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TIMBO1
23-10-2006, 19:09
as some of you know i just picked my new sri up last weekend and one of the things that surprised me was the quality of the standard speakers (well , as far as stock ones go there pretty good)

anyway i was just wondering has kept these and just added a sub and if so does it sound ok .

if not what do you recommend . thanks all

tim
AndyW
23-10-2006, 19:13
im massive audio throughout ;)
partridge_88
23-10-2006, 19:16
first of all yes they are good for OEM in small cheap hatchbacks but they are ****e in comparison on whats offer 3rd party.

a sub with standard front speakers and headunit will sound shoot.

I've got infinity front comps with an infinity 12" sub running off a jbl 4 channel amp and a jvc headunit (6x9s with bass blockers going in soon) and it sounds mint to my ears, no more rattling and grainy distortion.
the_italian_3
23-10-2006, 19:18
iv got bose :)
TIMBO1
23-10-2006, 19:18
well ive got an alpine headunit , a jbl gt series amp and pioneer sub .

just need some decent door comps then , what infinity ones have you got joel
partridge_88
23-10-2006, 19:19
5010cs
AndyW
23-10-2006, 19:23
is money an issue?if not buy focal, cdt or diamond ;)
TIMBO1
23-10-2006, 19:23
sorry to ask this but what size are the front ones , 13cm

are they the only ones you have changed
partridge_88
23-10-2006, 19:24
Yes you dont need rear speakers. I disconnected them.
jontell
23-10-2006, 19:25
always had pioneer components in the front, also got an amp to run them.
AndyW
23-10-2006, 19:26
are they the only ones you have changed


not quite :lol:
Scott_NW
23-10-2006, 19:26
Infinity Kappa 65.7cs upfront and an Alpine 10" Sub + Magnet amp.

I was impressed with the standard speakers, ran them with a Pioneer H/U + sub & amp for a fair few months until upgrading to Pioneer components (which blew after a few months lol) now on infinites which should last forever :lol:
the_italian_3
23-10-2006, 19:27
when i had the corsa i just disconnected the rear ones, put alpine 6x9's in the parcel shelf and uprated the front door speakers to alpine as well, sounded really good without going down the sub/amp route which would take up vital golf club space in the boot
EVB
23-10-2006, 19:27
not quite :lol:

Asking Andy if the fronts are the only things he changed is like asking if you have ever had a ****.
AndyW
23-10-2006, 19:27
Asking Andy if the fronts are the only things he changed is like asking if you have ever had a ****.
pmsl :lol: :lol:
TIMBO1
23-10-2006, 19:27
not quite :lol:


i know that ive seen you car before lol , i ment joel sorry
AndyW
23-10-2006, 19:29
i know that ive seen you car before lol , i ment joel sorry
hehe ok dude :)

personally id do one really good set of fronts (really good) and a sub in back

that will sound good enough inside the car for you to enjoy

if you want to be building something fancy to show off with boot open maybe look at including some mids at the rear so the bass doesnt take over ;)
TIMBO1
23-10-2006, 19:30
ok thanks a lot for you help everyone
AndyW
23-10-2006, 19:31
:thumbs: another happy customer :lol:
TIMBO1
23-10-2006, 19:33
oh yeah , sorry just to clarify because im just looking at buying some now , what size are they , 13cm or 17cm
partridge_88
23-10-2006, 19:41
13cm as im lazy and didnt wanna make spacers
babybluemaxer
24-10-2006, 16:16
i've got 16.5cm vibe comps & tweeters!
derbyboyred
24-10-2006, 23:08
is money an issue?if not buy focal, cdt or diamond ;)

i run a CDT speaker setup and it sounds very nice

5.25" components in the front High definition series HD-52 with a massive audio amp

2x12" Long Excursion as they are called CDT subs in the boot with a kenwood :woops: mono amp (less fussed about amp quality for the bass notes)
gaz87
24-10-2006, 23:26
i gota kenwood mini disc head unit,
audiobahn sub, amp and front components
infinity 6x9s
and a power cap

i love the sound of it too! :D
PaulSXi
25-10-2006, 18:40
i've got Alpine speakers front (components) and rear alpine's, they sound mint with great clarity
MichaelC
25-10-2006, 20:49
i have got Alpine 9853R with Ipod interface. JBL 16.5cm (6.5") front comp and vibe 6 x 9's in a customer boot build running off a JBL GTO 4 channel amp and it is loud, waiting on my power cap now to finish off.
Govikes
25-10-2006, 23:45
http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/4903.html

cant go wrong with that m8 as a starting kit. cheap and easy to install. Although i got an upgraded JBL Amp now which is awsome! :)
Nutkin
27-10-2006, 03:23
iv got bose :)


i hope your not talking about the option audi offer. cause my mum got it thrown in for free on her A3 and personaly at a £600 option it doesnt sound that great. but with my mums car id rather listen to the engine.