Dumb question of the day - Home audio speakers in a car

[Wadester999]

Ok, I know there must be a good reason not to, but I keep thinking about using home audio drivers in a car stereo application.

Specifically I've got a pair of a/d/s/ L-700 speakers that use 2 6.5" drivers and a 1" tweeter. I am considering installing them in my Sonata which uses 6.5" door speakers front and rear and a 3.5" dash speaker.

I'm interested in sound quality over loudness but have a pretty tight budget. I'll be using a JBL MS-8, Alpine PDX-V9 and an a/d/s/ RS-10 sub in a 1 cu. ft. sealed box.

Has anyone tried using home audio speakers in their car?

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[BassAndBeer]

ive never tried it, I think a couple ppl on here have though ive seen a guy with home theatre subs in his car. why aren't you buying car audio speakers? just wondering

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

You can do it just fine, it'll sound good when tuned properly on that ms-8

 

[Wadester999]

The last set of door speakers I liked were the a/d/s/ 320i setup. A decent used set will run about $500. Comparable new setups about the same. That will cover the front door and dash. Probably another $300 to $400 for the back door. I already have the L-700s and don't really use them. Considering pulling the drivers and using the MS-8 to tune them to the car.

 

[fly_marlin]

It can work, but generally home audio speakers aren't used in cars because it's harder to push them. Standard car speakers are usually 4 ohms and most home audio ones are 8 ohms, so you'll need more power to push them.