Beginner's question: Supertweeters

[Numonet86 10+ year member]

Hey guys...I just recently started studying up on car audio basics, and I've discovered the supertweeter. Haven't heard too many mention it before, so I'd like to ask those who are knowledgeable, whether or not a supertweeter is necessary in a sound system? Do you hear any noticeable difference with them in? Does it depend on music genre if it does? Where is the best place to place supertweeters if you do use them?

Any knowledge is appreciated...

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[Sweet'n Low 10+ year member]

I've never had one but you'll be fine with a reputable component system with a good tweeter set up. Any body who tells you its absolutely necessary to install supertweeters has some very picky ears. imo

 

[helotaxi 5,000+ posts]

Actually they have tin ears. There's nothing super about supertweeters. They add nothing but high freq distortion to a system and are usually completely unbalanced with regard to output because they are usually extremely sensitive. If you only care about making ears bleed, knock yourself out. If you actually care about how it all sounds, leave them out of your system. Spend the money on a better set of components instead.

 

[Numonet86 10+ year member]

Got it...appreciate the responses