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(Message started by: TiberiuS on Aug 19^th, 2007, 12:26pm)

Title: In-car sound upgrade
Post by TiberiuS on Aug 19^th, 2007, 12:26pm

Hi guys, need some advice and as always this is the best place to come :)

Thinking about upgrading the sound system in the Jag. At the moment it's got a 6" mid/bass driver in each door and 4 tweeters - two on the top of the dash and two on the rear parcel shelf...8 speakers total, system is branded Alpine. Not a bad system, good low end almost like there's a sub fitted but it bottoms out fairly easily and the drivers could be better. I'm no bass head but I like my sounds, aiming for more slam and depth from the low end rather than loudness.

Basically I'm looking for a good set of 6" mid bass drivers to go in the doors and maybe a set of tweeters (they look about 15-20mm). It means a lot to me to keep the car looking stock so the original head unit (4 x 25w :-/) has to stay although I might upgrade the amp later on.

I can do the audio stuff no problem but never done a car install before, what are the best 6" drivers and tweeters to go for?

TIA ;D

Regards, Bruce :)

Title: Re: In-car sound upgrade
Post by Kjetil S on Aug 19^th, 2007, 2:07pm

on 08/19/07 at 12:26:53, TiberiuS wrote:

what are the best 6" drivers and tweeters to go for?

If people could actually answer that, world peace would be a simple task ;D

My personal preference is the Infinity Kappa series. Love the clarity of sound, and isn't bad at all when it comes to bass. If you want to sacrifice a bit of clarity for bass, some of the higher end JBL kit may be just perfect. I have JBL speakers in the house (2x 6" bass, 4" mid, 1" tweeter) and they have a fairly balanced sound without bottoming out quickly.

these (http://www.infinitysystems.com/car/products/product_detail.aspx?prod=KAPPA60.7CS/230&cat=COS&ser=KAP&Language=ENG&Country=NO&Region=EUROPE) should probably fit (I have the 4" version in the scorp, and they sound great)

list of JBL component systems (http://europe.jbl.com/car/products/category.aspx?cat=COS)

Title: Re: In-car sound upgrade
Post by TiberiuS on Aug 19^th, 2007, 3:35pm

Top man ;)

Nah, clarity over bass for me, I was thinking about Infinity.

Something tells me this won't be cheap ;D

Other problem is the doors tend to resonate, I guess just the foam sound insulation drying with age. Anything I can stuff the door cards with to add a bit 'more' air volume or is it just good old fashioned glass fibre?

Cheers :)

Title: Re: In-car sound upgrade
Post by SCORPY_NEWBY on Aug 19^th, 2007, 5:00pm

For resonation i usually use Dynamat to replace old sound deadening, and it may sound silly but the best thing I've found to stuff in door cards is the stuffing from teddy bears (hope the missus doesn't read this or she'll find out why all the little uns bears have gone walkies). Go on, have a good old toy massacre! It'll make you feel fantastic!! ;D