Economical setup for midrange

[tykempster 10+ year member]

My setup currently involves Infinity front speakers (unfortunately I don't know much more...they were "top end" for Infinity), and a Kicker L7 15" powered by a RF Punch 1000 in the back.

My rear speakers haven't ever worked, and I can tell there is a definite lack of sound and quality at the top end of the subs and the low end of my front speakers.

I'm in college so my budget is low, but what would be an economical fill-in for that sound range?

Thanks a bunch,

Tyler

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[adamguy85]

What size are your fronts? Do you know if they're component or coaxial? What do you have in the rear?

 

[tykempster 10+ year member]

The fronts are...somewhat smaller than 6x9's, but a similar shape, and coaxial. I hope that helps, I put them in over a year ago and can't remember, however I am sure 6x9's wouldn't fit.

My rear speakers (6x9's) are stock, but have been dead since I got the car. I think these would help fill in the gap in "good sound".

Would it be best to replace the front speakers as well and get new for front and back, and be able to run off an amp?

 

[brian84corvette 10+ year member]

Parts-Express.com

^ I say this because you said economical in the title.

there are good deals to be had in there if you dig - and know what you want

 

[playtimeover]

Hi brian84corvette. I agree with you man.. And addition on what you said, just be more patient if you want to buy a good stuff. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

 

[duro78 10+ year member]

There are a lot of budget midrange spaekers on parts express that sound much better then speakers 3x as much. I wouldnt mess with the rear. Just upgrade your front stage and worry more about placement

 

[adamguy85]

In my opinion I would get working 6x9s in the back. I'm going to assume what is up front is a 4x6" or comparable and those probably won't play very low. A decent 6x9 and a 4-channel amp should definitely round out the sound. I had the low quality infinity coaxials years ago and I thought they ******, but when I hooked them up to a 4-channel it was a night and day difference. Also, not having working speakers in the rear may put you at another disadvantage because a lot of head units will tend to focus lower frequency signals to the rear. What kind of box do you have your L7 in?

 

[Phoenix Risen 10+ year member]

what kind of car is it, the fronts could also be 6x8s if it is a ford model

 

[audioholic 5,000+ posts]

...I can tell there is a definite lack of sound and quality at the top end of the subs and the low end of my front speakers....

You are asking about midbass, not midrange.

 

[tykempster 10+ year member]

Sorry for the lack of response, it's a '99 Cavalier (only the best for college //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif).

The L7 is in a homebuilt box, about 5 ft^3

 

[anwaypasible 10+ year member]

My setup currently involves Infinity front speakers (unfortunately I don't know much more...they were "top end" for Infinity), and a Kicker L7 15" powered by a RF Punch 1000 in the back.
My rear speakers haven't ever worked, and I can tell there is a definite lack of sound and quality at the top end of the subs and the low end of my front speakers.

I'm in college so my budget is low, but what would be an economical fill-in for that sound range?

Thanks a bunch,

Tyler

you really shouldnt try to use rear speakers when there is a subwoofer in the trunk unless the speakers are seperated from the massive amounts of air pressure that the subwoofer puts out.

if you dont, the rear speaker cones are gonna move because the subwoofer is forcing them to move.

the speakers might play.. but they are gonna distort much faster, which means you cant turn 'em up and they are useless.

you need some time alignment for it to sound right.. otherwise placing the fill-in in the back will not make a soundstage and it will sound like your fill-in is coming from another room.

in all honesty.. the economical way to do this is to get some 3-way crossovers for the front.

then you get some sealed-back midranges.. cut some holes in the front doors and put 'em in there so that the window doesnt smack the speaker when it rolls up/down.

then you use the speaker that is already there for the bass.

and also add a tweeter.. or if your infinity speakers have a tweeter, unsolder it and hook it up to the 3-way crossover.

you might not be happy about putting a hole in the door.. but this is the best bang for your buck.

the pro's usually have 3-way speakers up front and each speaker is in a fiberglass enclosure.

this prevents the bass from moving the speaker cone of the midrange.

but since you want simple and easy.. just get a sealed back midrange (with a 3-way crossover).

the master's usually put speakers anywhere they want and use time alignment to dial it all in.. sometimes adding baffles up by the ceiling to help with the soundwaves bouncing around.

 

[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

You have 4x6's up front.....you can modify the door to fit most shallow mount 6.5's...Thats what I'd do...your not gonna get any midbass from a 4x6 or 4 only mids...at least with a 6.5 you'll be able to get more midbass...