Is it worth it?

kenchan · 08-11-2011, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick911sc

I appreciate the response.

As far as the polk's being a drop-in replacement. Do I just need to replace everything in the same manner as the originals are installed? Or is the wiring completely different? I'm totally new at this as far as doing audio work goes.

And if later on I decided to put in a HU would these speakers still be adequate?

EDIT:

Also, do you think I would get a better sound out of a cheaper HU with stock speakers? I would assume yes.. But I figure I should ask(assuming this would clear up my distorted sound problems as well as improve sound quality).

you will need to route the wires from the HU to the Polk's crossover, then the tweeter and woofer wires split. depending on where you place the crossover (either in the kickpanel or in the door) you will need to route a new wire through the door grommet which is a pita at times. they are drop-in replacement for the door (no spacer needed). you will need to modify the tweeter basket to make them fit which is really no big deal.

yep, most HU will have plenty of output to power these polks.

you and i are both music people so we both know that better speakers will generate better, natural sound vs processed sound. so ideally you want to swap out the speakers. but from convenience point of view, as long as you have a HU with good EQ and audio processing, the stock speakers can be manipulated to sound decent.

if you want to go loud you will want to lessen the burden on the door woofer and put more bass output from the future subwoofer. if you're planning to do a sub you should do this together with the speakers so it will be easier to find the crossover point between the sub, woofer (mid-range), and tweeter.

hope this get you started.

Sagi · 08-11-2011, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

you will need to route the wires from the HU to the Polk's crossover, then the tweeter and woofer wires split. depending on where you place the crossover (either in the kickpanel or in the door) you will need to route a new wire through the door grommet which is a pita at times. they are drop-in replacement for the door (no spacer needed). you will need to modify the tweeter basket to make them fit which is really no big deal.

yep, most HU will have plenty of output to power these polks.

you and i are both music people so we both know that better speakers will generate better, natural sound vs processed sound. so ideally you want to swap out the speakers. but from convenience point of view, as long as you have a HU with good EQ and audio processing, the stock speakers can be manipulated to sound decent.

if you want to go loud you will want to lessen the burden on the door woofer and put more bass output from the future subwoofer. if you're planning to do a sub you should do this together with the speakers so it will be easier to find the crossover point between the sub, woofer (mid-range), and tweeter.

hope this get you started.

What amp would you recommend for those polk speakers? I want to get a 4 channel amp to power up a component set + bazooka. Do you know any other speakers that are drop ins (don't require spacers) ?

What do you mean by finding the crossover point between the sub/woofer/tweeter? doesn't the wiring go from headunit to amp.. then amp goes to sub separately and woofer/tweeter together?

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