Just changing the speakers may not make as big a difference as you'd hope. Typically, you need to upgrade the factory amp as well to properly power aftermarket speakers.
Can you describe what you aren't happy about with the factory speakers? If it's a factory defect, you may want to explore that option first because I believe you are the first to complain about the audio quality. (Usually I'm the first to complain about audio quality in a $50K plus vehicle).
Mr. Sarharast,Can you describe what you aren't happy about with the factory speakers? If it's a factory defect, you may want to explore that option first because I believe you are the first to complain about the audio quality. (Usually I'm the first to complain about audio quality in a $50K plus vehicle).
That said, before replacing a bunch of speakers and potentially ending up with undesirable results, you may want to consider a more metered approach. First, if you haven't already, adjust the EQ to drive more clarity from the speakers. I find that 500-1K Hz are almost always overdriven in cars whereas the 5K+ are underdriven. Bass at < 100Hz, depending on your music choice could be underdriven as well. With the Carnival I was able to tweak the EQ enough that it just didn't warrant replacing any speakers. That and I like the centerpointe sound setting for Sirius XM. Second, if that isn't enough try adding sound baffling material to enhance the current speakers. The amplifier does seem to not have a great amount of RMS wattage, so if you do end up replacing speakers, keep that in mind. Good luck.
Sounds like you're trying to use the EQ to match a sound you heard from another stereo system. That will always lead to disappointment.
You also mentioned that you mainly listen through bluetooth. Try connection to the system USB. People have reported better sound quality that way.
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I wouldn't be surprised if the base audio package uses the same speakers as the the Bose package. I'd be willing to bet the Bose system is just an upgraded DSP sending a customized signal to the speakers.
This is totally normal and expected, but most people are surprised when they see it. I spent 10 years working with car audio equipment and the factory speakers are definitely cheap and not flashy. But, I should also caution you that sound quality is not determined by how pretty the speakers are. Take the covers off professional grade DJ equipment or even PA or theater systems and you'll see pretty basic looking materials.
As Sdj said the system on the SPX is OK but not great, so you might be right about that. It is definitely enough for me and my family, but might not be for sound aficionados.
One of the things people overlook is that while the speakers are one component (along with the amp and music source and connections), the speaker container (box) has so much more to do with the sound. Cars are notorious for being difficult to avoid standing waves or something simpler like rattling sounds and weird frequency spikes and dips due to container size and shape. You can't just get the golden rule speaker box size in a car with an appropriate port size and length (if you go that direction). You have compartment constraints which cause so many problems. Dynamat and similar materials can help with some of the bigger problems but unless you are willing to mold a speaker compartment in your car and add sound deadening, non reflective acoustical glass, you just aren't going to match a home system or even closer to a good pair of headphones.
Well the SX prestige comes with 3 additional speakers, an amp and a sub. The SX has the paces for these additional items. I Think the SX has great potential for a nice sound upgrade for those that want to spend the money. I will be replacing the mains speakers in the near future.
This doesn't sound right. Where are these extra speakers mounted? Especially the subwoofer?
There are three on the dash. Sub, I think is in the boot.
The base speaker package has 3 on the dash as well. I am nearly 99% sure there is no sub anywhere in the SXP though. There's simply no place to properly fit one unless the SXP doesn't come with a spare tire tool kit.
