New front speakers needed

[Beenie]

Ok so the smallest amount of bass and my front speakers go ape sh!t and I struggle to hear anything, granted they're only the standard stuff but still. So I need to upgrade them. I'm thinking of getting component speakers 6.5"/17cm with cross overs and tweeters, but which ones? there seem to be too many speakers to choose from which are the right ones for me? I do like to listen to my music loud and clear but I listen to a variety of music.

A few I've looked at so far only have an RMS of around 50watts I'm thinking thats no where near enough to get good sound quality at most volumes.

Also I'm thinking of sound proofing the doors to get some better quality any places I should concentrate on?

 

[Mark T]

I've always found the Kenwood OEM replacement speakers very good with standard power levels.

 

[Beenie]

oh sorry I forgot to add it's all being powered by a JVC headunit putting out 4x40w but i'm looking to get an alpine head unit for better quality.

opinions on these?
http://www.bassjunkies.com/?pid=323...perture_id=904533445010554&mode=&source=brand
not had any first hand experience with hifonics stuff

 

[rickisgrate]

ive always used alpines, crystal clear quality, i had type-s ones in the doors of my old astra with mids and tweets they gave off a great sound through my alpine cd-9875r headunit, im selling them if youre interested with the cusom pods to fit behind and astra door card, pm me if youre interested

 

[Alex]

50w rms is more than any headunit will be able to chuck at them as most are 60w peak

 

[Beenie]

true but you always want your speakers to handle whatever your headunit can chuck at it.

 

[Alex]

I used to have a set of JL front co-axials that were 50w rms i ran them from a 200w rms amp and they were fine, it just depends on what brands you buy

 

[Alex]

Forgot to say that was 200w rms a side so 400w rms in total

 

[Beenie]

lol and you got no distortion with that set up?

 

[Alex]

None at all mate, when she's back on the road she'll have a set of JL 3 way components which are around 100w rms iirc and they'll be running from the same amp, so again they'll be getting 200w rms a side.

Next time your up this way come and have a listen to Kelly's as her's sounds spot on and the fronts are only Vibe speakers running off an alpine amp

 

[aussie_womble]

Focal polyglass v-slims and an amp to power them.. u wouldnt need a sub unless ur a total bass junkie. Nice, simple, done (awsome claeity and good bass for the setup. Oh and u HAVE to soundproof ur doors. Use focal plainchant behind them as well. made a big difference!
Run the rears off the head unit.

 

[vauxnut]

I'm with aussie womble! got the focal access components in my calibra they are only the base model and for the money i can't believe the quality, so clear and crisp, was so impressed i bought another set for my astra (yet to fit them though)

 

[z00non]

Believe it or not but the worse thing U can do to speakers is under power them... go for Kenwood or Pioneers custom fits if Ur just running 'em of a deck but to do it right as said Focal or my personal fav Dynaudio (don't look fancy BUT SOUND SPOT ON) or DLS if looking for somert cheaper.... then a big amp