Ok I have a Fox and I want better sound! I really like Infinity so I am going to try to stay with Infinity. For the 3.5s I am going with these. Now for the doors I need 6.5s. What is the difference between components and regular speakers? For regular 6.5s I would go with these but if I decide to go with components I will get these . Now with a component set will I have to run an amp? And for the 6x8s in the back I will most likely use these. If I need an amp for the components would it be a good idea to get a 4 channel amp and run the components and the 6x8s? Would there be any mounting depth problems with any of these speakers as well? What is everyone's opinions on my ideas? I need all of them I can get because I am ready to buy! Thanks and sorry for being so long.
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ChingonStang
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I think it just really depends on how much work you want to do. If you go with components, you are going to have to locate a spot to mount and hide the crossover box. Most audiophiles will tell you to go with components, where as the rest of us are fine with 2 or 3 way speakers. As for the amp, four channel should be fine as long as you don't get stingy with the wattage. Meaning you don't buy some cheap 4 channel amp, get one with some power. A 5 channel amp would be ideal and then you could always run a subwoofer off the 5th channel.
I personally went with all Alpine in my head and speaker choices. Don't forget the Dynamat clones to help dampen!
I personally went with all Alpine in my head and speaker choices. Don't forget the Dynamat clones to help dampen!
HardmanGT
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do the components and skip the 3.5's. Locate the tweeters in the old 3.5 position. You will not be diappointed
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HardmanGT said:
Ditto. Components will always give you better sound...for a price. I mean if you can afford the components, then just get them.
Ok so I should get the component set and put the tweeters where the 3.5s should go. What about an amp for the components? Is it necessary to have an amp? Should I get an amp to run the components and the 6x8s? I will be getting either a pioneer or alpine head unit soon and I do plan to run a subwoofer next spring after a 3g alt. install. Keep the replies coming guys.
ChingonStang
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Yes....if you are going to run components, get a amp. The wattage from your head unit will not do the components justice.
definately skip the 3.5's and go with component speakers, you will get much better results.
i would say skip the 6x8's as well, you really don't want a lot (if any) sound coming from behind you, especially in a smaller car like a foxbody.
i'd put as much as you can afford into a set of good quality 2-way 6.5" components and a good amp to power them (ideally 75-150 watts RMS per channel). you won't be dissapointed.
one option is to get a nice 4 channel amp with around 100+ watts per channel, run the components off the front, and bridge the rear channels to power a sub when you get it later. this is cheaper, more conveient, and uses less space than buying separate amps and will sound every bit as good.
i'd definately pay a little more for an Alpine head unit, they're totally worth it. I've had mine for 2 years and 3 cars and have never had a single problem with it... for the money, no one builds as good a deck as Alpine IMO.
i would say skip the 6x8's as well, you really don't want a lot (if any) sound coming from behind you, especially in a smaller car like a foxbody.
i'd put as much as you can afford into a set of good quality 2-way 6.5" components and a good amp to power them (ideally 75-150 watts RMS per channel). you won't be dissapointed.
one option is to get a nice 4 channel amp with around 100+ watts per channel, run the components off the front, and bridge the rear channels to power a sub when you get it later. this is cheaper, more conveient, and uses less space than buying separate amps and will sound every bit as good.
i'd definately pay a little more for an Alpine head unit, they're totally worth it. I've had mine for 2 years and 3 cars and have never had a single problem with it... for the money, no one builds as good a deck as Alpine IMO.
