sound system Options

[rubentx]

hey i wanna upgrade my sound system and i have some ideas but im not sure. If i can see some pics of yal set up that will be really cool.

[stephen_lee]

i'd upgrade to a 8 speaker system, use 8 inch subs in the doors w. amps, then use 4 inch in the doors w/ tweeters in the triangle., then 6.25(or 6.5) in the rear, all powered by your HU. i think that would provide the best sound for a stock looking install. oplus you have all your trunk space plus a pretty good amount of bass. two 8's sound pretty much like a 12? i dono someone correct me if im wrong here

[rkelly_83543]

i'd upgrade to a 8 speaker system, use 8 inch subs in the doors w. amps, then use 4 inch in the doors w/ tweeters in the triangle., then 6.25(or 6.5) in the rear, all powered by your HU. i think that would provide the best sound for a stock looking install. oplus you have all your trunk space plus a pretty good amount of bass. two 8's sound pretty much like a 12? i dono someone correct me if im wrong here

I don't know man. The usual RMS output of a headunit is around 18-20 watts per channel. You are not going to find very many good sounding speakers out there that can really spread there wings with that little power.
There are a couple of other things to look at with the placement of the subs. Typically it is better to have the subs in the back to let the bass develop before it reaches your ears. Having your subs in the rear of the car gives the sound a chance to do that, instead of being hit directly by the subs in the legs! However, a good option, if you are interested in better range, is to put some 8" midbass speakers in the door to the similar specs you mentioned before.
The last thing, and forgive me if I come off like an ass, is the fact that 8" subs cannot be the same as 12" because a 12" sub has 4" more cone surface area to move more air, thus louder bass.
I really do like the suggestion you had about the three way setup, just with midbass instead of actual woofers.