Thread: eclipse

Originally Posted by I800C0LLECT

If you read the link it's implying that 8ohm is an all around better load to maintain for your amplifiers vs 1ohm and in some instances could sound better; but that's placating theory more than real world application.

3db really isn't noticed by majority and I would argue that it's better to stay with 4ohm than 2ohm if the difference is just 3db. Then again, majority of people aren't pulling that much power from their amps as their volume typically sits around 100db to 105db when playing "loud" for a 5 or 10min drive. Ear fatigue can play a big role too. If I can find the link there was a gentleman who measured the average his mid received during "cranked" music. I believe it ended up being somewhere around 16 or 20 watts? In that instance, it doesn't matter if you're 2ohm or 4ohm but, long term, 4ohm is better.

Key to reducing fatigue is HEADROOM! so get speakers with high sensitivity and give them all they can handle and more in terms of power.

But for your purposes... get a 4 ohm speaker.

Get anything that has a decent brand name and is in your price range.

It'll make life a lot simpler.

Originally Posted by matt5112

And Pioneer is finally going to release HU's that have some of the features that the higher up alpines do.

And alpine is moving away from all in one products yet again...

You must purchase the DSP in addition to the high end head units.



i.e. CDA-9886 + PXA-H100 vs. CDA-9887

Originally Posted by noom14921992

this is all very confusing. can any one help me decide what i need to get?

You can't get something for nothing. In this case...it's audio. If you want something decent it's like everything else, research. There's no silver platter in this game. Car Audio = trial & error

i would like to keep my stock head unit so i dont have to buy an steering adapter.

Just because of a steering wheel adapter? Maybe I misunderstood? The Alpine 9887 is probably the best bang for buck if you ever decide you'd like to grow into the hobby. Otherwise, grab whatever makes you happy.

stock speakers are good but if you turn them up with the bass above -4 on the EQ they sounds like crap.

Physiscs plays a big role in reproducing sound waves. If the speaker isn't large enough, then how will it appropriately create those giant sound waves our "subs" produce?

so i need new speakers and i want some bass.

If your only goal is to have better bass then no. Keep stock speakers. Get a Line Output Converter to an amp and sub in the trunk.

but the stock head unit does not push the power after market speakers need. so what to do there?

Again, the stock head unit will push speakers fine for your needs. It's easier to upgrade than downgrade.

and i could just buy a sub and amp but a guy told me that the normal door and deck speakers will all be hooked up together so if i want good sub bass i would blow the normal speakers.

That guy is an idiot. Get a second opinion.

so i need some help. i have a small budge but i want good stuff so if it means waiting i will. i just dont know what to get.

thanks so much!

Tell us how much money you want to spend. One more thing; if you don't wanna do the research what's the point in asking questions? Questions just lead to more questions. Check out my sig links. Don't be a follower either. Use those links for ideas and inspiration. Some of those kids on DIYMA and GPONA really don't have a clue.

Originally Posted by matt5112

Here is no better.

VERY good point