OEM Radio Questions

[bigballsbilly]

My car was originally a CS2 car. But when I got it it had an aftermarket radio in it going through the front speakers. I acquired a radio without the equilizers and insyalled it today. So after fixing the boogered up wiring I turned it on. I now have sound from all 6 (I think) speakers but they sound like crap. Not unexpectedly they are all blown. I want to keep the head unit the stock one. I know the original speakers are a different ohmage than commonly used now... so what are my options? I'm not looking for a great system, just something I can listen to.

Also, is there supposed to be a bracket on the radio so it will bolt in?

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[1987GNASTROROOF]

Your missing the brackets


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[bigballsbilly]

Great Thanks, I found some on eBay. Hopefully I can find some less expensive here.

Can anyone answer the question as to the speakers I should use as replacements?

 

[1987GNASTROROOF]

How much $$$ were the brackets on eBay?


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[bigballsbilly]

It was $34.99 for the pair. But now I can't find them. Strange.

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[John Larkin]

I put a minimal amount in my stereo and it sounds pretty good. Two door speakers, two dash speakers, 8" sub, 4 channel amp and an interface box with a stock headunit. It can be done. You are welcome to copy it if interested. I used Polk Audio db series speakers in the GN on a recommendation but I have used JBL GTO speakers before and I think they sounded better.

 

[bigballsbilly]

John, interesting. What is this interface your talking about?

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[John Larkin]

Audiocontrol LC2 - $76 on Amazon. Other pieces: I bought a Cadence 4 channel amp off craigslist. Knuconceptz is the best place for bargains on RCA cable and wire; their cheap stuff is good quality. And I bought a highly recommended inexpensive paper cone subwoofer from MCM Electronics and made a box. It fills the car with sound but can hardly hear it at all outside the car.

 

[TurboJunky]

I just had an audio shop replace all 6 speakers on my wife's GN with Kenwood units. It took them over 2 hours to do the whole job, having to disassemble the door panels and remove the dash. Total cost = $300.00. Sounds MUCH better now....

 

[Tori]

bigballsbilly, did you ever come up with a system to meet your needs ? I'm in the same boat as you and looking at options.

 

[bigballsbilly]

I've been busy spending all my money undoing everything the PO screwed up with the drivetrain. So far I've had to live with the shitty speakers.