Rear speakers not as lound as fronts?

[XxSuperAdamxX 10+ year member]

Rear speakers are okay...I replaced mine, but if you want better sound. Replace your fronts with some components.

 

[WhoSayWho? 5,000+ posts]

I cant afford super nice equipment right now and I got the audio bans in a trade for a movie I had two of and a game I didn't play anymore. Just trying to setup the best budget system I can.
I cant make a super good system right now so id rather learn this way. The 6x9s sound pretty good to me so yeah....

I know they are not the best, I know I can get better eventually but I don't have 1-2,000 to spend on car audio right now even though I am really interested in it. Some people here have been really good helping me out.

And I have posted a lot in the classified section

There are some decent budget options. Honestly, people understand not having a lot of extra cash. But since you don't have a lot of cash you should go even slower because you don't have the money to do it twice.

 

[darkhunter139 10+ year member]

Rear speakers are okay...I replaced mine, but if you want better sound. Replace your fronts with some components.

Yeah I plan on it. I just traded for these rear speakers thats why I got them first.

I am going to save up 100 or so dollars get some component speakers for the fronts and power them with a 40 watt x 4 channel (or 100 watts x 2) amp that I am going to be picking up Sunday for 50 dollars

 

[flakko 5,000+ posts]

I guess I should get components for the fronts? Could I get some decent ones for around 100 dollars?
And I dont really get how to install components, know of any sites that give you a tutorial or something or could you give me a brief run down?

if you only want to spend 100 bucks, get a set of nice coaxials on the 100x2 amp, then if you MUST have rears, just run them off the HU or something.

the main difference between coaxial and components is the fact that you have the freedom to place the drivers anywhere you want. and considering you are just starting out, a nice set of coaxes is a good place to test the waters. if you feel that the imaging and stuff is below par for your tastes, go for the components.

 

[dragnix 5,000+ posts]

I guess I should get components for the fronts? Could I get some decent ones for around 100 dollars?
And I dont really get how to install components, know of any sites that give you a tutorial or something or could you give me a brief run down?

two sets come to mind, PG Rsd and Cadence CWM-6 kit, both around 100 shipped.

Installing components is not hard, mids in the door, tweets in the pillar for a novice //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[danz24 10+ year member]

Just installed some 6x9s into my accord and they are not as loud as my 15watt front stock speakers when I have the radio on. Is this normal for rear speakers to be softer then fronts or did I connect something wrong?

Is it an aftermarket deck? On my pioneer I had the radio much quieter than the CD player but this can be adjusted using the SLA setting. If you referred to radio as your head unit then nvm.

 

[darkhunter139 10+ year member]

There are some decent budget options. Honestly, people understand not having a lot of extra cash. But since you don't have a lot of cash you should go even slower because you don't have the money to do it twice.

Well I plan on just putting together a really budget system for now and then when I get finish school in a few years ill go all out and peice together one thing at a time and put together really nice system.

 

[darkhunter139 10+ year member]

two sets come to mind, PG Rsd and Cadence CWM-6 kit, both around 100 shipped.
Installing components is not hard, mids in the door, tweets in the pillar for a novice //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

How do you get the tweets to hold in the pillar?

@ Flakko

I might just get some nice coaxial speakers for the front door. Im not sure yet, I saw some Polk DBs at circuit city and I really liked them.

On the other hand I want to get some experience installing/setting up components so im not sure.

If I got components could i just place the mids in the door where the old speakers were? They are all the way at the bottom of the door (towards the pedals) would this affect were I put the tweeters?

 

[WhoSayWho? 5,000+ posts]

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Yeah I plan on it. I just traded for these rear speakers thats why I got them first.
I am going to save up 100 or so dollars get some component speakers for the fronts and power them with a 40 watt x 4 channel (or 100 watts x 2) amp that I am going to be picking up Sunday for 50 dollars

People rave about the PG RSD's for under $100. I would certainly check them out if that was my budget. A few things you need to think about.

The head unit -- tell us what kind it is so that we can help you determine whether/how many amps you can run.

