DO's & DON'Ts - Picking Amazing Sounding Speakers!

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If you are looking to upgrade your car audio speakers to an aftermarket set you want to know the exact features to look for the get the best sound improvement and performance. But not only that, we want to make sure we pick the right speakers that match the install location in our vehicle and will make the most sense for our system goals. Speakers have a ton of different features so what matters most and what should we avoid? Let’s look at the Do’s and Don’t of choosing car audio speakers!
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  • @gregfathers5548
    @gregfathers5548 Жыл бұрын

    What I have learned in 30 years of messing with this stuff. Its easy to make it sound great in your driveway. Much harder to do at 70 MPH.

  • @jacobrzeszewski6527

    @jacobrzeszewski6527

    Жыл бұрын

    Solution, drive 60 mph. Saves gas too. Lol, but yeah, I've experienced that too. It's always the low frequency noise that's hardest to get rid of too.

  • @weedshoes5089

    @weedshoes5089

    Жыл бұрын

    You need a bmw 7 series or mercedes S class. 70, 110, 150mph all silent.

  • @majinbenproductions1038

    @majinbenproductions1038

    Жыл бұрын

    You need a better deadening job lol

  • @majinbenproductions1038

    @majinbenproductions1038

    Жыл бұрын

    My back struts are garbage and there’s something rattling plastic to metal somewhere in the back, possibly rear deck. I constantly travel 70-75mph with a right door 6.5, and 2 6x9s rear deck lol not even my driver side 6.5 and windows down theyre screaming

  • @majinbenproductions1038

    @majinbenproductions1038

    Жыл бұрын

    To add to this, it’s not loud enough to begin with

  • @GlycerinZ
    @GlycerinZ2 ай бұрын

    I never understood the point of amplifying speakers until i did it in 2018. What a difference. If you buy a sweet set speakers (and they're 50W RMS each) and hook them directly to the head unit, you are not only leaving performance on the table but you also probably won't feel impressed. Gotta buy a 2- or 4-channel amp to send them 50W instead of the 18W the head unit provides!

  • @emo65170.
    @emo65170. Жыл бұрын

    In my 20s I preferred the sound of a silk dome.tweeter (Boston Acoustics were my favorite), as metal tweeters sounded too harsh. Now in my 50s, my aging ears prefer the sound of a metal dome tweeter (Currently using Alpine).

  • @AbandonAllArt

    @AbandonAllArt

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing, I can't stand harsh noise so I'll be looking for some silk tweeters

  • @jeweldey3699

    @jeweldey3699

    Жыл бұрын

    I miss Boston Acoustic! Great sounding speakers I had a beautiful Boston Acoustic system in my 88 VW Cabriolet in the late 90's. 6.5 components in the doors, 5.25 coaxial in the rear sides and 2, 12's in a sealed box in the boot. One of the best sounding system I had in stalled. They stole the whole car : (

  • @emo65170.

    @emo65170.

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jeweldey3699 Dang, that sux. That car would be a classic if you still had it today. I put Boston Rally components up front and Kicker 10s in the trunk of my 87 Pontiac Bonneville when I worked at Circuit City. I'd actually look forward to long drives. I wish Boston was still around.

  • @paperxchaserzpr0ductionz975

    @paperxchaserzpr0ductionz975

    Жыл бұрын

    I currently have 2 of the 5”x 7” s85’s and am trying to install in my Audi A5 unfortunately it’s a pain so you think it’d be worth putting them in boxes on rear deck? I really love the way boston acoustics sound I also have 2 g2’s for my other vehicle lol

  • @DJDOUBLE077

    @DJDOUBLE077

    Жыл бұрын

    Bostons were amazing back in the day!

  • @dragan3290
    @dragan3290 Жыл бұрын

    A good amplifier is very important. Instantly SQ goes up. Excellent video as usual! Cheers from Australia 🙂

  • @fazzeg3
    @fazzeg3 Жыл бұрын

    Great knowledge once again, i used to run Jl audios c2’s when I was a teen, then moved on to ZR’s and now currently on with C5’s as I prefer the silk dome tweeter, all powered up with Jl audios HD600/4 with a W3 Subwoofer housed in a ported enclosure, from the UK 🇬🇧 faz, keep the great content up 😃

  • @brynjarh6618
    @brynjarh661810 ай бұрын

    I finally understand the basics of car audio. Thanks for your videos mate!

