Budget Speaker Upgrade

jonmyers · 14 October 2000, 19:44

I have upgraded the standard head unit (Blaupunkt) and now I'm looking to upgrade the front speakers in my 99MY. Looking at Sony XS-A1724 16.6cm, JBL GTO-603 Mkii 16cm, Kenwood KFC 1666 16cm. All from Halfords as I have some vouchers to use up. Has anyone any comment on these re sound and ease of installation?

Many thanks in advance.

SecretAgentMan · 15 October 2000, 08:45

I've got the JBL's in my scoob, and have installed these in several of my friends cars.

They sound great, and are very easy to install.

/Jerry - Sweden

**Chris L** · 15 October 2000, 20:39

Jon

I have JBLs in the front as well (largely based on what Jerry had posted on a similar thread a few months ago - cheers S.A.M!). Might be worth looking at the GT6 Component speakers. Standard fit, no need to drill extra holes and you also get separate tweeters as well. £85 +PP. Good value - and a vast improvement on the standard speakers (not hard I know).

I wasn't too bothered about spending a fortune on the stereo (I just listen to the exhaust

) and I reckon I will end up spending no more than £350 all in. I reckon the GT6s are pretty good value for money.

Cheers

Chris

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jonmyers · 19 October 2000, 16:55

Thanks guys,

i went for the JBL GTO-603s in the end and they fitted a treat. Sound is now much better, though perhaps a little bright. i will fiddle with the software Equalisation when i find the manual.

Would some sound deadening material help? If so, where is a good place to get some, preferably self adhesive.

Many thanks again. Jon