Hi Friends,
Off late, I have no ICE in my car, thanks to the CNG installation in my boot, I had to remove the speakers installed there (
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/long-t...ms-review.html) .
Absence of an ICE in the vehicle has been pinching me a lot while driving in maddening traffic
This triggered my research for round speakers (4, 5 and 6 inch ones) that would fit neatly into the front door of my Zen.
After doing some research on the net and visiting Opera House, I have the following options
1. Co-Axials
a. Pioneer TS-A1684R
TS-A1684R - 6-1/2" 4-Way Speaker (6-3/4" compatible) | Pioneer Electronics USA
These are 4 way round speakers with a frequency response from 33Hz to 27kHz. I'm getting genuine ones for around 2.5k. With these speakers in the front door (connected to the rear channel of the HU), I can opt for dashboard mounted tweeters (add another 1.2k).
b. MTX Speakers (3 way) for around 2.2k
c. Soundstream (3 way) for around 2k
2. Components
a. JBL GT6-266C. I'm getting these with tweeters for around 3.8k.
b. Pioneer 604C, I'm getting these with tweeters for around 4k.
I'm confused as to go for option 1a or 2a / 2b.
Would Components be better in my Zen or would co-axials suffice. I have a JVC HU and I do not intend to put an amplifier anytime soon. I am considering upgrading the HU to a Pioneer (haven't shortlisted a HU yet).
I have the following queries.
1. What is the basic difference between Components and Co-axials ?
2. What is the difference in connection for Components viz a viz co-axials ?
3. Can the components be connected to the rear channel with the tweeters on the front (eg. JBL GT6-266C on the rear channel with the tweeters on the front channel) ?
4. Would the base depth be better on Pioneer 1684, 4-way Co-axials or it would be better on JBL Components ?
5. Can components be driven without an amplifier ?
6. How much would the frequency response matter.
eg. Pioneer 1684S has a FR of 30 Hz - 27 khz, whereas JBL Compos have a FR of 50Hz - 20 khz.
All inputs from the Audio gurus out there would help me a lot.