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General => Car audio => Topic started by: Mr_Orange on 13 April 2012, 18:47

Title: Components into a mk4 golf
Post by: Mr_Orange on 13 April 2012, 18:47

Hi,

Got a MK4 Golf, with Gamma 8 speaker set up.
I've upgraded the headunit to a Kenwood DPX503U.  Sounds great on the standard speakers, but as soon as I really crank it up or twiddle with the bass settings it all goes a bit waffly.  I've never been keen on fading back to rear speakers, so its set 99% to front.

I'm interested in fitting some components up front, so got a couple of questions.... 
Can component tweeters be shoe-horned into the existing speaker locations (at wing mirror)? 
I know I'll need some adaptors for the door speakers, what's the best size speaker to go for, 16.5cm or 17cm?
Also what's the craic with speaker impedance?  The head unit states 4-8 ohm, is less more or more less when selecting speakers?

Title: Re: Components into a mk4 golf
Post by: Mr_Orange on 14 April 2012, 08:42

Little bump.  Need some guidance here please  :smiley:

Title: Re: Components into a mk4 golf
Post by: pickles on 14 April 2012, 12:04

http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/287271.aspx ;)

Title: Re: Components into a mk4 golf
Post by: Mr_Orange on 16 April 2012, 18:58

Thanks mate, seen that, was after some further info.

Whats the deal with impedence?  I see most speakers are 4ohm.  Head unit it rated 4 to 8 ohm, is less preferable?

Title: Re: Components into a mk4 golf
Post by: T_J_G on 16 April 2012, 19:18

4 Ohm's should be fine. 4 Ohms will draw more on the amplifier resulting in a ''better'' sound.

Title: Re: Components into a mk4 golf
Post by: stuartb3502 on 19 May 2012, 20:44

You just need to match speaker and head unit/amp. Impedances.  Lower impedance will draw more power from the amp. if the amp. can manage it.  Lower impedance needs better ampoification to maintain control.  Probably easiest to stick with 4 ohms unless you know what youre up to. 

S.

Title: Re: Components into a mk4 golf
Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 19 May 2012, 21:45

How about Rainbow IQ line or Eton's those are both direct fit  :cool: