Results 1 to 17 of 17

Thread: speaker question

  1. #1
    Certified Gearhead
    Join Date
    Jan 2006
    Age
    36
    Posts
    295
    Rep Power
    20

    Default speaker question

    i am a noob and i was jw what the difference between the component and coaxials speakers were. i was interested in getting some MB Quarts but i am not sure what i need to install them.

  2. #2
    Moderator BanginJimmy's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2005
    Location
    Hiram, GA
    Age
    46
    Posts
    7,499
    Rep Power
    31

    Default

    coax is a single speaker with an atached tweeter. A component, also called a seperate, is 2 individual speakers. a dedicated midrange and a dedicated tweeter, along with a crossover.

  3. #3
    Certified Gearhead
    Join Date
    Jan 2006
    Age
    36
    Posts
    295
    Rep Power
    20

    Default

    oh ic. so what would i need to install just a coax?

  4. #4
    Moderator BanginJimmy's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2005
    Location
    Hiram, GA
    Age
    46
    Posts
    7,499
    Rep Power
    31

    Default

    everything you would need is included in the box except a pair of wire strippers and a set of crimpers.

  5. #5
    ^ Has way toooo much pr0n v3rd1g0's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2005
    Location
    Marietta/Lawrenceville
    Age
    38
    Posts
    2,436
    Rep Power
    23

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by BanginJimmy
    except a pair of wire strippers and a set of crimpers.
    or if you are like me with the first time i tried to install speakers: teeth and eletric tape haha! (Don't recommend it tho XD, do it right the first time)
    No siggy as of right now

  6. #6
    Certified Gearhead
    Join Date
    Jan 2006
    Age
    36
    Posts
    295
    Rep Power
    20

    Default

    haha alright thanks for the help guys.

  7. #7
    Team Momentum lazyboi444's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Location
    Atlanta
    Age
    38
    Posts
    446
    Rep Power
    21

    Default

    I have a question right now i'm looking for some good speakers i don't know whether to get Coaxial speakers or Component? Besides a Sub what would be the best speakers for some Bass. I was lookin at Boston Acoustics, Pioneer, Polk, and many more and i just don't know what to get! Plz help me!

  8. #8
    ^ Has way toooo much pr0n v3rd1g0's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2005
    Location
    Marietta/Lawrenceville
    Age
    38
    Posts
    2,436
    Rep Power
    23

    Default

    i've heard boston acoustics were pretty good, i have polk coaxials. They have some pretty good mid bass to them. good for listening to rock music. only thing i have to complain about them is that they are abit too deep. i have to mount them out more or else my from windows won't roll down.
    No siggy as of right now

  9. #9
    Moderator BanginJimmy's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2005
    Location
    Hiram, GA
    Age
    46
    Posts
    7,499
    Rep Power
    31

    Default

    use subs or midbass for low end frequencies. neither coax or components will give a decent bass response.

  10. #10
    Suck my country R@@T SOHC MONSTER's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2005
    Location
    Dallas, GA
    Age
    44
    Posts
    2,516
    Rep Power
    23

    Default

    Boston accoustics have proven to have the best clarity out there. I use polk and I am semi satisfied, I think I am going after some diamond audio now.

  11. #11
    Certified Gearhead TrickcitykustomsPrez's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2005
    Location
    Blue Ridge, GA...AKA BFE
    Age
    37
    Posts
    342
    Rep Power
    21

    Default

    of all the speakers ive ever used i just got 2 sets of Power Acoustics with builtin tweeters...6.5"...and i also installed separate set of Power Acoustic tweeters...IM IN LOVE...never heard better mids in my life and they put out a nice thump to even without a small amp...paid like $45 a set

  12. #12
    Senior Member | IA Veteran DJ XtRaKŠ's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2001
    Location
    Roswell
    Age
    41
    Posts
    7,506
    Rep Power
    32

    Default

    coaxials


    components



    nuff said.
    IA OG

  13. #13
    Suck my country R@@T SOHC MONSTER's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2005
    Location
    Dallas, GA
    Age
    44
    Posts
    2,516
    Rep Power
    23

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by DJ XtRaKŠ
    coaxials


    components



    nuff said.
    Nice example...I couldn't have said it better.

  14. #14
    GTI MK5 PILOT Demsum's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Location
    L-ville
    Age
    41
    Posts
    226
    Rep Power
    21

    Default

    I have a set of polk momo components, and I have no complaints. when you are considering speakers, think about if they will be amplified or not. No amp means no components.

  15. #15
    Slowest Car on IA David88vert's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2002
    Location
    Johns Creek
    Age
    53
    Posts
    8,378
    Rep Power
    38

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Demsum
    No amp means no components.
    That statement is incorrect. You can have components on just a powered HU.

  16. #16
    Senior Member | IA Veteran DJ XtRaKŠ's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2001
    Location
    Roswell
    Age
    41
    Posts
    7,506
    Rep Power
    32

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by David88vert
    That statement is incorrect. You can have components on just a powered HU.
    doesnt sound as good though...i would def. put an amp on any components i get
    IA OG

  17. #17
    Moderator BanginJimmy's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2005
    Location
    Hiram, GA
    Age
    46
    Posts
    7,499
    Rep Power
    31

    Default

    definately run an amp with components, but technically you can run them off the head unit.

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
About us
ImportAtlanta is a community of gearheads and car enthusiasts. It does not matter what kind of car or bike you drive, IA is an open community for any gearhead. Whether you're looking for advice on a performance build or posting your wheels for sale, you're welcome here!
Announcement
Welcome back to ImportAtlanta. We are currently undergoing many changes, so please report any issues you encounter with the site using the 'Contact Us' button below. Thank you!