Building One Brick At A Time
A full car audio upgrade can be a costly exercise. The compromises required can sometimes end up costing more in the long run, or delivering a disappointing end result.
It is however, quite common for people to upgrade a bit at a time. Usually, and with good reason, people tend to start with a speaker upgrade. There is no doubt that of all the weak links within a factory audio system, the speakers and sound treatment are probably the weakest. It makes sense therefore, to start with these. It is important at this stage to consider your ambitions. Installing cheap speakers may be a false economy if you are considering adding an amplifier at a later date.
Speaker selection should be done with help. Your local FOUR MASTER will be able to advise the best products for your particular vehicle and amplifier aspirations. A FOUR MASTER should be able to demonstrate a number of different pairs to match your musical taste. A pair of speakers with a good frequency range may mean that bass is enhanced even without the addition of a subwoofer for now. To get the best from the head unit in your car, speaker efficiency and also impedance can help your installer make solid choices. The aim is to satisfy your current needs as comprehensively as possible, while thinking about future power requirements.
With regards to impedance, we have received many positive comments regarding the “P” version of Hertz Mille Pro speakers when driven directly from a standard head unit. The woofers have a rated impedance of 3ohms whilst most head units quote a 4 ohm impedance requirement. In all cases so far, the combination has not caused any problems. Music lovers are suddenly able to fill their vehicle with dynamic and engaging sound. To find out more about impedance, read our blog here: https://blog.fourmasterscaraudio.co.uk/impedance-in-car-audio-systems/
Sound treatment of the doors plays a vital role in a speaker upgrade as it provides a solid base behind the speakers and helps to project more sound into the vehicle’s interior. Treatment will also help to reduce road noise too.
A speaker upgrade along with sound treatment will completely change the sound in your car and give you fresh enthusiasm for your music. Find your local FOUR MASTER here: https://www.fourmasterscaraudio.co.uk/four-masters
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