Tommy_G Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Order the speakers on new years day! got them yesterday. took a while to remove the dash etc, but i did it.started wiring up, did the drivers side no prob, sounds good. (not loud enuf, but thats another story) then i did the passenger side. now this is where my problem is. when the volume is up it makes that shitty vibrating speaker sound! now could this be because i got the wires round the wrong way? or because of something else...this will be embarasing if i got the wires mixed up, but im sure i did it right.Any help?Cheers Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
prangers Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 well if you simply removed the wires off the old speakers and put them on the new ones then it should be ok. the spade connectors that were on mine were like all speaker one larger than the other so you cant get them round the wrong way. if yours aint like this then just try swapping them around incase it simply the wiring.... if it still happens then it sounds like you have a dodgy set of speakers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ecksjay Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 shouldnt have much of a difference which way round the wires are, as either phase will work adequately, its most likely the fact something in there is rattling (starlet interiors arent designed for big audio installations), so something in there is probably just rattling away.either that, or the speakers themselves are supposed to be amplified externally, the 15wrms from your head unit isn't enough to power less sensitive speakers than the stock items (aftermarket ones might be more powerful, but they're FAR less sensitive, meaning it takes more power to physically get them moving and to sound as good as the stock ones, but given the appropriate power they will obviously be capable of alot more, with the correct secure mounting). but alas, our tinboxes dont help out in that respect Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey Jay Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 I feel my stock speakers are ample for my listening needs personally, sound alright to me.Still have the stock radio/cassette player too Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ecksjay Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 I feel my stock speakers are ample for my listening needs personally, sound alright to me.Still have the stock radio/cassette player too ...you havent heard much else have you nah but seriously, all that matters is that you're happy with em, least it wont get broken into/nicked! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey Jay Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Exactly Just plug in my tape to MP3 apadtor and away I go, and when I leave the car I take the MP3 with me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bourkey Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 note 1.if your running the standard head unit then the sound quality will be rubbish with more powerful speakers.you would be better off with the standard speakers as they are made for that headunit and as mikey jay said they dont actually sound that bad.there is room for improvement thoughnote 2.if you have a aftermarket head unit with the new spakers then play about with the bass settings.most people crank the bass to the top and the treble to the bottom.not the way to get a good sound.mine is set at a little bit of bass with a treble a little more than the bass.if you have good speakers or a sub this should be plenty.theres nothin worse than a system that has tons of bass but you cant hear the music at allnote 3.the speakers at the front are only a very small 4".it would be quite hard to get any smaller.ive got pioneer 4" speakers at the front and they sound fantastic.the reason is they have virtually no bass on them at all.small 4" speakers cant handle bass.i have a sub for my bass.no speakers on the parcel shelf, just 2 pioneers up front and a sub.it sounds amazing because the bass is deep but clear and loud due to the pioneers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ecksjay Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 the man talks sense. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Shaun squeezed 6x9s in the front of his car And Scutcho had one in his golvebox Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Shaun squeezed 6x9s in the front of his car And Scutcho had one in his golvebox what the fuck!! Ah well, i plan to make fibreglass door builds for 6x9's when all the bass install is out! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ecksjay Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 mass produced 6x9's are a pile of shite, in their entirety, much better building in a nice set of quality component speakers, with a decent little external amplifier powering them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ecksjay Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 i'd be embarassed to say i own some personally Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 gotta be honest them JBL's are really good....never owned them though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tommy_G Posted January 4, 2007 Author Share Posted January 4, 2007 thanks from the reply. i have a newish headunit (sony) and the speakers are 4inch pioneers. they are actually ok for no bass, just sound a bit wank when its cranked up..but are loud enough for me. haha, still may get some 6x9s see how it goes. to be honest its not to much trouble or money, just got other stuff to buy first.least its got rid of the cracking, popping sound, coming from the toyota ones. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
starletno1fan Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 id have to agree with ecks, components are the way forward Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tommy_G Posted January 4, 2007 Author Share Posted January 4, 2007 what do you guys mean components? from ecks sound like hes saying make them myself! ....oh well, even without the speakers i can hear the roaring n/a 1.3! hehe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ecksjay Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 component speakers, separate mids and tweeters with an external passive crossover. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mart Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Components and pods are they way to go if you want a clear uplifting sound but remember you'll need a simple amp to power them. Your system sounds like its set up alright. Have you just thrown the speakers in without mounting them? Otherwise they'll be vibrating all over the place.Mart... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tommy_G Posted January 5, 2007 Author Share Posted January 5, 2007 nah dont be silly of course ive mounted them. theyve got great trebble just lack la bass.sub or 6x9? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ecksjay Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 if you want bass, sub is the only option. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alena Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 sub, def. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Vibe square 6x9's and the amp are awesome for what they are..... get them!!!! Less room taken up aswell Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scutch0 Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 a 6x9 in the glovebox is the way to go! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oli_h Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 lol scuvs' little tricks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tommy_G Posted January 5, 2007 Author Share Posted January 5, 2007 vibes square things....do you need an amp for them? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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