LaZyLuke

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Ok, my question is simple, yet probably ridden to death (I didn't see it in search results so it might have been a long time someone asked this):

What do you prefer (and feel free to say why)

2 channels up front only, or all 4 channels (round / ovals w/e it would be on the back).

Please vote and post any suggestions/comments.

Cheers, Luke.

supahtim

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2 channels in the front. i don't sit in the back, and i don't listen to music loud with passengers in the car.

Denonite

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5.1 usually, but at least 4.0 always for me...I like it better and so do my passengers. However, for me it's usually a 3 way/ 2 way comp set of very high quality up front and same model or next level down but usually in co-ax form that fits the opening properly in the rear...this to retain similar tonal quality. Power is biased to the front 3 to 1 typically, and everything is active.

shangrilaaa

4 plus sub in most applications as typical 2 speaker set ups lack ambiance and seem to be missing something, but good 2 way comps plus sub in a good install can sound awesome. If you have no passengers or just don't care about them hearing the music properly, then a good 2 way is fine.

LaZyLuke

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How about some input from the "cream of the crop" of this forum- they seem shy, I don't know why.... or are they just too good to answer such a "noob" of a question XD.... cheers

AAAAAAA

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Usually peoplewho aren't in this hobby will change all 4. People that are in the hobby will use their cash to get as good a set as they can for the front and forget about the rears.

With just a 6.5 comp set up front, IMO it gets loud enough for front or rear passengers to not be able to maintaint a conversation.

DeadlySones

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I only have front speakers (3 way) and they get plenty loud enough for the 3rd row people to hear it. I just have to turn the bass down a little so they don't get blasted out.

IMO, one good set (properly positioned) almost always sounds better for music reproduction. If your into A/V then 4.1 or 5.1 is the way to go. Also, if your going to run rears, go round...

AAAAAAA

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Yeah for what shape tov use, I would say it depends on the installation\fabrication skills. If one doesn't have those skills, then sticking with stock sizes is the way to go .

DeadlySones

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^^^ hahaha good advice, lol.

wvince

I have just added 2 way round speakers in the rear deck of my car. Previous was a 2 way component in the driver and passanger doors down low only. By adding the rear speakers, I was able to bring the staging up a bit. Sound seems to fill the cabin area better. By using 4 channel, you can tune your system easier.

Round drivers whenever possible. Less possible cone flex/distortion by using a round design. Any other shape cannot be supported equally around its perimeter with a center motor drive.