Speaker Recomendations...

msunickb · 04-09-2003, 03:04 PM

I just got a new HU installed in my '95 Stang GT Vert and I now need to replace a blown speaker in the drivers side door. Obviously I'll be replacing both door speakers but I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions as to the brand, etc. to use.

TIA.

Nick

Mustang_Eddy · 04-19-2003, 11:34 PM

Install Rockford Fausgates!! They are clean, loud and literally no distortion. A bit pricey, but worth every cent.

jj_jonathon · 04-22-2003, 12:38 AM

the best component speakers out there are infinity kappas...definetly

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 04-22-2003, 12:52 AM

It depends on what money you have to spend. If you have a large budget go for some Focal Polyglass' but you will need a nice amp to power them.

I have Alpine type R 6.5" components in my car powered by a JBL P80.4 and they sound pretty damn good. I payed about 300 bucks for the amp and the speakers.

tireburner163 · 04-22-2003, 01:03 AM

Nick is correct, it all depends on how much money you wanna spend. Are you looking for just a replacement set of coxials or are you looking to go with a componet set? Planning on using a amp to power them? What's your budget? Answer me these questions and I can help you much more.

For coxials, I really like the Alpine Type R series, and the Infinitty Kappa's are also very good.

For componets, I suggest Focals. MB quart's are also a good choice. On the cheaper side Kappa's and Type R's are also good componets.

It all depends on what you wanna spend. You may not want to drop the dough on a set of Focals, you may only want a set of Pioneers. It all depends on what you want and your budget.

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 04-22-2003, 01:23 AM

Also make sure you find somewhere to listen to the speakers. People say the MB Quarts are better than the Alpines, but i liked the way the Alpines sounded better than the MB Quarts so i bought the Alpines.

Anyone can tell you speakers are good but it all comes down to what you like.

tireburner163 · 04-22-2003, 01:29 AM

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Originally posted by MidNiteBlu 5.0
Also make sure you find somewhere to listen to the speakers. People say the MB Quarts are better than the Alpines, but i liked the way the Alpines sounded better than the MB Quarts so i bought the Alpines.

Anyone can tell you speakers are good but it all comes down to what you like.

You are correct. Some people don't like the bright, brash sound of Quarts, some do. I much rather prefer the sound of Focals......I just wish I could afford some

L8ter,
Josh, aka the tireburner

mustangdaren · 04-25-2003, 04:35 PM

As for mids and tweeters I have to say go for MB Quart and for subs JL Audio. I have used Rockford Fosgate, JBL, Polk, Kicker, MTX, Soundstream, PPI, Dynaudio, Pioneer, Alpine before and must say I like the MB Quart/JL combo the best. I have four 5 1/4 Quart mids, four 1in titanium tweeters, three JL Audio 10w6, three PPI amps, Audio Control crossover, Clarion Pro Audio head unit and it sounds crystal clear and can really thump. Had it in the car for going on 6 years without one problem. Only thing I would do different is get the 6 1/2s over the 5 1/4s.

tireburner163 · 04-26-2003, 02:48 PM

<---------------------------------- Hates JL Audio

jj_jonathon · 04-26-2003, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by tireburner163
<---------------------------------- Hates JL Audio

are people starting to hate them because ricer like JL Audio? cuz i have nothing against the W7 except the price...course i really couldnt give half a ***** about their other products...

mustangdaren · 04-26-2003, 07:33 PM

just out of curiosity why do you hate JL Audio? I used to be a car stereo installer and competed in IASCA. I have dealt with a lot of audio equipment over the years and for the price it would be hard to beat the sound quality and sytem flexibility of JL. I admit the W7s are nice but overkill in my book. Why spend that kind of money when you can get equal quality and spl out of the W3 or W6 series. Actually a lot of the sound is in the enclosure design. I have taken a $30 MCM electronics 12" sub in a custon designed bandpass enclosure and kicked two Rockford Fosgate Pro 12" subs butt and those subs cost over $700 for the pair. It's all in the tune, just like with motors. A 130db of clear bass out of a single $30 sub and a 300watt amp is not bad in my book.

tireburner163 · 04-29-2003, 10:03 AM

A bud of mine had a bad experiance with a set of W3's..........plus the fact that they cost too much for what you get, IMO.