  • @sydneydalpe7818
    @sydneydalpe7818 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, Thank you for making these informative vids. Do you have a tutorial on how to match the right subwoofer power according to the speaker power? Thank you for making these informative vids.

  • @LostandFoundClassics
    @LostandFoundClassics Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Mark, this was very helpful and I was able to dial down to the exact speakers I need for my application thanks to this video.

  • @DJDOUBLE077
    @DJDOUBLE077 Жыл бұрын

    Mark knows his shit. A car audio enthusiast keeping it 💯 as usual. I like the attention to detail and fab techniques...keep it coming bro! Funny thing is, I thought this industry would inevitably be a thing of the past when I was young...but we continue to do what we do decades later...love it.

  • @heavychevy4616
    @heavychevy4616 Жыл бұрын

    always enjoy ur videos man. thank u

  • @johnrackiewicz286
    @johnrackiewicz2863 ай бұрын

    Retired 30 plus year installer.MECP first class 1992, Master #10 1994. Great video... Good luck trying to find a great demo board these days, my massive MTI board was almost 20k in the 90"s, sold for it for 1000. mY BEST ADVICE would be to buy the most expensive JL AUDIO you can afford, and a real pro install them. I always made a wood mounting surface for door speakers, always...good luck

  • @whatfreedom7
    @whatfreedom7 Жыл бұрын

    I knew a guy back in the 90’s. He was a friend of someone else really. We all go into the car audio store to check out the head units. He tells the employee I just want one with a lot of lights. The other guy and me just said dude are you serious and just died laughing.

  • @davect01
    @davect01 Жыл бұрын

    Great info as always

  • @luism.7668
    @luism.76683 ай бұрын

    Great video ! Thank you for sharing this..👍🏽

  • @bwloawesome
    @bwloawesome Жыл бұрын

    A lot of good information. One thing that frustrates me, my doors have 6x9s and Crutchfield does not display a single one on their compatibility tool. For three years. I thought perhaps everything they have is deeper with a larger magnet or something like that. After searching forums for my vehicle many, many users have purchased 6 x 9s (many of those speakers from Crutchfield themselves) and everything drops in perfectly and sounds nice.

  • @slmngolf

    @slmngolf

    Жыл бұрын

    I found out Morel has a 6x9 option! Thinking about doing those in my F150.

  • @michaelw6481

    @michaelw6481

    6 ай бұрын

    Crutch field is way over priced. And my 05 f150 has 6x8’s not 6x9

  • @calabub456
    @calabub456 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you again brother you the man

  • @juliangutierrez7405
    @juliangutierrez7405 Жыл бұрын

    Can you make a video on wiring up a audio control epicenter and 2 amplifiers, I been needing a wire diagram on how to connect them all together

  • @Xx_xxx_xX185
    @Xx_xxx_xX1858 ай бұрын

    I just did 300e worth of sound deadening, 200e front speakers, 110e rears, 200e 4channel AB- amp, 160e 500w @1ohm mono for a 12inc sealed sub(200e)...installed them all my self and sounds good for as cheap of an budget

  • @thedalillama
    @thedalillama Жыл бұрын

    I wonder if version 3 of the speaker-aiming tool should include some adjustable feet for angle setting for pattern making.

  • @shredviix1663
    @shredviix1663 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome awesome video Mark. How you liking that home theater?

  • @mankneeca5803
    @mankneeca58038 ай бұрын

    Man been watching you for at least 13 years and now I finally want to do a car solo. Might need your help I'll subscribe. Whatever it takes by the way I'm 56

  • @beekaye1496
    @beekaye1496 Жыл бұрын

    I use crutchfield for most of my purchases but one of my vehicles like the 2020 maxima, they don’t offer much for it but i found out like replacing 6X9 with 6.5 and 6.75 focal flax and found it work well. 3 way up front, Coaxial is rear with a Fiberglass sub

  • @leroycolejr2805

    @leroycolejr2805

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm with you on that. I have a 2013 Sentra my options are limited to

  • @brandonboulton2776
    @brandonboulton27766 ай бұрын

    Just replaced my AM radio and single 4x6 speaker in my Japanese KEI truck with a new cheapo eBay Bluetooth AM/FM radio with a 50 watt full range 4x6. Sounds great. Cost me $46 total with shipping for both.

  • @ArcMediaFilms
    @ArcMediaFilms7 ай бұрын

    Great video thanks 👍

  • @michaelgutierrez4723
    @michaelgutierrez4723 Жыл бұрын

    Could you cover adding a amplifier and sub to a plug-in hybrid?

