Speaker upgrade w/ stock head unit?

BALTANAKT · May 7, 2018

So the speakers in my '91 need to be replaced. I'm looking for info and suggestions.

I would like to keep the stock head unit. I like how it looks and I enjoy the sound of cassettes.

Here's what I'm after:

Must work with stock head unit
Must keep my interior as stock looking as possible
Must handle synthwave type music

Does anyone know anything about the specs of the stock head unit?

What speakers, if any, have you had success with?

RCP Phx · May 7, 2018

For form, fit, and function I like my Polk's. I put them in the doors and the rear over-head sound bar.

BALTANAKT · May 7, 2018

@RCP - Cool. I saw the polk's on amazon had a lot of good reviews. Not sure how many of those were paid for though. Was looking at Polk Audio DB651 for the tailgate.

Heavyopp · May 7, 2018

I have these - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A0LZHYS/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

They are discontinued and have been replaced by another model. It's worth buying old stock for this model -- Can't beat them for the price...

spiydr · May 7, 2018

From what I understand the stock stereo is less then 10 RMS per channel. I would try and pick a speaker with an RMS between 0 and 50. Kenwood, Infinity and JBL have good selections.

sinat01 · May 7, 2018

depends how much you wanna spend, polk, JBL are good. if you wanna spend some money Focal is top notch. I have pioneer and JBL in mine, but all my stuff is powered and aftermarket.

BALTANAKT · May 8, 2018

Heavyopp said:
I have these - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A0LZHYS/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

They are discontinued and have been replaced by another model. It's worth buying old stock for this model -- Can't beat them for the price...

Cool. What are you running for the front doors?

BALTANAKT · May 8, 2018

sinat01 said:
depends how much you wanna spend, polk, JBL are good. if you wanna spend some money Focal is top notch. I have pioneer and JBL in mine, but all my stuff is powered and aftermarket.

Guess I'd like to keep it below like $150 for 4 speakers?

sinat01 · May 8, 2018

hrmm JBL or pioneer, alpine might have some at that price too.
look on amazon and look for the ones that are "used" they are usually open box

Heavyopp · May 8, 2018

BALTANAKT said:
Cool. What are you running for the front doors?

These are in the front doors -- fit just fine

I'm doing headliner repair right now so only the 2 speakers are in -- have a 2nd set ready for the rear once I put the headliner back in.

gonna be hard to beat these at $55 a pair -- read some reviews -- there are lots with very few being negative

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