The W7 is a good speaker, but it's a shitload of money, I could have 2 IDQMax's for that price.

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 05-01-2003, 12:09 AM

You can buy Image Dynamics subs for cheaper than JL and they are MUCH better than JL

Broman07 · 05-04-2003, 06:14 PM

Okay, I'm going to put a Panasonic 3500 head unit into my 94 Mustang GT Conv. My concern is that this unit has 3 preamp outlets. And the mach 460 has 3 amps as stock. But i also am putting in 2 Subwoofers and an additional amp to power them. Will all the amps be able to be used or are the stock amps not put into the preamp outlets. ANY replies are appreciated.

tireburner163 · 05-05-2003, 08:15 AM

I'm sorry, but no. The stock Mach amps won't plug into the HU. However you can buy a line adaptor and that will let you plug you HU into your stock harness and use the stock amps. I believe it is about $95 bucks.

P.S. This is purely my opinion as a audiophite, but the stock amps stuck. They're THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) is right up there with Pile, Crunch, Jensen, etc. In other words.......they suck. I would just replace the spakers with aftermarket ones, and yank the stock amps. Then just run the speakers off your HU, or if you want, add a 4-channel amp. You will be much happier with the sound if you go this route.

04-09-2003, 03:04 PM	#1
msunickb Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 33	Speaker Recomendations... I just got a new HU installed in my '95 Stang GT Vert and I now need to replace a blown speaker in the drivers side door. Obviously I'll be replacing both door speakers but I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions as to the brand, etc. to use. TIA. Nick __________________ Nick 1995 Mustang GT Convertible Last edited by msunickb; 04-09-2003 at 03:10 PM..

04-19-2003, 11:34 PM	#2
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04-22-2003, 12:38 AM	#3
jj_jonathon Trisket Join Date: May 2002 Location: University of Florida, FL Posts: ½ Posts: 1,560	the best component speakers out there are infinity kappas...definetly __________________ University of Florida - Physics Major My 02GT vert Media Center Pics BBK Underdrive Pulleys \| K&N FIPK (Gen II) \| Bullet Grille \| Mach 1 Chin Spoiler \| UPR Interior Parts \| XM Radio \| Audiobahn Subs Ricer Hater's Club Member #1/2 (30) http://www.ricehatersclub.com/

04-22-2003, 12:52 AM	#4
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	It depends on what money you have to spend. If you have a large budget go for some Focal Polyglass' but you will need a nice amp to power them. I have Alpine type R 6.5" components in my car powered by a JBL P80.4 and they sound pretty damn good. I payed about 300 bucks for the amp and the speakers. __________________ 91 LX Hatch 5.0 - made for the twisties 89 LX Hatchback 5.0 5spd. stolen/stripped 4/7/05 http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?3494 1987 Toyota Pickup Ricer Haters Club Member #33 Want a custom gauge cluster for your Vintage Mustang? www.jmeenterprises.com

04-22-2003, 01:03 AM	#5
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	Nick is correct, it all depends on how much money you wanna spend. Are you looking for just a replacement set of coxials or are you looking to go with a componet set? Planning on using a amp to power them? What's your budget? Answer me these questions and I can help you much more. For coxials, I really like the Alpine Type R series, and the Infinitty Kappa's are also very good. For componets, I suggest Focals. MB quart's are also a good choice. On the cheaper side Kappa's and Type R's are also good componets. It all depends on what you wanna spend. You may not want to drop the dough on a set of Focals, you may only want a set of Pioneers. It all depends on what you want and your budget. __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

