Tweeters
For car audio with surround sound you may have two or more
speakers, a
subwoofer and a
tweeter, depending on the size of the space and the amount of volume and intensity you want. How do you choose the right tweeter?
The Basics
subwoofer, which produces "lows."
** For example, the thudding bass sound you hear in rap music.
* Second is a
tweeter, which is designed to produce high-range frequencies.
Together, these components improve the sound quality and create a fuller, wider range of sound the way it was meant to be heard.
But, if all this information seems a bit too complicated, you might want to opt for a
component system that comes equipped with subwoofer, tweeter, and midrange in one convenient system. This is a more affordable option, as it guarantees compatibility between all the components at one low price.
Upgrading
Most cars come with integrated speakers, complete with a subwoofer and tweeter, or in other words, a
crossover that measures and adjusts the frequencies of your various components to ensure that they are at the right levels, improving sound rendition.
Thinking of Revamping Your System
* Keep the
grills, as most speakers won't come with them.
* Remember that while creating more control over your sound components, you will also have more special wiring to do.
**
Crutchfield has a guide for speaker component installation.
* Make sure to purchase speakers of the same size as the last ones.
* If you want better sounding music in your car, adding a
tweeter will definitely help.
Tweeter Essentials
* '''Power''': You want the power on your tweeters to match the power on your speakers and subwoofer. Likewise, there should be enough power from the stereo system to power the tweeters and any other components that you've got running. When in doubt, always go for more since there is always be room to upgrade.
* '''Impedance''': 4-8 ohm is standard.
* '''Mounting''': Surface, flush or angle, inmount. Where you put the tweeters depends on where you have space and which space is the most convenient for wiring's sake.
* '''Material Matters'''
** Tweeter cones or domes made of polypropylene or silk make a clearer smoother sound than those made from paper
** Foam and paper also deteriorates quicker
** The elements will gradually take a toll on any component, but brand name products are made to be more resistable using technologically advanced materials
** There are also bullet-style, titanium and chrome tweeters
* '''Size Doesn't'''
** You will have to think about where you'll put the tweeter, but it is not as complicated as finding a place for a subwoofer.
** Usually tweeters are very small components (1-6 inches) compared to subwoofers
External Links
*
Car Stereo A useful tech article on car systems and accessories.
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How to install a car audio system?
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Crutchfield Car component installation guide by Crutchfield..
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Bose Produces great products for consumers
