Envy03 wrote: ↑Sat Jan 16, 2010 4:10 pm
I have some extra cash coming to me at the end of February and NEED to replace all the stock speakers in the 03 Vibe. Any "cost-wise" suggestions? Looking to get a sub as well. Nothing booming, but good enough to enjoy. My speakers have been running about 50% for 2 years now and I haven't had the chance to enjoy good sound for awhile.Envy
depending on budget and what your going for, theres a lot of factors at play.
I ran kicker DS 5.25 coax on all around and it was quite impressive for stock factory amp.
from looking around here the factory vibe amplifier is 200x4 @2ohm (most midranges are 4ohm!!, you wont get rated power from factory amp unless you wire down to 2ohm, but your better off looking into a new midrange amplifier that does rated power at 4ohm. (if your after better sound quality)
shop from crutchfield and they'll include mounting brackets etc..
Not only should you be checking RMS power rating (stay in ~50 - 60wrms range if you do not plan on upgrading amp), but also look out for "sensitivity ratings," one speaker could be louder then the other off of 1w (speaker sensitivity)
my rear kicker coax are 60wrms iirc 80db sensitivity, whereas my alpine s65c upfront is 80wrms 88db sensitivity. Tweeters are 90DB! sensitivity, they get very loud.
Do what brand you like, or if you're unsure, take some advice from others. Stay away from Boss audio at all costs!
Skaraudio makes amazing kits for daily use, I am currently on 800w amp & SDR 10in subwoofer, my whole car rattles. haha
Do note, if your upgrading speakers, be careful with how your headunit is tuned (bass EQ) I did use a oscope yesterday to check the signal coming off factory amp and might i say its very very dirty. soft clipping at 22/40 with my headunit.