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I'm such a noob when it comes to this stuff, so, I'm sure I could google my questions, but just end up leaving me even more lost...Anyway, here we go:
I just got my Ranger last week, and already I find myself wanting to upgrade the system. Its better than my S10's, but still decent at best. I want quality, not quantity.
Right now it has the stock Ford tape deck, 2 (I believe, I haven't removed the door panels) 5X7/6X8"s in the doors... probably Ford OEM, and 2 6X9 Infinitis in the rear. The infinitis are just stuck to the back of the box by the magnets, since stock is 5X7/6X8. The cones are also torn away from the outside frame from age.
To get a speaker in that size is kinda difficult, so I'm thinking of custom building a box for 6X9s in each corner behind the seats.
For the fronts, I can use 5.25"s, which will obviously limit my bass output, but should provide some decent highs. This also opens up my possibilities.
I'm kind of thinking of mounting a sub behind the seat. I have very limited room, so I'm really looking at 8"s, possibly 10"s.
Amps: I have no clue about. I think I would only need about 100W. With 1 sub, are two channels needed? What brands are reliable? I've always thought MTX made quality equipment, at a decent price, is this true?
Subs: I assume a dual voice coil would be a better sub. Is this based on power, or sound quality? Does it allow the sub to hit faster? Again, what brands are recommended?
Boxes: What effect on the sound quality does a ported box have? I know they take up more space, so, is the extra space used worth it? I plan on building my own box. Is there a recommended thickness for the MDF? I would assume 1/2"? What are the best options for sealing the joints in the panels: something like a gorlilla glue to assemble the box, or should I use a separate caulk?
Capacitor: I know I shouldn't need one, but what is the point of having one? I know they store an electrical charge, and release it when power drops off. Would it be for compensating for voltage drops from the alternator?
Is there anything else I should know before really planning this system? Can I get a nice full sound without a sub?
I just got my Ranger last week, and already I find myself wanting to upgrade the system. Its better than my S10's, but still decent at best. I want quality, not quantity.
Right now it has the stock Ford tape deck, 2 (I believe, I haven't removed the door panels) 5X7/6X8"s in the doors... probably Ford OEM, and 2 6X9 Infinitis in the rear. The infinitis are just stuck to the back of the box by the magnets, since stock is 5X7/6X8. The cones are also torn away from the outside frame from age.
To get a speaker in that size is kinda difficult, so I'm thinking of custom building a box for 6X9s in each corner behind the seats.
For the fronts, I can use 5.25"s, which will obviously limit my bass output, but should provide some decent highs. This also opens up my possibilities.
I'm kind of thinking of mounting a sub behind the seat. I have very limited room, so I'm really looking at 8"s, possibly 10"s.
Amps: I have no clue about. I think I would only need about 100W. With 1 sub, are two channels needed? What brands are reliable? I've always thought MTX made quality equipment, at a decent price, is this true?
Subs: I assume a dual voice coil would be a better sub. Is this based on power, or sound quality? Does it allow the sub to hit faster? Again, what brands are recommended?
Boxes: What effect on the sound quality does a ported box have? I know they take up more space, so, is the extra space used worth it? I plan on building my own box. Is there a recommended thickness for the MDF? I would assume 1/2"? What are the best options for sealing the joints in the panels: something like a gorlilla glue to assemble the box, or should I use a separate caulk?
Capacitor: I know I shouldn't need one, but what is the point of having one? I know they store an electrical charge, and release it when power drops off. Would it be for compensating for voltage drops from the alternator?
Is there anything else I should know before really planning this system? Can I get a nice full sound without a sub?