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Old Aug 22, 2008 | 08:07 PM
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I'm looking for a good speaker upgrade to use with the factory Pioneer unit in my '06 box. Not wanting to add an amp, just better speakers.

Anyone have recommendations?

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Old Aug 22, 2008 | 09:26 PM
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Honestly the factory headunit is the weakest part of the factory system. With a new headunit the factory speakers sound much better.
Old Aug 22, 2008 | 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by aalbertson3
Honestly the factory headunit is the weakest part of the factory system. With a new headunit the factory speakers sound much better.
agree.........(but i do have some speakers im lookin to get rid of)
Old Aug 22, 2008 | 11:49 PM
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I also agree. The speakers are probably the best OEM set you'll see this side of $30k, really.

Even my relatively inexpensive, four year old Aiwa head sounds really good with them. I do recommend adding at least a modest sub to fill out the bottom end, though. It makes a world of difference.
Old Aug 23, 2008 | 02:59 AM
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Originally Posted by aalbertson3
Honestly the factory headunit is the weakest part of the factory system. With a new headunit the factory speakers sound much better.
Wow, that surprises me. I was wanting to keep the factory head unit but heck, if it takes changing it to get better sound I'll probably do it.

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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 01:26 AM
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^ Not a problem....... A aftermarket headunit will make a world of difference for you.
Old Aug 28, 2008 | 12:01 PM
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when i first got my b all i did was amped my factory speakers and kept my factory unit. sounded ten times better but i agree w everyone else the factory unit is the weakest part. you will love it if you change it
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