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  • Need Suggestions on Speakers

    I'll be replacing my power window motors next weekend, and figured I'd throw in new speakers while I'm in the doors. I currently have the stock Monsoon system.

    I'm not looking for anything crazy, just decent/clearer replacement speakers for the stock locations.

    What do you have in your car and what do you suggest?
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    Buy nothing but NAME BRAND audio... If your looking for something quick and "simple go with a good rated Kenwood speaker, want some good quality? Go with a infinity Kappa Speaker and dont look back. I have a few connections and the local Micky Shorr right there on woodward, but if your not in a rush the BEST place online to buy audio equipment is www.sonicelectronix.com Are you going to power these with the stock head unit?
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    Originally posted by meissen
    I actually agree with Darren on everything he said...
    Originally posted by 81DaytonaPaceCar
    Yep, pretty much...not too often I agree 100% with Darren, but there it is...


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    • #3
      I know KEE AUDIO (a sponsor on LS1Tech) sells packages to upgrade the speakers whilst still using the stock amp/HU.

      People seem to be really happy with them.

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      • #4
        Yes, I want to keep the stock head unit.
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        • #5
          Originally posted by Lucky SOB View Post
          Yes, I want to keep the stock head unit.
          Then just go with a basic speaker like Kenwood or Infinity the stock head unit is not going to be pushing many watts to the speaker. Any upgrade will sound better then stock.
          Last edited by Darren; April 4th, 2011, 08:34 AM. Reason: fixed before grammer police quoted!
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          1992 Chevy Camaro 25th Anniversary
          1997 Chevrolet Corvette

          The Original
          Originally posted by meissen
          I actually agree with Darren on everything he said...
          Originally posted by 81DaytonaPaceCar
          Yep, pretty much...not too often I agree 100% with Darren, but there it is...


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          • #6
            before you buy anything go to store where they are on display and listen to the speakers. Pick close as possible head unit to what you have, I have found many "brand name" speakers don't sound all that good. Last time I did this pioneer sounded heads up better than all the others. Things change and so do products, you don't have to buy them where you test them you can still order them and save.
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            • #7
              Originally posted by Plum Nuts View Post
              before you buy anything go to store where they are on display and listen to the speakers. Pick close as possible head unit to what you have, I have found many "brand name" speakers don't sound all that good. Last time I did this pioneer sounded heads up better than all the others. Things change and so do products, you don't have to buy them where you test them you can still order them and save.
              Very true but then again I would never recommend buying any audio equipment from a place like Best Buy or ABC or any storefront like that. Go talk to people who know more about the products and sell the better line of equipment. Like Micky Shorr, Car Tunes and places like that.

              EDIT: And by name brand I meant do not buy products like JVC, Clarion, BOSS... etc.
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              1992 Chevy Camaro 25th Anniversary
              1997 Chevrolet Corvette

              The Original
              Originally posted by meissen
              I actually agree with Darren on everything he said...
              Originally posted by 81DaytonaPaceCar
              Yep, pretty much...not too often I agree 100% with Darren, but there it is...


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              • #8
                Infinity Kappa 62.7i. Fully and completely compatible with the stock stuff. Thats what ive got in the front doors.
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                • #9
                  I have never gone wrong with pioneer or infinity. I have had good experiences with both.
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                  • #10
                    I have kenwood speakers lol i love them...but i also have a pioneer single din lol

                    these:
                    http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Kenwood+...&skuId=9764357

                    but these will probaly work to since you got a stock radio:
                    http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Kenwood+...&skuId=9231832

                    But if i end up buying a in dash touch screen and a shallow mount sub im gonna get these:
                    http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Alpine+-...&skuId=2293046
                    Last edited by white97z28; April 4th, 2011, 10:17 PM.
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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Darren View Post
                      Very true but then again I would never recommend buying any audio equipment from a place like Best Buy or ABC or any storefront like that. Go talk to people who know more about the products and sell the better line of equipment. Like Micky Shorr, Car Tunes and places like that.

                      EDIT: And by name brand I meant do not buy products like JVC, Clarion, BOSS... etc.
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                      • #12
                        whatever you do, make sure they are sealed to the door properly. I found that whoever installed the alpines in my car failed to do so.... and correcting that issue made them sound 100 times better!
                        -Joel
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                        • #13
                          Well I went to Best Buy to look at a less than impressive selection of speakers and told the salesman what I wanted to do and he looked at me like I was retarded.... I really don't want to ditch the stock HU, I like the factory look and I like my steering wheel controls. Just want to be able to hear the speakers when the windows are down with the T-tops off...
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                          • #14
                            Audiobahn ftw !
                            '91 Camaro Modded, LSx, House of Kolor Intense White, lowered, GS chrome 18" wheels, 14" Brembo CTS-V on all 4 corners, LS rear end, FP suspension components

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by Gregs_gsxr View Post
                              Audiobahn ftw !
                              defiantly not for interior speakers!
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                              1992 Chevy Camaro 25th Anniversary
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                              The Original
                              Originally posted by meissen
                              I actually agree with Darren on everything he said...
                              Originally posted by 81DaytonaPaceCar
                              Yep, pretty much...not too often I agree 100% with Darren, but there it is...


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