Acoustic systems for the car are produced by many manufacturers, it is rather difficult to choose a decent option among the presented variety of similar equipment. To make the right choice, we strongly recommend that you read this article, where you will get acquainted with the technical parameters, types of speakers and the methodology for their selection.
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Which manufacturers are choosing today
The domestic market of Russia has a large assortment of car speaker systems, so it can be difficult to navigate the abundance of famous brands and choose the right speaker for a car.
Today, Russian motorists prefer to purchase acoustics from the following manufacturers: Infinity, Fokal, Elpine, Tycoon, DLS, Pioneer, which have proven themselves after installation on a car. Before you buy speakers, you must definitely familiarize yourself with the reviews of real users in order to understand all the pros and cons of a separate model.
World famous brands Kenwood and Panasonic, which were at the peak of their popularity for only 20 years, are rarely bought today. This is not because their quality does not satisfy today's customers - each time simply has its own fashion.
Speaker Types
Car speakers, like car radios, come in several varieties:
- Broadband
- Coaxial.
- Component
Owners of modern cars need to remember that each type will differ not only in sound quality, installation conditions, but also in cost.
The broadband option means that all available frequency ranges are reproduced by only one speaker. According to experts in their field, this is enough to listen to radio or music tracks while driving on the road.
Most modern cars are equipped with similar audio systems during assembly on the conveyor. Fans of low frequencies or powerful bass choose coaxial type speakers. In this case, several different speakers are mounted on one axis, so that as a result the entire spectrum of frequencies from the highest to the lowest ranges is involved.
A set can consist of several columns: from 2 to 5 units. Today, a three-way system is gaining popularity quite quickly, when a low-frequency speaker is mounted in front of a medium-frequency diffuser and a high-frequency head. With this arrangement, car owners achieve the desired sound quality and expand the maximum frequency range.
Component acoustics are installed in the car door. With this option, the placement of speakers, the sound will be "surround" and high-quality, but the installation will cost much more. If you prefer to enjoy great sound with powerful bass, then you need just such a system, similar speakers are usually used as front speakers.
Some fans of low frequencies install a powerful subwoofer in the luggage compartment, because on the rear shelf it does not fit because of its size. It belongs to the rear acoustics, it is equipped with its own amplifier (amplifier on youth slang) with a peak power of up to 600 watts, and a nominal power of 270 watts. With this arrangement, thrill-seekers achieve high-quality playback of the lower register, the bass sound surround and drown out all extraneous sounds.
Dimensions
In any machine you can’t install huge speakers. An exception is the subwoofer, because it is installed in the luggage compartment, where there is enough space. In any car, there are already places for installing speakers, you just have to choose the right speakers.
The standard size of each column is standard; it implies installation both in the front and rear doors of the machine. Some manufacturers equip regular places in the factory during assembly and you can install round speakers with a diameter of 100, 130, 160 mm. The size of the oval car speakers is 150x230 mm or 6x9 inches. There is a rule: high-quality reproduction of low frequencies is provided only by speakers with large diameters.
What you need to know in order to choose the right speakers in the car
When choosing acoustics for your car, you need to consider not only technical characteristics, but also individual nuances in order to correctly assess the quality and individual parameters of car speakers:
- Brand fame - you should buy only a well-known brand, and not a "dark horse".
- Suspension made of rubber, not material - only in this case, at maximum volume, the speaker does not vibrate. Speakers or speakers that are equipped with tweeters or tweeters are installed in the interior of the front doors of the car, but they are made of silk so that the sound is soft and output smooth. The rear-mounted speakers have a diameter of 170-200 mm, and it is convenient to place them in the door or above the luggage compartment, in front of the rear-view glass, but so that they do not interfere with the driver.
- If financial opportunities allow, it is better to buy high-quality high-quality acoustics, rather than a budget option. It is necessary to take into account the individual nuances of the car radio - some models reproduce sound with good bass, but only with the speakers of a particular manufacturer. The type of system is also of great importance: first of all, you need to find out what you expect from the acoustics, and then choose the type.
- Each speaker system has two powers: optimal and peak, the basis is the first option, providing high quality playback for a set time. Peak or maximum power is issued by the system in a short period, otherwise the suspension may break due to strong vibration or the coil may overheat.
- Sensitivity is measured in decibels, the higher it is, the better the speakers work without connecting a subwoofer. A separate subwoofer amplifier is used only when you need to increase the sound to 90 dB.
- Particular attention should be paid to the operating instructions that are attached to each radio, this is where the standards and parameters of the devices are indicated. If such characteristics are of average value, then acquiring powerful speakers is unprofitable, since they cannot improve the quality of reproduced sound.
- Technological perforations for the installation of speakers can vary significantly depending on the make of the model of the acoustics and the vehicle, so you need to select the speaker system for the already made holes.
Some manufacturers combine a car radio with a navigator, so the passport lists the manufacturer's recommendations for choosing speakers. It should be remembered that poor quality acoustics will create small interference when receiving signals from the satellite.
Installation
The technique for installing speakers in a car is different from pop or home speaker distribution, where they are installed in front of listeners to achieve perfect sound reproduction. For proper speaker installation, the following factors must be considered:
- The correct arrangement of the speakers is on the side and as close as possible to the dashboard.
- If it turned out that the speakers of different frequencies were purchased and they are connected to the same channel, then they need to be placed only next to each other - so you will achieve their coordinated work.
- To artificially create sound reflections, some speakers are sent to the driver and others to the windshield. Do not be afraid to experiment to get the right sound.
- Speakers with low and medium frequencies are best placed in the lower corner of the door, closer to the pillar, and high-frequency speakers are mounted in the corners of the front panel or in the area of the front pillars so that sound reproduction is ideal.
Given these tips, every motorist will be able to achieve excellent sound, while saving money, because the costs will be minimal.
Cost
Acoustic prices vary in different limits, this is more influenced by the manufacturer, for example:
Coaxial Speakers:
- Chinese speakers SUPRA SSB-4 - from 480 rubles;
- JVC CS-HX6959 Japan, but are made in China - from 3041 ₽;
- PIONEER TS-A6933I Japan, made in Vietnam - from 2919 ₽.
Component
- URAL AK-74.C Russia - from 2.7 thousand ₽;
- MYSTERY MR 61.5 China - 2180 rubles;
- HERTZ ESK 165.5 Italy - 8.89 thousand ₽.
Case or broadband speakers:
- CADENCE ATS 2.80BT China, have a very high power - 14.99 ₽;
- MYSTERY MJ 105BX China, three-way speakers take first place at a low cost - 1290 rubles.
The cost of speakers is indicated in June of this year, now in different stores there may be changes up or down.
findings
Today, the domestic market of Russia has an impressive range of car speakers from different manufacturers with world-famous reputation. It’s really not easy to choose the best option: you must first determine the model, study the technical parameters so that it is ideally suited for installation in your car, and then go to a specialized store for a purchase. We hope that the tips given in the article will help you not to get lost in the vast world of modern electronics.