  • @FortyTwoAnswerToEverything
    @FortyTwoAnswerToEverything11 күн бұрын

    My GMC Envoy SLT came with the Bose factory upgrade. I kept the stock woofers in the front doors because they bang hard! They can take a pounding! Everything else was replaced with Kenwood speakers and Pioneer HU / 4-channel amp.

  • @kennyholmgren4455
    @kennyholmgren445510 ай бұрын

    My build plan rn is 6x9 jl audio c2 speakers in the front, 6-1/2 in jl audio c1 in the back running off an alpine r2 amp and a downfiring kicker L7T subwoofer with a kicker CXA 800 amp, I’m going for sound quality and good volume, what do you guys think?

  • @davidperry4013
    @davidperry4013 Жыл бұрын

    I have sony mobile ES speakers and they sound amazing it is being powered by an XM GS4 amplifier. Wish I have waited for the Sony Mobile 3 ways for my fronts but, it's possible to still get an amazing sound with 2 way components in the front. However, the pioneer radio does not do it justice but, the sony mobile ES radio would elevate the sound quality even more.

  • @rickyquilodran8235
    @rickyquilodran823513 күн бұрын

    Thank you!!!

  • @bklynbullet
    @bklynbullet Жыл бұрын

    Hey man my 2018 raptor has the banger Oluson system in it, it is so nice and clean! Best sound I’ve heard but I know nothing about car audio, what would you recommend for my Silverado to try and match that sound of the B&O?

  • @d4b4y4re4kid
    @d4b4y4re4kid Жыл бұрын

    Can you cover a bit about in line crossovers. Are they good? Bad? Benefits?

  • @lesklower7281
    @lesklower7281 Жыл бұрын

    I am upgraded the head unit in my 1997 toyota hilux sing cab ute l already have a kenwood pandora just the head unit and you have given me a lot to think about l got the head unit for nothing and l have only two places to put two 4 inch speakers because l don't want to put holes in my door cards so when l fit them l will be going to get the plug and a microphone for the blue tooth for my mobile phone l have learned a lot from this video thanks

  • @Notpostinganything
    @Notpostinganything8 ай бұрын

    Thank you. The video is very informative. What about impedance in Ohms?? I am using an android head unit which have speakers impedance 4-8 Ohms but the speakers I am interested in have 3 ohms. Will there be any problems?

  • @dropzoneJustin
    @dropzoneJustin Жыл бұрын

    Crutchfield will tell you that certain speakers won’t fit your vehicle if they don’t carry the adapter ring. For instance, crutchfield said hardly any 6.5” speakers would fit the rear doors on my 4runner. I found an adapter ring somewhere else which gave me many more options for speakers. That being said, I still buy some things from crutchfield. Just be aware that you should do more research if crutchfield says something won’t fit/easily mount and it seems like it should.

  • @johncortez1599

    @johncortez1599

    Жыл бұрын

    What year 4runner?

  • @drm9979

    @drm9979

    Жыл бұрын

    I think it is more that Crutchfield only says something fits if it fits with no modifications or adaptors whatsoever. Even if they carry the adaptor their automated tool will say a speaker does not fit. They do this for the obvious reasons. I know in my car none of the speakers I have "fit" on the Crutchfield site, yet they all fit with easy adaptors or adjustments. I agree with your main point, many things fit whether Crutchfield says they do or not, just that I understand why crutchfield feels they have to do that. and yes, I like Crutchfield, they have good prices and are fair and honest.

  • @davidhess3320
    @davidhess3320 Жыл бұрын

    Hey mark, I got a question.... My truck comes factory with 4 speakers(2)1" tweeters, (2) 6.5" speakers). Crutchfeild recommended Rockford R165s components which has an acceptable power/sensitivity range within my likings. I have a single DVC 4ohm Alpine type R SWR1234d wired to bridge for 8ohms, sony xva64bt Power Output: 17 Watts RMS 4 Ohms SN Ratio: 80 dBA (reference: 1 Watt into 4 Ohms)Outputs: Speaker outputs Speaker impedance: 4 - 8 ohms Maximum power output: 52 W × 4 (at 4 ohms) , I understand the tweeters have built in crossovers, would I still need to connect them to the speaker or can I hook them up to factory tweeter wires? Would the speaker have to much highs where maybe I should look at mid range speakers? My logic could be wrong but should I look for speakers and tweeter that are within 60wRMS/100wMAX currently I think 90ish DB seems comfortable to me. This is all confusing. Thank you and appreciate the help, knowledge and support you could throw my way.

