>
>I gotta question I have two JBL Power Series 5.25 in my Doors, at first
>theyseemed nice, then it seemed like they were distorting, then I made
>custom
>boxes behind, problem one fix, next problem is volume level. They jsut
>don't
>play loud, I think it's the lack of wattage (40 Max outa head unit, they
>can
>handle 120 Max) I am guessing some factory setups are louder because the
>speakers are rated right at the ehad unit's output. please help, Greg
>
First question, are speakers firing into the rear of your seat? Make
sure that they aren't. Most head units boast that amount of watts at max
power. They normally run 7-15 watts nominal. You could get by with a 100
watt amp (50/2) and get the sound you are after. I have a Urban Audio Works
amp driving my 4 speakers at 75 watts (factory 6.5's in front with the
speaker attached amp bypassed and to boston 5 by 7's in pillars). They
sound great and are plenty loud. Also you may want to pickup a crossover to
cut out low bass to the 5.25's, they aren't designed to handle it. You may
want to look at a subwoofer too. Got two 8" fosgates running off fosgate 80
watt amp (bridged) and will make the truck rattle. If you don't have room
for a subwoofer, try a tactile transducer that attaches to the bottom of the
seat. It makes the rattle sans the sound pressure level. Anyways,
something to chew on.
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