Speakers Upgrade Options

[Ikemi]

Just a quick message, as I'm at work and should be ... err ... working!

I currently have the standard Alpine speakers installed in the S1, although I have upgraded the headunit to a decent JVC player, which has made a huge difference in sound quality. Just wondering what the general opinion was on which speaker package to upgrade to - I don't particularly want to go down the bass tube/passenger footwell route though, unless it is REALLY worth it!

So what are the best speakers to go for?

[S Works]

I have Infinity Reference, they are excellent. The amp'd sub is very worth it.

[Ikemi]

I'm guessing something like the Alpine SWD 1600 would fit the bill? Where do you go about hiding all the cables though? I think I might get some speakers first and then look at bass tubes

Which References did you opt for? Just been searching and found quite a few ranging in prices ...

Thanks for the reply though!

[Christian43]

I have a Europa S but the sizing is the same as an S2 Elise. The fronts are 4". Panasonic have just brought out a nice 4" speaker which I have put into the front and sounds ok. For the rears the standard are 5" but with a bit of cutting 6" can be fitted without problem. I have put some Focal Polyglass components in. Ths sounds is very good but they are expensive. I also have put a decent head unit in the car. Even with all these upgrades I am still lacking bass. The guy at the local shop has suggested that no matter what I do the sound system will never be fantastic and I tend to agree with him. 4" fronts are just too small. An amp wont really help and I doubt components of this size will be much good either. You could get some more bass putting a sub in the car but you will always lack volume with only 4" fronts and you really want the music to come from the front of the car.

[Jonblue]

JL do some that seem quite good, better than the original alpines anyway.

[jb111s]

S Works said:

I have Infinity Reference, they are excellent. The amp'd sub is very worth it.

Ditto, very good speakers.

[S Works]

Alternatively, the JBL's I had in my Sport160 were excellent, and only £40 for the pair!

[S Works]

Ikemi said:

I'm guessing something like the Alpine SWD 1600 would fit the bill? Where do you go about hiding all the cables though? I think I might get some speakers first and then look at bass tubes

Which References did you opt for? Just been searching and found quite a few ranging in prices ...

Thanks for the reply though!

That's the one I have, and yes, it's an excellent bit of kit. Cables you run down behind the seats and under the carpets.

I have Infinity Reference 5022i

[boobles]

I have Polk Audio speakers which are amazing & the same sub as this guy.



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