Mobile 5.1 Surround Sound?

[BLACKonBLACK98 10+ year member]

I have been looking at 5.1 options. Did a search and found a little useful info among a lot of home a/v results. Some questions I have:

1) I would like to be able to control the processor through the HU. I read that the Alpine W205 can control the H701 although it doesn't say that on the website. I had intended to get an AVIC-D3 but that doesn't seem to have any control over the pioneer processor. What are the best options here?

2) Looking around I notice that the 5 channels are always equal power. Is this the correct way to set up a 5.1 system or is it ok to vary the power to different speakers?

3) Assuming that all speakers SHOULD have equal power, where on earth do you find quality component/coaxial speakers that will preform well on 50w?

4) Is the Alipne MRA-D550 equal to the H701 with an added amp?

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[mdillon 10+ year member]

most speakers run well on 50W just not to their full potential.

youll probably be changing the gain on each channel to make up for the interior of the car. its not a cube like a theater room so you will have to adjust on the fly when its installed.

did you already plan placement for a center channel?

 

[BLACKonBLACK98 10+ year member]

yeah, the center channel will be going in an open din in the dash. i think the processor should be able to handle the tuning.