My main concern is higher volume. The factory speakers are simply not loud enough for me to hear my audiobooks that I am playing from a USB stick. I mean when I have the windows rolled down
My main concern is higher volume. The factory speakers are simply not loud enough for me to hear my audiobooks that I am playing from a USB stick. I mean when I have the windows rolled down
2015 Mirage DE 5 speed Manual - 30k miles
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage DE 1.2 manual: 44.9 mpg (US) ... 19.1 km/L ... 5.2 L/100 km ... 53.9 mpg (Imp)
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 49.6 mpg (US) ... 21.1 km/L ... 4.7 L/100 km ... 59.5 mpg (Imp)
fc321 (07-13-2018)
Hi Eggman,
I read your garage entry post where you detail your car speaker experience and the Pioneer TS-A1686R that you selected are 60 RMS
But I purchased the Kickers that are 100 RMS. Well, we shall see how mine sound. I am such a newbie that when I saw a higher RMS number I thought that meant they would be BETTER speakers. ANd normally I just buy the cheapest stuff but decided to splurge a little extra and hopefully get medium quality speakers. When I saw open-box speakers at such a discount I jumped on the deal. But there are no refunds or returns so now I have 100 RMS speakers with the factory head unit.
Well, we shall see what happens. I am planning to make a YouTube video and tutorial so we will all see
2015 Mirage DE 5 speed Manual - 30k miles
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage DE 1.2 manual: 44.9 mpg (US) ... 19.1 km/L ... 5.2 L/100 km ... 53.9 mpg (Imp)
Here's a nice little amp that might fit your bill:
Amazon - Rockford Fosgate PBR300X4 Punch BRT 300-Watt Ultra Compact 4-Channel Amplifier ($169.95)
This little wonder gets stuffed in motorcycle fairings, so I'm sure there's room for it in the Mirage and I've been curious to know how it would sound. I also wonder how this model amp compares to what Mitsubishi offers in the Mirage RF package.•Four-channel, 4-ohm (only) amplifier with 75 Watts x 4 @ 4-Ohms RMS power rating and 300 watts RMS total power
•Designed for stereo front/rear systems that require little space--just 1.53 x 4.25 x 6.75 inches
•High- and low-level inputs with variable 4-6 volt hi level DC offset voltage input turn-on control
•Selectable 80Hz LP/AP/80Hz HP filter @ 12dB/Octave
•One-year limited warranty
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 49.6 mpg (US) ... 21.1 km/L ... 4.7 L/100 km ... 59.5 mpg (Imp)
fc321 (07-13-2018)
Actually I already have an amp from my old car Alpine Alpine MRP-F250 (10 years old)
4-channel car amplifier
40 watts RMS x 4 at 4 ohms (50 watts RMS x 4 at 2 ohms)
100 watts RMS x 2 bridged output at 4 ohms (4-ohm stable in bridged mode)
2-, 3-, or 4-channel output
Variable high-pass/low-pass filters (50-400 Hz, 12 dB/octave)
Tuned Bass EQ (12 dB bass boost at 50 Hz for channels 3 & 4)
Subsonic filter (15 Hz, 24 dB/octave for channels 3 & 4)
Tri-way capable (Tri-Way Crossover required)
MOSFET power supply
CEA-2006 compliant
STAR Topology (minimizes internal noise and prevents ground interference)
Speaker- and preamp-level inputs
Preamp outputs
Gold-plated screw terminals
Fuse rating: 15A x 2
10-gauge power and ground leads recommended — wiring and hardware not included with amplifier
11-1/4"W x 2-3/8"H x 9-9/16"D
But I did not hook it up because I am too paranoid that Mitsubishi will use the amp as an excuse to deny me warranty coverage if I ever have an electrical problem in the car. I have seen dealers do this to people in the past
2015 Mirage DE 5 speed Manual - 30k miles
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage DE 1.2 manual: 44.9 mpg (US) ... 19.1 km/L ... 5.2 L/100 km ... 53.9 mpg (Imp)
That or it'll be the most powerful thing in the car haha.
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 49.6 mpg (US) ... 21.1 km/L ... 4.7 L/100 km ... 59.5 mpg (Imp)
Updates!
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 49.6 mpg (US) ... 21.1 km/L ... 4.7 L/100 km ... 59.5 mpg (Imp)