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Old 04-27-2010, 03:17 AM
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speaker classes

Could someone explain ti me what all the different classes mean, i mean like class A E R X, i have no idea what thies letters mean.
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Old 04-27-2010, 09:55 AM
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Speakers do not have classes that are universal across the industry. Every company has a different way of producing models of speakers that mean something to them. In some cases it is the year of manufacture, in some cases it may be the difference between the low end, mid and high end lines from one manufacturer.
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Old 04-27-2010, 10:04 AM
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best way to demonstrate that is like alpine.. type E, S, R, X. from low end to high end. but everyone has different ways to do it.
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Old 04-27-2010, 10:23 AM
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Thanx guy's, i'm new to this car audio stuff, but it has me really intriqued, i am going to set something up in my 87 Monte Carlo SS any suggestions?
Not much room to work with, so please help me out
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Old 04-27-2010, 10:28 AM
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might want to start a new thread for this Q. lol
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Old 04-27-2010, 10:45 AM
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Yikes... not a fun car if you want to do it on a limited budget. From memory your front speakers are in the dash and are a 3.5" and the rear deck speakers may be a 4x10". Have a look in the car for where and what size the speakers are. Then come up with what the goals are for the new system, as in good sound, really loud, build it up over time, budget etc.
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Old 04-27-2010, 10:58 AM
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Front speakers are in the dash and yes they are 3.5 the rear deck ones are 4X10's
My goal is really loud, quality of sound and i'm not a big bass fan, i like bass but i dont want a system that rattles the windows out of the car, budget is $3000 and is available now.
I was thinking of installing some 5" components in the front kick panels with an amp for them, getting a set of 3.5 for the dash, and for the back i was thinking maybe some 8" mids with some tweeters, now this is just my thought and remember i am new to this.
I think i am going to get a Pioneer HUHVIC-N3

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Old 04-27-2010, 11:28 AM
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Hmm, wish I had that budget.
I would think a combo of good SQ 3.5" with 6.5" components would be great if you can fit them in your doors or kick panels. Dont worry too much about the rear speakers.
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Given your budget and your level of experience...i'd go see a custom installer/shop to get some quotes on the system. They'll be able to do custom kicks, door pods, dash pods etc...and have you sounding great.
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Will you be doing you own install or will someone else be doing it for you. If the latter, is that part of the budget?
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