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Car Audio semi-n00b needing ideas for “front only” system...6.5” component spkrs with appropriate amp
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<blockquote data-quote="Dinny" data-source="post: 8706094" data-attributes="member: 679814"><p>Hey There,</p><p></p><p>I know a bit about home audio but am a n00b when it comes to car audio.</p><p>So on my first post here I am reaching out to CA as I am in need of some advice please.</p><p></p><p>I picked up a cheap low miles 2007 Hyundai Elantra sedan for commuting and since I have to drive it <img class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" alt="😬" title="😬" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f62c.png" /></p><p>I thought I‘d treat myself to a quality sound system (which I’d have a pro install).</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>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?</p><p></p><p>So far I have a head unit:</p><p></p><p><strong>Kenwood KMM-X503</strong></p><p>Peak Power Output 50 watts x 4 channels</p><p>RMS Power Output 22 watts x 4 channels</p><p>Preamp RCA Outputs 6-channel (3 pairs)</p><p>Dedicated Subwoofer Preamp RCA Output Yes</p><p>Preamp Voltage 4 volts</p><p></p><p>The budget for the Speakers and Amp is $600 and I am open to used components.</p><p>one buddy suggested an all JL audio system another likes Focal speakers.</p><p></p><p>But, I thought I should ask the CA community -</p><p>Specifically which Speakers and amps pair best and work really well together?</p><p>As the amp need only drive the front components we probably don’t require a lot of watts right?</p><p>So am I correct in thinking a nice class A power Amp or one of the newer class D amps?</p><p>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<img class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" alt="🙏🏻" title="🙏🏻" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f64f-1f3fb.png" /></p><p></p><p><strong>** As we have decided that a sub and all that entails is needed </strong></p><p><strong>increase budget to $850</strong></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dinny, post: 8706094, member: 679814"] 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: [B]Kenwood KMM-X503[/B] 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🙏🏻 [B]** As we have decided that a sub and all that entails is needed increase budget to $850[/B] [/QUOTE]
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