Best speakers under $200 for base v6
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Best speakers under $200 for base v6
Hi, I would like to change the factory speakers and upgrade them to something better. When I turn up the volume the factory speakers produce noise/distortion.
Can someone guide me on nice speakers that can replace my factory ones?
I did some research and found
Any Kicker/Rockford/Kenwood/others better than these?
Can someone guide me on nice speakers that can replace my factory ones?
I did some research and found
Any Kicker/Rockford/Kenwood/others better than these?
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I have a set of JL TR570-Cxi on my back dash, but i used them in the front doors until i picked up my Focal's. The did a great job with the stock head unit and for the price they can't be beat (IMO)
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Thanks, i read they work great with an amp, I am not planning to install one now so would like to know if I replace all 4 speakers they would produce great low, mids and bass.
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Thanks, Should I go with
JL Audio TR570-CXi (100 Watt, 2-way, 53 Hz - 22 KHz)
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Pioneer TS-A6885R (350 Watt, 4-way, 31Hz - 42kHz)
I noticed the Pioneers have higher FR. Are there any other speakers out there that I might have missed?
JL Audio TR570-CXi (100 Watt, 2-way, 53 Hz - 22 KHz)
or
Pioneer TS-A6885R (350 Watt, 4-way, 31Hz - 42kHz)
I noticed the Pioneers have higher FR. Are there any other speakers out there that I might have missed?
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See if you can find the JL XR570-CXi, the older model of the current version. Great sound, cheap, and includes a proper crossover.
Frequency response is useless unless you know what to look for. Just going by the max/min frequencies won't tell you anything.
Frequency response is useless unless you know what to look for. Just going by the max/min frequencies won't tell you anything.
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If a tweeter goes that hi then it is usually a piezo one and they are harsh and terrible sounding.
JL, Boston, JBL, Infiniti. they all have great speakers for that price. I am a JBL fan you can get them for less than 100.
JL, Boston, JBL, Infiniti. they all have great speakers for that price. I am a JBL fan you can get them for less than 100.
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Is it even worth putting in aftermarket speakers into the base stereo without an amp or other mods? I'm an audiophile at home, but when it comes to car audio I'm not nearly as strict. Unfortunately the base speakers are quite horrible, even compared to my '06 Elantra's speakers. I'd like to get something that sounds halfway decent, but doesn't have to sound amazing. Will that be possible with just speaker replacements?
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I believe these are an older model but sonicelectronix.com has them for $55 a pair. Not a bad deal at all to get better sound in your car.
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I did just install a set of the Pioneer's you have listed in the doors and package tray, and the sound quality was way improved over the standard speakers.
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Best bang for the buck is to do the doors with these:
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I don't mean to hijack this thread, but I ordered a set of these to replace my door speakers
I'm also going to replace my door subs with these http://www.crutchfield.com/mobile/Pr...3XW800F&tp=111
And this amplifier http://caraudiosecurity.com/hcp4-4-c...760w-amplifier
For the next 6 months my stock head unit will remain as-is.
My question is, the sub is SVC 4 ohm rated at 50-150 watts RMS. The kenwood 6x8's are the same 4 ohm rating and rated 8-40 watts RMS.
The amp is a 4 channel amp that puts out 55 watts at 4 channels at 4 ohms. Plenty for the speakers but enough for the door woofers?
I had a brain fart for a second there and thought I could wire the door sub and speaker in parallel and still have a 4 ohm load. But I'd get a 2 ohm load. A 2 ohm load at 4 channels is only 85 watts. So 42.5 watts per speaker. Better off just going with each speaker on it's own dedicated channel.
I'm also going to replace my door subs with these http://www.crutchfield.com/mobile/Pr...3XW800F&tp=111
And this amplifier http://caraudiosecurity.com/hcp4-4-c...760w-amplifier
For the next 6 months my stock head unit will remain as-is.
My question is, the sub is SVC 4 ohm rated at 50-150 watts RMS. The kenwood 6x8's are the same 4 ohm rating and rated 8-40 watts RMS.
The amp is a 4 channel amp that puts out 55 watts at 4 channels at 4 ohms. Plenty for the speakers but enough for the door woofers?
I had a brain fart for a second there and thought I could wire the door sub and speaker in parallel and still have a 4 ohm load. But I'd get a 2 ohm load. A 2 ohm load at 4 channels is only 85 watts. So 42.5 watts per speaker. Better off just going with each speaker on it's own dedicated channel.
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Is it even worth putting in aftermarket speakers into the base stereo without an amp or other mods? I'm an audiophile at home, but when it comes to car audio I'm not nearly as strict. Unfortunately the base speakers are quite horrible, even compared to my '06 Elantra's speakers. I'd like to get something that sounds halfway decent, but doesn't have to sound amazing. Will that be possible with just speaker replacements?
+1. I'm interested in knowing the same thing. Any improvement to be had upgrading the speakers only with a factory (in my case, base level) sound system???
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To both you guys, no its not worth it. The stock head unit has a weak filtered signal, so any aftermarket speakers a re going to be underpowered. It will sound better, but If you are any sort of a sound fanatic you will be rather disappointed unless you amp them
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Is it even worth putting in aftermarket speakers into the base stereo without an amp or other mods? I'm an audiophile at home, but when it comes to car audio I'm not nearly as strict. Unfortunately the base speakers are quite horrible, even compared to my '06 Elantra's speakers. I'd like to get something that sounds halfway decent, but doesn't have to sound amazing. Will that be possible with just speaker replacements?
