willysp

I would like to get a little better sound but I cannot spend much money. Based on what I have been reading, replacing the radio, adding amp, subwoofer, speakers is the way to go and usually the more you spend the better results you get. In my case, I am not asking for much change, just to be able to crank the original radio up every now and then and still have decent sound.
do you think these speakers would do a better job than the originals?


I am planning on buying those for the front and maybe later buy similar for the back.
Again, I know the more I spend the better but at this time I would not spend more than 30 dollars in a pair of speakers. If I cannot get better sound with 30 bucks, I guess I will leave it with the original ones.

Thanks,
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xRiCeBoYx

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Expect to turn your volume louder to hear them unless you get an amp. Stock speakers are something like 8W, and those are 30W RMS speakers.

Also, if you only change out your front speakers, your rear ones will likely overpower the fronts, again, assuming you don't add an amp.

willysp

Thanks, Josh.
I apologize for my zero knowledge of sound systems. In crutch field they have the same speakers and they say that the power range is 2-30 watts RMS so I assumed that since the original stereo does not have enough power, they would be fine...
You also say that if I don't replace the rear ones I will have some issues. Are you suggesting replacing all 4? In that case do I need an amp? If so, what would be the cheapest used amp I would need? Maybe I could buy the front ones, then a cheap amp and the the rear ones. Again, I only want a little better sound quality without spending much. I know that that is hard to attain but it should not be impossible if what I need is basic.

Thanks,

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TiggerDX

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Those speakers have a sensitivity rating of 92dB so should work OK with your stock head unit. The higher the sensitivity rating, the less power they require to reach a certain volume. Just don't expect a huge improvement from bottom level speakers and a stock head unit.

willysp

would an amp make a difference? I thing my budget is around 150 dollars... again, I don't want to replace the radio because I do not want to be dealing with removing the faceplate plus the ones that look cool to me are kinda expensive

willysp

would something like this work? can I install this one in my car?

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mcnoople

I have had very good luck with my pioneer head unit and speaker kit. From time to time walmart sells a boxed set that has 4 speakers and a head unit for around $100. It is what I put in mine and sounds much much better than OEM ever did. I added an old 6.5 inch self powered bazooka sub and it now sounds as good as (or better than) many new hondas. I don't recall the speaker size needed, but they offer different sets with different sized speakers.

TiggerDX

iTrader: (1)

Yes, that amp would work and you can install it in your car.
You could probably find a nicer amp for less money on Craigslist, then buy better speakers.
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/ele/5503734067.html
But any boost in amplification will improve the sound. Just don't forget to factor in wiring and a line level converter (if needed) (that amp you selected wouldn't require one, the Pioneer would)

willysp

Thanks, DX.
I might start with the speakers though. I will probably spend a little bit more that 20 dollars for a pair and see how it goes. I will update the post whenever I buy something.
I went to the junkyard two weeks ago andI did not remove two JBL that were in a 2001 LX in the junkyard... I will go to see if they are still there but I cannot imagine I will find them...

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