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Nothing can ruin the sound
quality of a good car stereo faster than poor quality loud speakers.
Considered one of the most important element in any audio reproduction
system, the speakers should be one of the first components you select.
By matching your electronics to your speakers, you insure matching
power and handling capability, and the maximum fidelity for your
dollar.
Choose your
speakers based on your car or truck interior, your listening requirements
and your musical taste. Mobile One has a wide selection of name
brands to fit all vehicles. See your Mobile One sales counselor
to help choose the best speakers for your system.
What speakers are right for my car stereo system?
Your choice
of speakers depends on the design of your interior and your listening
requirements. There are two types of car audio speakers, Standard
and Separates.
Standard
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are Four Basic Types of Standard Speakers :
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Dual
Cone:
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A single speaker cone
with a smaller speaker glued in the middle. It reproduces
all frequency ranges, high,mid-range, and low.
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Coaxial
Speakers:
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Two
different speakers mounted in one frame; the smaller speaker
reproducing the upper-mid-range and high notes, the larger
speaker reproducing the lower mid-range and bass.
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Triaxial
Speakers :
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Several different
speakers mounted in one frame. The smallest speaker reproduces
the high notes, the middle size speaker-the mid-range notes
and the larger speaker- the bass material.
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Separates:
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Separates are
simply standard speakers made in separate frames, hence"separates".
Separates
are designed to reproduce a specific range of frequencies
and as a result each range is clearer and more defined. Separates
offer the most flexibility in terms of placement and power
handling. This in turn allows you to create a three dimensional
soundstage.
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Separates:
Separates are
simply standard speakers made in separate frames, hence "separates".
Separates
are designed to reproduce a specific range of frequencies and as
a result each range is clearer and more defined. Separates offer
the most flexibility in terms of placement and power handling. This
in turn allows you to create a three dimensional soundstage.
There are Four Basic Types of Separates:
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Tweeters:
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are the smaller part
of the speaker set. They are designed to reproduce high frequencies.
Tweeters are flexible in terms of placement so you can direct
the high frequencies for better imaging and soundstage. Tweeter
placement is the most critical component for placement.
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Mid
Range :
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Section of a standard
speaker, usually 4" to 6 1/2" in diameter designed to reproduce
all of the mid-frequencies in music such as pianos,
a singers voice, or violins. They are generally installed
in the front door
panels or in the rear deck next to the tweeters.
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Subwoofers
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Subwoofers : are specifically
designed to handle nothing but bass or mid-bass.
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Powered
Subwoofers:
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Powered
subs / tubes are perfect for leased cars, because they can
take their input signal from the speaker wires. Some powered
subs, like the powered Bazookas, are even smart enough to
turn themselves on when they sense music on the speaker wire.
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What
is a crossover and how does it improve the performance of my speakers?
A crossover
splits the full range of music frequencies (low bass, mids and highs)
into specifec bands. These bands can then be matched to separate
speakers designed to handle them. There are two types of crossovers,
Passive and Active.
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Passive
Crossovers :
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This crossover performs
this task directly at the speaker by allowing only those tones
which are appropriate for that speaker to be produced.
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Active
Crossovers :
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This
crossover split out appropriate frequencies to your speakers
before the signal reaches the amplifier. This allows the speaker
and amplifeir to draw only as much power a the music frequency
demands. The result ? Enhanced performance and customized
sound for your particular car.
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How
important is choosing the right speaker enclosure ?
Choosing the
correct speaker enclosure for your sub-woofer will help you avoid
poor sound quality and even protect you from damaging your sub-woofer!
Boxes come in many shapes and designes or can be custom designed
to fit your car.
Four basic types of enclosures are :
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Small
sealed boxes
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Medium, for sealed
or ported applications
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Big, for sealed
or ported applications
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Super-efficient
bandpass boxes.
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We
carry the following brands of Speakers:
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