  • @kevinfeltis5310
    @kevinfeltis5310 Жыл бұрын

    What would your first and second choice be for adding a 3rd small 3.5 midrange to the K2 set for a dash speak to go with it. It is in a 22 f150 unleaded system.

  • @GuttaontheBeat
    @GuttaontheBeat8 ай бұрын

    I ordered some kappa 4x6 component speakers do you think I should use filtering capacitors/bass blockers on them for loud hip hop ? Dash speaker 98 lesabre 6x9 rear

  • @ThomasHermans007
    @ThomasHermans007 Жыл бұрын

    Would it be possible to install a small coaxial speaker in the factory tweeter location, and then installing a better woofer in the factory woofer location? The factory tweeter location is in the dashboard and not in the doors, the doors only have a 13cm/5inch woofer in them.

  • @voteholyk
    @voteholyk11 ай бұрын

    Something I never hear anyone talk about is preamps. If you are gonna run an amp, having a head unit with 7 volt preamps is gonna make a huge sound difference opposed to 1.5 volt preamps.

  • @briankholiday
    @briankholiday Жыл бұрын

    Just got a 2022 VW Passat. Wanting to upgrade speakers but even crutchfield doesn't have the speaker size. I seen in this video that you was working on a Passat. What was the speaker size on that vehicle?

  • @slntscpe
    @slntscpe Жыл бұрын

    Hello, so... component in front door and coaxial in rear doors?

  • @brown55061
    @brown55061 Жыл бұрын

    I really think the most important part of all of this is CLEAN POWER. If you buy something like a $150 jensen/boss/chinamart head unit even the best speakers will be junk. If you want the best sound, get a cheap lower wattage amp and power the speakers from that. This will even make junk paper speakers sound 25-40% better/clearer. You'd be surprised how amazing cheap speakers sound with clean amp power.

  • @jjay2650

    @jjay2650

    Жыл бұрын

    finally somebody said it the most important thing is having a quality head unit then everything else follows

  • @WeiserMaster3

    @WeiserMaster3

    Жыл бұрын

    changed my head units from a mid range to a cheap "it works" and indeed, holy shit it sounds so bad now. Really, really bad. As if the speakers were faulty. But the head unit is just very bad. Also the antenna now is not receiving as well anymore lol.

  • @patriciosoirefman838

    @patriciosoirefman838

    11 ай бұрын

    How do I know how much power my stock head unit can handle?

  • @jaybrinkman2767
    @jaybrinkman2767 Жыл бұрын

    Am installing a head unit 2 - 6.5 round speakers. Don’t want to cut holes yet. Will build a wooden box till interior redue

  • @dancharron7098
    @dancharron7098 Жыл бұрын

    I been in many car events. And the only ones to beat en all was Memphis Audio. And it was so big that even the store employees came put to beg us to stop the show as inside the manicans were falling off the shelfs.... but only happened to the 2 10s Memphis mojo and the big bell amp. What did it beat? A Cady with 12 Kickers subs. And JBL show car with 6 subs in a honda. Then the Alpine van. Best part. The Cavalier with the Memphis Audio was only on the sound mats all the plastics off and back seat gone.

  • @consciouscool
    @consciouscool Жыл бұрын

    Good video but we need a list of brands that were great but got assimilated and are still good and those that are crap. A rebrand list would be great too.

  • @drm9979

    @drm9979

    Жыл бұрын

    All that you need to know is Focal and Morel. and JL subs.

  • @yan5362

    @yan5362

    Жыл бұрын

    Really?? Infinity and hertz are shit then??

  • @zachtravers1
    @zachtravers1 Жыл бұрын

    I'm looking to replace my 2019 Fusion's Sony front door speakers as one of them is blown. I'm looking at a set of Infinity Reference 6.5" components but I really would prefer not to go the route of replacing the factory amp right now. With 93db sensitivity and 90 watts RMS, I think they would work well, at least I'm hoping so.

