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I wanted better sound so I added a high end head unit. I also added front and rear speakers. The sound is still not there compared other cars that have speakers mounted on the rear deck. I assume this is because the way convertibles are there is no "box" effect whereas other cars have the trunk to echo the base.
Would adding a sub be the solution or an amp?
Can someone please list all the parts (amazon preferably) I should buy to get a better base and clearer sound? Also I don't need the best, just for a daily driver so costs should be minimal. Thank you.
Would adding a sub be the solution or an amp?
Can someone please list all the parts (amazon preferably) I should buy to get a better base and clearer sound? Also I don't need the best, just for a daily driver so costs should be minimal. Thank you.
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sound deadening the car will help alot. especially the doors and speaker mounting spots.
subs can help out with the dynamic range if you are lacking in the low end. but it sounds like you need an amplifier to really driver the speakers with more wattage. are you just using the decks internal amplifier?
subs can help out with the dynamic range if you are lacking in the low end. but it sounds like you need an amplifier to really driver the speakers with more wattage. are you just using the decks internal amplifier?
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sound deadening the car will help alot. especially the doors and speaker mounting spots.
subs can help out with the dynamic range if you are lacking in the low end. but it sounds like you need an amplifier to really driver the speakers with more wattage. are you just using the decks internal amplifier?
subs can help out with the dynamic range if you are lacking in the low end. but it sounds like you need an amplifier to really driver the speakers with more wattage. are you just using the decks internal amplifier?
Yes, I am using the aftermarket HU amp. I just purchased an Alpine MRV-M250 and a Rockford Fosgate R2 Ultra shallow. Hopefully this is a good setup.
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Originally Posted by deception9' timestamp='1447095479' post='23798984
sound deadening the car will help alot. especially the doors and speaker mounting spots.
subs can help out with the dynamic range if you are lacking in the low end. but it sounds like you need an amplifier to really driver the speakers with more wattage. are you just using the decks internal amplifier?
subs can help out with the dynamic range if you are lacking in the low end. but it sounds like you need an amplifier to really driver the speakers with more wattage. are you just using the decks internal amplifier?
Yes, I am using the aftermarket HU amp. I just purchased an Alpine MRV-M250 and a Rockford Fosgate R2 Ultra shallow. Hopefully this is a good setup.
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https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/108...noise-results/
It does not take much to add resonance damping to the door and add some other material for a big difference. I did that (per thread), added and new good HU and found I did not need new speakers like I thought I was going to. Huge difference. More bass.
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Originally Posted by deception9' timestamp='1447095479' post='23798984
sound deadening the car will help alot. especially the doors and speaker mounting spots.
https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/108...noise-results/
It does not take much to add resonance damping to the door and add some other material for a big difference. I did that (per thread), added and new good HU and found I did not need new speakers like I thought I was going to. Huge difference. More bass.
This:
http://www.amazon.com/Alpine-SPR-60C...=Alpine+Type+R
Mounted in this:
http://www.modifry.com/index.php?rou...product_id=145
Powered with this (bridged to power above):
http://www.amazon.com/Alpine-KTP-445...ine+Power+Pack
and the Installer wanted to know where I had the 10" sub hidden. Tore the trunk area apart looking for the sub.
add this sparingly in there to cut down the rattling:
http://www.amazon.com/Dynamat-10425-...ywords=Dynamat
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