6N components off headunit???

polo_mf · Post by **polo_mf** » Fri Apr 15, 2005 8:11 pm

jus got a kenwood headunit (kg-5031 i think??) rated peak 4x50W. would it be worth replacin the door 6.5'' speaker for an after market version or will it not sound any better????????
if its worth it, are there any good (preferably cheap- im a student!!!) ones about?????????

cheers for any help in advance

polo_mf · Post by **polo_mf** » Sat Apr 16, 2005 9:05 pm

any comments?

James0121 · Post by **James0121** » Sun Apr 17, 2005 10:21 am

At first i was running the standard speakers off my head unit and they arnt that bad.

I bought some after market components and amped them i think thats what most ppl do and they did sound better.

If there is someone on the forum who is running after market componets off there headunit with out amping them im sure someone will let you know how they sound

James

david burton · Post by **david burton** » Sun Apr 17, 2005 12:25 pm

Yes,

a bit of a mixed one this

basically, I had some nice Alpine Type R 176A's for a while, about 100 nuggets and running off an Alpine headunit

they were good - a LOT better than the standard ones.

however, that was with a 60W Alpine unit, and they're very powerful compared to a lot of other HU's, they have their own heatsink, (and fan?) and a separate power cable. saying that tho, I sold them to my neighbour who's running them off another HU and they're pretty good still!

most people reckon that you won't get better than the standard ones until you spend at least 100 quid. the Alpine's retail at 130 but some places do em for 100.

I would spend about 100 quid on some comps, and run them off your HU. You might not get any more bass, but the SQ will be streets ahead.

the reason for no more bass is because the factory speakers have a very high sensitivity - so a low power unti will give a lot of bass out of a surprisingly poo speaker!

get a good opinion of the comps you buy - i can easily see you spending hard earned on a speaker that needs a LOT of power, and therefore you will get worse results. if you see a components you like post it up and i'm sure someone can tell you if it's a power sapper.

The Genesis comps are very lightweight - I think they might be good off a HU. The Alpine ones work well too.

HTH

Del_GTi · Post by **Del_GTi** » Sun Apr 17, 2005 12:42 pm

Changing the front's for components will definately make a difference, and running them off the head unit will be fine. I've just changed mine for a set of Infinity's and will be running them off a 4x60w Alpine V-Drive HU.

If you can though, i'd amp them. Then they will really sound the game.

polo_mf · Post by **polo_mf** » Sun Apr 17, 2005 8:02 pm

thanks for the help guys.

one more thing though? wat would u recomend for the back. cos wen im sittin in the back it sounds poo!!!! all sound cumin from front!!!

James0121 · Post by **James0121** » Sun Apr 17, 2005 8:07 pm

well as i understand the sound is suppose to sound as if it comes from the front of the car. But i know what you mean i have a set of 6x9 's in mine.

Some ppl recommend getting good components and then a sub.

polo_mf · Post by **polo_mf** » Sun Apr 17, 2005 8:11 pm

where abouts did u mount ure 6x9's. cos my sis(who had the car before me) had the car broken into and sub and head unit knicked by some thieving w*nke*s..

cheers

James0121 · Post by **James0121** » Sun Apr 17, 2005 8:12 pm

aww i c. i have my 6x9's in a stealth shelf so that there not on display.

polo_mf · Post by **polo_mf** » Sun Apr 17, 2005 8:18 pm

soz bout all the question (im startin to feel like a copper lol)

but where u get ure stealth shelf from an wat 6 x 9s u runin? they any good?
cheers mate

James0121 · Post by **James0121** » Sun Apr 17, 2005 8:28 pm

no probs mate

umm i have pioneer 4 ways in mine amp'd sound alright to me. i made my shelf, but found you a link just type in VW polo and it should give you a list

http://www.autoacoustics.com/stealthpretrim.htm

james

polo_mf · Post by **polo_mf** » Sun Apr 17, 2005 8:55 pm

nice one mate.

mite make a lil project of building one!!! stop me gettin bored!!

polo_mf · Post by **polo_mf** » Sun Apr 17, 2005 11:26 pm

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 52225&rd=1

wat these like???? they gonna sound any good powered of my head unit???

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/product ... a58e162d5f

wat u reckon???

Del_GTi · Post by **Del_GTi** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 12:49 am

I wouldn't bother with 6x9's at all. just not my personal taste.

Where do you sit mostly? I would just stick with a set of comp's for front and get a sub/amp sorted.

If you are really concerned about the rear's fit a set of co-axials.

Del_GTi · Post by **Del_GTi** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 12:58 am

Oh and to answer your question. Those sony's would sound fine in the front. I don't know if the standard fitment on the 6N is components in the front but if they are then the vocals may appear a little low down compared to what your used to. If not then they will be spot on.

How about these for the front, decent budget speaker.
http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/product ... a58e162d5f

With these for the back, or smaller. i'm not familiar with the sizes in the rear of the 6N or where they are placed.
http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/product ... a58e162d5f

I'm not a big fan of Sony speakers, but Alpine i like, and your choice of head unit is nice.