BA Astina sound gear

dale8888 · 07-03-2012, 10:11 PM

Hey,

I just got a new head unit for the BA which has greatly improved the standard sound however they are still very dull and lack clarity.

I am after crisp sound, something loud enough to hear with the windows down on the freeway but I don't need to deafen myself or annoy others.

From that I was thinking of front (5x7") and rear (6x9") speakers. Has anyone got any suggestions? I was thinking something in the price range of the Alpine Type-S. Has anyone got front, rear doors and rear tray? With the new head unit I have also disconnected the front centre speaker.

What setups do people have and what do they think of them? I was not thinking of using an amp straight away but it is definitely a possbility down the track. Although, would 2 amps be required to run the 6 speakers?

P.s free slander/suggestion fest!

Cheers

Rupewrecht · 07-03-2012, 10:24 PM

Rear speakers are more or less just for fill. You'd be much better spending a bit more on some 6" component speakers for the front - something with a separate tweeter. That'll give much better clarity and sound where it's needed - if front of you. Ideally off an amp, but even powered by the HU they'll sound better than the current paper cone speakers.

Cosmo Dude · 08-03-2012, 09:34 PM

I can probably help you with a pair of Focal 5x7 front and Alpine S 6x9 for the rear. Have to take 'em out and make sure that water hasn't got in the front doors

dazzleng · 13-03-2012, 10:17 AM

which ever speaker option you go have a look at the sticky thread 'HOW TO: Correctly install...'

It is a really good tutorial and will definitely help in improving the sound quality of your car setup. I followed most of the recommendations myself except for the outer door seal as I have not bought any yet but so far it's already made a noticeable improvement.

07-03-2012, 10:11 PM	#1
dale8888 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: central coast, nsw Car: 323 astina Posts: 24	BA Astina sound gear Hey, I just got a new head unit for the BA which has greatly improved the standard sound however they are still very dull and lack clarity. I am after crisp sound, something loud enough to hear with the windows down on the freeway but I don't need to deafen myself or annoy others. From that I was thinking of front (5x7") and rear (6x9") speakers. Has anyone got any suggestions? I was thinking something in the price range of the Alpine Type-S. Has anyone got front, rear doors and rear tray? With the new head unit I have also disconnected the front centre speaker. What setups do people have and what do they think of them? I was not thinking of using an amp straight away but it is definitely a possbility down the track. Although, would 2 amps be required to run the 6 speakers? P.s free slander/suggestion fest! Cheers

07-03-2012, 10:24 PM	#2
Rupewrecht Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: melb.vic.au Car: AZ-1, Astina Hardtop Turbo, BJ Protege, Beetle Posts: 16,525 View Photos By: Rupewrecht	Rear speakers are more or less just for fill. You'd be much better spending a bit more on some 6" component speakers for the front - something with a separate tweeter. That'll give much better clarity and sound where it's needed - if front of you. Ideally off an amp, but even powered by the HU they'll sound better than the current paper cone speakers. __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

08-03-2012, 09:34 PM	#3
Cosmo Dude コスモ Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Location: Vic Car: Mazda '95 Astina I4, '86 B2K and '10 3 MZR-CD Posts: 7,888 View Photos By: Cosmo Dude	I can probably help you with a pair of Focal 5x7 front and Alpine S 6x9 for the rear. Have to take 'em out and make sure that water hasn't got in the front doors __________________ My 'stina Hatch

13-03-2012, 10:17 AM	#4
dazzleng Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Melb Car: Mazda 323 Astina Hardtop '96 Posts: 11	which ever speaker option you go have a look at the sticky thread 'HOW TO: Correctly install...' It is a really good tutorial and will definitely help in improving the sound quality of your car setup. I followed most of the recommendations myself except for the outer door seal as I have not bought any yet but so far it's already made a noticeable improvement.