Dash speakers with some mid range?

dvboy · 12-20-2015, 10:55 AM

I am parting together a new sound system(base 2016),for speakers I have the JL C3-650,was intending on using the 6.5" driver in the doors,and the tweeter in the dash mounts.Got to thinking would it be better to use the option of mounting the tweeter on the 6.5" driver and having them together in the doors and finding another driver for the dash?Would a 4" or 3.5" speaker fit in the dash mount and would this provide a little mid range punch?

RonRizz · 12-20-2015, 11:58 AM

your door speakers should provide all the mid range punch you need.
will you have any type of processing?

dvboy · 12-20-2015, 02:45 PM

Hi,I have no processor,not sure if I need one with just the door speakers and tweeters?I have been out of the car audio game for quite a while,will be the first to admit I am a little out of touch.I have a Pioneer 8000nex head unit and Sony XM-GS400 four channel amp,between the amp and head unit should there not be enough processing??Don't plan on getting a sub,just want nice clean sound without booming bass.

RonRizz · 12-20-2015, 03:22 PM

Personally, I would put the tweeters in the dash. It will raise your soundstage, and image better, even though they are farther away from the mid than what would be considered ideal.... That Jl set has 4 different levels of tweeter attenuation, so you could play with that to keep them from being too aggressive.

dvboy · 12-20-2015, 03:37 PM

I have a 4 channel amp that has built in crossovers and levels,so I won't need the crossovers that came with the JL set

RonRizz · 12-20-2015, 06:28 PM

even better yet.

dvboy · 12-20-2015, 06:30 PM

That being the case,I assume I don't need any processing for my setup?

RonRizz · 12-21-2015, 04:56 AM

No one really NEEDS a processor..its a matter of choice, and what you're going after. You should be able to tweak your setup just fine with what you have. If you end up unsatisfied, that's the time to consider outboard processing.

12-20-2015, 10:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
dvboy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 269 Drives: 2016,M6 Rep Power: 25	Dash speakers with some mid range? I am parting together a new sound system(base 2016),for speakers I have the JL C3-650,was intending on using the 6.5" driver in the doors,and the tweeter in the dash mounts.Got to thinking would it be better to use the option of mounting the tweeter on the 6.5" driver and having them together in the doors and finding another driver for the dash?Would a 4" or 3.5" speaker fit in the dash mount and would this provide a little mid range punch?

12-20-2015, 11:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
RonRizz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pine grove, Pa Posts: 2,134 Drives: 2 feet, 3 pedals Rep Power: 6774	your door speakers should provide all the mid range punch you need. will you have any type of processing? __________________ P99rs Head Unit--- Amps- 2 Pioneer Prs800d --- Zapco ST1000MX---Zapco ST-4XSQ---- SI BM mk5 Subs---SI TM65v2 Midbass--- SI M3 mids--- SI M25 xbl2 tweeters ----- 2016 MECA street class 3rd place at world finals

12-20-2015, 03:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
RonRizz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pine grove, Pa Posts: 2,134 Drives: 2 feet, 3 pedals Rep Power: 6774	Personally, I would put the tweeters in the dash. It will raise your soundstage, and image better, even though they are farther away from the mid than what would be considered ideal.... That Jl set has 4 different levels of tweeter attenuation, so you could play with that to keep them from being too aggressive. __________________ P99rs Head Unit--- Amps- 2 Pioneer Prs800d --- Zapco ST1000MX---Zapco ST-4XSQ---- SI BM mk5 Subs---SI TM65v2 Midbass--- SI M3 mids--- SI M25 xbl2 tweeters ----- 2016 MECA street class 3rd place at world finals

12-20-2015, 06:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
RonRizz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pine grove, Pa Posts: 2,134 Drives: 2 feet, 3 pedals Rep Power: 6774	even better yet. __________________ P99rs Head Unit--- Amps- 2 Pioneer Prs800d --- Zapco ST1000MX---Zapco ST-4XSQ---- SI BM mk5 Subs---SI TM65v2 Midbass--- SI M3 mids--- SI M25 xbl2 tweeters ----- 2016 MECA street class 3rd place at world finals

12-21-2015, 04:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
RonRizz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pine grove, Pa Posts: 2,134 Drives: 2 feet, 3 pedals Rep Power: 6774	No one really NEEDS a processor..its a matter of choice, and what you're going after. You should be able to tweak your setup just fine with what you have. If you end up unsatisfied, that's the time to consider outboard processing. __________________ P99rs Head Unit--- Amps- 2 Pioneer Prs800d --- Zapco ST1000MX---Zapco ST-4XSQ---- SI BM mk5 Subs---SI TM65v2 Midbass--- SI M3 mids--- SI M25 xbl2 tweeters ----- 2016 MECA street class 3rd place at world finals

12-20-2015, 02:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
dvboy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 269 Drives: 2016,M6 Rep Power: 25	Hi,I have no processor,not sure if I need one with just the door speakers and tweeters?I have been out of the car audio game for quite a while,will be the first to admit I am a little out of touch.I have a Pioneer 8000nex head unit and Sony XM-GS400 four channel amp,between the amp and head unit should there not be enough processing??Don't plan on getting a sub,just want nice clean sound without booming bass.

12-20-2015, 03:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
dvboy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 269 Drives: 2016,M6 Rep Power: 25	I have a 4 channel amp that has built in crossovers and levels,so I won't need the crossovers that came with the JL set

12-20-2015, 06:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
dvboy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 269 Drives: 2016,M6 Rep Power: 25	That being the case,I assume I don't need any processing for my setup?

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