YACAT: Would replacing "Premium" speakers be worth the cost?

[PCMarine]

I have the "Premium" Mach audio package in my 2000 Ford Taurus SE. The package includes 6 speakers, an amp (Unsure of wattage), and a 6 disc cd changer.

I don't really want a big ass sub box in my trunk and the bass from the standard speakers is usually fine (As I listen to rock, talk radio, etc.), so I thought maybe replacing the speakers would be better. I scoped out the speaker mounts, and I think I can install the speakers myself, but it is worth the cost to replace the already "premium" speakers to achieve better sound? Also, would I need a new amp if I just replace the speakers and not add a sub or anything extra?

 

[KingNothing]

I think replacing the head unit would probably do more for you than replacing the speakers. Don't know if the 2000 Taurus is the egg-shaped style or not, the head unit in those is egg shaped as well.

 

[Spac3d]

How much would you be willing to spend on the new speakers? We can better judge if we know your price range

 

[MikeMike]

um, depends wat size you want, a lot of the GOOD component (crossover, tweeters, and midrange, pair) require an external amp source, and yea, a new headunit might work nicely.

if you have 6.5" spots, go over to www.thezeb.com, and pick up the cdt 61a set, 150 for a 300$ set, cuz the paint is to dull. and the get a u.s. acoustics amp, the 65x4watt there.

um, and yeah, most ppl will say, only go for front speakers, because rear fill throws off the imaging of the speakers.

MIKE

 

[PCMarine]

Sorry, I don't really want to replace the head unit. Here is a pic of what it looks like (although this isn't a pic of my car).

Hmmm.. maybe it isn't worth it afterall (Unless I overhaul the whole system which costs a lot of money which I don't want to spend )

 

[MikeMike]

man, the headunit is easy to replace, and that itself can actually make a difference in sound quality. find a used one, and they arent that esxpensiver.

MIKE

 

[PCMarine]

If I buy just the headunit, can I still use that with my cd changer and amp? (Both of which are in the trunk if it matters).

 

[MikeMike]

yea, what are they powering currently? are they aftermarket or oem parts?

if OEM parts, you will need some sort of aftermarket to OEM amplifier adapter, b/c of how OEM amps are. just go ask on some car audio specific sites, sounddomain.com, or soundillusions.net either one will know what you need, and know more than me.

MIKE