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Andrew
I am not looking for sheer volume, sound quality is my first priority. It is my understanding that a component speaker system is the best for audio imaging but ease of installation and cost are limiting factors. Taking that into consideration, what would the best set up be? High quality full-range stock replacements or lower quality component speakers? Specific speakers suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you.
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The most important aspect of ANY audio system is speaker placement. The quality of the speakers would be a very close second. Very few vehicles lend themselves to a good imaging audio system. Mainly because of the poor factory locations. Doors are by far the worst location to put a speaker in because of the pathlength difference between the left and right speaker. The dashboard would be better but usually suffers from windshield reflection problems. The location that is most likely to produce good imaging is the kick panel location. But kick panel installs are not for every vehicle especially trucks and SUVs in which one sits up high and alot of the sound would be blocked by your legs, steering wheel, and the lower dash. Still there are some exceptions. If you can see both your kickpanels when you sit in your normal driving position in your Explorer then you should be able to hear speakers installed there. If not then you will have to resort to the doors as I don't believe you have dash locations. If I'm correct then your vehicle has 6"x8" speakers in each door. If that is all you have to work with then I suggest that you get 6 1/2" two-way speakers with adaptors to fit instead. No need to spend extra money on components. In the audio world, less is more. The simpler a speaker is, the better. As long as it covers the frequency range. In other words, the coaxial speakers cover the same range as their component counterpart. Anything more than a two-way is overkill and just a way for the manufacturers to make more money. Any shape other than round is inferior in regards to sound quality. Sure the 6"x8" would put out more bass SPL but it will exhibit higher levels of distortion because the oblong shape doesn't operate as linear as a round speaker does. A good 6 1/2" puts out plenty of bass. If you have a 4 door then I suggest you buy the same kind of speaker except go to the next smaller size which would probably be a 5 1/4". The reason being because you want to obtain that "bass up front" image so you want the bigger speakers up front. You can always upgrade later to a powered subwoofer that will handle all the low frequencies. With your main speakers crossed over just right, this will take the bass load off of the main speakers and improve clarity as well as reliability. I can't recommend any specific speakers because everyone's hearing and musical preference is different. Stick to reputable brands. Just take some CDs of music you are familiar with when you audition speakers. Don't be afraid to ask alot of questions. It's your money afterall. Your interior will affect the overall sound so take this into account when shopping around. Leather wil reflect the higher frequencies so soft dome tweeters usually sound best with that. Fabric will absorb the frequencies so a hard dome might sound better in that environment. If you use a hard dome tweeter and you have leather, it might sound too harsh. And if you have fabric and use a soft dome, it might sound too dull. Got it? Another thing I highly recommend is sound deadening with something like Dynamat Xtreme. At least the doors. This will dramatically improve your system's bass and dynamic range. I hope this helps. Good luck and happy listening.
The most important aspect of ANY audio system is speaker placement. The quality of the speakers would be a very close second. Very few vehicles lend themselves to a good imaging audio system. Mainly because of the poor factory locations. Doors are by far the worst location to put a speaker in because of the pathlength difference between the left and right speaker. The dashboard would be better but usually suffers from windshield reflection problems. The location that is most likely to produce good imaging is the kick panel location. But kick panel installs are not for every vehicle especially trucks and SUVs in which one sits up high and alot of the sound would be blocked by your legs, steering wheel, and the lower dash. Still there are some exceptions. If you can see both your kickpanels when you sit in your normal driving position in your Explorer then you should be able to hear speakers installed there. If not then you will have to resort to the doors as I don't believe you have dash locations. If I'm correct then your vehicle has 6"x8" speakers in each door. If that is all you have to work with then I suggest that you get 6 1/2" two-way speakers with adaptors to fit instead. No need to spend extra money on components. In the audio world, less is more. The simpler a speaker is, the better. As long as it covers the frequency range. In other words, the coaxial speakers cover the same range as their component counterpart. Anything more than a two-way is overkill and just a way for the manufacturers to make more money. Any shape other than round is inferior in regards to sound quality. Sure the 6"x8" would put out more bass SPL but it will exhibit higher levels of distortion because the oblong shape doesn't operate as linear as a round speaker does. A good 6 1/2" puts out plenty of bass. If you have a 4 door then I suggest you buy the same kind of speaker except go to the next smaller size which would probably be a 5 1/4". The reason being because you want to obtain that "bass up front" image so you want the bigger speakers up front. You can always upgrade later to a powered subwoofer that will handle all the low frequencies. With your main speakers crossed over just right, this will take the bass load off of the main speakers and improve clarity as well as reliability. I can't recommend any specific speakers because everyone's hearing and musical preference is different. Stick to reputable brands. Just take some CDs of music you are familiar with when you audition speakers. Don't be afraid to ask alot of questions. It's your money afterall. Your interior will affect the overall sound so take this into account when shopping around. Leather wil reflect the higher frequencies so soft dome tweeters usually sound best with that. Fabric will absorb the frequencies so a hard dome might sound better in that environment. If you use a hard dome tweeter and you have leather, it might sound too harsh. And if you have fabric and use a soft dome, it might sound too dull. Got it? Another thing I highly recommend is sound deadening with something like Dynamat Xtreme. At least the doors. This will dramatically improve your system's bass and dynamic range. I hope this helps. Good luck and happy listening.
where is the location of the bose amp in a 2006 trailblazer ext?
alex gti
I need to find the amp so i can tap in wires for a mono amp for my sub-woofers and i need to find the stock amp..it has the bose six speaker system with an indash six disc cd changer.
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should be behind one of the rear panels near the wheel-well.
should be behind one of the rear panels near the wheel-well.
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