Need advice for replacing speakers (big-time newbie)
#1
Senior Member
Posts like a Turbo
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 441
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Need advice for replacing speakers (big-time newbie)
My 2 back speakers are really blown, sounds like a$$. I want to put new ones in... and I have no clue Could umm, anyone give me a step by step or something? Thanks
#2
Senior Member
Posts like a Turbo
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 441
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Also, I have a really base SE, and miss the sound of the Bose from my old Bonne... is it possible to replace my whole system with a Bose system from another Bonneville, like JY or something? I hate knowing that my questions are dumb and that I have to ask them anyway, lol.
#3
Guest
Posts: n/a
Do you have the stock system?
If so is it the 7 Band EQ Tape deck or CD player?
I have had good luck with both Pioneer and JVC speakers on the stock HU... There are a few others that have done ok with other brands as well..
__________________
Best Car Insurance | Auto Protection Today | FREE Trade-In Quote
If so is it the 7 Band EQ Tape deck or CD player?
I have had good luck with both Pioneer and JVC speakers on the stock HU... There are a few others that have done ok with other brands as well..
__________________
Best Car Insurance | Auto Protection Today | FREE Trade-In Quote
#4
Senior Member
Posts like a Turbo
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Posts: 484
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
zuper8 i would definitely sat that you don't need to spend very much money at all on new 6x9'* if you plan on keeping your stock radio. I agree that Pioneer are the best ones for the money as well. I found some for as low as $59.00 but i would go with these.
http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?...roduct_ID=2825
What part of Ohio are you from?
http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?...roduct_ID=2825
What part of Ohio are you from?
#5
Senior Member
True Car Nut
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: In your garage, swipin' da lug nutz
Posts: 3,067
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Unless you are very good at integration you won't be able to use the Bose system, complete or otherwise, in your SE. I would instead replace all your speakers first as a starting point. I agree that Pioneer offers the best bang for the buck, but more expensive does not necessarily mean better.
Since you are keeping your factory head unit (stereo), I would shoot for replacement speakers that have a low RMS rating (The higher the rating, the more power that is required to drive them).
Also keep in mind GM factory stereos, more often the newer (94-99 I know at least), have an inverse proportional bass response. In normal speak: the higher you turn the volume up, the more the bass "flattens" in an attempt to save the speakers from killing themselves (provided those speakers are factory). Even the factory stereos with the EQ in them do this.
Since you are keeping your factory head unit (stereo), I would shoot for replacement speakers that have a low RMS rating (The higher the rating, the more power that is required to drive them).
Also keep in mind GM factory stereos, more often the newer (94-99 I know at least), have an inverse proportional bass response. In normal speak: the higher you turn the volume up, the more the bass "flattens" in an attempt to save the speakers from killing themselves (provided those speakers are factory). Even the factory stereos with the EQ in them do this.
#10
Senior Member
Posts like a Camaro
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Hamilton, Ontario
Posts: 1,074
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Pretty much anything would be better than the stock speakers. Are you willing to part with the stock system? You will get better sound out of an all aftermarket system. Any 6x9 wil do the trick, but do not spend extra money for those super cool 4 way type speakers, its just marketing.