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<blockquote data-quote="zako" data-source="post: 7432683" data-attributes="member: 629735"><p>You have not mentioned what kind of amplifier you have? If you run speakers off the head unit, I wouldn't count on getting good SQ or loudness (not at the same time at least). I'd indeed plug in a pair of cheaper speakers, such us Alpine Type-S (free 5x7 adapter is included).</p><p></p><p>However, I personally often question the decision of limiting speaker budget to under $100. While some cheaper speakers can produce pleasant sound, I am not sure if its wise to spend just $80 given all the work involved in upgrading and amplifying new speakers in many cars. You will likely find flaws eventually and end up upgrading.</p><p></p><p>I think some speakers in the range $120-$180 are a step up. Polk MM, Alpine Type R, Kenwood Excelon KFC-X1730P, Pioneer G-series. Etc. The later two are fine when you don't have an uber amplifier with 2x80watts RMS or more (but you still should have an amplifier imo). If you want good mid-bass, get Alpine Type-R components and run around 100-120watt RMS to them. You won't be disappointed. I have the old model SPR-17S which is still available for sale. Once settled in the tweeters also produce a full but fairly smooth sound on flat EQ. The new Type-R models are called SPR-60C are supposed to have even better midbass than SPR-17S, but I heard that tweeters have changed significantly. Despite the 110watt rating, they supposedly become more sensitive, so a more modest amplifier could drive them in theory. The cool thing about all Alpine components is that they come with a free adapter for 5x7/6x8 holes, so that saves you like $10-$15 right there. In any case, going from coaxial speakers to components, cheap or expensive, will usually be a big step up with a good tweeter placement.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="zako, post: 7432683, member: 629735"] You have not mentioned what kind of amplifier you have? If you run speakers off the head unit, I wouldn't count on getting good SQ or loudness (not at the same time at least). I'd indeed plug in a pair of cheaper speakers, such us Alpine Type-S (free 5x7 adapter is included). However, I personally often question the decision of limiting speaker budget to under $100. While some cheaper speakers can produce pleasant sound, I am not sure if its wise to spend just $80 given all the work involved in upgrading and amplifying new speakers in many cars. You will likely find flaws eventually and end up upgrading. I think some speakers in the range $120-$180 are a step up. Polk MM, Alpine Type R, Kenwood Excelon KFC-X1730P, Pioneer G-series. Etc. The later two are fine when you don't have an uber amplifier with 2x80watts RMS or more (but you still should have an amplifier imo). If you want good mid-bass, get Alpine Type-R components and run around 100-120watt RMS to them. You won't be disappointed. I have the old model SPR-17S which is still available for sale. Once settled in the tweeters also produce a full but fairly smooth sound on flat EQ. The new Type-R models are called SPR-60C are supposed to have even better midbass than SPR-17S, but I heard that tweeters have changed significantly. Despite the 110watt rating, they supposedly become more sensitive, so a more modest amplifier could drive them in theory. The cool thing about all Alpine components is that they come with a free adapter for 5x7/6x8 holes, so that saves you like $10-$15 right there. In any case, going from coaxial speakers to components, cheap or expensive, will usually be a big step up with a good tweeter placement. [/QUOTE]
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