Ive got the std stereo and done the mod with the resistors. But my sound system just doesnt have any mid range its really bassy and lots of treble but just doesnt sound right.

What are the best suggestions - im not technical so wiring is not my thing!

Should i replace the head unit first?
Add speakers?
Replace stock speakers?


no idea what to do first, just want a better richer sound - not just volume.

Any good tips appreciated.

 

First, the upgrade/mod for the door speakers is for addition of capacitors. Not resistors. I hope this helps?

Second, I replaced the 6.5" door speakers with a pair of Infinity speakers:

Amazon.com: Infinity Reference 6032cf 6.5-Inch, 180-Watt High PerformanceTwo-Way Loudspeaker (Pair): Electronics: Reviews, Prices & more

these made a great improvement in the mid qualities.

good luck!

 

Told you i wasnt technical! i did do it right though!!!

are the speakers a direct fit?

 

Pretty darn good. The speakers fit in a plastic "basket" inside the door skins and you have to change them out in that. very simple and very nice.

 

So you'll take cheap 2-way speaker's to improve the sound quality - LOL - funny.

 

bigblock - so whats your suggestion?

 

whiskeyfrank

I've just recently upgraded my std stereo. Before I added the sub I had the factory speakers running off an aftermarket headunit. There was a considerable difference in sound now that I could control the low mids and highs. The factory speakers in these cars really aren't all to bad. I would go with a new headunit before putting in aftermarket speakers. Just my opinion.

The headunit I went with was a Kenwood HD-545U its rated at 22wts rms and 50x4, excellent stereo in my opinion.

 

A couple other things to consider.

1. If your new speakers are 4 ohms they are getting less power from the amplifier because the factory speakers are 2ohms.

2. The new speakers my have a lower sensitivity than the factory speaker which, even if they were 2ohms will take more power for a given "sound level".

About 5 years ago one of the factory speaker blew in my GMC Envoy which has the Bose system with 2ohm speakers. I couldn't find any aftermarket 2ohm speakers in my budget range so I shopped by sensitivity and found the Infinity Reference Series to be the most efficient in my price range. I still needed to run the volume setting a little higher than I did with the stock speakers but it was an improvement.

One way to punch up the midrange without a midrange adjustment on the head unit is to lower the highs and lows a bit.

Another thing I've experienced after a speaker change is it take a while to fiddle with the equalizer settings until things sound right. After a couple weeks of tinkering, I usually get it right and am happy.

Tom