Dinny
CarAudio.com Newbie
Hey There,
I know a bit about home audio but am a n00b when it comes to car audio.
So on my first post here I am reaching out to CA as I am in need of some advice please.
I picked up a cheap low miles 2007 Hyundai Elantra sedan for commuting and since I have to drive it
I thought I‘d treat myself to a quality sound system (which I’d have a pro install).
Since 90% of the time I‘ll be only using the front seats; I’m thinking forget the rear speakers and sub and spend a little more and focus on the two front component speakers- (6.5” lower front doors and separate tweeter mount higher on door) and an appropriate amp to drive them.
The music that I play -genre wise is a good mix, I am old enough to have grown up listening to the Clash, The Replacements, The Pogues and of course the Beatles, Kinks,Stones, Jeff Beck, Zep-all the Brits.The Band, Dylan, Petty, REM (Love the sound of Rickenbackers) Also have friends who are Jazz musicians who school me on “good“ Jazz recordings and as I get older I find I listen to more and more Classical music. So I would ask of my car speakers to play all these recordings fairly well.
Tonal accuracy, neutrality, tight tuneful bass and mid bass (A big bass sound is not a huge priority for me) A Great Midrange and ability to play vocals well and decent highs. All of this is what I ask for in my home speakers, so perhaps this is achievable in the car with a decent well matched amp?
So far I have a head unit:
Kenwood KMM-X503
Peak Power Output 50 watts x 4 channels
RMS Power Output 22 watts x 4 channels
Preamp RCA Outputs 6-channel (3 pairs)
Dedicated Subwoofer Preamp RCA Output Yes
Preamp Voltage 4 volts
The budget for the Speakers and Amp is $600 and I am open to used components.
one buddy suggested an all JL audio system another likes Focal speakers.
But, I thought I should ask the CA community -
Specifically which Speakers and amps pair best and work really well together?
As the amp need only drive the front components we probably don’t require a lot of watts right?
So am I correct in thinking a nice class A power Amp or one of the newer class D amps?
Apologies to all who are reading what has become a rather long first post and to all who choose to reply... Thank you in advance
** As we have decided that a sub and all that entails is needed
increase budget to $850
I know a bit about home audio but am a n00b when it comes to car audio.
So on my first post here I am reaching out to CA as I am in need of some advice please.
I picked up a cheap low miles 2007 Hyundai Elantra sedan for commuting and since I have to drive it
I thought I‘d treat myself to a quality sound system (which I’d have a pro install).
Since 90% of the time I‘ll be only using the front seats; I’m thinking forget the rear speakers and sub and spend a little more and focus on the two front component speakers- (6.5” lower front doors and separate tweeter mount higher on door) and an appropriate amp to drive them.
The music that I play -genre wise is a good mix, I am old enough to have grown up listening to the Clash, The Replacements, The Pogues and of course the Beatles, Kinks,Stones, Jeff Beck, Zep-all the Brits.The Band, Dylan, Petty, REM (Love the sound of Rickenbackers) Also have friends who are Jazz musicians who school me on “good“ Jazz recordings and as I get older I find I listen to more and more Classical music. So I would ask of my car speakers to play all these recordings fairly well.
Tonal accuracy, neutrality, tight tuneful bass and mid bass (A big bass sound is not a huge priority for me) A Great Midrange and ability to play vocals well and decent highs. All of this is what I ask for in my home speakers, so perhaps this is achievable in the car with a decent well matched amp?
So far I have a head unit:
Kenwood KMM-X503
Peak Power Output 50 watts x 4 channels
RMS Power Output 22 watts x 4 channels
Preamp RCA Outputs 6-channel (3 pairs)
Dedicated Subwoofer Preamp RCA Output Yes
Preamp Voltage 4 volts
The budget for the Speakers and Amp is $600 and I am open to used components.
one buddy suggested an all JL audio system another likes Focal speakers.
But, I thought I should ask the CA community -
Specifically which Speakers and amps pair best and work really well together?
As the amp need only drive the front components we probably don’t require a lot of watts right?
So am I correct in thinking a nice class A power Amp or one of the newer class D amps?
Apologies to all who are reading what has become a rather long first post and to all who choose to reply... Thank you in advance
** As we have decided that a sub and all that entails is needed
increase budget to $850
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