I'm not a big fan of the stock speakers in the Tc and I'm wanting to put in some new ones. So far I like what I'm seeing from Alpine and Kenwood but can't decide on which one I should go for. Anyone with experience on there speakers?

I also had a question about the in dash touch-screen monitors and aftermarket stereos. Does it affect the steering wheel controls? I was also thinking about putting a monitor in my Tc but i don't really want to lose the steering controls.

Any feedback appreciated .

Also if you guys know of any sites with good reviews/comparisons that would be great to! Haven't been able to find much..

 

there are much better out there than either of those companies. what is your pricerange. check out elemental designs, DLS, rainbow, focal and some others. i can help you out more if you give me a $ u want to spend

 

i haven't really decided on much of a price range. I'm willing to cough up big bucks for good quality stuff..i don't mind spending $300-$400+ for speakers if i have to. I don't know much about this stuff which is why i'm asking..i asked about alpine and kenwood cause i hear the most about them. I'm willing to spend as much as i need to. lol I know thats vague but thats the bottom line. I want to make sure i get good quality stuff. I'm not one to settle on a product just cause i can afford it. hope that helps a bit more


<--uber noob to speakers and sound systems in general.

 

ok, keep in mind you'll need an amp to power your components.

for 300-400 for front components i would highly suggest the DLS up6's. they go for 395 and they are absolutly amazing for the price. i personally run them and i love them to death. clear crisp sound, awesome highs and blend well.

http://www.edesignaudio.com/edv2/pro...roducts_id=517

you'll also need an amp and to not break your budget i recommend the eD nine.2x
http://www.edesignaudio.com/edv2/pro...products_id=47

plenty of power to push those dls speakers and more in case you want to step up to a 3 way in the future.

 

thanx man! i'll keep my eye on those. btw are you running dls on all 6-speakers?

 

up6 is just the model name. there are only 4 speakers. i am running dls up6's for my frontstage and 2 eD 16ov.2's for my substage.

 

so your running elemental designs in the rear? what about the tweeters? sorry i'm really a noob to this stuff. I know more about the mechanical stuff and i'm really bad with electrical. obviously including sound systems. but hey gotta start somewhere right? ;p

 

Wow.. methinks Nebster must own stock in eD.. do the shameless plugs ever end?

Check out Focal.. On a budget, Pioneer co-ax speakers pound hard.. Infinity seperates are also a decent choice.

 

uhh... its called me beliving in a company. no different then someone saying JL audio at every sub thread.

i've yet to find a pioneer component i've liked and infinity speakers are a joke.

focal is good but like boston you really have to get into their high end stuff for it to be a good for the $

xie i don't have a rear fill i just use the front components for my soundstage.

 

i don't really understand substage and soundstage and such, sorry. what do u mean when ur refering to that?

 

substage = subs

sound stage = the total sound

frontstage = components

 

CDT Audio :D

 

hello fellow socaler....u got pm

 

I have been thinking about running JL audio ZR up front and TR in the back... but also I am keeping an open mind to the ED stuff.