Running components in the Rear -Good/Bad idea
12-16-2010, 06:46 AM
#14
There are pros and cons of each and here is how I see it
Front only comps:
PROS: Opportunity to have a front stage, basically the music seems to come from in front of you.
CONS:Less loud, frequency response issues. To have a decent stage you need great install\aiming and\or processing such as EQ and time alignment.
Front and rear comps:
PROS: Louder, frequency response is smoothed out, potential for greater low end and midbase impact a lot less work.
CONS: No hope for a soundstage as sounds will seem to be coming from a bit everywhere.
The above is for stereo only of course. The list changes for front+rears when surround sound processing is envolved.
I think if one isn’t ready to spend lots of time and money getting the install and tuning right, then just surrounding yourself with speakers will sound best at the expense of “the stage placement”.
Front only comps:
PROS: Opportunity to have a front stage, basically the music seems to come from in front of you.
CONS:Less loud, frequency response issues. To have a decent stage you need great install\aiming and\or processing such as EQ and time alignment.
Front and rear comps:
PROS: Louder, frequency response is smoothed out, potential for greater low end and midbase impact a lot less work.
CONS: No hope for a soundstage as sounds will seem to be coming from a bit everywhere.
The above is for stereo only of course. The list changes for front+rears when surround sound processing is envolved.
I think if one isn’t ready to spend lots of time and money getting the install and tuning right, then just surrounding yourself with speakers will sound best at the expense of “the stage placement”.
12-16-2010, 09:27 AM
#15
Hey guys i got a crazy deal on some Hertz components i paid 200 for 2 pairs of DSK 165 Energy, bascially brand new. I'm putting a component set in the front and planning to put a set in the rear also, is it a bad idea to put components in the rear. Cant find much info on this.
Amp running them will be a kenwood excelon Xr-4S 120 watts per speaker. I listen to pretty much everything. Rock, metal, jazz, dance, top 40. Car is a civic Hatch. The head unit is a kenwood excelon.
Amp running them will be a kenwood excelon Xr-4S 120 watts per speaker. I listen to pretty much everything. Rock, metal, jazz, dance, top 40. Car is a civic Hatch. The head unit is a kenwood excelon.
12-16-2010, 09:43 AM
#16
12-16-2010, 09:53 AM
#17
Let's try this again......
Install the rear speakers. Drive around and if you like the sound, keep them in. If not, remove the rear speakers and sell them off in the classified section.
If you plan on competing, do not install rear fill (for reasons already stated).
Let you ears be your guide.
Install the rear speakers. Drive around and if you like the sound, keep them in. If not, remove the rear speakers and sell them off in the classified section.
If you plan on competing, do not install rear fill (for reasons already stated).
Let you ears be your guide.
12-16-2010, 11:43 AM
#19
0 Watt CAFz'r
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 25
Thanks for all the help guys im going to install them see how it sounds.. Im far from going into competitions. Im a hick thats just wants van halen to sound lil better with a little bit of bass lmao. Thanks for the advice.
This site is awesome! Merry xmas guys.
This site is awesome! Merry xmas guys.
12-16-2010, 12:04 PM
#20
Don't forget Chickenfoot
Last edited by Mahna Mahna; 12-16-2010 at 12:06 PM.
