007hunter Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Alright, I just installed a new Pioneer Head Unit in my Honda Civic. Its great and I love it. Its rated for 50w X 4. I'm going to get some 6 x 9 speakers for the back, Right now I have 5 1/4 180 watt Sony Xplod in the back. Once I get the 6x9's I'm going to move the 5 1/4 to the front. So my question is what should the RMS be on 6x9's so as to compliment the head unit? I'm just looking to get a decent sound system with a little bit of "punch" I have been checking speakers out and have found speakers with a RMS from 40 to 100 watts. I hope I explained that well enough.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gfourhunter Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Re: Does anyone know anything about car sound systems? the raido is 50 watts per channel ( 4 lines out ) rear left out and right out. frunt left out and right out. any 6x9 that can hold more than 50w will work. i would go with the higher watts 6x9 and put a small 4 channel amp like a alpine 2532 or something like that. run it to the 6x8 and the 5 1/4 should sound good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Re: Does anyone know anything about car sound systems? Word to the wise, 6x9's will not hold much bass at all at any volume. You would be better off to get a sub of some kind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Re: Does anyone know anything about car sound systems? I agree with YB15. Id look into some decent subs. You can even get an 8" free air sub that would sound 100x better then a 6x9 for the same price. Anymore 10" are cheap too but I would understand if you werent trying to rock the neighborhood! You'd surprised what a quality 8" sub can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Re: Does anyone know anything about car sound systems? I have two 12's Rockford Fosgates in my truck, It sounds like a small thunderstorm from far off lol. But my system is pricy is well. I looked at Wal-Mart just a minute ago for ya. Average priced 6x9's were 20$ less than their 12' subs already in box. (BOXES ARE EXPENSIVE). The bad thing about 6x9's is that they aren't meant for bass. They are basically a big tweeter, or high pitch speaker. Yes they sound like they put off that low bass tone on LOW volumes, but if you turn it up half-way or much higher, they CRACK. And believe me it's a nsaty sound. I am not telling you how to build your system, but take it from a guy who went the 6x9 route once......your better off going with a sub of some kind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007hunter Posted August 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Re: Does anyone know anything about car sound syst Well say I went with the 8" or 10" sub, I would have to get a amp, right? Or would the Head unit be able to power it? Would the system sound alright with the 5 1/4's in the front and then the sub in the back? This is the first time I have done any of this so exscuse my ignorance... Also if you have any tips, feel free to throw them out there.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Re: Does anyone know anything about car sound syst Well most Cd players have a built in amp in the in the form of bass boost or LOUD. It will sound decent with the 5 1/4's and a sub in back, but if you want BUMP, you need and exterior AMP. Give me a price of what you wanna spend and I will come up with an idea for ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Re: Does anyone know anything about car sound syst They are right. 10's these days are about like what the 12's used to sound like. I had 2 kicker Impulse 12's for years in my truck. They were running off 400 watts and it was plenty loud. Now that I have 2 kids and a wife I wanted my back seat back so I put in 2 Mempis DVC 10's running on about 225 watts. Still plenty lound and I can put six people in my truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtBowhunter Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Re: Does anyone know anything about car sound syst I owned Mendon Car Audio before I was robbed blind my my partner so I know a thing or 2, lol. You definately want to go with 12" subs, and a bridgable amp.......around 500 watts. Remember that 500 watts will NOT put 500 to each speaker. It's divided by the number of speakers and subs. you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007hunter Posted August 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2005 Re: Does anyone know anything about car sound syst I'm not really looking to rock the neighbohood here as I know that will break the bank. LOL. I just want somthing that sounds decent and has a lil punch but I'm on a budget of a MAX of $200, and if possible less. I spent almost half of that already, $35 on the xplod's and $50 on the HU. Heres what I have so far: Head Unit: Pioneer DEH 1600 50w X 4. I have the stock speakers that came in the car in the front and they are really bad. They are old and cracked. And in the back I have the Sony Xplod 5 1/4's. They sound alright but not much to them. Now I just bought them so I am still able to take them back if thats what you guys would suggest. Also the mounts in the car in both the front and back are 5 1/4's, so I will need boxes for the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtBowhunter Posted August 24, 2005 Report Share Posted August 24, 2005 Re: Does anyone know anything about car sound syst I hate to say this, but with a 50w head unit feeding 4 speakers, you're not going to get much thump.......I suggest getting the stuff you need a little at a time and then have it all installed at the same time.......until then just use what you have in the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted August 24, 2005 Report Share Posted August 24, 2005 Re: Does anyone know anything about car sound syst 200$ will come close to buying you a complete package setup at wal-mart. Audio Lightning I believe is what it's called. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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