redefinition1

So the difference between coaxial and component is the built-in crossover? If not, what is the difference?

redefinition1

Just read your last post - so the component speakers are set up like home speakers with 2 or 3 seperate elements? I have never used ones like that in a car before.

bigshane90

Components are separates, Example mid can be placed in the door and tweeter in the a piller. Coaxial conot do this because the mid and tweeter are atached to one another. Also some component sets have no crossover at all but most higher end sets will use a crossover.

bigshane90

You should def check them out may I suggest image dynamics,cdt, and hertz.
Look at the image dynamics ctx65cs I believe are component sets

redefinition1

I got you. I have done maybe four or so full system installs by myself, so I'm no expert for sure. However, I have always used the coaxial style speakers for the four main outputs. I have also added tweeters and subs to compliment these, but I like the full range of sound that comes out of the coaxials. Like I was saying before though, if this is a first time install and not looking to get too serious, I would suggest 3- or 4-way coaxial just straight from the deck. If unsatisfied later on, it would not be such a big deal to keep the speakers and run the signal to the amp and then back out to the speakers. With just the coaxials, he can use the factory wiring too. I know, not the most professional-level install, but I think it could suffice, at least for the time being.

bigshane90

Very good for only doing 4 cars/trucks you catch on quick I've done hundreds lol an I will tell you right now that a component set when installed right will make u say, what have I been missing out on. You get the same and most of the time better range from a component set but for just an old run of the mill install coax works.

bigshane90

Also when you have installed a good set of components correctly there is no need for rear speakers. You may think I'm crazy but when done right the people in the back will never kno

redefinition1

Yeah, my first install took me about two days - done just straight from the instructions from all the system components. Took a bit of trial and error, but all is well that ends well. I believe and agree with you about the component speakers - I have experienced a few in friends' rides. For novice installers like myself, however, I think the coaxials make things much easier. Thanks again for the free lesson - learn something every day.

97maroon4x4

So whats best? Don't really wanna run a amp

bigshane90

Just get you some cheap coax man like pioneer