I asked this before but have a few more questions..
My current setup (in my 1996 Miata) is:
New Kenwood head unit (don't remember model) I know kenwood isn't the best out there but they are not junk either (I hope, this is my first experience with them and I am on a tight budget)
And some MB Quart ONX116 6.5" 2-WAY COAXIAL coaxial in the doors.
I know these are not top of the line components and they sound OK but I am searching for ways to tweak the system for better sound (yes I know how to mess with the EQ and have it sounding as best as it can).
I can best describe the sound as thin and a little harsh.
First question, It was recommended I get the cups/baffles that fit behind the speakers in the doors and I did, is that a good idea?
Second, my wife has some fiber fill batting, will stuffing some of that in the doors help? Would stuffing some of that in the cups/baffles help?
Last time I asked this question it was recommended I add a power amp because the anemic Kenwood head puts out 40 Watts max which is 15-20 RMS (speakers rated at 100+ watts) so I am looking into installing a power amp (going to be a bit of a project, need to install power-amp in trunk thus run preamp wires to trunk the speaker wires from trunk to dash then to doors.)
Third, what about sub-woofers? I am told installing a sub in the trunk will just get me the boom-boom I don't need/want (I'm a jazz and classic rock guy) other options are install a sub box in the passenger foot well, that looks like the best sounding option, however I hate to sacrifice foot room in an already tiny car. Another option is to install a pair of small woofers in the deck behind the seats (pointing upwards), but because storage is at a premium in such a small car I have a very handy deck bag there.
There is zero room under and behind the seats in the cab, however I think I might be able to cut a speaker (8 or 10 inch) into the bulkhead behind the drivers seat between the trunk/cab. Unfortunately I have been told unless you seal the trunk completely (not practical) or have the sub in a sealed box it will sound horrible. Is there anything such as a “free air” sub that doesn’t need a box?
Thanks!
