QuestionWhat Watt speaker should I consider? Can I or should I change the dash speaker from a 2" midrange to a 5 1/4 along with changing the 6x9 door speakers on the same channel? are the factory speakers 4 ohm where aftermarket are 8 ohm?
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My system is a non Infinity AM/FM CD Cassette DVD 6 speaker system which includes 4 6x9's and 2-2" Midrange speakers on a 5 1/4" base.
I want to get a clearer better sound but keep the same head unit.The locations of the 6x9's are rear side panel and door panel. The 2" are in the dash. I have been told if I install high wattage speakers it will effect my volume and the front channel may over power the amplifier. Please tell me what wattagge speakers I would be safe using.
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I think what you are wanting to do is get more sound out of the existing (decks') amplification, right?
The best resolve will always be to use more EFFICIENT speakers.
The issue you speak of is most pronounced is when one 'upgrades' to high power speakers with (no consideration for their efffeciency [or more importantly, their lack of efficiency]).
Some of the best sounding [AND efficient] speakers you can buy (overall) are Polks.
Look into those and give them a good listen. It is near impossible to go wrong when using them. These speakers will produce MUCH more output than the factory ones due [mainly] to thier efficiency.
To the layman, 'sound level output' is often [but should not be] confused with power handling capability.
They are related... but not so much in this consideration.
The next most imnportant factor is to be sure that the speakers you choose fall into the parameters of impedance which that factery deck/amps allows. This is the 'amp over wattage' issue you refered to. If you use too low of an impedanced speaker, the amp will over heat.
Subjectively, a 4-8 ohm model should be ok for most listeners' tastes.
However, subjective IS relative... EG, if you really want it to be a lot louder (or you have it turned up real high and often), replace the entire system.
Answerjim
Go look at and listen to the polks..
We just did this lolol
They will handle WAY more power than your head unit will deliver... no problem.
In mobile audio, you can DO anything you have money to do. Personally, I do not see where a 5.25 is going to be better than a 2".. they were not designed for the same frequencies.
I cannot see your system in person so I cannot do a custom analysis.. EG what kind of speakers are in it, what impedance they are, ect.
If you really want this done right the 1st time, go to a shop (that sells polk audio) and drop couple hundred on a live technician to resolve this. They will likely install a combo kit of component midranges and tweeters (w crossover)in each door (or where ever you want them). They will look like the grew there and will sound way better than factory. Wiring will be gauranteed for the life of the car.