  • @RAW_Reality

    @RAW_Reality

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm assuming you're referring to the Reference 6532iX model, but with a sensitivity of 93db, they should be plenty bright and crisp, but don't expect them to "wow" you with how they sound until you're pushing them with closer to their RMS rating than you will be from a stock headunit... Brand name aside, there's a downpour of negative reviews on sites like Amazon on otherwise great speakers' pages from people who don't understand that concept because they've underpowered them and inherently whined about "their lack of performance". Don't be that guy. 😅 But yeah, you'll likely enjoy the Infinity's product... I loved my Kappa 62iX's!

  • @anthonmyl
    @anthonmyl Жыл бұрын

    Grazie!

  • @MohamedAli-vj4ln
    @MohamedAli-vj4ln Жыл бұрын

    Can can you recommend. A straight edge router set from mobile solutions.

  • @alberttoros6749
    @alberttoros6749 Жыл бұрын

    Hello there , i have a dodge charger 2010, the sound system of the car is stock and its amazing,, the speakers are boston acoustics 6x9, lately it started giving buzzing noise , so i have to replace them, ive tried many 6x9’z but no use the sound sucks big time, what do you recommend ?

  • @motoRA_
    @motoRA_8 ай бұрын

    Hi there! Quick question. Can i replace my car's 4 ohm speakers with aftermarket 2 ohm speakers, but dedicated for my car? Im talking about Focal Inside. Thanks.

  • @gooberclese
    @gooberclese9 ай бұрын

    I ran into an issue doing the speakers in my 03 Cavalier. I bought a matched set from Sony . Front and rear. The reae 6x9s are perfect but the front door speakers are half as loud. I have to push the fader forward by half to balance the sound. Its driving me crazy.

  • @manoloruizmendwz4226
    @manoloruizmendwz4226 Жыл бұрын

    Hola, Mark soy de México como puedo adquirir las plantillas que usás en tus proyectos

  • @iluvj00
    @iluvj00 Жыл бұрын

    Is there a way to put a subwoofer under the seats? I do not want to modify the space of my trunk. I have a Toyota Yaris and I just want to upgrade the current retail sound system to a better one, I don't want to win any competitions. I just want it to sound a bit more louder and clearer with bass.

  • @jaredtown8947
    @jaredtown8947 Жыл бұрын

    I can never figure out if I need a midrange speaker. I want a set of component speakers, but then what covers that midrange?

  • @davidfromamerica1871
    @davidfromamerica1871 Жыл бұрын

    Another option for “some” people and “some” vehicles. Have a audio installer build speaker cabinets from MDF board for your car speakers. This gives you a lot more options for types and sizes of speakers you want. Makes for easier install options. For instance if you have a older work car for your commute, put the speaker cabinets in the back seat. Years ago some people put home speakers in the back seat hooked up to the head unit. I had 10 inch woofer and tweeter home speakers in my work car. Worked great for me, I was rocking them..👍😎

  • @ekimandersom4478

    @ekimandersom4478

    6 ай бұрын

    Rear speakers are useless. Do you stand with your back to the stage at a concert? Sound should come from the front.

  • @djkenny1202
    @djkenny120213 күн бұрын

    Trying to figure out a sound system that will fit in speaker location, for a 2001 VW Cabrio. Planning a sub in trunk, prefer 8”.. maybe 10.

  • @ralphbeggie9928
    @ralphbeggie9928 Жыл бұрын

    What's a good sensitivity and RMS Range for car speakers?

  • @jk-lq2bw
    @jk-lq2bw4 ай бұрын

    hey i need to know if having a 2 way speaker while also having a tweeter does this affects the sound quality

  • @fredericocorrea9814
    @fredericocorrea98147 ай бұрын

    I have a 98 Honda Passport. It has front door speakers on the bottom front corner of the door. Them two more in the east of the truck at the very back top where the hinges for the glass meet the roof of the truck. I don't have speakers in the rear doors. I'd love some ideas to maximize the audio in this truck before i get all my noise insulating done. That way i can do it all at once. I wanted ideas on fabricating an enclosure for the back speakers to direct and refine the sound. Any ideas?

  • @budjiman1
    @budjiman1 Жыл бұрын

    Can you do a jeep wrangler specific upgrade video? If you're willing. Thank you.

  • @CarAudioFabrication

    @CarAudioFabrication

    Жыл бұрын

    Here you go kzread.info/dash/bejne/i6h9maeGfszTj7A.html

  • @felipeaguilar2505
    @felipeaguilar2505 Жыл бұрын

    I need somebody in the San Gabriel valley California who can tune my system and has a good reputation doing so I’ve tried looking on line but can’t find anyone or place how can I find a reputable audio tuner?

