Upgrading factory speakers

[jenny22]

Hey guys,

I just bought a 2000 GaGT and am looking to upgrade the factory speakers. I only want to spend $100 - $200. Basically I want some more bass. I think there is a small amp to power the rear speakers that they call the "subwoofer" I just basically want to replace the 6X9s in the rear. Will I beable to get some decent bass without buying a new amp? What would be some good speakers for this? I really don't want to install a amp or anything.

Any help would be appreciated

Thanks!!!!

Jenny :)

[athomas]

Jenny,

First and foremost welcome to the boards. I'm sure you'll find a ton of valuable information abou t your car here as well as some pretty awesome people.

To answer your question. If you can, find yourself some Polk EX series. I have found that they are clear as a bell and have the ability to produce some rich yet puncy bass. Also you might try some Infinity Kappa series. Both sets I have had in one car or another and have no complaints on either of them. Good Luck! :thumbs: If you need anything else, never be afraid to ask :)

[qwik99gt]

I know any audio nut will kick me in the jimmy for saying this, but the first thing I did to my stereo was add some Xplod 6x9s. I had a TON more bass. All the audiophiles say Xplod's suck swampwater, though. All I know is that they're cheap as heck and play some very low frequencies. (Ducks to avoid imminent criticism)

[jenny22]

Thx for the warm welcome, this board is nice. :)

So for the xplod's, you didn't add a amp or anything, just the factory stuff? and you say they hit alot harder? That sounds like something I could afford :) aslo how was the instalation?

Thanks

Jenny

[athomas]

Installation is fairly easy, and actually requires the removal of the back seat. However with minimal tools I don't see any reason why you couldn't accomplish it on your own.

Most places around here charge 50-60 dollars to actually install them.

[qwik99gt]

Nope, I didn't use an amp at that time. Once I did amp them they weren't quite as good IMHO.

[kcitsGT]

Originally posted by athomas
Installation is fairly easy, and actually requires the removal of the back seat. However with minimal tools I don't see any reason why you couldn't accomplish it on your own.

Most places around here charge 50-60 dollars to actually install them.

What did you have to remove the back seat for? I just 'matted my rear deck and put XTC baffles under my 6x9's and did'nt have to take out my back seat. Granted, that's about the only thing I did'nt have to remove. :D

Be careful what you buy. If it's not a dual voice coil 6x9 you will loose your factory amp and actually have less bass.

I look at my rear speakers as just being "filler". Unless I'm in the back seat I hardly even notice them. Some here may disagree with me, but I would recommend you change your front speakers over your rear. I feel that would make the biggest difference in sound. And going from your wimpy 4x6's to something like 6.5 components will dramaticaly increase your low to mid-range response. :thumbs:

[Knappy1]

Don't change your factory speakers unless you plan to buy an amplifier with them. Aftermarket speakers require alot more power to operate and will probably sound worse than your factory speakers if you don't amplify them.

[Molson]

Originally posted by kcitsGT


What did you have to remove the back seat for? I just 'matted my rear deck and put XTC baffles under my 6x9's and did'nt have to take out my back seat. Granted, that's about the only thing I did'nt have to remove. :D

Be careful what you buy. If it's not a dual voice coil 6x9 you will loose your factory amp and actually have less bass.

I look at my rear speakers as just being "filler". Unless I'm in the back seat I hardly even notice them. Some here may disagree with me, but I would recommend you change your front speakers over your rear. I feel that would make the biggest difference in sound. And going from your wimpy 4x6's to something like 6.5 components will dramaticaly increase your low to mid-range response. :thumbs:


Ya, I was thinking the same.. My rear speakers are not even active. I replaced the fronts, so I have a good sound stage for the front, and it tends to fill itself in.. With the subwoofers in teh back, it makes things much nicer.. I found with the rears on it A) didn't sound quite right, and B) Was really annoying to people in the back seat..

[RedGrandTour]

I replaced my rear with some 220w pioneer 3way speakers. The stock 6x9's sounded like paper cone with my HU. The pioneer doesn't make that paper sound but could be louder! I'm thinking of amping them. The problem I had was the factory brackets. My aftermarket speakers would not sit flush without me braking off one end of the brackets. Also I went to best buy and bought two adapters for the speakers. I never had the factory amp/sub. Very easy install.