Contents

Introduction

Head Units

Cassette Receivers
CD Receivers
CD Changers

Speakers

Amps/Crossovers

Terms

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So You're Thinking About Speakers

Ok, I think speakers one of the most important components of the car audio system. I mean, without them how would you hear the music. Yes, I know I have a point. First of all, the more speakers you have, the more power you will need to push them. So think of how much power you're willing to get when you are deceiding on your speakers. In general, the bigger the speaker, the lower the bass will go and likewise the smaller the speaker, the higher the treble will go. So if you like good music, you will need a variety of speakers. Here are a few things to look for.

Depth & Other Key Dimensions:

These are the measurements of the speaker's mounting height, tweeter protrusion, and depth of the speaker.

Sensitivity:

The higher the number, the louder the speaker will play with the same input power.

Recommended RMS Power Range:

This is usually a range like 2-50. If the lower number is less than 8, you can drive the speaker with a lower-powered in-dash receiver, even a factory receiver. If the number is 8 or above, use a high-powered receiver or an external amp.

Peak Power:

This is how much power a speaker can handle during a brief musical burst.