  • @Mark-wq1nh
    @Mark-wq1nh8 ай бұрын

    For $300 from Crutchfield i just got all 6 speakers for my trunk and did go cheap on them

  • @martinvargas4523
    @martinvargas4523 Жыл бұрын

    Used Crutchfield to replace my factory speakers in my '14 Lexus IS350 with Mark Levinson system. Used Rockford Fosgate Punch and Power series. Factory speakers were way louder. Smh. Now have to spend more to get them sound they way they should. Was told about $1,200 installed.

  • @gavinswearingen6492

    @gavinswearingen6492

    7 ай бұрын

    You didn't watch this video before you bought huh? Lol

  • @ketillundsrensen6167
    @ketillundsrensen6167 Жыл бұрын

    I just got my 500$ worth of sound deadening and treatment. My car got so much road noise and after a quick investigation I understand why. No deadening in the doors and roof. So now I have to go over the hole care. It was not the plan but in these days we have now it's hard to finde a descent car to a decent price and I'm to cheap to just sell and buy something else.

  • @need100k
    @need100k Жыл бұрын

    I have a Mercedes Metris cargo van, and in my opinion the factory speakers sound awesome. Absolutely no need for a sound upgrade, but.... one side is already rattling (torn paper I assume) and there are times when I'd like a little but more volume (but I can live with what I have). After doing considerable research, it seems that virtually any aftermarket option, including component speakers and better brand speakers, all have the same issue: weak bass. The factory speakers have a tiny little magnet and you're think they would sound as crappy as they look, but they really do have awesome bass using the factory head unit, which I don't want to replace. Yesterday I destroyed my one good speaker and installed a Pioneer TS-G1620F on one side and when I compare with the factory speaker, it's not even a close contest: the factory speaker sounds MUCH better, even though it's damaged. So am I stuck replacing with factory speakers? I don't want to waste money on good speakers only to get less sound.

  • @huntergregory6797

    @huntergregory6797

    9 ай бұрын

    You spent $60 on a speaker. That’s your problem my guy. A decent sounding speaker is going to be in the $150+ range - typically $300+ is where you find “premium” audio.

  • @gwp1ohio
    @gwp1ohio Жыл бұрын

    question I have a 1968 truck the driver door has a 6x9 hole and the passenger door has a 6" round hole?? what type of speakers would work to sound okay.

  • @CheaperEngineer
    @CheaperEngineer Жыл бұрын

    Any novel ideas for replacing Mark Levinson (8ohm) or Bose (2ohm) component speakers? Replacing with aftermarket 4ohm speakers would seem to risk both amplifier life and crossover points.

  • @mattb9664

    @mattb9664

    Жыл бұрын

    For Lexus and Toyota JBL - you should stick with the JBL and Infinity speakers, sticking with 2 ohm speakers.

  • @pilotmedic
    @pilotmedic Жыл бұрын

    I can't find what is the speaker arrangement for a Kia optima with infinity system. What kind of speaker I have in each position. Can you help? Thanks

  • @joak7058
    @joak70585 күн бұрын

    What’s the best Jl audio Subwoofer? If I went with a Jl Jd1000/1 amp Please answer and if I went to a shop how much do they charge for making a box like you did in one of your videos

  • @RamandChevyOwner
    @RamandChevyOwner4 ай бұрын

    What’s better JBL Pioneer Kenwood I have a Chevy impala Ltz with the Bose sound system and I want even better bass.What option should I do

  • @cashtatum6158
    @cashtatum6158 Жыл бұрын

    So if I want louder and good quality I go high RMS and high sensitivity? I have two 12” subs as well

  • @jlaw430
    @jlaw430 Жыл бұрын

    Can a free air sub be that good? I know its not gonna bang like two 12" in a truck but i want to feel at least a little tumble in my chest when I turn it up

  • @King-qv1pd
    @King-qv1pd Жыл бұрын

    Any suggestions of really good quality brands?

  • @0357predator
    @0357predator3 ай бұрын

    Which passive crossover capacitor do i need for the infinity 4032cfx (4inch) speaker? 400V - 1.5UF capacitor is good?

  • @Rickie-37
    @Rickie-37 Жыл бұрын

    hey quick question. I was digging through my parts bins knowing I had a set of tweeters I could throw in my daily driver to do a quick cheap upgrade only to find that I wasn't careful enough and the plastic like dome is pushed in and now has a small dent. I tried using some tape to pull most of it out gently but its far from perfect. how big of a difference does that make?

