How do I find the right powered car speakers?

Question

I have a Kenwood Exelon head unit (KRC X657). I want to replace the factory speakers because they suck. They are paper and all I see on them is 15W

Coming straight from the manual, i got these specs for the unit.

Max Output Power = 44w x 4

Full Bandwidth Power at Less than 1%THD = 22w x 4

I am looking for 6" speakers. I plan to run all 4 speakers off the deck only (no amp)

The speakers that I see state the

1)Peak Power Handling in Watts

2)RMS Power Range in Watts

Going for the loudest sound possible off the deck but not distorted, what type of specs should I look for in 1) and 2) above.

Answer 1

The most power ANY stereo EVER pushes is 22 watts RMS per channel. Most stock stereos are 12 - 15 watts RMS.

Answer 2

http://www.electronixwarehouse.com/educa...

Answer 3

I'm wondering how you are measuring 15W??????

You quote a figure for "full bandwidth Power at Less than 1% THD (Total harmonic distortion). It says 22W x 4. What is is saying, is that beyond the 22W whatever figure, the distortion rises unacceptably.

So you need each speaker to be rated at 22W minimum, as an RMS figure (check the 22W quoted is RMS and not "peak".

If it's "peak", you need to heed the "peak" ratings on the speakers instead.

Check the speaker impedances are suitable for the deck.

They will still probably "sound like c**p" if you up the volume too much..

You are probably blaming the speakers for all the wrong reasons.

Sounds like me you are driving them into distortion.

Answer 4

well just look at around 100 watts peak and 50 watts rms. I like the pioneer or the kicker 6" speakers. the jl audio r very good but the price is high, the infinity speakers are good and a lil cheaper the jl audio. pioneer or kicker are your best bet for a cheap price