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Crap Speakers
Tarmac_Terrorist:
I've done exactly what you don't want to do Oli....changed the head unit for double din Kenwood nav 7200 and drive a small 10" sub in the boot via a small Rockford Fosgate amp (which is easily removable as I have 2 kids). The standard interior speakers remain oem. I've always put decent sound systems into my cars and replaced speakers but I have been amazed how this set up sounds. Perhaps it could sound even better with upgraded interior speakers but it's now more than acceptable - even without the sub, bass is quite strong and clarity good
I fear that you could replace the speakers but keep crap sound. As I understand it, the oem head units 'clip' the output which means as the volume is increased, the bass is reduced to avoid blowing speakers.
Rainbow make some good oem replacement speakers at reasonable cost - straight forward swap type. I have heard of these recommended by a couple of other people with Golfs.
ub7rm:
--- Quote from: Oli on August 20, 2009, 02:20:00 pm ---After BOSE x 2, and Logic 7 in my last three cars, the standard system in the Golf is sh1te, and thats a compliment. I have no want to change the headunit, as I like the factory look, but I have just found that any volume other than quiet it is just so shrilly(if that makes sense). Just wanting to upgrade the speakers, has anyone done this, and is it worth it, and what have you used - Oh and I do not want a sub in the boot.
Cheers in advance :happy2:
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Which head unit do you have?
When I upgraded from the rcd300 (and I presume the RCD500 is the same) to a MFD2 the difference in sound quality was immense. Not as good as uprated speakers but still a phenomenal difference.
Jules86:
I have the 10 speakers and its really not that bad. My sound system in my old car cost thousands and was unreal. Im not disappointed, then again the engine noise is nicer than before and i do just turn the stereo off most of the time :signLOL:
SteveP:
Have a look at the Blaupunkt THA-555 Amp, this is meant to make a big difference to the standard speakers and can drive an amp for the added bass :happy2:
Smudgster:
I have jsut had my stereo install finished and loving it!!!!
Although I am going to upgrade mt Hertz hi energy front components soon, I need Focals!!!!
SMudge
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