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Help with vintage installation
I have just completed a frame-off restoration on a '71 El Camino SS and am
trying to come up with a decent sound system, nothing fancy. I am not going to cut up the new dash (has an original AM radio) or the new door panels. Last night I installed a Pioneer 4700 MP in a universal under-dash holder. I like it a lot but the problem is the speakers. I installed a pair of Sony W4621 4x6 speakers and they are awful. Unfortunately the original location for speakers (under the dash pad at each end of the dash) can only accommodate a very shallow 4x6 speaker. Any suggestions for a better speaker that will fit? Is there a reasonably small sub with a built-in amp that will connect to the head unit and carry the bass, and will this keep the speakers from clapping out? I'm not looking for big booming sound, but I do like volume without distortion. I also don't want to invest a lot because I won't be driving it much. Any suggestion would be appreciated. Thanks, Ron Griffith |
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Ron Griffith wrote:
I have just completed a frame-off restoration on a '71 El Camino SS and am trying to come up with a decent sound system, nothing fancy. I am not going to cut up the new dash (has an original AM radio) or the new door panels. Last night I installed a Pioneer 4700 MP in a universal under-dash holder. I like it a lot but the problem is the speakers. I installed a pair of Sony W4621 4x6 speakers and they are awful. Unfortunately the original location for speakers (under the dash pad at each end of the dash) can only accommodate a very shallow 4x6 speaker. Any suggestions for a better speaker that will fit? Is there a reasonably small sub with a built-in amp that will connect to the head unit and carry the bass, and will this keep the speakers from clapping out? We used to put Alpine 2-way 4x6s in the dash locations of the Jeep YJs back in the early 90s, they worked really well. Dunno if Alpine still makes anything similar now, but it's worth a look. Most car-stereo shops should be able to sell you a pre-built sub box/amp setup; and there's always the Bazooka tubes. --- avast! Antivirus: Outbound message clean. Virus Database (VPS): 0544-7, 11/03/2005 Tested on: 11/3/2005 6:08:56 PM avast! - copyright (c) 1988-2005 ALWIL Software. http://www.avast.com |
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"Matt Ion" wrote in message
news:1pzaf.395403$1i.335976@pd7tw2no... Ron Griffith wrote: I have just completed a frame-off restoration on a '71 El Camino SS and am trying to come up with a decent sound system, nothing fancy. I am not going to cut up the new dash (has an original AM radio) or the new door panels. Last night I installed a Pioneer 4700 MP in a universal under-dash holder. I like it a lot but the problem is the speakers. I installed a pair of Sony W4621 4x6 speakers and they are awful. Unfortunately the original location for speakers (under the dash pad at each end of the dash) can only accommodate a very shallow 4x6 speaker. Any suggestions for a better speaker that will fit? Is there a reasonably small sub with a built-in amp that will connect to the head unit and carry the bass, and will this keep the speakers from clapping out? We used to put Alpine 2-way 4x6s in the dash locations of the Jeep YJs back in the early 90s, they worked really well. Dunno if Alpine still makes anything similar now, but it's worth a look. Most car-stereo shops should be able to sell you a pre-built sub box/amp setup; and there's always the Bazooka tubes. Look seriously at the Infinity Basslink for a self-powered sub. Excellent bass for the $$. |
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"Is there a reasonably small sub with a built-in amp that will connect to
the head unit and carry the bass, and will this keep the speakers from clapping out? I'm not looking for big booming sound, but I do like volume without distortion." Is there a high-pass filter on your head unit? If you block those lower frequencies from getting to the speakers, it will probably improve the overall sound. If not, try getting some bass blockers to install inline with them. Tony -- 2001 Nissan Maxima SE Anniversary Edition Clarion DRZ9255 Head Unit, Phoenix Gold ZX475ti, ZX450 and Xenon X1200.1 Amplifiers, Dynaudio System 360 Tri-Amped In Front and Focal 130HCs For Rear Fill, Image Dynamics IDMAX10 D4 v.3 Sub 2001 Chevy S10 ZR2 Pioneer DEH-P9600MP Head Unit, Phoenix Gold Ti500.4 Amp, Focal 165HC Speakers & Image Dynamics ID8 D4 v.3 Sub |
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