Where to even begin?

[Wongy295]

I've been looking at something like this Soundstream USB 8A 400W Slim SUB Under Seat Amplifier Utes Utilities | eBay

Thoughts?

 

[Tasmaniak]

it will struggle. they always do. That will keep up with a factory system only.

 

[Wongy295]

A mate has told me not to bother amping the stock speakers and I should upgrade the fronts to some decent two ways, and the rears to a pair of coaxials. Thoughts?

Apologies in regards to my lack of audio knowledge...:embarrass

 

[Tasmaniak]

That's what everyone else hears has told you to do and is what I'm saying.Will give you the worst possible sound.

Replacing the stock speakers only.. Will ultimately result in a higher quality sound at a reduced volume with less bass. The exact opposite of what you want.

Everyone will tell you not to amp the speakers. But everyone always disagrees with me when I suggest something out of the ordinary. That doesn't mean I'm wrong though... After LISTENING to what you had to say... I deduced this.
Sound quality ok
Lack of volume
Tight budget.

That about sum it up?

If it wasn't for the last one... budget... I would tell you to replace all your speakers, put an amp on them and add a sub. Now I know that no one will disagree with me on that.... are they willing to throw some money your way?

Nothing stopping you from replacing.the speakers at a later date.

Some audio shops have a set of factory speakers in their display room (I do) have a listen to them compared to higher quality sets. When you cross over to them you hear the drop in sound quality but hear the volume increase a lot also.

 

[AmmoJammo]

Vongy, there is no way you can replace door speakers, add four channel amp and dynamite for $500 and still use quality parts. It just ain't gonna happen

There is a difference between QUALITY and EXPENSIVE.

 

[Tasmaniak]

For sure. 100% agree with you.

But in this instance.. For $500? Example please?

 

[vongy10]

You know I was just referring to a set of front splits and not all four. Was just thinking maybe more like $600.
$280 Focal 165A1 splits
$230 Rockford Fosgate Prime R400 amp
$100 dynamat door kit

Thought they were a bit cheaper but didn't check at the time.

 

[Kenny23]

Personally i would go a 4 channel amp and some decent front splits for $500 all up. Have a look at either focals or arc audio.
Sub wise, u can do this at a later stage. Alternatively, check online for second hand ones. I've seen some alpine type r's in boxes go for less than $100. So that could be an option too.

 

[Wongy295]

Sooooooooo,

I went for AlpineType S splits/coaxials and a slimline sub/amp combo. I'm very happy, except that now I've tasted clear and clarity, I want a bit more!

Can anyone suggest a good bang for buck 4 channel amp for the speakers?

Cheers again gents.

 

[Fun_Bucket]

There's all ready been suggestions to you for a 4 ch amp on the previous page, did you not read it? Did you not read any of the thread?