up any bass so a small sub makes a nice difference.
My setup is an Alpine HU connected to Infinity coax speakers in the front doors. There's a small Alpine amp tidily wired up under the front passenger seat, connected to a small Kenwood sub in the boot. It's an 8" sub, which most max power boys would say is pointless for the size of the car (A mondeo) but it makes a big difference to the sound. For my music tastes, it gives a really nice well rounded sound and doesnt take up too much boot space
You'll find that road noise and all the soft squishy stuff in the car tends to suck up any bass so a small sub makes a nice difference.
My setup is an Alpine HU connected to Infinity coax speakers in the front doors. There's a small Alpine amp tidily wired up under the front passenger seat, connected to a small Kenwood sub in the boot. It's an 8" sub, which most max power boys would say is pointless for the size of the car (A mondeo) but it makes a big difference to the sound. For my music tastes, it gives a really nice well rounded sound and doesnt take up too much boot space
I'm not really looking for a big amount of bass really...I don't have any subs anywhere else in my life, so doubt I'd need one in my car. I'm sure there must be speakers that will provide a solid, rounded sound with a bit bass when needed.
See above, the positioning of speakers and the acoustic environment doesnt lend itself to bass - a small sub will make a big difference without being chavvy
Its an Alpine MRP-T220
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_184579_langId_-1_categoryId_165526
Bought mine off the bay for 25 quid including a wiring kit. Could easily fit 4 of them under the seat if I felt so inclined and gives plenty of power at about 70% gain to give a nice sound from an 8" sub in my barge of a car.
See above, the positioning of speakers and the acoustic environment doesnt lend itself to bass - a small sub will make a big difference without being chavvy
Looks like I'm getting a sub then - But I still have no idea what speakers I'm getting, nevermind what sub? I take it I'll need an amp now as well?
God this is getting expensive...hahaha
EDIT - This look ok for a sub? My budget is going mental here...http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/alpine-swe843e-p-5848.html
EDIT 2 - Also, what on earth would I put it in? Oh christ.....
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