craigburn123 Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 hello guys i got myself a 1.4 lupo like 3weeks ago and doing it up abit done afew bits nothing major a bonnet bra and alloys gave it a clean and wax and now im wanting to upgrade speakers.....my tweeters i think our broke as they make a fuzzing sound.... (are thet worth replacing and with what?)looking to replace the door speakers i think there 6x6's ? and put some 6x9 in back/ make a shelf or in boot....my head unit is 4x 20wattso what speakers will i need?not looking to spend a fortune just a basic setup that will just be better than stock......thanks guyscraig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince172 Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 anything would be an improvement, you looking at a new Headunit or just standard? coz if your sticking with standard, dont go mad on speakers, it wont be worth it really. you can pick up reasonable speakers for 30-40 quid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnyzf Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 If you're not looking for much, and not spending much, get a reasonable head unit from halfrauds for 50 quid, then get a cheap set of co-axels from there too for about 40. Won't be a bad sound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigburn123 Posted March 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 the new head unit is 4x 40watt not the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete91 Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Tbh I don't see the point in getting new speakers and only spending £40 ish because the difference wouldn't be that much. The standard ones are not that bad so I'd say save a few quid more and get a better set.But then again if they're cracking/distorting and that's as much as you're wanting to spend then go for it if you buy components then you'll get tweeters as well...could easily pick up a £40 set. Oh and they're 6.5" (16.5cm). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince172 Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 you'd be suprised at what difference a set of 40 quid speakers would make i think.in my old arosa, i had a 70 quid headunit, 50 quid door speakers, 100 quid amp for the fronts and a 80 quid sub. managed to get a reasonable volume and quality for that money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete91 Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Remember you're amping them though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnyzf Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Amping any speakers (not a sub) makes them stupidly better. It's unreal what a simple true 60w RMS can do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigburn123 Posted March 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 looking at these any good?http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_768525_langId_-1_categoryId_265870orhttp://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_723485_langId_-1_categoryId_265870 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete91 Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 They're just cheap halfords specials tbh but will do the job. Get the components though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnyzf Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 The components are well worth the money in my eyes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigburn123 Posted March 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 would i need any adapters or anything like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnyzf Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Not sure mate. I'd just go for it, and then buy adapters if you need them? I'd just cut the pos and neg wires and put my own spade connector on the end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigburn123 Posted March 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 also the next stage will be either 6x9 in shelf or a sub? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete91 Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 You'll get a split opinion here. Personally I would stay away from the 6x9s and get the sub. Then at some point get a set of components to put behind the rear door cards. 6x9s are a waste of money imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnyzf Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 If you've got some speaker holes behind the rear door cards, then get some components in there. If you haven't, maybe amp your door speakers?I've only got 6x9's in mine because I got them for free. I wouldn't bother buying any. If you're looking for a budget sub, then you could find out what would fit in your boot and buy an active sub? easy to wire and sound good in a small car Otherwise, go for a nice boot build? Build a box into the spare wheel well and make it sit flush with the bumper? always looks good. Only trouble is, if you're spending a lot on a sub, you'll have to spend even more on a good amp to run it. (again, another positive for an active sub)If you're not looking to blow people away, amp your upgraded front door speakers and get an active sub Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigburn123 Posted March 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 anyone from wellingborugh/rushden area know anywhere worth a look to get speakers if them ones from halifords are no good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigburn123 Posted March 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 right so i got some 6.5inch pioneer ts and sony explod 6x9 cheap off ebay local to me my question is...will i need a amp or will they be ok?also is it worth getting tweeters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnyzf Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Tweeters are a must if you're just having a 6.5" midrange.. if you don't have tweeters you'll just have mid bass? If you really want 6x9's then go for it... Just remember you'll have to build a new parcel shelf.You don't HAVE to amp them, they'll sound alright without. Just a lot better if you do amp Do what you want mate, you don't need to ask advice for everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince172 Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 running an amp for fronts is pretty easy, so i would advise to get the fronts with a reasonable power handling in case you want to amp in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigburn123 Posted March 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 well i got some sony explode 6x9's for 12quid so might aswell ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete91 Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 There's a company that sells stealth shelfs for £100 fully assembled or £50 and you get everything in pretty much ikea flatpack. I got the £50 and would definitely advise to not waste £50 on getting it assembled cos it takes like half an hour. Can't remember what the name of the company is but I got their number from an audio company called skidz in Falkirk. I'm sure if you google the number and phone them they'll tell you the name of the company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigburn123 Posted March 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 ill make my own pretty handy with a saw haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete91 Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 hairy muff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigburn123 Posted March 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Ok so I've fitted 6.5's and 6x9's and I've been offered some more 6x9's in a box could I also fit these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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