Has anyone addressed the issue of replacing the factory speakers with aftermarket speakers, of a different impedance? Are the factory speakers 2 ohm or 4 ohm. If they are 2 ohm, and we're replacing them with aftermarket 4 ohm speakers, you're essentially cutting half the power off.
of course, for the 3.5 inch drivers, this doesn’t mean much, but it may for others replacing the factory 6X9?
i apologize if this has been answered before, but I couldn’t find an answer!
I'm wanting to add 2 10" JL subs and an amp(s) that will power them (2 channel 1000w or 2 1 channel 500w). If i tap the door speakers, everything should work fine correct? Still be able to use my factory nav, uconnect and steeringwheel controls, just have a little more bass? Also is it possible to throw a gain control on there to control the bass coming from my aftermarket subs?
I'm wanting to add 2 10" JL subs and an amp(s) that will power them (2 channel 1000w or 2 1 channel 500w). If i tap the door speakers, everything should work fine correct? Still be able to use my factory nav, uconnect and steeringwheel controls, just have a little more bass? Also is it possible to throw a gain control on there to control the bass coming from my aftermarket subs?
If you tap the door, you will get a signal that is cut off at 100Hz, which somewhat impede's the performance of your JLs!
there is a module coming out next week to allow you to plug it in before the head unit, retaining all the features and getting a full signal.
right now i am currently working on just upgrading the high end part of my stereo....
I plan on setting up a 5.1 setup... my only problem was... one 3.5" speaker in the center.... just... doesnt seem enough speaker for a center channel... so i am going to use all 3 speakers in the dash as my center channel... i think it will give me a pretty good sound stage... i shall explain....
first of all i have the factory navigation... which i will be having the video converted... but anyways....
(1) first i need a line level converter which will convert the signal out of the head unit into RCA....
(2) that will then goto my line driver, which will boost my signal....
(3) from the line driver, that will goto my indash equalizer up front, to allow me to adjust the frequencies and bass...
(4) that will then goto my alpine digital processor, as well as my ps2 will also go in to the sound processor...
(5) out of the processor into 2 crossovers..... 1 crossover will handle FRONT, and REAR... the other crossover will handle CENTER and BASS
then out of the 1st cross over into my one 4CHannel amp that will run the front two doors, which will act as my front left and front right speakers... I am replacing the 6 x 9's with 8" components... yes 8"!...
also out of the same crossover will go into my other 4 CHannel amp for the rear, i will also be replacing the 6x9's in the shelf with 8" components....
the other crossover will go out into my one 2CHannel amplifier, which is a very CLEAN Planet Audio Nebula... that will run all 3 speakers in the dash, that will act as my center channel.... and the same crossover will also handle my bass which will go out into 4 crossfire 1000ds which will run my bass... im not sure wut i want for subs as of yet.... but theres my high end set up for anyone who wants to know...
thanks
Well that all sounds good if we were still living with mommy or inviting people over to your car for a movie and popcorn. I drive alot but don't have the time to watch movies that the overall sound you are trying to achieve will make a diffenrence. My question to you would be how to get more of a thump. I added a MTX D-series amp (sub amp) and a 12" mtx square woofer and unless I put down a seat, I can't really tell the difference. Now if you have an opinion on that I would love to hear it.
__________________ God is the only one that can judge, I'm just here to set up the meeting. 2006 300C Fully loaded except for cheap rear tv. Blue/Beige
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Well that all sounds good if we were still living with mommy or inviting people over to your car for a movie and popcorn. I drive alot but don't have the time to watch movies that the overall sound you are trying to achieve will make a diffenrence. My question to you would be how to get more of a thump. I added a MTX D-series amp (sub amp) and a 12" mtx square woofer and unless I put down a seat, I can't really tell the difference. Now if you have an opinion on that I would love to hear it.
After your ignorant comment about living with mommy...
My wifeys 300C has the DVD Entertainment system in it, I am wanting to put more screens in it. Can I add screens to my exsisting system or do I need to get an after market player.
My wifeys 300C has the DVD Entertainment system in it, I am wanting to put more screens in it. Can I add screens to my exsisting system or do I need to get an after market player.
Thank you for your help, Seth and Carol....
just checking is there no one that can help me with this. The stereo shops here are telling me that I need to buy a new deck if I want to add more screens to what I have now. Please help me with this before I spend money on something I dont have to do. Thank you Seth and Carol....
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