hi! first of all, I don't really know about sound system.
I just checked price for upgrade sound system and It was very expensive for me.
anyone just upgrade side speakers and get after market HU?
Just wondering how much better sound I can get it with "after market HU + side speakers
upgrade"

HU
AlPINE:CDA-9815

Side speaker is X type somthing I can't remember the name.

Please help me out. thanks

 

I just installed some Kenwood P603 componet speakers, an MTX amp and a Kicker sub [used the stock head unit]. It sounds GREAT! I know, everyone will tell you you have to change the stock head unit, but I disagree. I'm not a true audiophile, and I don't listen to pounding rap, so I don't think it's necessary. You need an amp, sub and some better speakers, and then your S2K will rock! It'll sound almost as good as runnin' througfh the gears with the sound off!!!!!
-Steve

 

Upgrading only the speakers will definitely help the sound as the speakers are the only part of the system that actually produces the sound that your ears hear.

Only problem is that the stock deck is not very powerful and the sounds around you will soon overpower it...

 

a lot of what your choices are will depend on how much you want to spend and what features you want your headunit to have...

upgrading the headunit buys you clearer sound, more features, and higher power to drive aftermarket front speakers (and rears). and upgrading the fronts give you a more balanced (realistic) sound, and more power handling so that you can overcome road noise.

in general, i would plan to split your budget 50%/50% between headunit and speakers... and if you're willing to spend more, a 40%/60% ratio is more appropriate...

imo, a sub should be secondary to these other upgrades, as a good set of speakers and more power from the headunit will buy you substantially more bass than the stock system offers.

 

Just my $.02

I did just the fronts w/ an amp at first, and I wasn't happy at all with the difference. It took rears and a sub to really get a decent sound w/ the top down at high speeds.

 

I did it in stages. I first added speakers to the doors (Alpine). There was an improvement.

I then added a new HU (Alpine 9813) and there was a big improvement.

This weekend I add rear repaker (Kenwood Xr501).

 

well.. i installed my headunit first. made a slight diff.. you could tell it was louder but not actually clearer yet. it was just pushing too much power to the stock system. i then added components and now it is very CLEAR as too much of a treble sound but not actually significantly LOUDER. then i added 2 - 8" 250 watt subs in the back for the extra bass. overall i am happy, but i still cannot hear it well with the top down going 70+. i will soon add rear speakers and a 4 channel amp to power the speakers. this is just me but again i love clean, loud, hard, sound.

sang

 

The Alpine CDA-9815 is a nice deck, actually considering it myself, it has a 5 band EQ, digital crossover and digital time alinement all of which allows you to adjust the system to your liking. It also features a 4 volt out for amps allowing for a better cleaner signal. It's power is rated at 60w x 4 but really is 27w x 4, this would be enough to run the stock mids better and allow for an upgrade in mids till you by an amp which with this car dealling with wind noise I would recommend.

If the Type-X speakers are the speakers you are talking are the Alpine SPX-177A 6 1/2", than I would recommend you put an amp on these running about 50w-75w. I have not personally heard these speaker but I have heard good things about them. darkknight1999 is running a set of these give him a PM.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by PJK3
[B]a lot of what your choices are will depend on how much you want to spend and what features you want your headunit to have...

upgrading the headunit buys you clearer sound, more features, and higher power to drive aftermarket front speakers (and rears).

 

In my opinion for the extra money I would just upgrade the deck and get the adapter kit because the quality on those EQ's just isn't worth the money you spend on them. You'll get the same wattage if not less than a deck, pick up radiated noise through it and in the upgrade path most of these get tossed because of a better system setup. Just save the money and get a deck.