How many channels do I need for my 6 speakers (2 tweeters) car?

[Balinus]

Hello! Complete noob here so sorry if that question is answered elsewhere (I've looked but haven't any decisive answer).

My stock car stereo is dead (yay!) and I'm looking for a new middle-of-the-ground car stereo. However, I see a lot of 4-channel head unit. Now, my car has 4 speaker (2 front, 2 for the passengers behind) and 2 tweeter in the windshield pillars. I've read that 4 channels is enough since most f the time the tweeters are connected with the front main speakers... is that right? if so, that would be much easier to buy a 4 channel head unit.

Note that I don't plan to install any subwoofers in the future.

Thank you! and sorry if the question is too simple or answered elsewhere.

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[n2audio 5,000+ posts]

make/model/year of your car would help, but as you said, it's likely the tweeters are just wired parallel with the front speakers.

It doesn't really matter though -- aftermarket hu's have 4 channels. Just get something that's decent quality and you should be fine.

There MAY be an adapter you'll have to buy to integrate with a stock amp (if you have one), but SOMETHING will work.

Crutchfield is a good place to start. Their site does a good job of letting you know what, if any special installation considerations there are for your particular car.

 

[Balinus]

Thanks!

It's a 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring GLS.

indeed, I've stumbled upon Crutchfield and they seem to know a lot about car head units.

Thanks again!

 

[negolien]

Research on the crutch buy on ebay or amazon. Might as well go with a 3 pair rca since most decent decks have that. Good to build in some growing room. Check out the JVC arsenal 75 or the Pioneer avh- 5600 series.

 

[Balinus]

Thanks for the suggestions! I'll look into them. my budget is not that high though (Pioneer avh series is too much!). Maybe about 150$.