Upgraded speakers with standard head unit?

[Christopher]

In keeping with the Clubsport theme I'm going with, I want to upgrade the system a touch, for clarity more than anything. I want to keep the standard HU. Not a fan of how aftermarket HU's look, for the most part.

Has anyone done this? Any recommendations on direct fit replacement speakers?

Thanks.

 

[Dystant]

@sevenfourate has upgraded his speakers but kept the standard HU, maybe he can comment

 

[kevlar]

I think the ones most people go for are the pioneer TS-Q131C - I think @sevenfourate installed some other speakers from memory in his progress thread required some modding' to make fit. I was gong to upgrade mine, but since having the new exhaust installed i prefer listening to the car.

 

[TB Rich]

Like you I'm doing a more clubsport oriented approach, and so trying to retain a HU - but also think aftermarket HU's look crap! (I've not got the top readout anymore so oem stereos no good).
I've just ordered a Clarion FZ102E, got it now and feels and looks very oem in hand, just waiting for an aerial adapter and can see if the colour matches stock Clio colour. - might be an option for improving quality. It's also mechless so lighter

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[Christopher]

Like you I'm doing a more clubsport oriented approach, and so trying to retain a HU - but also think aftermarket HU's look crap! (I've not got the top readout anymore so oem stereos no good).
I've just ordered a Clarion FZ102E, got it now and feels and looks very oem in hand, just waiting for an aerial adapter and can see if the colour matches stock Clio colour. - might be an option for improving quality. It's also mechless so lighter

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I've seen those before. My mate has one in his M3, as they also look very OEM in there too with the orange backlights.

 

[sevenfourate]

I bought two pairs of these:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301542701169?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

And two sets of conversion leads:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262378507567?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Less than £70 total. Very minor tweaking of the speakers to get to fit; and the sound improvement is very worthwhile. Even on the standard head-unit

 

[Christopher]

I bought two pairs of these:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301542701169?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

And two sets of conversion leads:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262378507567?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Less than £70 total. Very minor tweaking of the speakers to get to fit; and the sound improvement is very worthwhile. Even on the standard head-unit

See, I knew that you'd be the guy.

Cheers mate. I'll get that setup ordered. What kind of tweaking did you need to do? Trimming the mounting cups?

 

[sevenfourate]

See, I knew that you'd be the guy.

Cheers mate. I'll get that setup ordered. What kind of tweaking did you need to do? Trimming the mounting cups?

Speakers come with 4 fixing tabs. Renault use two. These are slotted - so there is room for movement

So two can be cut, sanded or even bent off or back. Other two just need a tiny bit of sanding / filling to fit in the plastic door inserts.

Very little really.