Need help with component selection
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Topic: Need help with component selection
Posted By: csq33r
Subject: Need help with component selection
Date Posted: September 26, 2003 at 7:21 PM
I've got a noisey old fibreglass-bodied Lotus 2-seater. I need a whole new system. I've built a small (.360 cu ft.) sealed sub box. I have not cut the hole for the sub yet though. It could accomodate up to a 10". There is room in the doors for 61/2" speakers. Please give me your suggestions for speakers, sub and an amp to power them with. I read somewhere that an isobaric setup (2 subs face to face?) can make good use of a small box. Is this something I should consider? Thanks in advance. ------------- Esprit907
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Posted By: thirdgenaccord
Date Posted: September 26, 2003 at 7:34 PM
If it's noisy you should think about installing some sound deadening materials (Dynamat). 
Other than that it all depends on your budget and musical tastes.
Isobaric systems are great for small spaces, but easy to fudge if not done correctly.
Need more info. ------------- Pioneer Premier DEH-P550MP
Pioneer TS-D160R fronts
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Posted By: bberman1
Date Posted: September 26, 2003 at 7:48 PM
What is your budget? and what kind of sound are you looking for?
Posted By: csq33r
Date Posted: September 26, 2003 at 8:04 PM
Thanks, just what I'm looking for. My budget is around $700 or so. The box I built goes on the console at shoulder level, very close to occupants ears. So, you think a 10" sub will be OK in that size box then? I had thought I'd have to go to an 8. The specs on that amp are 60wx4 @ 2ohms and 50wx4 @ 4ohms. To figure out what I will be sending to the sub, do I simply add 60w to the 50w that a typical HU puts out? Would I be purposely underpowering the sub because I have a small box? I apologize in advance for any dumb questions.
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Esprit907
Posted By: csq33r
Date Posted: September 26, 2003 at 8:15 PM
Oh, and I listen primarily to rock music. I like to hear distinct staging, tight bass and clear sound. I don't need it to be really loud though. I like the sound deadening idea also.
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Esprit907
Posted By: bberman1
Date Posted: September 26, 2003 at 10:09 PM
So as of now you need an amp for the sub and one for your mids and highs, You Have an enclosure for a 10 that is Just over 1/4 cu/ft, Now as far as the speakers go you do you just have the 6 1/2's up front, or do you have something for rear fill? Also what is the max speaker depth that you can put in your enclosure? And what kind of headunit (radio) do you have?
Posted By: csq33r
Date Posted: September 27, 2003 at 12:48 AM
I was planning on just the 6 1/2's for mids and highs. There really isn't room for anything else, The firewall is directly behind the seats(mid-engined car). The max speaker depth of the enclosure is about 5.7". I do not yet have a head unit. I'd like it to play cd-r 's. Also, I think I'd like separate tweeters rather than 2-way 6 1/2's.
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Esprit907
Posted By: csq33r
Date Posted: September 28, 2003 at 11:15 PM
Also, do you think the 6 1/2's with separate tweeters will be enough to cover the mids and highs? Thanks ------------- Esprit907
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