Adding amp using existing oem speaker wiring

[ctker]

Really? I mean in this case the OP probably shouldn't, but I actively amplify every single driver including tweets and 3 1/2". Never blew a single driver except after years of use.

I could be wrong, but if I’m looking for a very clean sound, I feel as if tweeters are the things I really would want amplified? The mids sound great after all the sound deadening and upgraded speakers, the lows are definitely good after the sub install, the highs are the only part that I can here a sort of distortion/crackling.

 

[mahc 10+ year member]

This is my first car audio install, but I’m quite cautious and do have a good knowledge of electricity(although I know that isn’t all of car audio) but like I said before I’m less going for super loud booming music, and more so trying to make a very clean crisp sound stage. To get to that point I’m sure things will need to be amplified, but not to a crazy extent, and I’m willing to take the risks. Thank you tho for your concerns and help. Could you elaborate on how the center dash tweeter ruins the sound stage? And if you’d recommend it go somewhere else, where would you put it?

I wouldn't worry about sound stage with coaxial speakers. You will be loud and crisp but imaging is unlikely.

 

[Cee]

Paid $900 iirc but my point is that I would never use dirty head unit full range power as a reference. Distortion is what kills speakers and you should always use as much power as you can (headroom) with the proper xo point.

Anyone that pays $900 for a pair of 3.5 is an idiot. Sorry. There is something called diminishing return in this hobby and that's a perfect example.

 

[Cee]

I could be wrong, but if I’m looking for a very clean sound, I feel as if tweeters are the things I really would want amplified? The mids sound great after all the sound deadening and upgraded speakers, the lows are definitely good after the sub install, the highs are the only part the I can here a sort of distortion/crackling.

If it works for you that's all that matters. I'm just anal so I run everything active as I want total control of every driver for DSP EQ and settings.

 

[ctker]

I wouldn't worry about sound stage with coaxial speakers. You will be loud and crisp but imaging is unlikely.

Is this because all the ranges are in the same spot?

 

[mahc 10+ year member]

Anyone that pays $900 for a pair of 3.5 is an idiot. Sorry. There is something called diminishing return in this hobby and that's a perfect example.

Sorry if one of my mids worth more than your entire system. Since when hobbies are profitable anyway?

 

[mahc 10+ year member]

Is this because all the ranges are in the same spot?

Yes. Car interiors are too concave.

 

[Cee]

Sorry if one of my mids worth more than your entire system. Since when hobbies are profitable anyway?

My system cost 6k. About twice over budget from what I wanted. It's not about just the cost, it's the diminishing return you're getting from a single pair of 3.5s. So many better or similar options for less than half that price. You can name brand and insult people all you want.

Profitable? Never mentioned anything to that. Better grammar on your end might help.

 

[mahc 10+ year member]

My system cost 6k. About twice over budget from what I wanted. It's not about just the cost, it's the diminishing return you're getting from a single pair of 3.5s. So many better or similar options for less than half that price. You can name brand and insult people all you want.

Profitable? Never mentioned anything to that. Better grammar on your end might help.

Sq over spl my a**. You don't know sh*t, boy.

 

[Cee]

Sq over spl my a**. You don't know sh*t, boy.

Man not boy. You're talking to me, not into a mirror.

Thanks for the expected response though.

 

[mahc 10+ year member]

Man not boy. You're talking to me, not into a mirror.

Thanks for the expected response though.

You're welcome, boy.

 

[ctker]

So anyways… any advice on getting speaker wire through my front door grommets? I’ve taken a peak and they are very tight.

 

[mahc 10+ year member]

So anyways… any advice on getting speaker wire through my front door grommets? I’ve taken a peak and they are very tight.

You can try some grease to help but if it still too tight you gonna have to do some hacking. In that case, use looms and/or techflex.

 

[huberoy123 10+ year member]

I’ll probably take your advice and start with one amp, I would like to amplify all speakers, but it would be smart to just start with the front setup and see how I like it, and maybe down the line grab another amp for the rear, and after that a DSP. Any advice for getting speaker wire through those factory door grommets?

I’ll probably take your advice and start with one amp, I would like to amplify all speakers, but it would be smart to just start with the front setup and see how I like it, and maybe down the line grab another amp for the rear, and after that a DSP. Any advice for getting speaker wire through those factory door grommets?

As far as the door grommets are concerned, I can only recommend patience and prayer. Mines were a monster to get through. Youtube videos are also helpful.

 

[maylar 10+ year member]

So anyways… any advice on getting speaker wire through my front door grommets? I’ve taken a peak and they are very tight.

Silicone grease (I like NAPA Sil-Glyde) is good for rubber and wire insulation. Pull the speaker wires with a stiff solid wire like a coat hanger.