Car Speakers for Home Audio?

Rebeca Mckin: y7eah but it wont sound as gr5eat and over time you will kill the speakers :( since they are based on a 12 volt power level

Javier Holsonback: the stock receiver would be challenging.For one, you'd need a 12v dc power supply capable of 10A or so to power it. That alone can cost as much as a cheap home audio receiver.Plus you'd need to come up with a cabinet of some sort to house the car receiver.The only issue with car speakers that make them difficult for home use is that they're generally 4 ohms and most home receivers are intended to run at 8 or sometimes 6 ohms.4 ohm speakers could cause a standard home amp/receiver to get excessively hot and eventually go into thermal shut down.Powering up a car amp in the home is difficult because you need a power supply similar to the one that would be required to run the HU. The difference is amps require a lot more current, therefore a larger, more expensive power supply.You could use the car HU to power the! speakers.At 10w or so per speaker I wouldn't expect amazing performance, but it would at least be unique.You'd need to come up with 6x9 enclosures....Show more

Curt Broadhead: Infinity Primus P162s are cheap. A pair costs $160 from the right place. If you buy component or coaxial car audio speakers, you'll need cabinets as well. The home audio speakers should sound better as well. The Infinity Kappa 62.9i use an MMD tweeter which is the same as the P162s, but the Kappas don't use an MMD wooferlike the P162s. You can find the Infinity Kappa 62.9i for $75, but with the cost of a well constructed pair of cabinents it's not a great deal. They'll need to have specific cabinets made for their specifications as well....Show more