New speakers

[22ssingh]

I upgraded my front and rear speakers for pioneer ones, and the sound is better than oem ones obviously, but depending on what I'm listening to sometimes they sound too bassy at high volume, is that something I just have to live with or will upgrading the factory stereo to like a pioneer one make them sound even better?

 

[derelyth]

You could try adjusting the EQ settings (Treble, Mid and Bass IIRC) to suit? Press and hold the Audi button and it'll put you into that sub-menu. I think you can save 6 presets too by pressing and holding 1 of the 6 selector numbers, handy if you have different sound preferences for different audio/music.

Hope this helps mate

 

[22ssingh]

You could try adjusting the EQ settings (Treble, Mid and Bass IIRC) to suit? Press and hold the Audi button and it'll put you into that sub-menu. I think you can save 6 presets too by pressing and holding 1 of the 6 selector numbers, handy if you have different sound preferences for different audio/music.

Hope this helps mate

Yeah I see what you mean by different kind of music needing the stereo to be adjusted differently, thanks mate it does help.

I just wonder though, will upgrading the stereo make anything better? any suggestions guys?

 

[derelyth]

With mine I just have two presets at the moment - normal balance (all on 0) for Radio (mostly Talksport, 5Live) or full (all on +7) for music as the stock speakers are dump, with what I can only describe as a muffled sound as though the speakers are under a duvet cover!

A new stereo is the next step, yeah - as the amplifier in the standard stereo is most likely bargain bin type a new stereo will have an improved sound due to better quality internals.

If I remember correctly, on my old Clio the stock amplifier was 20w RMS per channel, my new JVC was 45w per channel with the option to amp the speakers - that also opens up more options but most tend to find a change of speakers te first step, followed by stereo then amps etc.

I've yet to do anything to my Leon, audio wise - budget is a bit stretched at the moment!

 

[22ssingh]

With mine I just have two presets at the moment - normal balance (all on 0) for Radio (mostly Talksport, 5Live) or full (all on +7) for music as the stock speakers are dump, with what I can only describe as a muffled sound as though the speakers are under a duvet cover!

A new stereo is the next step, yeah - as the amplifier in the standard stereo is most likely bargain bin type a new stereo will have an improved sound due to better quality internals.

If I remember correctly, on my old Clio the stock amplifier was 20w RMS per channel, my new JVC was 45w per channel with the option to amp the speakers - that also opens up more options but most tend to find a change of speakers te first step, followed by stereo then amps etc.

I've yet to do anything to my Leon, audio wise - budget is a bit stretched at the moment!

I appreciate the help mate, thanks

 

[22ssingh]

I've never touched a cars sound system before (apart from fitting these new speakers just now) so forgive me if anything sounds a bit stupid lol. Basically I fitted pioneer TS-G1712i speakers, and would rather keep my standard head unit as I like it standard, if I fit an amp to the new speakers will they sound a lot better even if I keep the factory headunit or will that need upgrading too? They basically sound a bit distort if the vol is turned quite high.

 

[Nath.]

You sure you have the new speakers plugged in the correct way round. (polarity)?

 

[vincent5525]

Have you considered the Helix dsp 5 channel amp? Its a plug and play amp which also acts like an interface between your stock head unit and the speakers. It requires no cutting of wires and you can retain your oe headunit. This is helpful if like me you have the built in sat nav. I know its crap but I dont want to spend silly money on a decent double din headunit.

 

[mac music]

what model speakers did you fit ? did you use collars to move them out , did you use the existing tweeters or replace em or cut them off ?


tbh the amps in in dash head units are much of a much ness your better to go with an external amp if time and money allow
mm

 

[Wimbledonian]

To be honest, most audio 'boominess' problems are caused by poor speaker placement rather than poor components. As MM says, check you have used the correct door mountings. It is also advisable to pack parts of the door void with sound deadening material if you play at high volumes. Carpet underlay works pretty well.

 

[22ssingh]

You sure you have the new speakers plugged in the correct way round. (polarity)?

Yes I definitely checked that they were plugged in the right way, don't get me wrong they sound good, better than oem speakers, but it's only at high volume they sound a bit like they need some more power behind them, and that's only on certain songs

 

[22ssingh]

@vincent 5525: I will look into that mate cheers

@mac music and wimbledonian: The speakers when definitely mounted with proper mounts etc. I'm using pioneer speakers. If I get an amp fitted, will that work ok with my oem headunit?

 

[mac music]

@vincent 5525: I will look into that mate cheers

@mac music and wimbledonian: The speakers when definitely mounted with proper mounts etc. I'm using pioneer speakers. If I get an amp fitted, will that work ok with my oem headunit?

dont forget that a 16.5 cm speaker is not really built for handling low bass notes only realy 80 k up , if your looking for an upgrade path go for a better head unit first than add an amp , tbh the stock head units arnt upto much & amps that convert the speaker level out put to a higher level arnt much better ,

have a look around at others installs here ( shameless plug ) and see what they have done

better head unit pioneer or a kenwood / alpine is a good next step , you dont have to pull half the car apart to install it , dave at sere motors does the proper surround trim , and you can think about how you want to amp it later

 

[xander_leon]

did u get mew tweeters too ?

 

[22ssingh]

did u get mew tweeters too ?

Nope used original ones