While the stock speakers are garbage, the weakest point is still the HU, IMO.It's like polishing a turd. Trying to clean up a crappy signal with better speakers isn't going to do all that much. The HU is to weak to properly power most aftermarket speakers, so you risk damaging them if you like to crank it. If you want new speakers, I would say get a new HU or a sound processor at minimum.
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I don't mean to hijack this thread, but I ordered a set of these to replace my door speakers
Kenwood KFC-P680C 6-Inch x 8-Inch Easy Fit Ford/Mazda Speaker System: Amazon.ca: Electronics
I'm also going to replace my door subs with these http://www.crutchfield.com/mobile/Pr...3XW800F&tp=111
And this amplifier http://caraudiosecurity.com/hcp4-4-c...760w-amplifier
For the next 6 months my stock head unit will remain as-is.
My question is, the sub is SVC 4 ohm rated at 50-150 watts RMS. The kenwood 6x8's are the same 4 ohm rating and rated 8-40 watts RMS.
The amp is a 4 channel amp that puts out 55 watts at 4 channels at 4 ohms. Plenty for the speakers but enough for the door woofers?
I had a brain fart for a second there and thought I could wire the door sub and speaker in parallel and still have a 4 ohm load. But I'd get a 2 ohm load. A 2 ohm load at 4 channels is only 85 watts. So 42.5 watts per speaker. Better off just going with each speaker on it's own dedicated channel.
Kenwood KFC-P680C 6-Inch x 8-Inch Easy Fit Ford/Mazda Speaker System: Amazon.ca: Electronics
I'm also going to replace my door subs with these http://www.crutchfield.com/mobile/Pr...3XW800F&tp=111
And this amplifier http://caraudiosecurity.com/hcp4-4-c...760w-amplifier
For the next 6 months my stock head unit will remain as-is.
My question is, the sub is SVC 4 ohm rated at 50-150 watts RMS. The kenwood 6x8's are the same 4 ohm rating and rated 8-40 watts RMS.
The amp is a 4 channel amp that puts out 55 watts at 4 channels at 4 ohms. Plenty for the speakers but enough for the door woofers?
I had a brain fart for a second there and thought I could wire the door sub and speaker in parallel and still have a 4 ohm load. But I'd get a 2 ohm load. A 2 ohm load at 4 channels is only 85 watts. So 42.5 watts per speaker. Better off just going with each speaker on it's own dedicated channel.
Actually, It looks like you can run that amp in 3 Ch. mode, essentially bridging channels 3 and 4 into a mono sub out. So you could run your fronts off of channels 1 and 2 like normal, then run the two woofers off of the 3rd channel. It would give you more power for the subs.
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I have the base radio and went with the Pioneer TS-A6885R (350 Watt, 4-way, 31Hz - 42kHz) speakers front and rear-powered by a Rockford Fosgate R250X4 (I think this is the model) Amp connected to the head unit using a Sound Ordinance Grey LC6i Line converter--
In the Trunk -a Polk Audio 12' Sub in a made for the Mustang Box, powered by a 500 watt Rockford Fosgate T500 amp
BOOM!
In the Trunk -a Polk Audio 12' Sub in a made for the Mustang Box, powered by a 500 watt Rockford Fosgate T500 amp
BOOM!
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No do not wire them in parallel lol. If you give each speaker its own channel it should be acceptable. No great for the subs, but it will work.
Actually, It looks like you can run that amp in 3 Ch. mode, essentially bridging channels 3 and 4 into a mono sub out. So you could run your fronts off of channels 1 and 2 like normal, then run the two woofers off of the 3rd channel. It would give you more power for the subs.
Actually, It looks like you can run that amp in 3 Ch. mode, essentially bridging channels 3 and 4 into a mono sub out. So you could run your fronts off of channels 1 and 2 like normal, then run the two woofers off of the 3rd channel. It would give you more power for the subs.
When I looked at the specs for that amp, it says it's 2 ohm stable. But, since each speaker is only SVC 4 ohms, the only options I have are series 8 ohms and parallel 2 ohms.
The amp can give each speaker 55 watts which is a little much for the 2 ways, but a lot less for the subs. I know you can bridge channels 3/4 but it says that channel is 170 watts at 4 ohms.
I don't see anyway I can run those subs other than 4 ohms,
So am I stuck at 4 channels only?
I hooked up the left side today and they sound decent, but no amp yet.
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If you are an audiophile at home (I am as well)...even if you are not expecting much, I don't think replacing the speakers will cut it for you.
While the stock speakers are garbage, the weakest point is still the HU, IMO.It's like polishing a turd. Trying to clean up a crappy signal with better speakers isn't going to do all that much. The HU is to weak to properly power most aftermarket speakers, so you risk damaging them if you like to crank it. If you want new speakers, I would say get a new HU or a sound processor at minimum.
While the stock speakers are garbage, the weakest point is still the HU, IMO.It's like polishing a turd. Trying to clean up a crappy signal with better speakers isn't going to do all that much. The HU is to weak to properly power most aftermarket speakers, so you risk damaging them if you like to crank it. If you want new speakers, I would say get a new HU or a sound processor at minimum.
ugh Maybe I should just drop the thing off at Best Buy and have them just do it all for me. I like the stock look of the head unit and Sync though...does that mean I'm completely screwed? What is a sound processor?