Ignore all the "peak" power ratings - usually they are with distortion levels that you can't listen to. The number you want is the RMS rating. There is enough of a difference in even how this number is achieved that you can't do direct comparisions, but at least the RMS number will be close and you can listen to it. The lower the THD (total harmonic distortion) number is, the better. Your head unit is underpowered, thus the distortion. Also, as mentioned the 150 watt number on your speakers is peak so doesn't mean much. Your amp should always provide more power than your speakers can handle, that way the distortion will be kept in check. Distortion destroys more speakers than high power (if it's clean). Check into underseat subwoofers - they are available in both internally amplified or standard versions.
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built one box fits the spare tire place and that would be perfect.
Why do they distort so easy with so little power to them?I always thought amps just make things louder but then I've been hearing that it increases sound quality AND can make it louder. Is this true?
I would think 16 would do well and 14 would be great.
In my Caddy, I put a Blaupunkt powered sub-woofer behind the seats and then added high pass filters on the other speakers to filter out the lowest bass frequencies. Made a huge difference in sound quality.http://www.crutchfield.com/S-4orTQyccxD1/p_023THB200A/Blaupunkt-THb-200A.htmlIn my old '78 Rabbit, I cut some 6x9 speakers into the rear C-pillar sheet metal. After making he opening, I sealed off the top and bottom with fiberglass and body filler up and down as far as I could reach. Those sealed enclosures made for very nice sound quality as I recall.
Quote from: VWCaddy on July 24, 2011, 11:45:14 pmIn my Caddy, I put a Blaupunkt powered sub-woofer behind the seats and then added high pass filters on the other speakers to filter out the lowest bass frequencies. Made a huge difference in sound quality.http://www.crutchfield.com/S-4orTQyccxD1/p_023THB200A/Blaupunkt-THb-200A.htmlIn my old '78 Rabbit, I cut some 6x9 speakers into the rear C-pillar sheet metal. After making he opening, I sealed off the top and bottom with fiberglass and body filler up and down as far as I could reach. Those sealed enclosures made for very nice sound quality as I recall.Can you recommend some highpass filters? This is what I wanna do. A ten inch single speaker box or tube with a powered amp, and the highpass filters.
Good call ROR. I found a Kicker 10, JL Audio e1400D and wiring kit on craigslist for 130. As soon as I hooked up the preouts on the Blaupunkt it recognized it and kicked on the highpass. This little setup hits hard. Had to dial it back a bit. Dont need a ton of bass for DMB. So the system components are:Blaupunkt head unit - ebay - 85.00Boston Accoustics 4's in the doors - craigslist 20.00Polk Audio 5.25s in the rear deck - new retail best buy 80.00Kicker 10" in factory ported enclosure - craigslist - 65.00JL Audio e1400D - craigslist 65.00
Can you recommend some highpass filters? This is what I wanna do. A ten inch single speaker box or tube with a powered amp, and the highpass filters.