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Omega Help Area => Omega Electrical and Audio Help => Topic started by: Wayne on 24 August 2009, 22:00:51

Title: Speaker sizes in a 1998 Omega CDX?
Post by: Wayne on 24 August 2009, 22:00:51
Guys - changin my built in factory fitted speakers in my Omega

anyone know what size speakers are in the front and back?

i have a 1998 S Registration 2.5 V6 CDX Estate
Title: Re: Speaker sizes in a 1998 Omega CDX?
Post by: mathewst on 25 August 2009, 08:04:02
I think they are same as facelift cars.
6.5 in the front and 5.25 in the back door.
If you have Bose setup you'll also have speakers on the back shelf.
Title: Re: Speaker sizes in a 1998 Omega CDX?
Post by: mathewst on 25 August 2009, 08:04:37
Forgot to mention but front and back are component speakers.
Title: Re: Speaker sizes in a 1998 Omega CDX?
Post by: Dave DND on 25 August 2009, 09:48:25
Also remember that BOSE speakers are 2 Ohms, and should not be replaced by aftermarket 4 Ohms speakers

 ;)

Title: Re: Speaker sizes in a 1998 Omega CDX?
Post by: Wayne on 25 August 2009, 10:40:47
Thanks Matthew & Dave

i only have an Omega CDX, doesnt have the BOSE System in it, didnt realise the rears were component as well?  i know they are at the front..

will that make it more expensive to get some better speakers?
Title: Re: Speaker sizes in a 1998 Omega CDX?
Post by: mathewst on 25 August 2009, 11:02:58
Component speakers are ALWAYS more expensive than standard ones but give much better sound (although if you want much more power the ones in rear doors are just too small for any good bass).
Price of course depends on what you want.
I have MacAudio Premium in front (were quite cheap actually) and Kenwood in the back.

Title: Re: Speaker sizes in a 1998 Omega CDX?
Post by: mathewst on 25 August 2009, 11:15:47
Also you'll need the adaptors for the speakers.
If you are short on money I would suggest to you the following....
Put the normal 5.25 speakers in the back door (this can be done, you don't have to put component ones)
In the front door put quality component speakers.
Title: Re: Speaker sizes in a 1998 Omega CDX?
Post by: Wayne on 25 August 2009, 11:33:18
I have a Max budget of £350 for all the front and back speakers and an amp with a 10" or 12" sub

the amp and sub need to be removable so i can get my band stuff in it on certain days
Title: Re: Speaker sizes in a 1998 Omega CDX?
Post by: mathewst on 25 August 2009, 11:43:00
Well I know they are cheap but I'm really happy with my MacAudio in the front. and they are capable of handling an amplifier if I decide to put one
Are you thinking of 4 channel amplfier or just 2 channel for the sub?
Title: Re: Speaker sizes in a 1998 Omega CDX?
Post by: Wayne on 25 August 2009, 11:51:20
i dont know mate, what do you recommend? i just want awesome clear sound quality

i hate dance music, listen to Rock, pop, soul, rnb, jazz funk

Title: Re: Speaker sizes in a 1998 Omega CDX?
Post by: mathewst on 25 August 2009, 11:59:49
Well I know most people buy two amplifiers (one for speaker one for sub) but I personally don't see a point in this. There is not much to gain with this.
Someone will definitely object on this statement ;D
You don't have too many options cause the car is estate.
If you ask me I would buy some decent component speakers for the front doors (make sure they have high RMS power handling) buy the same  model standard speaker but smaller size for the back door. Connect the front speakers and the sub on the 4-channel amplifier ( don't save on the amp but buy a proper make) and connect the back door speakers to the headunit.
Which headunit are you using??
Title: Re: Speaker sizes in a 1998 Omega CDX?
Post by: Wayne on 25 August 2009, 12:20:58
my head unit is here mate

http://www.audio66.com/product.asp?id=5964&cat=1&man=1&main=1&gclid=CP2FibLYvpwCFdYB4wodgBbjog

