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another car speaker question
idsman75
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I am piecing together a new car stereo system. I have some Eclipse component speakers w/tweeters mounted high on each side of the rear window and flared towards the front of the car. I have Bostons in the front doors. I am in the process of seeking out a couple of Amplifiers and some subs for the trunk.
The guy who installed the speakers told me not to play loud music yet since I still have the factory (underpowered) radio/CD-player installed and the distortion caused by the underpowered factory unit can cause damage to the higher-end speakers. He said wait until I have a replacement CD player/radio and some amplifiers installed. He also told me that it was okay if I just listen to quiet talk radio since I'm not placing any stress on the speakers when I do this.
I noticed that turning on the volume knob will cause a crackling sound in the rear right speaker. The guy who sold and installed them for me told me that it isn't a defect in the speaker. He said that the radio itself (cheap factory unit) is sending some noise along the wires to that speaker. He said that the installation of my new Kenwood will solve that--especially after I throw in the amps that I've been trying to decide between. Does this make sense? Is the crackling noise (which only occurs when I adjust the volume knob and stops immediately after I finish adjusting the volume) being caused by the speakers or is it truly "noise" being sent across the wires by my cheap factory unit?
I paid an arm and a leg for the Eclipse and Boston speakers plus installation. I'm having another stereo shop (best in the area) do the installation of the subs, CD player/radio, and amplifiers. I just don't want the original stereo shop to hold the other shop responsible when their original product could be causing the problem. Then again, it only happens when I crank back and forth on the volume knob so the original explanation makes sense.
The guy who installed the speakers told me not to play loud music yet since I still have the factory (underpowered) radio/CD-player installed and the distortion caused by the underpowered factory unit can cause damage to the higher-end speakers. He said wait until I have a replacement CD player/radio and some amplifiers installed. He also told me that it was okay if I just listen to quiet talk radio since I'm not placing any stress on the speakers when I do this.
I noticed that turning on the volume knob will cause a crackling sound in the rear right speaker. The guy who sold and installed them for me told me that it isn't a defect in the speaker. He said that the radio itself (cheap factory unit) is sending some noise along the wires to that speaker. He said that the installation of my new Kenwood will solve that--especially after I throw in the amps that I've been trying to decide between. Does this make sense? Is the crackling noise (which only occurs when I adjust the volume knob and stops immediately after I finish adjusting the volume) being caused by the speakers or is it truly "noise" being sent across the wires by my cheap factory unit?
I paid an arm and a leg for the Eclipse and Boston speakers plus installation. I'm having another stereo shop (best in the area) do the installation of the subs, CD player/radio, and amplifiers. I just don't want the original stereo shop to hold the other shop responsible when their original product could be causing the problem. Then again, it only happens when I crank back and forth on the volume knob so the original explanation makes sense.
Comments
They have absolutely fabulous sound systems just hanging like grapes!
Dont even need no stinking amp!
I had a pal about 45 yrs ago who had 8 of em lined up in his back window. Coolest dude in town.lol
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