saxo speaker upgrade.

2nd November 2008, 14:02

Hello

i have recently got myself a 1.1 saxo, i have fitted a jvc head unit. and have decided on upgrading the speakers.
i cant afford too upgrade it all at once, so i intend too begin with upgrading the front speakers, then rear then adding an amp and possibly a sub if needed.

i am looking for some advice regarding speaker choices, i have read alot on here and it has been very helpful.
so, for front speakers i have a budget of £100.
are components that much better than coaxials? are they worth the hassle of fitting?
my head unit says it has 4x50w channels, so will i NEED an amp?
or can i add this later?
any advice welcome please. thankyou

2nd November 2008, 15:10

components are a lot better than coaxials and are definately worth the extra hassle when fitting

you will be able to run components from the headunit, but will sound a lot better if you use an amp but yes you can add an amp later on when you have a bit more cash

if it was me i would do it in this order
front components
amp for components
sub and amp
rear quarter speakers (if you think you need them

some people think you need rear seakers some people dont, i wouldn't bother

do you plan on making speaker pods for the doors so you can fit bigger speakers or do you just want some that will fit straight in do the current mountings?

2nd November 2008, 15:14

thanks for advice

i want too keep it looking standard pretty much, so i would prefer too just fit some that are the correct size, 13cm for the front isnt it?

i guess once i have the components and sub i will see how it sounds, it has rear speakers. but, they are just standard junk.
so, advice on what products too fit?
components first?
how do i go about mounting the tweeters?

thanks again, jake

2nd November 2008, 15:33

Looking at options myself for the front 13cm door speakers looked a jbl this morning in motorworld & thought i`m not paying that rip off price,so went on ebay typed in jbl 13cm speakers & was amazed at how much cheaper they are(new 1`s as well)so have a look on ebay mate.

Steve.

2nd November 2008, 15:38

i got a couple of kenwoods 150 watt max for £49.99

2nd November 2008, 16:35

yep start off with components, to fit mine i cut a small hole in the doorcard as high as possible to mount the holder in, and yes they are 13cm

2nd November 2008, 22:21

okay, any specific models youd reccomend?

2nd November 2008, 22:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by jakescanes1234

okay, any specific models youd reccomend?

Dependant on budget, a few to consider are...

JBL 507C, £40 posted (ebay)
SPL Dynamics SD5.2's, £80 (car audio direct)
Various DLS/hertz/diamond, £80-££££££ (car audio direct)

2nd November 2008, 23:16

budgets £100.
what so any hertz speakers?

i have no idea what too look for, do i want the highest rms or what?

3rd November 2008, 09:43

You can try these, I have them, but in Co-axial, and I find that even the coaxials are much better than the JBL Components, so the same speakers but in components, should be very good.

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/hert...eggou10q583jg7

Or you could try these, I've been told they're pretty good (Friend has them in his car)

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/dls-...eggou10q583jg7

Coonper is the best person to listen to for advice, ask him to link you to some that he recommends.

Edit: BTW Hertz are a make, If someone is talking about about Hz in spec terms, it's written Hz not Hertz

3rd November 2008, 09:50

Id be considering the following...

Rainbow SLX230

Hertz 130's

SPL SD5.2's

Diamond Comps

Although the choice depends on what amp you will power them with...

3rd November 2008, 13:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coonper

Id be considering the following...

Rainbow SLX230

Hertz 130's

SPL SD5.2's

Diamond Comps

Although the choice depends on what amp you will power them with...

at first, just the headunit. then at a later date, will get an amp. funds dont allow it at the moment

so, ive kinda narrowed it down. stretched my budget. and would you reccomend these;

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/hert...03-p-6296.html

or these;
http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/rain...xe-p-3854.html

i will be getting an amp as soon as i get payed

thanks.

3rd November 2008, 13:19

I'd go with the rainbows mate personally.

19th November 2015, 07:42

Hello everybody. Quick question... Which is the mounting depth of the standard speakers. I want to upgrade my 2002 VTR with Hertz speakers and this is what I want to buy :

Front : Hertz DSK130.3 - 2 way 13cm components which have the mounting depth of 52 mm :

Rear : Hertz Dieci 4" Coaxial Speakers DCX 100.3 which have the mounting depth of 42 mm :

Will these be a straight fit? I never used components before and I did not understand grant_evans's post with cutting a hole in the door card to mount the holder in... is that for the tweeters? I know that high frequency speakers should be orientated towards the listener and low frequency ones (subs) can be directed in any way. I think the Deici 13cm come with multiple mounting solutions in the pack. '... The in-line hi/lo pass passive crossovers, and the rich accessory kit provided with these systems increase the installation possibilities.'

If I could use some self adhesive velcro to mount them in the top corners of the dashboard or something like that. Not that bothered but I wouldn't want to do any type of mod to the car. I want a direct swap, so will they fit? Depth wise.

Thank you very much!

George M.

23rd November 2015, 10:17

Yes depth wise they should be fine.

I slightly disagree high frequency should be aimed at you. Depends on the speaker and your own ears. Test the tweeter in various positions and see what sounds best to you.

24th November 2015, 15:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott

Yes depth wise they should be fine.

I slightly disagree high frequency should be aimed at you. Depends on the speaker and your own ears. Test the tweeter in various positions and see what sounds best to you.

Hello Scott, I have installed the components since the rear speakers are a pain to get out and tried it. I know what you mean now. I have directed the tweeters as per the instructions so the left tweeter is aimed at the passenger and the right one at the driver. Now it is true that I can only hear the high frequencies and nothing in relation to base...

Not all hope is lost, found this on the internet :

Q: What's the advantage of choosing component speakers for my car?
A: With a properly powered set of matched components, you'll get better imaging and a much more detailed and dynamic sound than you could expect from conventional speakers.

Mounting the separate tweeter closer to your ears optimizes your speakers' imaging and brings out a level of detail you may have never heard before. The premium-quality woofers deliver forceful, dynamic bass and midrange, while the separate crossover networks will properly routing your highs and lows to protect your tweeters and make your system sound its best. As a rule, component speakers generally require an external amplifier to really come alive.

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Q: My new component speakers aren't living up to my expectations. What's wrong?
A: Here are a few tips to get your component speakers sounding their best:

Check the crossover setting many think that a flat setting for the tweeters is the way to go, but you'll often find that you need to attenuate the highs to counteract too much brightness
Are you feeding them enough power? With most sets of components running them off your receiver just can't give them enough power to operate properly. Remember, underpowering your speakers is more dangerous than overpowering them.
Like a good sub, speakers need time to break in.
Are you getting rattles and vibrations? Check your mountings you may benefit from installing foam baffles and Dynamat in your doors. Keep in mind, you've created new openings for the tweeters as well.

So will go home and get more dBs into the lower frequencies and less in the high since this is what I experience.

My car radio is a Sony MEX-BT4100U so it gets 52W x 4 at 4 Ohms. The speakers are 4 Ohms. So the impedance is fine. Will keep you posted.