Yet another stereo advice thread
10-25-2000, 01:52 PM
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I know lots of folks have already asked for stereo advice, but I'd also like for feedback on the system I'm planning on having installed:
Speakers: Boston 65Pro component. The tweeters can be mounted in front of the midrange "axis mount" like a two-way but they still have the "real" crossover, so I'm having both the midrange and tweeters mounted behind the stock door grills. No holes in the doors and no attention from potential thieves. Probably not quite as good a sound as mounting the tweeters higher, but they would have to be pretty far back anyway.
Amp: Xtant 202M 50 watt. This will go in the tool well in the trunk with a new floor panel on top of it. Tools will go in a pouch in the spare tire. Should have the same amount of storage space as before.
I'm keeping the stock head unit despite the lack of preamp outputs. Again, I don't want any potential thieves to be tempted. When its parked, nobody will know I have an aftermarket system (well, nobody except you guys
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Speakers: Boston 65Pro component. The tweeters can be mounted in front of the midrange "axis mount" like a two-way but they still have the "real" crossover, so I'm having both the midrange and tweeters mounted behind the stock door grills. No holes in the doors and no attention from potential thieves. Probably not quite as good a sound as mounting the tweeters higher, but they would have to be pretty far back anyway.
Amp: Xtant 202M 50 watt. This will go in the tool well in the trunk with a new floor panel on top of it. Tools will go in a pouch in the spare tire. Should have the same amount of storage space as before.
I'm keeping the stock head unit despite the lack of preamp outputs. Again, I don't want any potential thieves to be tempted. When its parked, nobody will know I have an aftermarket system (well, nobody except you guys
).
10-25-2000, 01:56 PM
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RX72S2K,
Just one thought. I have the Boston Acoustics Rally series separates and like them a lot. I thought about the pro's but just don't think you can notice the difference in sound quality between the two in a convertible. Even when the top is up the noise level is substantial compared to a hardtop vehicle. You may be able to save a bit of money by going that route.
I too used the stock head unit and I think it's "OK" but not great. I have an amp connected via speaker level inputs to it. I plan on upgrading the head unit in the not too distant future.
Good Luck and enjoy.
Just one thought. I have the Boston Acoustics Rally series separates and like them a lot. I thought about the pro's but just don't think you can notice the difference in sound quality between the two in a convertible. Even when the top is up the noise level is substantial compared to a hardtop vehicle. You may be able to save a bit of money by going that route.
I too used the stock head unit and I think it's "OK" but not great. I have an amp connected via speaker level inputs to it. I plan on upgrading the head unit in the not too distant future.
Good Luck and enjoy.
10-25-2000, 09:31 PM
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Whoops! I must have double-posted this thread. See http://www.s2000online.com/forums/showthre...hp?threadid=514
I've got some kind of problem 'cause I always create duplicate posts
I've got some kind of problem 'cause I always create duplicate posts
10-25-2000, 09:47 PM
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Thanks for the link, I just noticed that too!
In which case I'll lock this one up alright?
I'll put a response in the other one, as I have a thought or two on this subject.
In which case I'll lock this one up alright?
I'll put a response in the other one, as I have a thought or two on this subject.
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