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What kind of speakers do you need for a head unit?

What kind of speakers do you need for a head unit?

These Kicker KS series speakers have a low power requirement of 15 Watts If you plan to install high-powered head units with power outputs of 40 watts RMS or more, then 40-100 watts RMS speakers are more suitable. These Rockford Fosgate 6.5″ speakers are amazing.

How can I match my speakers to my head unit?

Now, when it comes to matching your speakers, the elements that come into play are the head unit, the different types and components of speakers, the material of the speakers and the sensitivity and power handling capacity of both the head unit and the speakers. Let’s start with the head unit. It is the heart and soul of the whole audio system.

Can a Aftermarket head unit replace a stock radio?

An aftermarket head unit has roughly the same power output capability that a stock radio does. Additionally, chances are the factory speakers are tuned to the stock radio; so changing out just the radio may result in worse sounding music.

Can a Aftermarket head unit improve sound quality?

While this will generally improve the features available versus the stock stereo (depending on what kind of vehicle and radio being used), the sound quality doesn’t usually improve. An aftermarket head unit has roughly the same power output capability that a stock radio does.

Can a car speaker be used as a head unit?

Even the best speakers on the market may not be the best fit for your car stereo. If the speakers that you’ve bought are more powerful than your head unit, then either your head unit will get messed up or your new speakers will blow up just like your old ones.

Now, when it comes to matching your speakers, the elements that come into play are the head unit, the different types and components of speakers, the material of the speakers and the sensitivity and power handling capacity of both the head unit and the speakers. Let’s start with the head unit. It is the heart and soul of the whole audio system.

While this will generally improve the features available versus the stock stereo (depending on what kind of vehicle and radio being used), the sound quality doesn’t usually improve. An aftermarket head unit has roughly the same power output capability that a stock radio does.

An aftermarket head unit has roughly the same power output capability that a stock radio does. Additionally, chances are the factory speakers are tuned to the stock radio; so changing out just the radio may result in worse sounding music.

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