Guest Posted June 26, 2006 Report Share Posted June 26, 2006 Im installing a Z1 into my 4runner and planning on installing some new speakers. Will I have to install an amp for new speakers to sound much better? How much power does the Z1 provide and how much of a difference would an amp make? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ducatiboy Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 I got BA S85's and really like them. [url=http://www.avic411.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=580&highlight=speakers]http://www.avic411.com/forum/viewtopic. ... t=speakers[/url] I don't think I needed a seperate amp for the main speakers. Just a powered sub. I don't try to rattle windows in the next county, but I like moderately loud really clear music. I like the amps with the Z1, I think they do a good job, and no worry about any ground loop alternator whine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TNEGG Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 I've been a long time BA fan, but I just installed some FoCal speakers that just shame the BA's. They are a little more than the BA's, but waaayy worth it. There are some others here that have these speakers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ducatiboy Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 Where can you find the Focal speakers? I have never heard of them till a couple people mentioned them here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TNEGG Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 I got them at a local dealer that I really don't like dealing with. I paid $260 a pair for the 5x7's. I can get the number for you. They do ship. I had never heard of them either until I went by on my last attempt to find some good 5x7's. I was simply amazed at the difference. Then name of the place is David's Car Audio in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. I have a website for FoCal somewhere. I'll post it as soon as I find it again... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ducatiboy Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 Nah, that's alright. I probably wouldn't actually buy them unless I heard them myself. I have heard good things, but I probably wouldn't be able to hear the difference anyway. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TNEGG Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 I didn't think they were worth the extra money until I heard them. Here is the website [url=http://www.focal-america.com/Products/Others/Locator.html]http://www.focal-america.com/Products/O ... cator.html[/url] It looks like there are quite a few dealers so listening to them might not be a problem. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 I was planning on installing infinity kappa perfect 6.1s in the front and back doors, and getting a 520W infinity 4ch amp for power. Im not planning on getting a sub bc I dont want to sacrifice the space. Ive read a lot of people dont get the same speakers in the front and back - Im assuming to save a little money. Would anyone recommend a different set up or have any suggestions? Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ducatiboy Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 I like the kappas. But out of everything, I like the powered sub. I know they aren't cheap, but you can get a powered sub which is not that big at all. Some are 12x12x4 or so. Not that big, some can go under the seat. I don't need base to shatter windows, but I like a little more bass fill than 6" midrange speakers can provide. Just MHO. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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