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Old Jan 2, 2005 | 04:12 PM
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Question Speaker upgrade

I know what you sound purists will say about this question but this is a budget issue. Have any of you upgraded your speakers (same size and location) but not the factory head unit? Will this improve sound a little, a lot?
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Old Jan 2, 2005 | 04:49 PM
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I had my '99 SD done with Pioneer TS-A5713 5x8 2-way speakers. Cleaned up the overall sound and allowed for more volume while keeping it clear.
For the price at Wally world it's a DIY job.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2005 | 11:04 PM
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i would go and lisen to different speakers what sounds good to someone else may not sound good to you
 
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Old Jan 4, 2005 | 02:42 AM
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I replaced mine with pioneer 3-way speakers sound is a lot better it is worth the switch-out and takes about 10 to 15 min. per door.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2005 | 08:57 AM
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Be careful about getting ones from B B. I got some to replace the dash speakers in the Aero, the label on the magnet didn't match the power on the box. Had a heck of a time getting them to take them back, since they were opened.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2005 | 03:23 PM
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I have MB Quarts in the door powered by an Alpine amp hidden in the second row seating.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2005 | 09:15 PM
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i put alpine speakers in my front doors...low end bass is better but the factory head doesn't have the nuts to drive them after your half way on the volume button.
IMO waste of time if you don't add more power too
 
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