Upgrading Stock Speakers
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Upgrading Stock Speakers
Just a few questions...
I'm currently in the process of upgrading my stock radio and flimsy stock speakers, however, I need some input as to what speakers would be best/easiest to install. I've seen a few threads regarding the Sony Xplod 1621/31's...........but I'm curious if there are any others out there that fellow S2K owners have experience with.
As for speakers that can be installed in the rear, considering the placement of them behind the front seats, would I hear a difference?? Just curious...
As for "Pinky's Mod"........simply stated, can I get some feedback from the mod before I shell out $150.00? Also, what controls do I lose on the dash.........if any...
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I'm currently in the process of upgrading my stock radio and flimsy stock speakers, however, I need some input as to what speakers would be best/easiest to install. I've seen a few threads regarding the Sony Xplod 1621/31's...........but I'm curious if there are any others out there that fellow S2K owners have experience with.
As for speakers that can be installed in the rear, considering the placement of them behind the front seats, would I hear a difference?? Just curious...
As for "Pinky's Mod"........simply stated, can I get some feedback from the mod before I shell out $150.00? Also, what controls do I lose on the dash.........if any...
Thanks again -
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Bud Murphy
[B]Just a few questions...
I'm currently in the process of upgrading my stock radio and flimsy stock speakers, however, I need some input as to what speakers would be best/easiest to install.
[B]Just a few questions...
I'm currently in the process of upgrading my stock radio and flimsy stock speakers, however, I need some input as to what speakers would be best/easiest to install.
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I just went with an alpine flagship spx177A setup for the door speakers, cut the baskter and flushed the tweeters by the handle, sounds awesome, looks sweet, and dont worry about cutting/flushing...it all works out great, I even had to shave a lil the door metal to fit the tweeters, small mods are not going to hurt in any way. SOUNDS SWEET
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Keep the speakers, the stock head, and get an amp. It's good enough unless you're an audiophile. I can't tell the difference, cuz I'm kind of lame. If you want, Honda has upgraded speakers as well.
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The speakers are the weak link. Replace them. Adding an amp is 10 times the work for 1/10th the payoff.
If just changing the speakers doesn't suffice, then either replace the headunit (it is somewhat underpowered), or add a small 2 channel amp.
If just changing the speakers doesn't suffice, then either replace the headunit (it is somewhat underpowered), or add a small 2 channel amp.
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Originally posted by S2R
Keep the speakers, the stock head, and get an amp. It's good enough unless you're an audiophile. I can't tell the difference, cuz I'm kind of lame. If you want, Honda has upgraded speakers as well.
Keep the speakers, the stock head, and get an amp. It's good enough unless you're an audiophile. I can't tell the difference, cuz I'm kind of lame. If you want, Honda has upgraded speakers as well.
Honda builds a great car, but they can't build speakers. Go to companies that specialize in speakers.
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Originally posted by S2R
Keep the speakers, the stock head, and get an amp. It's good enough unless you're an audiophile. I can't tell the difference, cuz I'm kind of lame. If you want, Honda has upgraded speakers as well.
Keep the speakers, the stock head, and get an amp. It's good enough unless you're an audiophile. I can't tell the difference, cuz I'm kind of lame. If you want, Honda has upgraded speakers as well.
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I agree with you. I used to think the oem speakers really sucked. Then I gave it a little juice from an upgraded head unit, and the improvements were pretty good. I can only imagine how much better it got when you used an amp. I think for the average Joe the oem speakers with an amp is good enough. I would say to whomever, just try it out with an amp first before you buy new speakers. Having said all that, I'm a hypocrite and have a set of aftermarket speakers coming in the near future. The only reason I found out about the oem speakers is because I have to use them until my new speakers arrive. Plus I'm installing a high powered amp.