Upgrade Standard Speakers For Ba Xr6 Ute (Noob)

[Ros]

Hi,

I've just bought an XR6 Ute which has the standard audio and to my ears the sound is absolute garbage.

So I understand that all 4 speakers are 5x7 so I am looking to upgrade at least the front 2 as that's what I will be listening to anyway, I'm not a huge bass fan so I don't really wish to add a sub.

Will the standard head unit be able to handle a simple speaker upgrade? or will I need to install an amp?

What options do I have for speakers?

Any advise will be greatly appreciated.

[sicklaser]

if you dont put an amp in then your choice of speakers will be less.

if you dont need much volume your factory deck will power aftermarket speakers but nowhere near their limits

[Ros]

I don't really need that much volume, I'm just after better clarity than the standard speakers. I have the volume on CD to a maximum of 15 on the current unit.

I purchased a genuine ford auxillary booster kit today to put in.

[smicky]

Recommendation:

If no amp - look as some entry level Pioneers, Clarions or the likes...

around the $150 mark for the set should get you out of trouble...

Dont know how much you will get or an advantage - but its worth a shot...

Make sure you have a good long hard listen to the speakers in the shop first..

Remember you can under power a speak, just as over powering them - so if your going to not use an amp... dont play with the tone control to much - extra bass or treble might have u back in the shop before u know it!

[alpha]

Ros.. ANY aftermarket speakers will be an improvement on the the factory stock. The great thing about ute's is that you can just buy some good front splits and personally I would buy an amp and you'll defn notice a difference.