04-22-2003, 01:23 AM	#6
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	Also make sure you find somewhere to listen to the speakers. People say the MB Quarts are better than the Alpines, but i liked the way the Alpines sounded better than the MB Quarts so i bought the Alpines. Anyone can tell you speakers are good but it all comes down to what you like. __________________ 91 LX Hatch 5.0 - made for the twisties 89 LX Hatchback 5.0 5spd. stolen/stripped 4/7/05 http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?3494 1987 Toyota Pickup Ricer Haters Club Member #33 Want a custom gauge cluster for your Vintage Mustang? www.jmeenterprises.com

04-25-2003, 04:35 PM	#8
mustangdaren Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hickory Posts: 20	As for mids and tweeters I have to say go for MB Quart and for subs JL Audio. I have used Rockford Fosgate, JBL, Polk, Kicker, MTX, Soundstream, PPI, Dynaudio, Pioneer, Alpine before and must say I like the MB Quart/JL combo the best. I have four 5 1/4 Quart mids, four 1in titanium tweeters, three JL Audio 10w6, three PPI amps, Audio Control crossover, Clarion Pro Audio head unit and it sounds crystal clear and can really thump. Had it in the car for going on 6 years without one problem. Only thing I would do different is get the 6 1/2s over the 5 1/4s. __________________ Xtreme Mustangs Club

04-26-2003, 02:48 PM	#9
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	<---------------------------------- Hates JL Audio __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

04-26-2003, 07:33 PM	#11
mustangdaren Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hickory Posts: 20	just out of curiosity why do you hate JL Audio? I used to be a car stereo installer and competed in IASCA. I have dealt with a lot of audio equipment over the years and for the price it would be hard to beat the sound quality and sytem flexibility of JL. I admit the W7s are nice but overkill in my book. Why spend that kind of money when you can get equal quality and spl out of the W3 or W6 series. Actually a lot of the sound is in the enclosure design. I have taken a $30 MCM electronics 12" sub in a custon designed bandpass enclosure and kicked two Rockford Fosgate Pro 12" subs butt and those subs cost over $700 for the pair. It's all in the tune, just like with motors. A 130db of clear bass out of a single $30 sub and a 300watt amp is not bad in my book.

04-29-2003, 10:03 AM	#12
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	A bud of mine had a bad experiance with a set of W3's..........plus the fact that they cost too much for what you get, IMO. The W7 is a good speaker, but it's a shitload of money, I could have 2 IDQMax's for that price. __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

05-01-2003, 12:09 AM	#13
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	You can buy Image Dynamics subs for cheaper than JL and they are MUCH better than JL __________________ 91 LX Hatch 5.0 - made for the twisties 89 LX Hatchback 5.0 5spd. stolen/stripped 4/7/05 http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?3494 1987 Toyota Pickup Ricer Haters Club Member #33 Want a custom gauge cluster for your Vintage Mustang? www.jmeenterprises.com

05-04-2003, 06:14 PM	#14
Broman07 Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 1	New Head Unit Okay, I'm going to put a Panasonic 3500 head unit into my 94 Mustang GT Conv. My concern is that this unit has 3 preamp outlets. And the mach 460 has 3 amps as stock. But i also am putting in 2 Subwoofers and an additional amp to power them. Will all the amps be able to be used or are the stock amps not put into the preamp outlets. ANY replies are appreciated.

05-05-2003, 08:15 AM	#15
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	I'm sorry, but no. The stock Mach amps won't plug into the HU. However you can buy a line adaptor and that will let you plug you HU into your stock harness and use the stock amps. I believe it is about $95 bucks. P.S. This is purely my opinion as a audiophite, but the stock amps stuck. They're THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) is right up there with Pile, Crunch, Jensen, etc. In other words.......they suck. I would just replace the spakers with aftermarket ones, and yank the stock amps. Then just run the speakers off your HU, or if you want, add a 4-channel amp. You will be much happier with the sound if you go this route. __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

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