Need component speaker replacement guidance
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Need component speaker replacement guidance
Hey guys,
So I bought an ‘04 that came equipped with an aftermarket stereo which is awesome, but I promptly blew out the passenger side 6.5” speaker. My problem is that I know very little about in car stereo so I was hopeful by if I post some pictures of my setup you guys could recommend some replacement options?
Really appreciate your help
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+1 to focal.
I have these focal components in my doors: https://www.crutchfield.com/S-HA3T27...ss-165-VB.html
And these focal coax behind the seat:
Each set has it's own amp. Properly configured as front/back channels.
The soundstage is amazing. I'd rather have cheaper speakers that included rear speakers VS spending more on ONLY component speakers without rear speakers.
Rear speakers made the biggest difference in the s2k. Otherwise the soundstage is way too forward.
Any focal components will be great to you though.
I have these focal components in my doors: https://www.crutchfield.com/S-HA3T27...ss-165-VB.html
And these focal coax behind the seat:
Each set has it's own amp. Properly configured as front/back channels.
The soundstage is amazing. I'd rather have cheaper speakers that included rear speakers VS spending more on ONLY component speakers without rear speakers.
Rear speakers made the biggest difference in the s2k. Otherwise the soundstage is way too forward.
Any focal components will be great to you though.
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Focal is awesome. Can't begin to describe how much I loved my Focal Utopia B's!
If you're not an audio person then JL is fine and above average. Alpine also has some very good values and will exceed your expectations. What is in there now?
If you're not an audio person then JL is fine and above average. Alpine also has some very good values and will exceed your expectations. What is in there now?
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I don't think anyone will be able to tell a material difference in Focal vs JL at the same price point.... but I do agree that all things equal - I would go Focal.
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I hear the JL high end like C5 and up components are nice.
That said, I have these focals which are relatively cheap https://www.crutchfield.com/p_091ISS...n-ISS-165.html
I like them because there are no external crossovers to hassle with. That said, the in-line crossovers might not work as well as external ones.
I have them powered by an Alpine Power Pack which is bridged to 90W per channel.
That said, I have these focals which are relatively cheap https://www.crutchfield.com/p_091ISS...n-ISS-165.html
I like them because there are no external crossovers to hassle with. That said, the in-line crossovers might not work as well as external ones.
I have them powered by an Alpine Power Pack which is bridged to 90W per channel.
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Just put these in along with a new Sony head unit this week and they sound great! No amp either and really was surprised at how good they sounded. I paid $260 but also bought a head unit at the same time. Used 1/2 inch spacers on top of the sound deadener and have no clearance issues.
https://www.abt.com/product/97157/Fo...Kit-165AS.html
https://www.abt.com/product/97157/Fo...Kit-165AS.html
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Question about these Focals
Just put these in along with a new Sony head unit this week and they sound great! No amp either and really was surprised at how good they sounded. I paid $260 but also bought a head unit at the same time. Used 1/2 inch spacers on top of the sound deadener and have no clearance issues.
https://www.abt.com/product/97157/Fo...Kit-165AS.html
https://www.abt.com/product/97157/Fo...Kit-165AS.html
thanks!
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