I just wanted to know for the car audiophiles, what would the best manufactuer for aftermarket speakers be for the 8.

I am getting the Sports Package because I don't want the moonroof but would like the Bose system. Since Im saving $1700 what would be equivalent or better than the Premium Bose System.

I am willing to put $600 and below for a nice system.

I'm a big fan of Infinity components... but that's me :)

It really depends on what speakers you like the sound of the best, I personally like the Titanium tweeters, some like soft dome sounds better. I would go listen to several types of speakers and choose what you like better soundwise. As far as the 9" door speakers, I am not sure who makes a 9" speaker, maybe Boston Acoustic?

i think uhhhhhhh.......what are they called
audiobahn and uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh blaupunkt make a 9er

i THINK

I despise Infinity components, personally.

But that brings up the point that it's a personal thing. It depends on the kind of system that you're looking for, what you listen to in the car, and how you perceive it. Listen to the different models available in your range. Avail the services of audio shops, Circuit City, Best Buy, etc., and listen to what's in there.

And once you do seriously look into it, you'll come to realize that it will be very difficult to upgrade a BOSE system with a mere $600. Mostly because it is normally very difficult to just replace one item like speakers in the BOSE system, and make it work well.

---jps

Originally posted by Sputnik
I despise Infinity components, personally.

But that brings up the point that it's a personal thing. It depends on the kind of system that you're looking for, what you listen to in the car, and how you perceive it. Listen to the different models available in your range. Avail the services of audio shops, Circuit City, Best Buy, etc., and listen to what's in there.

And once you do seriously look into it, you'll come to realize that it will be very difficult to upgrade a BOSE system with a mere $600. Mostly because it is normally very difficult to just replace one item like speakers in the BOSE system, and make it work well.

---jps

Thanks for the info. :D :D :D

Ya know, there will be a handful of people who will be taking out their BOSE system. Depending on how they remove it, you should be able to pick up the parts for the premium BOSE system cheap.

---jps

The Audi TT has had BOSE for some time and the view of owners (including myself) is that it is one of the best factory fitted units available. BOSE would not be my choice for a house unit but superb for the car, especially if specifically programmed as it has been for the TT and RX8. Some owners have upgraded the radio to get more out of the BOSE speaker set up but otherwise there is very little that can be done without major bucks outlay.

rael.

Dynaudio makes the best speakers on the market today, at least for home audio. They make a whole line of car audio speakers as well, and I assume that they are as highly regarded as their home audio speakers. Check out the reviews. Their top of the line floor standing speakers run for around $85,000, the Evidence, so they definately know they're stuff.

Check out the literature on their site.

Dynaudio's Car Audio (http://www.dynaudiousa.com/products/car/car1.htm//)

I gotta go with Infiniti and MB Quart as far as component sets go. Ive heard many and to me they sound the best.

I've heard of DIAMOND speakers and how crisp and clear they are. Can anyone here comment on those? Thanks!

I have a set of CDT Audio Cambria series components in my car.. awesome speakers imo. And this is the "low end" model of their line..
Check out these bad boys.. http://www.cdtaudio.com/eurosport_component.htm
only about $1000 US for a set.. ouch.