Speaker Survey

[TheFuzz]

Fair enough. When i'm ready to upgrade, I'll shop Sonic and see whats up.

As far as independent shops go, I need to find a good local one. The last one I tried *cough cough CAR TOYS cough cough* wanted to charge me $1800+change for a basic single-DIN CD player and a remote start. When I asked for a copy of the quote, they handed me one with over $1100 of mystery "installation" charges that they couldn't explain. Nothing was itemized. Obviously, I told them to pound sand. Never again.

 

[John Matthew]

Ok, progress has been much slower than expected on my stereo upgrade. I did install the JVC KW-XR810 head unit and expected to already have my speakers switched out but haven't been able to get to it.

On top of that I was set on the Polk db6501's for the front and Polk db651's for the back only to find out that the db651's won't fit in the back (too deep). So Polk has a shallow version (db651s) but reviews seem to indicate they the high's are pretty sharp and, as expected, the bass is lacking.

I do plan to add an amp and a sub later -- but it will probably be much later, so I want to be satisfied with the 6 1/2's I buy today till I get there.

In light of that, I am reevaluating my speaker choice and figure I'd survey the board for recommendations on front and rear door speakers. Please chime in. Thanks!

 

[John Matthew]

All, I've got an '06 LC with one shot speaker and am looking for recommendations on replacement speakers that do not require modification to the door panels, etc. . . for installation. I'm not a complete audiophile, I just want decent sound. Any suggestions?

Many thanks!

 

[Bryanl]

I recommend stock head unit, stock speakers, blown stock sub, and iPhone with tape adapter. It's so bloody muffled and terrible sounding I have to crank it to hear, which is a good excuse for why it's so loud when the baby's screaming in the back.

6 hours yesterday with screaming baby. Anyone have any luck putting a limo-type separator window in the hundy?

Same here on the 02 LX I just bought with Levinson sound and a blown sub. Haven't researched it or even looked at how to take out or disconnect it. Haven't researched to see if I can find a sub that will work as a stock replacement or see if it can be repaired. On the bright side I'm past the baby crying stage and just deal with the tantrums now and then.