Title: Re: Speaker sizes in a 1998 Omega CDX?
Post by: mathewst on 25 August 2009, 12:31:02
Not bad  :y
Does this toy have low pass filters?
If it does it is easy to turn off the lowest frequencies for the speakers (esspecially back door) cause because they will sound bad if turned up loud Of course you can always use the fader instead.
I would spend the money in this order.
1. Amp
2. Front speakers
3. Sub
4. Cables for the amp if you don't have them
5. And if anything left component ones for the back door.
As far as what to buy, I would recomend Magnat as a cheap and very reliable solution but depends on your budget.
I don't know what are the prices in Uk
Title: Re: Speaker sizes in a 1998 Omega CDX?
Post by: Wayne on 25 August 2009, 12:36:19
Mathew, i dont know about low pass filters, or what they are, ha ha ha ha
it probably does, i think?

Title: Re: Speaker sizes in a 1998 Omega CDX?
Post by: mathewst on 25 August 2009, 12:41:54
They allow you to turn off the lowest sound frequency on the signal going to the speakers. This prevents the distortion of the sound when volume is turned up (this is the result of the speaker membrane not being able to follow the signal oscilation).
Of course you can avoid it by turning the bass down on the head unit if it doesn't have filters and turning the gain up on the amplifier.
Title: Re: Speaker sizes in a 1998 Omega CDX?
Post by: Wayne on 25 August 2009, 13:09:48
Spoke to a fellow Musician who works for Alpine Car Audio

he just emailed me and recommended these for my car

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/alpine-spg-17cs.html

and

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/alpine-spg-13cs.html

Title: Re: Speaker sizes in a 1998 Omega CDX?
Post by: mathewst on 25 August 2009, 13:28:49
Well they seem to be great speakers but...
 are you able to get the sub, cables, box for the sub and a good 4 channel amp for 150 quid??
Title: Re: Speaker sizes in a 1998 Omega CDX?
Post by: Wayne on 25 August 2009, 13:34:30
well, i have £350 to play with

i was looking at this for a sub
http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/5782.html

and these for the front speakers
(got amazing reviews from everyone)
http://www.talkaudio.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=691&Itemid=54

these for the rear speakers
http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/alpine-spg-13cs.html

and then i need a 4 channel amp

and YES, i reckon i might have to go over budget  :'(
Title: Re: Speaker sizes in a 1998 Omega CDX?
Post by: mathewst on 25 August 2009, 13:47:49
Well to power this sub you'll need a little more powerful amp, and dls speakers don't look like they are able to handle too much power ( well at least they are not in specs) and they COST.
Personally I would rather stick to Alpine front and back. Especially if you are almost getting the all Alpine setup.
This usually produces great results, and you'll save money
Title: Re: Speaker sizes in a 1998 Omega CDX?
Post by: Wayne on 25 August 2009, 14:28:53
oh ok, then maybe i will stick with an all Alpine setup

cheers  :y
Title: Re: Speaker sizes in a 1998 Omega CDX?
Post by: Dave DND on 25 August 2009, 15:46:31
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oh ok, then maybe i will stick with an all Alpine setup

cheers  :y

There is a lot to be said for sticking to the same brand, as it prevents any unwanted overlap in frequencies.

Go for the best fronts you can afford, don`t try to get it all within the budget, as better to save for some good speakers for the rear and add them as you go along rather than buying an entry level set just because they were affordable at the time.

Mathewst - I agree with you,  MacAudio are very good speakers - I used to be a dealer here for them around ten years ago, but not so easy to get here in the uK as the importers keep going bust !

Personal favourite speaker brand is Focal.   :y
Title: Re: Speaker sizes in a 1998 Omega CDX?
Post by: Wayne on 25 August 2009, 15:56:12
Thanks Dave

looks like i will go with Alpine and stay the same manufacturer with my setup

thanks to everyone for the advice  :y
Title: Re: Speaker sizes in a 1998 Omega CDX?
Post by: Wayne on 25 August 2009, 18:26:47
i just put some pics of me car on here Dave
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1251220003/0#0