Amp kit -- that is an expense that you probably have not thought of. It is basically the wire and fuses that run from your battery to your amp. The size that you need depends on the size amps you expect to run (now and in the future).

What components will fit in your car? Not all 6.5's are created the same size. You want to watch your mounting depth.

Where will you mount your tweeters? Does your car have stock locations for seperate tweeters?

 

[darkhunter139 10+ year member]

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People rave about the PG RSD's for under $100. I would certainly check them out if that was my budget. A few things you need to think about.

The head unit -- tell us what kind it is so that we can help you determine whether/how many amps you can run.

Amp kit -- that is an expense that you probably have not thought of. It is basically the wire and fuses that run from your battery to your amp. The size that you need depends on the size amps you expect to run (now and in the future).

What components will fit in your car? Not all 6.5's are created the same size. You want to watch your mounting depth.

Where will you mount your tweeters? Does your car have stock locations for seperate tweeters?

My head unit is the JVC HDR1 and it has 3 pre amp outputs so I am good there. I already have one amp hooked up to my sub so I got the power line ran into the engine and such. Only problem is like a dumbass I ran 8 gauge wire so I am just going to get a 20" 4AWG (maybe 0/1 AWG) wire run that in place of the 8 gauge. Then I will get a distro block, cut up the 8 gauge and run that from the distro block to each of my amps.

 

[WhoSayWho? 5,000+ posts]

My head unit is the JVC HDR1 and it has 3 pre amp outputs so I am good there. I already have one amp hooked up to my sub so I got the power line ran into the engine and such. Only problem is like a dumbass I ran 8 gauge wire so I am just going to get a 20" 4AWG (maybe 0/1 AWG) wire run that in place of the 8 gauge. Then I will get a distro block, cut up the 8 gauge and run that from the distro block to each of my amps.

Okay, so you biggest question now seems to be where do you install the tweets. I am not going to be a lot of use to you since I am lucky enough to have a stock location. There are plenty of others that can help you out more.

Assuming that you don't have stock locations for your tweets, what year is your Accord? Is there another version of the Accord from that year that has stock locations? If so, where? I just know that in some instances you can take an easy way out and replace a window sail or something similar.

 

[darkhunter139 10+ year member]

Okay, so you biggest question now seems to be where do you install the tweets. I am not going to be a lot of use to you since I am lucky enough to have a stock location. There are plenty of others that can help you out more.
Assuming that you don't have stock locations for your tweets, what year is your Accord? Is there another version of the Accord from that year that has stock locations? If so, where? I just know that in some instances you can take an easy way out and replace a window sail or something similar.

Its a 94 accord.

I will check the owners manual and shop manual to see if I can find out if there is a stock location for tweets. I doubt it though.

Ill post back when I find out (Ill also look to see if newer models have them and where they are)

 

[WhoSayWho? 5,000+ posts]

Its a 94 accord.
I will check the owners manual and shop manual to see if I can find out if there is a stock location for tweets. I doubt it though.

Ill post back when I find out (Ill also look to see if newer models have them and where they are)

If by chance you are lucky enough that higher models in that same year came with stock components you may have an easy fix with no real modifications at all.

 

[darkhunter139 10+ year member]

If by chance you are lucky enough that higher models in that same year came with stock components you may have an easy fix with no real modifications at all.

that would be sweet.

What size fuse should I use near the battery? If my both amps have 20 amp fuses should I use a 50 amp fuse on the power wire?

 

[LaserRed38 10+ year member]

dragnix...that was pretty funny. but i'm not concerned with racking up my post count. i'd rather let people read my long *** paragraphs lol.

to the OP, i installed a HU and 6.5/6x9 coax's in my friend's Accord EX coupe. he had an EX i believe the factory tweeters were in the dash. not 100% sure on that though. they will be towards the front by the windshield in the corners. either way, i have some last year Alpine Type-R 6.5 components that i would sell for $75 + shipping. not sure if the mounting depth will work though, they are pretty deep. let me know.