Speaker Suggestions

[czechplastik]

Multiple threads already I know but I'm mildly retarded and there don't seem to be definitive winners mentioned anywhere.

My dilemma, I really like the HU + USB/AUX/BT set up in the car. Reluctant to change this.

Problem, The sound quality is keek and I'm not one for fiddling around with component speakers, was a nightmare last time.

Is buying some half-decent Coax speakers x 4 a waste of money without replacing the HU or installing an amp?

Surely someone has found a good solution without replacing the OEM HU?

Help appreciated as always :thumbup:

 

[kendo34]

Unless you replace the HU the speaker upgrade would be a waste of money

 

[Mikeyjp]

im afraid its basically a waste of time as they will be under powerd, only plus side is that you are less likely to blow up uprated speakers using your standard HU

 

[Seriosha]

I disagree Mike.

due to the high risk of clipping with the standart HU since its capable of **** Speakers will be destroyed faster than with a upgraded one.

I had the original BT HU connected to an Amp with a high - low adaptor and that was fine for low volumes till the low mediums, anything louder would scratch as hell. changed tu a Alpine HU -> Now the Interior rattle and what you can bear of it limit the volume.

 

[Mikeyjp]

yes... but you had it connected to an amp!! OP just wants better speakers

 

[Seriosha]

Youre right, i just wanted to say that even in standart mode its not capable of much, and even when the clipping effect might be less without an amp it will be there.

 

[Chris_R27]

I have a std hu and dropped in an old 13cm set of infinity components to the front doors. I set up the audio and had to pull down the treble and add a little more base for a nice balance. Would say its bass +1 with treble -2. Not saying its right but it's a warmer sound with the fader pushed 2 to front.

 

[czechplastik]

I have a std hu and dropped in an old 13cm set of infinity components to the front doors. I set up the audio and had to pull down the treble and add a little more base for a nice balance. Would say its bass +1 with treble -2. Not saying its right but it's a warmer sound with the fader pushed 2 to front.

Cheers bud, I have a Sony HU to put in, but reluctant to do so unless I can't improve the sound from standard without replacing the HU.

 

[decon]

It really depends on how much you want to spend mate. Im currently looking at creating a full set-up consisting of JL components & coaxiles running of an amp, along with a second amp running a small sub all of a standard HU (due to having tom tom & wanting an OEM finish). You just need the right gear todo so, for instance:

http://www.jlaudio.co.uk/cl441dsp-car-audio-oem-integration-98110

Very pricey but depends on how desperate you want to keep you standard HU

 

[Andreas187]

Waste of time and money replacing just speakers or just head unit. I've been down that road.

I put an Alpine HU with 4 coax speakers and the difference is staggering. Fit some sound proofing in the rear arches behind the speakers to tighten up the bass, well worth it for a small outlay