audio set-up for beginners [continued]

**red_one** · January 15th, 2015 03:04 PM

**sientobente** · January 15th, 2015 10:45 PM

Originally Posted by chito2011

paps, what are separates speakers, eto ba yung component type? Thanks

yung hiwalay po yung tweeter and midbass/midrange drivers.

**sientobente** · January 15th, 2015 10:49 PM

Originally Posted by hinlog

hi sir,

May I know, why do you recommend to go for Separates instead of 6x9? I went to a nearby shop, basically they quoted me the same price 4500 for either 6x9pioneer 3way speakers kor the front door or kicker separates (?). Target unit is navara, no approved budget to replace HU yet :-). Thanks.

Separates can be mounted infront, and we would like to stage to be there not on the back. Separates too tend to sound clearer because each driver can focus on certain band of frequencies.

**hinlog** · January 16th, 2015 07:31 PM

Originally Posted by sientobente

Separates can be mounted infront, and we would like to stage to be there not on the back. Separates too tend to sound clearer because each driver can focus on certain band of frequencies.

Just an update...

I went to the audio shop this morning and they were kind enough to test install one side with dsl entry level separates while pioneer 6x9 at the other side. In the end I opted for the former, they're both okay, gaya nga ng sinabi nila, you decide which you think suits you best. Total damage, 5500 net of discount. Thanks to all!!

**jhnkvn** · January 16th, 2015 09:59 PM

6x9 speakers are basically coaxial designs on a 6x9 size format. Separates do not sound better because it's "separate".

In fact, if you can mount 6x9 speakers on fat A-pillars like one on a FJ Cruiser, that would be awesome. You get a point-source and phase-correct system right off the bat.

**chito2011** · January 17th, 2015 10:52 AM

Originally Posted by sientobente

yung hiwalay po yung tweeter and midbass/midrange drivers.

yung coaxial po ba hindi? thanks ulit, sorry sa maraming katanungan he he he

**chito2011** · January 17th, 2015 10:55 AM

Originally Posted by jhnkvn

6x9 speakers are basically coaxial designs on a 6x9 size format. Separates do not sound better because it's "separate".

In fact, if you can mount 6x9 speakers on fat A-pillars like one on a FJ Cruiser, that would be awesome. You get a point-source and phase-correct system right off the bat.

correct me if im wrong, paps... opinion ko lang... palagay ko naman ang set up sa home stereo ay kaparis lang din ng sa car stereo, di po ba?

so I think para tumunog ng maganda ang separates speakers... you need an equalizer, and a good amplifier... but actually, im not so sure abt this... theory ko lang...

**red_one** · January 17th, 2015 11:49 AM

Originally Posted by chito2011

correct me if im wrong, paps... opinion ko lang... palagay ko naman ang set up sa home stereo ay kaparis lang din ng sa car stereo, di po ba?

so I think para tumunog ng maganda ang separates speakers... you need an equalizer, and a good amplifier... but actually, im not so sure abt this... theory ko lang...

Not just for separates but for coaxial speakers rin, equalizer is needed to properly tune your sound setup to your taste.

Most HU have built-in digital equalizer, with some more advance than others. If you are an audio enthusiast, then what you want is separate L and R channel equalizer controls. The more bands, the better.

Amplifier is optional only.

**sientobente** · January 17th, 2015 04:35 PM

Originally Posted by chito2011

correct me if im wrong, paps... opinion ko lang... palagay ko naman ang set up sa home stereo ay kaparis lang din ng sa car stereo, di po ba?

so I think para tumunog ng maganda ang separates speakers... you need an equalizer, and a good amplifier... but actually, im not so sure abt this... theory ko lang...

The ideal scenario sir, if it is flat, it should sound correct, without any coloration. This is why most home audio amps, tend to forego tone controls already. Home audio will still have a big advantage over car audio mainly because of the car's cabin and the limitation of the driver's enclosure. On coaxial drivers, I am not much of a fan of those. Even in home audio applications like the KEF Q series or those Full-range drivers like Audio Nirvana. I find them cloudy.

**chito2011** · January 18th, 2015 02:00 PM

Originally Posted by sientobente

Separates can be mounted infront, and we would like to stage to be there not on the back. Separates too tend to sound clearer because each driver can focus on certain band of frequencies.

Originally Posted by red_one

Not just for separates but for coaxial speakers rin, equalizer is needed to properly tune your sound setup to your taste.

Most HU have built-in digital equalizer, with some more advance than others. If you are an audio enthusiast, then what you want is separate L and R channel equalizer controls. The more bands, the better.

Amplifier is optional only.

So ano mai a advise nyo sa akin mga paps? what brand can you recommend me, affinity, polk audio, focal? oops mahal yata yung last kong nabanggit he he he. if my 5k ako, 2 front speakers muna.. kahit stock lang ng Toyota ang HU.. ang type kong music ay pareho kame siguro ni sientobente, medyo mahilig ako sa tunog acoustic (or more of a strings sounds ang kumakalma sa akin he he he).