Ok, my question is simple, yet probably ridden to death (I didn't see it in search results so it might have been a long time someone asked this):

What do you prefer (and feel free to say why)

2 channels up front only, or all 4 channels (round / ovals w/e it would be on the back).

Please vote and post any suggestions/comments.

Cheers, Luke.

 

2 channels in the front. i don't sit in the back, and i don't listen to music loud with passengers in the car.

 

5.1 usually, but at least 4.0 always for me...I like it better and so do my passengers. However, for me it's usually a 3 way/ 2 way comp set of very high quality up front and same model or next level down but usually in co-ax form that fits the opening properly in the rear...this to retain similar tonal quality. Power is biased to the front 3 to 1 typically, and everything is active.

 

4 plus sub in most applications as typical 2 speaker set ups lack ambiance and seem to be missing something, but good 2 way comps plus sub in a good install can sound awesome. If you have no passengers or just don't care about them hearing the music properly, then a good 2 way is fine.

 

How about some input from the "cream of the crop" of this forum- they seem shy, I don't know why.... or are they just too good to answer such a "noob" of a question XD.... cheers

 

Usually peoplewho aren't in this hobby will change all 4. People that are in the hobby will use their cash to get as good a set as they can for the front and forget about the rears.

With just a 6.5 comp set up front, IMO it gets loud enough for front or rear passengers to not be able to maintaint a conversation.

 

I only have front speakers (3 way) and they get plenty loud enough for the 3rd row people to hear it. I just have to turn the bass down a little so they don't get blasted out.

IMO, one good set (properly positioned) almost always sounds better for music reproduction. If your into A/V then 4.1 or 5.1 is the way to go. Also, if your going to run rears, go round...

 

Yeah for what shape tov use, I would say it depends on the installation\fabrication skills. If one doesn't have those skills, then sticking with stock sizes is the way to go .

 

^^^ hahaha good advice, lol.

 

I have just added 2 way round speakers in the rear deck of my car. Previous was a 2 way component in the driver and passanger doors down low only. By adding the rear speakers, I was able to bring the staging up a bit. Sound seems to fill the cabin area better. By using 4 channel, you can tune your system easier.

Round drivers whenever possible. Less possible cone flex/distortion by using a round design. Any other shape cannot be supported equally around its perimeter with a center motor drive.