  • @kensmechanicalaffair

    @kensmechanicalaffair

    Жыл бұрын

    It doesn't.

  • @SupraLife420
    @SupraLife4202 ай бұрын

    i got a Question, when converting speaker sizes, for a 4x6 how do you going about changing it to 6x9, i cant find spacer adapters without cutting the frame and im not trying to do that and i dont want the round 6.5s

  • @tylerrjohnson68
    @tylerrjohnson68 Жыл бұрын

    If the idea is to get better sound then you should probably change your head unit 1st A quality head unit with ample power will give you good sound from stock speakers Stock systems usually sound cruddy because they don't have enough power Or the quality Of after market units

  • @greg6162

    @greg6162

    11 ай бұрын

    Yes, I’m learning that as I just bought a 2020 Honda CRV EX-L and the problem is it’s an infotainment system… so upgrading that will most likely mess up the electronics and sensors that’s tied into the car. I know Joy something makes a decent infotainment system but it’s finding someone to install it correctly and not take shortcuts

  • @Itsyunlo
    @Itsyunlo Жыл бұрын

    Opinions on the jbl club series ? 605sq

  • @kronosdarkangel5290
    @kronosdarkangel52909 ай бұрын

    Does 3.5" and 4" coaxial a mid ranger? or 4" can play lower frequency?

  • @filitamayo
    @filitamayo4 ай бұрын

    What's your opinion on 12" ds18 shollows.

  • @frankspark
    @frankspark Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this channel. It's an incredible resource. Also, your voice reminds me of Doug DeMuro but without the annoying infections >

  • @SH0RTY625
    @SH0RTY625 Жыл бұрын

    so I plan on doing three 3.5 inch tweeters under my dash to replaced factory speakers with two 6 inch speakers behind my seats to replace factory speakers and then I plan to have a sub in the far back of the car. Do I need to run all 5 speakers to an amplifier along with my sub? or do I only need the amplifier for the sub?

  • @Technotranceism

    @Technotranceism

    Жыл бұрын

    You might get away with only a single amplifier powering the sub, but it also depends how efficient the tweeters and 6 inch speakers are. 2 major factors come into play. 1 is that the majority of receivers don't have a lot of power output, so the tweeters and 6 inch speakers will not be receiving much. 2 is the now aplified sub, could begin to drown out the other speakers, either from just raw volume alone, or combined with polarity phasing. You can opt to make the amplified sub more timid thru various ways, which could help with the overwhelming volume difference, but it might still suffer some phasing. If money is tight, just pick at each area as you can, when you can. Ultimately you want to get to a point of having all the speakers externally amplified, and a quality DSP controlling the signal.

  • @yesimraging
    @yesimraging Жыл бұрын

    Would be putting jbl all around the car a good idea?

  • @alexcomella1640
    @alexcomella1640 Жыл бұрын

    What specs tells me what type of bass the speaker will produce

  • @0932steve
    @0932steve3 ай бұрын

    My c2 speakers push out 60watts rms and my amp will be giving it 75 watts at 4 ohm, will the 15 watt difference damage the speaker?

  • @DeerbrookSouthernRR
    @DeerbrookSouthernRR Жыл бұрын

    Ok well here’s what I have. My car is a late 70s Pontiac and has only 3 speakers. 2 on the rear deck lid and 1 in the center of the top of the dash. All speakers are 6x9. So I’m assuming if you want the best possible sound out of that stock setup then all 3 should be 3 way speakers?

  • @DanielJohnson-ec8rk

    @DanielJohnson-ec8rk

    Жыл бұрын

    Definitely or even 4 way 6x9’s

  • @guyhouck6195
    @guyhouck61953 ай бұрын

    What color are the rear speaker wires I have a 2021 colorado

  • @21Gannu
    @21Gannu10 ай бұрын

    what are my options for subaru 2024 crosstrek

  • @arthurorieny3742
    @arthurorieny3742 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Mark, I've now known why my speakers sound awful 🤔

  • @djkenny1202
    @djkenny12028 күн бұрын

    I’m trying to figure out best set up for my 2001 Cabrio. I just sold a 2000 (regrettably) that had a great sound system. I do t know the intricacies of it. Just photos of the speakers, amp, and 8” Rockford sun in rear. They had what appeared to be smaller dash speakers in the factory spot, with tweeters sitting in back of them pointing toward driver. Looked like a small infinity speaker mid range, and the tweeter is likely JL (or infinity) because the doors were JL mids. Amp was a 300 Watt JL. Rears, unsure, finding ones that fit is challenging, but Crutchfield stated I could space the screws with washers and other mods to bring thing “out”. Anyone have ideas of what to buy? It sounded so good! If I could locate the original O I’d duplicate it as close as possible. It had an older 52 watt X4 Alpine CD player. I’m thinking Kenwood next (I dont like those pop up screens).

