i want to keep the stock deck just cause it matches and works great with the dash controls. i want to be able to blast the music on the highway with the top down, now its just drowned out as im sure you all know, if i just put speakers it might be a little clearer but not that much louder right?,, i need a amp right?? gimme some ideas i ha d a '03

 

you need an aftermarket deck. nothing else you can do.

just adding speakers will not do anything because the output sucks from the factory deck

 

what about a 2 channel amp?? with factory deck

 

You can do without an amp. Look at some pro audio drivers. There are 6" speakers out there with 99db of sensitivity. These will get louder off the deck than car audio speakers ever will off any amplifier. In return you tradeoff bass performance. Don't expect much midbass let alone bass and subsonics. It will get loud no doubt.

http://www.usspeaker.com/eighteensound-6ND410-1.htm

111db from 16watts. This can easily kill your drums on the way to Vegas.

 

If that's a concern then don't overlook the Modifry DCI. You don't have use the stock radio to retain the dash controls. You'll have far more options if you consider aftermarket head units.

 

not tryin to thread jack, but i have a similar concern but i dont want an amp.....

just upgrading the door speakers alone wouldnt be enough huh?
i would havta go speakers plus deck? just lookin to crank up the volume

 

When I got my S the first thing I did was replace the HU and speakers. I put 2 ways in the first time and then replaced them with components. The sound quality was much improved, but not until I gave them some power was I able to overcome road and wind noise to hear the music. I put a small amp in and was able to hear music traveling top down much better. I came across a great deal on a much better and more powerful amp and now I can listen to anything shy of an audiobook at hwy speeds.

I would suggest - don't skimp and do it right - or you will be doing it again. A aftermarket HU and Modifry's DCI along with a good set of speakers is a must.

 

hm im thinking of getting a head unit and using the alpine KT-445 amp...

what kind of speakers for the doors would you recommend for that?

 

Polk DB651s are direct install with 0 modifications needed to the door. They are bright sounding with as much bass as the factory speakers. You will need an adapter for the wiring or cut the wires. If you are looking for a good set that, (one, direct installs, two, sound very clear and three, will sound good with subs in the back), this is a great set. Installed in 30 minutes using the step by step guide on this site.

BUT...

Not loud enough; so like many have already said HU, blah blah blah...

 

Head unit, component speakers, amp, modifry DCI.

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