2 or 3 way speakers

datguydeni · 12-30-2007, 08:22 AM

I was just wondering which would be better for the mr2?
also that i never really understood the difference between the two any1 want to explain =)

55mr2 · 12-30-2007, 12:17 PM

Each "way" refers to seperate voice coils on the same cone to save space and for better response on the speaker. Each coil responds to a different range of frequencies and is tuned for those frequencies. When you remove the front cover you should see seperate speakers all mounted together.

Ben · 12-30-2007, 02:42 PM

This is a 2 way speaker:

This is a 3 way speaker:

In a nutshell, the 2 way speaker has 2 speakers in one assembly (woofer & tweeter). The 3 way has a woofer, midrange, and tweeter.

datguydeni · 12-30-2007, 04:42 PM

what are the oem ones in the mr2?
which is best for the doors back panel

DenverMR2 · 12-30-2007, 04:53 PM

The OEM ones are component speakers (seperate tweeter and woofer). Best though is your decision as there are alot of varibles to which is better.

chuck · 12-31-2007, 02:43 PM

every brand is going to have their top of the line 2-way, 3-way, and components...

i've always liked a component set-up myself, but it does require mounting a seprate tweeter and crossover in addition to your midrange 'doorspeaker'...if you are going for good sound quality then you may want to look at some of the higher end component sets. you could run a nice set of components off of a good head unit or amp and have nearly the same sound as a set of 3-ways and a cheap 8" or 10" sub.

go to any electronics store and try to listen for yourself, it will be a different sound than you'll get in a car but you can at least compare one against the other.

i've always had good business with Car Audio Video - Car Subwoofers - Car Amplifiers and Speakers for good prices.

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12-30-2007, 12:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
55mr2 2Old2Give2Hoots Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 351 Thanks: 10 Thanked 30 Times in 24 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	Each "way" refers to seperate voice coils on the same cone to save space and for better response on the speaker. Each coil responds to a different range of frequencies and is tuned for those frequencies. When you remove the front cover you should see seperate speakers all mounted together.

12-30-2007, 02:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ben Same In The End Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oceanside, CA / Reno, NV Posts: 4,274 Thanks: 20 Thanked 309 Times in 284 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (16/100% )	This is a 2 way speaker: This is a 3 way speaker: In a nutshell, the 2 way speaker has 2 speakers in one assembly (woofer & tweeter). The 3 way has a woofer, midrange, and tweeter.

12-30-2007, 04:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
datguydeni Turquoise not Teal Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 1,492 Thanks: 3 Thanked 25 Times in 22 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	what are the oem ones in the mr2? which is best for the doors back panel

12-30-2007, 04:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
DenverMR2 Mr. Physics Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 332 Thanks: 16 Thanked 22 Times in 22 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	The OEM ones are component speakers (seperate tweeter and woofer). Best though is your decision as there are alot of varibles to which is better.

12-31-2007, 02:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
chuck Cage Fighter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 309 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post My Google Map iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	every brand is going to have their top of the line 2-way, 3-way, and components... i've always liked a component set-up myself, but it does require mounting a seprate tweeter and crossover in addition to your midrange 'doorspeaker'...if you are going for good sound quality then you may want to look at some of the higher end component sets. you could run a nice set of components off of a good head unit or amp and have nearly the same sound as a set of 3-ways and a cheap 8" or 10" sub. go to any electronics store and try to listen for yourself, it will be a different sound than you'll get in a car but you can at least compare one against the other. i've always had good business with Car Audio Video - Car Subwoofers - Car Amplifiers and Speakers for good prices.