Kyle,
Speaker lifespan depends on two factors. How much water
they get exposed to and if they get enough power.
Some vehicles let water hit the speakers every time it rains...
Its always a good idea to cover the top of the speaker's basket
with tape to keep the water out.
Power handling is the biggest misconception I know of when it
comes to novice car audio hobbyists. You made mention of the
Pioneer's head unit power output (which is actually BS as head units
rarely put out more than 15wpc), but you failed to mention what the
speakers were rated at. A speaker rated at say 50+ RMS or continuous
watts per channel will have a early death if powered by a head unit. What
it comes down to is distortion. If you did have an amp, they probably would
have lasted another 2 years if water wasn't the problem.
I'm also suprised that you have so much trouble with Pioneer..I've been using
their products for years without a single problem.....however, their speakers
are
pretty lame. Kenwood and Infinity for your average stock replacement will do
nicely, but keep the power ratings under 50 watts RMS or continuous if the head
unit is all you'll be using.
Bob
http://caraudio.isonfire.com (my caraudio site featuring my Y2K Dak)
- -----Original Message-----
From: Kyle Kozubal [mailto:grndak4x4@home.com]
Sent: Saturday, July 01, 2000 2:42 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: Speaker Lifespan/Speaker Question
How long should an aftermarket speaker last for??? I installed a pair of
Pioneer 6.5" 2way speakers in the doors of my truck 2 years ago. Today, I
pulled the door panels off(after noticing sound quality has been poor
lately) only to find both speakers are shot. I could understand if I had an
amp or something, but my Pioneer CD Deck is only putting out 35x4. I rarely
crank the sound level up also. Oh well, looks like I am off the Best
Buy/Circuit City tonight to buy a new pair, which will not be Pioneer. I
have had nothing but problems with my Pioneer CD deck, and now the Pioneer
speakers are shot. I am rather upset with the product quality and will never
buy Pioneer products again. I hope my rear Pioneer 5x7 3way speakers are
still working, I will check those out tomorrow. Is the extra money worth it
for 3ways compared to 2way speakers? Anyone recommend a good brand which
might hold up better than the Pioneer speakers?? Thanks,
Kyle
93 Dakota 4x4 V6
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