Speaker recommendations

[liamcbenson]

Hi guys,

I've recently purchased a VE calais wagon and I absolutely love it! How every the one let down is the speaker quality. I had high expectations as I used to drive around (didn't own the car... Don't ask, I didn't steal it) VY Berlina and the speakers were stock but had a tonne of bass!

So I'm looking to upgrade my stock speakers. Not too keen on an sub at this point. Wanting to keep the car as original as possible. Would you guys be able to recommend a set of speakers for the front and back?

I'm after a decent amount of bass but not drowning out the rest of the mids and high ends and hopefully not pay more than $200 per set. Kinda looking for a 60/40 ish mix if thats even how you classify speakers haha!

I've been looking at the kicker Css654 speakers but am a bit to hesitant to go in store and try them and not buy them from the store haha! Plus I have zero experience when it comes to car audio

From what I heard from this guy at auto barn (seemed like he was just bs-ing) but apparently alpine are literally "all about that bass"?

I won't install these (I'm shocking with cars) I'll most likely get them professionally done.

Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks guys!

 

[acarmody]

When upgrading to aftermarket speakers, if you do not install an amplifier, you will often find that the aftermarket speakers are quieter and less punchy than the factory ones.

Something to keep in mind.

 

[vongy10]

Honestly just better off getting a sub installed if you want a decent amount of bass at low cost. If you want to actually use the wagon as intended then get a kicker slimline sub with an accompanying amp.

 

[jr_]

I added 50w 4Ω components (Pioneer TS-A1604C) to the front on my wagon and 2 x 50w at 4Ω amp (MTX 502x), and was very happy with result.
Just over $200 outlaid (I installed, incl wiring).
Better bass and speaker quality than stock, certainly no where close to a sub for bass.

Also check out this thread: https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/upgrading-ve-stock-speakers-how.159709

 

[HSViCalais]

a set of 6x9's in the rear of a wagon will do the trick, and add a good set of component 6.5's up front for your mid-high, plus good 6.5 coaxials for the rear doors for a bit of spl. Just try to make sure you don't ruin your soundstage so have some fader set to the front.

Kicker are the way to go for performance vs price however, anything you do to these VE's on a stock radio with no amp will not give you the result you want. These HU's are lucky to put out 15WRMS per channel at the best of times, so invest in a 4CH amp if your budget stretches.