What speakers are best bang for buck?

[IDV8]

Looking for high quality sound and bass, wanting to swap my stock DC5 Integra speakers with something with a bit more 'oomf!' - MAY look into a sub a little later but for now just front and rear speakers. Any advice?

Head unit is Pioneer DEH-2350UB, cheers :D

[christo75]

Polk MM6501 splits but your gonna have to put an amp on them to get the best out of them

[IDV8]

What does the amp do exactly? I was under the impression they were only required when using a sub etc - cheers for the reply :D

[IDV8]

Bumpin' for more suggestions :)

[NightKids]

You'll need to amp it to get more mid bass from the speaker or else it'll just distort.

Best way to do this is get a 4 channel amp. Amp the front speakers, let the rears run off head unit and leave two channels for your sub later on. The Polks MM6501 is pretty much spot on recommendation for a bit of oomph

[TbM]

Looking for high quality sound and bass, wanting to swap my stock DC5 Integra speakers with something with a bit more 'oomf!' - MAY look into a sub a little later but for now just front and rear speakers. Any advice?

Head unit is Pioneer DEH-2350UB, cheers :D
whats your budget?
Instead of getting front and rear just spend double on the fronts, you will get better sound. I usualy recommend morel maximo or tempo for low end splits.

What does the amp do exactly? I was under the impression they were only required when using a sub etc - cheers for the reply :D
gives your more/cleaner power which increases the output of the speakers, add deadening and and sealed service holes and you will increase the quality and mid bass output.

[IDV8]

I was thinking $200 for front and rear speakers then if I were to buy an amp hopefully ~$150? It doesn't need to be show car sound just cleaner sound I'll enjoy more personally. What prices can I expect with Polk?

Something I was looking at was the following:
Pioneer amp: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/New-Pioneer-GM-6500F-4-Channel-Bridgeable-Car-Amplifier-/180916420408?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a1f757f38
Front, rear & tweeter package: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Pioneer-TS-A1604C-TS-A1684R-TS-S20-20-Car-Speakers-Package-Front-Rear-Package-/190670364927?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c64d6e0ff

Are the tweeters in dash speakers? I wasn't sure :P

[IDV8]

Bumpin ^^

[SQXPRT]

Really good sound for not too much coin, would be Crescendo Opus 1, or Morel Tempo.. Talk to Marty at FHRX Studios (http://fhrxstudios.com.au) (in Syd) to get an idea what's worth listening to.

[Drifter995]

http://www.mobileelectronics.com.au/products/reviews/affordable_65_two_way_components_review/

Speakers are all a matter of personal opinion. If they sound good to you, bobs your uncle.
But, some splits up front, keep stock rears. You don't need to up the rears. A good analogy used by the guys is 'When you go to see a band, where does the sound come from? Infront of you, yeah? As in cars, a good soundstage is one that makes it sound like the band is playing on your bonnet'
So basically, forget the rears, get a good set of front splits, get an amp if you want (if not, some efficient splits will sound good off your headunit. amp can/ usually does make your speakers sound better) Make sure the speakers are installed properly/ securely, invest in some dynamat if you can. It'll help with the speakers sound.

If you want an amp, aim for either a 4chan that can bridge 1/2 and 3/4, then bridge the channels and have one bridge each side. OR, just channel 1 and 2 to the fronts, and save 3/4 for a sub later down the track (if you want)

As SQXPRT said, hit up marty at FHRX, he'll sort you out. Although, he doesn't install speakers without dynamat (which is good, and his services are WELL worth it) which costs a little extra than your average drop in install. But as said, he is well worth it for installs. He is also a great guy to talk to about DIY, if you want to attempt it yourself, and he will help you pick speakers and what not. Top guy in the car audio sales industry.

[IDV8]

May be a little out of my price range - main reason for upgrading is I received a $50 autobarn voucher so I was hoping to put it towards have it all done there.

[NightKids]

Autobarn can get the Polks in for you

[IDV8]

How much would I be looking at a set (front & back) do you think? I haven't even heard of them before to be honest. Then which amp would be recommended if going through them? Cheers for the reply!

[Drifter995]

Wait, wait wait... You want HIGH sound quality, and lots of bass... for under $200? For both a front and rear set of speakers? You'll be pushing your luck there... Unless you define something like fusion splits decent sound quality.

Seriously, head down to autobarn, listen to the splits on the wall, find out which ones sound better. then, save up the money for them, and voilla. You have splits. And as said before, don't worry about the rears.
If you want a cheap amp, a jaycar 4x100 is probably your best bet... I'm pretty sure they are the cheapest out there, whilst still actually being alright

[Slow.ek1]

depends on what your looking for out of the speaker

bass mid or high

but

ground zero
focal
soundstream
alpine

would choose anything else other than them

thats in quality order

[arverson]

morel maximos

if you're adamant on getting rears + fronts then save up $100 more for maximo coaxils. or, front maximo componenets + some sound deadner. personally id do the latter.

[NightKids]

Excellent recommendation arverson. My Maximos sound sweet as..

[boss_da_man]

I like soundstream, for a cheapish speaker, and alpine for more higher end, and vocals for higher again

[Frost_FD]

Just got some JL Audio TR600 CXI for my 06 Civic. It's wired straight to my alpine head unit and all I can say is WOW! Bang for buck! $163 for the fronts. If you don't want to install an amp, then these will do the trick! I have a sub to provide the extra bass by the way.

Clear highs and good mids, haven't cranked it to the max yet, no need to, to be honest.

http://instagram.com/p/bmx3JmPQ0A/

[amant02]

Hey Op, Have you considered Type S speakers from Alpine. No need for an amp for the type s and they are miles ahead from a stock system. Given you have 50wx4 headunit at minimum 52wx4 head unit would be better. Nice clear sound with that oomph.

[Drifter995]

Hey Op, Have you considered Type S speakers from Alpine. No need for an amp for the type s and they are miles ahead from a stock system. Given you have 50wx4 headunit at minimum 52wx4 head unit would be better. Nice clear sound with that oomph.

No way, you can get much better speakers for the price of type S. Same seal with type R... Such as the morel maximos. And the basic focals.

[honda_zivic]

^jbl are pretty good for budget.

[[stealth]]

hatchback cars...
best to just run front stage + rear sub?
no need for rear spkers yeah?

[Drifter995]

Pretty much the case with all cars,unless you constantly have passengers in the rear.

I have fronts with dynamat, and a sub in the rear (or two,hah) and it sounds a lot better than having rear fill.. came from a car that wad just rear fill, to a car with both, which I ebentually transitioned to front, and now this car with just front. So much better