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So I have been mulling around trying to decide on some new speakers. I have been reading all of the threads on various speaker systems and whatnot on how to make these vehicles better. In my old (actually younger) days, I did the full blown component system thing. I had a brand new GTI that I drove off the dealer lot and directly to the audio place my buddy owned. They had it for 3 days and put in one hell of a system. These days as I have many more responsibilities such as house and bills, I can't really do that. Or should I say do that and get away with it....
I wanted to keep the factory HU and keep the Sync and not have to rip apart the entire system. I actually don't mind the stock system and speakers but lets face it ANYTHING will sound better than paper speakers. I wanted to just add a bit more clarity to the sound as opposed to adding power. I don't listen to rocking loud music with thumping bass. Just good sounding music while driving. I figured since I am keeping the stock HU there is no sense in getting components. I just wanted a good set of replacement speakers that I can install easily and not mess with a lot of stuff.
I was looking at JL Audio equipment and talked to a few guys at the stereo place. Ideally I want a bit more clarity and use the same sized speakers. I looked at the following:
Fronts: C2-570x
Rears: TR570-CXi
I figured the better units up front that had a better tweeter sound would be best. I will also add soundproofing to the door panels to help. I priced it out and figured the 4 speakers would be in my price range I am looking for. My one question is after talking to the stereo guys that with the HU that has no mid range adjustment, a speaker that has a better nid range like the JL line would help in the overall sound. I was looking at the line from JL versus the JBL line that has a bit better high end sound. Just trying to figure out which path will sound better with the HU. Since I can adjust the bass and treble only on the HU, is that a good way to go? I will go back and hear the sound of each with a few CD I have to finalize the plan.
I wanted to keep the factory HU and keep the Sync and not have to rip apart the entire system. I actually don't mind the stock system and speakers but lets face it ANYTHING will sound better than paper speakers. I wanted to just add a bit more clarity to the sound as opposed to adding power. I don't listen to rocking loud music with thumping bass. Just good sounding music while driving. I figured since I am keeping the stock HU there is no sense in getting components. I just wanted a good set of replacement speakers that I can install easily and not mess with a lot of stuff.
I was looking at JL Audio equipment and talked to a few guys at the stereo place. Ideally I want a bit more clarity and use the same sized speakers. I looked at the following:
Fronts: C2-570x

Rears: TR570-CXi

I figured the better units up front that had a better tweeter sound would be best. I will also add soundproofing to the door panels to help. I priced it out and figured the 4 speakers would be in my price range I am looking for. My one question is after talking to the stereo guys that with the HU that has no mid range adjustment, a speaker that has a better nid range like the JL line would help in the overall sound. I was looking at the line from JL versus the JBL line that has a bit better high end sound. Just trying to figure out which path will sound better with the HU. Since I can adjust the bass and treble only on the HU, is that a good way to go? I will go back and hear the sound of each with a few CD I have to finalize the plan.