dsn@umcp-cs.UUCP (04/16/84)
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I just bought a new car and want to install a high-quality stereo system.
I've already decided what kind of cassette/radio I want (the new Sony model
with the diversity antenna system), but would appreciate any suggestions
people could make about the following:
(1) How many (and what kind of) speakers are needed for good sound quality?
Is a subwoofer really worth the added expense? What are some good
speakers to consider?
(2) How powerful an amplifier is advisable? What are some good amplifiers?
(3) Has anyone had any experience getting a stereo installed in an '84 Honda
Accord hatchback? I suspect it may not be possible to install rear
speakers any larger than about 6" diameter.
If there's sufficient response and people are interested, I'll post a
summary to net.audio.
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Dana S. Nau
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Perhaps I should apologize for posting my reply,
but car stereo is a favorite subject of mine.
(1) Speakers: I have a number of favorites:
ADS 320i ~$300 great satellites for a bi-amped system
Phillips Series 2000 Actually two different systems,
the rear elements consist of (each) 2 square 5" woofers and an
adjustable midrange/tweeter unit. Excellent sound (single or
bi-amped), but pricey at ~$400 (list).
Phillips also makes a 3-and-a-half" coaxial in-dash speaker
which is simply superb (at $80). Unfortunately, I don't think
one can put them in an Accord very easily.
Yamaha 6" ~$160 Great bass response.
For subwoofers, some great units are made by ADS ($250 inc. crossover),
Alpine (8", 10", or 12" ~$125 - 250 each),Phillips (see above)and others.
For those of us think these prices are a bit much (myself included),
we have 6" units from Sony and Speakerlab ($60 and ~100, resp.),
an 8" unit from Sony (bone-shaking bass, ~$140), and a self-contained
6x9" unit from Altec ($140 including 40 watt mono amp.)
If the above prices scare you (they scare me), consider perhaps
the phillips 4" coaxials ("better bass than my subwoofers", well, almost)
or 5 1/4" coaxials. Great sound under $100.
Perhaps equally as important as the speakers you select is how and
where you mount them. That is why I love the Phillips 3 1/2"
in-dash unit -- accuracy. If you must have door speakers,
make every effort to mount them as high up on the door as possible.
Gosh, I sure hope I haven't offended anyone with this message......
Mike Vitella
Bell Communications Research
Holmdel, NJ
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