  • @michaelw6481
    @michaelw64816 ай бұрын

    The good thing about speakers is as long as the manufacturer is transparent about the specs you know exactly what you’re getting. I’ve got the cerwin vega v468 years ago when they were $75 a pair and now they’re $85 each 😮 The best deal on the market right now is BZRK 6.5 for $40 a pair and they will compete with or surpass the flagships from major brands.

  • @kirkmartin4005
    @kirkmartin40053 ай бұрын

    I have a Lexus with a Mark Levinson amp and the speakers are 8 ohm do I need to stay with 8 ohm speakers.

  • @eivis13
    @eivis13Ай бұрын

    Best speaker is a pizza box and neodymium phone speaker. It sound better than speakers for 15eur. Considering a pizza costs less you only need a neodymium speaker. Maybe a piezzo speaker would work as well. Haven't tried that one.

  • @stevegesell7433
    @stevegesell7433 Жыл бұрын

    In my vehicle I’m just looking to upgrade my factory speakers and keep factory head unit the factory 3 1/2” speakers are rated at 8ohms and any replacements are are at 4ohms is there any way to remedy this or will it not hurt the 4ohm speaker to run at 8ohms?

  • @Technotranceism

    @Technotranceism

    Жыл бұрын

    Most 4 ohm speakers can handle 8 ohms, it's just can the receiver handle 4 ohms is the concern. There are companies who make aftermarket 3 1/2" 8 ohms speakers, just not a bunch of them.

  • @Fuckyocouchniqkuh
    @Fuckyocouchniqkuh Жыл бұрын

    Hey buddy, I have just heard of your channel from a buddy at work. I was wondering if there are any tips for what I should look for when picking speakers, and everything else. I'd like to put together my very first car audio system. And a few days ago, i knew practically nothing about audio in general. I've been spending a lot of time learning about anything ive got questions about. But there is still plenty to learn. So if you or any subscribers and give any useful tips or information I would highly appreciate it! I'll let you know what I end up going with, and why!

  • @caseyalexander2244
    @caseyalexander22445 ай бұрын

    My personal philosophy is, if you have a stock head unit and just want more clarity and crispness or to bring your sound to life, start with replacing or adding good quality tweeters. Aftermarket performance speakers with stock radio power is almost never an upgrade. I’m all about keeping a factory radio and adding a 4-channel amplifier for speakers that are at or just below the RMS rating of an amplifier per channel. On the other hand, an aftermarket radio powering stock speakers usually rocks. This is because the factory speakers are made to do every job with low power. I’d rather overpower speakers than the opposite. If you aren’t looking for more power with a factory radio you can find cheap aftermarket speakers online that are made to replace the factory ones with the same low power rating, except better cones and surrounds to last longer.

  • @Kidneyspears
    @Kidneyspears2 ай бұрын

    Does anybody know an EU alternative site to crutchfield?

  • @abdullahz4804
    @abdullahz4804 Жыл бұрын

    So i recently bought 4" JBL for my rear doors, they are coaxial. Also 6.5" coaxial to replace my trunk subwoofers which i think i messed up on. Should i have had only gone for normal subs in the trunk?

  • @abdullahz4804

    @abdullahz4804

    Жыл бұрын

    I have 6.5" pioneers in the front

  • @thegreenfrisbee

    @thegreenfrisbee

    Жыл бұрын

    Definitely should’ve just gotten a subwoofer for the trunk. If it’s in a car where the trunk is closed off, the mid/top range of the speakers would be muffled anyways.

  • @12day1
    @12day1 Жыл бұрын

    What's the best bass

  • @Ratbiker48
    @Ratbiker48 Жыл бұрын

    I'm wanting to replace the old shit speakers in my 1994 Mustang GT Convertible wanting something where it has some bass along with having good high end. (Not wanting to run subwoofers in car) Focal? Hertz? Kicker?

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