I'd like to ask for some help regarding picking good speakers to replace the ones that came with my car. It has the non-Bose system. I'm thinking about keeping the stock head unit to power them (for now), and see how far do I get with no additional amps as the first step. I was thinking about using Infinity Reference series speakers.

As far as I know, the rears are 6x9 size. Is it worth to use 3-way speakers or better to go with 2-way only? Are the Reference 6952i/6953i or 9602i/9603i good choices? What other speakers are worth considering?

For the front, I definitely want to go with a set of good component speakers. The stock speakers are 6x8 (if I'm not mistaken) which is a rather odd size... there are not too many component systems available in this size and they really seem to be a 5x7 with additional mounting holes for 6x8 locations. I really would like to go with some 6 1/2 or rather 6 3/4 woofers but I don't feel like messing with constructing some mounting plates for them or eventually having to trim away metal when installing. I never made such mounting plates yet so I'm not sure how to create good ones and don't have all the tools for such stuff anyway. That's why I was thinking of using a drop-in size.
There are the Infinity Reference 6800cs speaker sets that would be a possibility... any opinions?

Or if you know separate woofers/midrange speakers and tweeters that would work with such parameters, I'd like to hear about them too.

Basically, I'm open for specific recommendations - keep in mind that the system needs to be powered by the stock head unit and I'm not looking for some crazy loud or perfect sound just decent, clean, distortion-free music. Further plans do include a subwoofer too (with a separate amp of course), but that's the next step only.

Thanks folks.

Originally posted by Tamas
I'd like to ask for some help regarding picking good speakers to replace the ones that came with my car. It has the non-Bose system. I'm thinking about keeping the stock head unit to power them (for now), and see how far do I get with no additional amps as the first step. I was thinking about using Infinity Reference series speakers.
First, since you are using the HU to power the new speakers, i would recommend some sound proofing to reduce the noise floor. Infinity references are not bad speakers. Check out www.ikesound.com for other good prices, btw.


As far as I know, the rears are 6x9 size. Is it worth to use 3-way speakers or better to go with 2-way only? Are the Reference 6952i/6953i or 9602i/9603i good choices? What other speakers are worth considering?
dont bother with 3 ways. coax's are fine. actually, you might not even need to / have to upgrade the rear speakers. They are primarily for fill anyway.


For the front, I definitely want to go with a set of good component speakers.
Component speakers might not perform like you expect powered by the head unit. i would definately recommend an amp for them.The stock speakers are 6x8 (if I'm not mistaken) which is a rather odd size... there are not too many component systems available in this size and they really seem to be a 5x7 with additional mounting holes for 6x8 locations. I really would like to go with some 6 1/2 or rather 6 3/4 woofers but I don't feel like messing with constructing some mounting plates for them or eventually having to trim away metal when installing. I never made such mounting plates yet so I'm not sure how to create good ones and don't have all the tools for such stuff anyway. That's why I was thinking of using a drop-in size.making mounting plates is very easy. use some 3/8 or maybe 1/2" MDF, cut it to the stock speaker size, and then mount the 6" driver and tweet in there. really easy. (cover with black carpeting too. :) )

There are the Infinity Reference 6800cs speaker sets that would be a possibility... any opinions?

Or if you know separate woofers/midrange speakers and tweeters that would work with such parameters, I'd like to hear about them too.

Basically, I'm open for specific recommendations - keep in mind that the system needs to be powered by the stock head unit and I'm not looking for some crazy loud or perfect sound just decent, clean, distortion-free music. Further plans do include a subwoofer too (with a separate amp of course), but that's the next step only.

Thanks folks.

For decent, clean, distortion free music, i wouldn't use the stock HU. Take the money you would have spend upgrading the rear speakers, buy a smaller (maybe 50w x 2 @ 4ohms RMS) amp for the components, and have a beautiful front stage.