sound system speakers

[mickeyflyn]

Hi people
I have a kenwood 45 watt per channel system in buzz and am looking at a speaker upgrade but not really into the tech side. I would appreciate any advice as to which speakers are the best to fit without having to buy amplifiers and such . as long as they are reasonably loud when I feel like pumping up the volume and sound clear.

[kevtherev]

Most heads are that wattage
get to halfords and use the radio wall to here what sounds best.
I chose Kenwood three way in the rear and pioneer two way up front

loud enough

[mickeyflyn]

Thanks kev the a
speakers in there are audio line which sound ok as long as you keep the volume down or they distort.

[kevtherev]

Thanks kev the a
speakers in there are audio line which sound ok as long as you keep the volume down or they distort.

Well they clearly can't handle the wattage ...time to junk them for 100 watt speakers

[jeffdub]

like kev said , 3ways in the rear and 2way up front , I used jbl's turn the volume up and the van shakes but no distortion

[Titus A Duxass]

So what are good 3 ways and good 2 ways?

[kevtherev]

Kenwood for three way all day.

I like the pioneer two way it does a great job above all the din

[Titus A Duxass]

How about -

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kenwood-KFC-M69 ... ay+speaker

There is a 400w version of the above.

and

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pioneer-TS-G132 ... ay+speaker" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I think I have these fitted already in both the front and rear.
I do not have an amplifier and do struggle to hear the rears (in the tailgate).

[kevtherev]

nice three ways...

[Titus A Duxass]

And where would one mount nice 3 ways?

[kevtherev]

And where would one mount nice 3 ways?

Good question.
Two places spring to mind, one is above the bed under the top locker, the other is the kick board under the rear seat

[mickeyflyn]

My rear speakers are above the bed under the top storage unit (high top) but 4.5 inch are all that can fit, i was thinking of putting then in the kick board under the bed.
I've been reading reviews on different speakers today and there is so much choice it's confusing .prices range from 18.99 in maplins to 100 pluss, i was thinking around 50 quid for the rear 3 way. do any of you think that's reasonable amount?

[Troopy]

I stuck a pair of these in the back of mine http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111207064786? ... EBIDX%3AIT and they sound fine, but the only place I could stick them in a hurry was above the cab facing backwards so lose a lot of the sound at the moment unless you are in the back.

Also have a pair of these http://www.hifi-tower.co.uk/Auna-CD300- ... W_i953.htm in the cupboard upstairs with a 900w Fli amp to power them. Just need to find space in the bus to put them

[bunnynogood]

Separating bass frequencies out to a compact sub is the single next best improvement you can make. I used an active compact setup with a Blaupunkt THB200a. No longer available new but come up on El bay for about 80 to 90 quid. Superb sound and nice touches such as sound activated switch on, so you don't need a wired remote etc. Your head unit does need a dedicated sub out or line outs. I have one in the van and one in the Rocco

[Troopy]

I have now fitted the subs along with a pair of 220w 6" Sony Xplod rounds in the front doors and a pair of 350w Sony Xplod 6x9's in the mid section.

Sounds great and cost less than £350 all in.

Wiring up is a doddle, apart from the lack of space behind the head unit.