The first step after buying a car for many motorists is often to improve the sound system. At the same time, before you go to a specialized center and choose an acceptable option for yourself, you need to figure out which acoustics are best for your car. This will be discussed further in more detail.
What is it for
The main parameter in any such system is the sound range, which is formed by the subwoofer, speaker and amplifier. It should be noted that an expensive radio from a leading manufacturer is usually not enough. Only good acoustics installed in the car will ensure high quality sound in the cabin. There are two main varieties: coaxial and component.
Coaxial system
By itself, it is a case, inside which are acoustic heads. Its main disadvantage is not the highest sound quality, as well as the lack of the ability to configure the speakers. On the other hand, this is crossed out by low cost and ease of installation, because many motorists often pay attention primarily to these indicators.
Component system
Speaking about what good acoustics can be installed in a car, experts mean exactly the second type - a component system. It is more complex and consists of a tweeter, a crossover and several speakers operating at different frequencies. Its installation requires certain skills and knowledge, so it is desirable that it be carried out by specialists. The main advantage of such a system is high sound quality, which is achieved due to the efficient arrangement of components. Associated with this is a higher cost compared to a coaxial system.
Component acoustics in the car, in turn, is divided into two more subspecies. The two-component version has two tweeters and woofers. The three-piece subspecies consists of two tweeters, two midrange drivers, and two low frequency drivers.
A little trick
In most cases, speaker sockets in cars are quite small in depth and diameter, which makes it very difficult to install speakers. There are two ways out of this situation. The first of these is their increase by expanding the diameter. The second solution to the problem is mounting elsewhere. Whatever it is, anywaythe use of a component system provides for additional work inside the cabin. Along with this, it should be noted that most car manufacturers in their new models take into account that in the future they can be mounted with an overall sound system, so they provide enough space for it.
Choosing a location for installation
To ensure high sound quality, it is important to choose a place where auto-acoustics will be installed in the car. As practice shows, doors or a shelf are often chosen to accommodate the speakers. It should be noted that the optimal sound in this case will be achieved only when using a component system. When using coaxial mode, high-frequency sound will be reflected from the interior of the car and only then reach the listener.
In this regard, regardless of the type of speaker system, it is better to choose a place that is at the level of the driver's head. To prevent the sound from being distorted or becoming discontinuous, it is recommended to place speakers with high, medium and low frequencies close to each other. Speaking about the height at which acoustics should be mounted in the car, it should be noted that it is better to place speakers with medium and low frequencies at the bottom of the door, and with high frequencies at the level of the driver and passengers.
Using the subwoofer
In the event that the purchased sound system is equipped with a subwoofer, there is no point in using large speakers. Nothing likeit is important where exactly this device will be installed in the car. The main feature of the installation in this case is related to the type of car body. The best place for a subwoofer in a sedan is the rear shelf. Before starting the installation of the device, it is necessary to strengthen its rigidity and eliminate possible gaps between the trunk and the passenger compartment. The installation of the system itself will be simple.
In some car models there are other suitable places. For example, special windows are sometimes provided behind the armrest of the rear seat, which are designed to carry long objects. You can also easily install a speaker from a subwoofer in this place.
Closed Box
The acoustics in the car, which is called the "closed box", is a fairly common type. Its principle is that a box is attached to the rear shelf of the car, inside which there are speakers. The main disadvantage in this case can be called the fact that the trunk space must be almost completely used for this purpose. On the other hand, the car enthusiast gets the perfect sound quality. It should be noted that in this case, some financial costs are required associated with the manufacture of the case and the preparation of the shelf.
Some features of selection and use
Be that as it may, before you go to a specialized store to buy a speaker system for a car, you need to clearly define what the desired result should be. It is very important to consider not only the manufacturer, but alsoavailable space and conditions in which operation will be carried out. Do not neglect the protection of the elements of the car audio system. The same applies to the subwoofer installed in the trunk, which is desirable to protect (with a net, for example).
When answering the question about what acoustics to put in the car, you should focus on the fact that it should be selected taking into account such nuances as resonant frequency, sensitivity and overall quality factor. You can read about these parameters in detail in the instructions attached to each model. Despite the fact that the installation of such systems is often not very difficult, it is still better to entrust it to a specialist.
