need help!

[jamesbondjnr]

hey, ive just got some extra cash and wanted to buy some speakers for my car, i drive a 1991 corolla hatchback. at the moment i just have standard head deck and speakers which are pretty bad. I listen to rock, alternative music and dont need a lot of bass and just listen to music from my ipod through an i trip. i was thinking of just gettin a pair of pioneer 6x9's (TS-D691R) and put them in boxes. umm i was wondering if i need an amp or if i can just connect the 6x9s straight to the head unit or if maybe i should go with some component speakers and tweeters instead, any advice would be greatly appreciated thanks!

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[SSS 18734 5,000+ posts]

components all the way. I just installed my RE comps in my left door and they dominate my Pioneer 3-way coaxials in my right door. Sure theyre a ***** to install but I think its worth it.

 

[jamesbondjnr]

alright thanks, but would i need an amp for the components or could i just use them off my head unit?? are amps necessary?

 

[SSS 18734 5,000+ posts]

I wouldnt even bother with comps unless you get a good amp to power them with. Right now I am running about 100 watts RMS to each side and they sound nice and sound like they can easily take more. I got a cheap 4 channel amp off ebay for 30 bucks shipped //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/up2something.gif.dd110ecf3ae4b76050d87598f2f8de7c.gif

Look into Profile amplifiers, they are cheap and put out clean power. Look for either a 2 or 4 channel amp with will do about 100wRMS x2.

This will do nicely and not cost you too much. http://www.ikesound.com/product-product_id/2217

 

[SSS 18734 5,000+ posts]

or you can pick up a high-end set of coaxials and use this amp:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Profile-AP400-400W-Power-Amplifier-Brand-NEW-AMP_W0QQitemZ5791729472QQcategoryZ18796QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[MisterGrubbs 5,000+ posts]

If you get a NICE set of comps/speakers/whatever, your'e going to want to put an amplifier on them for more sound :-D

 

[jamesbondjnr]

alright thanks buddy, only problem is that im in australia. ohh well, ill have a look on ebay.com.au and see wat i can get, i was looking at getting pioneer TS-C160R components speakers which are 250w for about 300$au...are components tough to install?

 

[SSS 18734 5,000+ posts]

I've heard pioneer doesnt make the best components, and theyre tweeters are very harsh. might want to do a little more research before deciding on a pair.

It took me about 3 hours to install the components in my left door... but now it looks nice and factory stock. Best to get it done right.

 

[jamesbondjnr]

thanks for the advice boyos and if anyone is interested in a headjob, holla back //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/yumyum.gif.0556df42231b304b9c995aefd13928a8.gif

 

[SSS 18734 5,000+ posts]

thanks for the advice boyos and if anyone is interested in a headjob, holla back //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/yumyum.gif.0556df42231b304b9c995aefd13928a8.gif

lol what? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/eyebrow.gif.fe2c18d8720fe8c7eaed347b21ea05a5.gif

 

[jamesbondjnr]

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