golf mk2 driver 1.8 speakers

[ben]

hi, i have a very standard mk2 driver with speaker grilles in the
front doors and standard ones at the back with a clarion head unit,
single cd/radio.

sound is not very good.

what is the easiest and cheapest way to improve the sound quality?
dont need anything amazing, just reasonable speakers for music with ok
bass.

thanks

[Ged]

Hi

You can get a 5 1/4 inch (13cm) speaker in the front if you already
have the pockets. There is a huge choice of 13 cm speakers so it's
really up to your budget, go for a coaxial not a dual cone. Adding a
component set to the front will really improve and lift the sound but
also cost more and mean you have to install the tweeter somewhere.

The rear positions will take a 6X4 inch speaker in the standard
position. Quite limited on choice here, I think Pioneer still make the
TS-4628 speaker. Or you could put 6X9 cut into the rear shelf which
will give lots of volume and are great if you are on a budget. The
rear shelf on the golf is full of holes however and could always do
with a bit of MDF adding to it if you are going to cut speaker into
it. (again all more install time and money)

[ben]

thankyou very much, can you recommend any online retailers or shops
where i could get the 5 1/4 and 6 x 4 speakers? would rather not mess
about with the parcel shelf. am i right saying that it is very
probable that the weakest link is the original speakers and not the
head unit? thanks, ben

[Ged]

Yep spot on Ben, probably the speakers causing the problem now. First
thing to do is always replace the factory fitted radio, next is the
speakers or add a sub to give better sound. You could check out Car
Audio Plus for some speakers, I have a link from my blog:) www.blogcaraudio.co.uk
top banner, mid way down the left hand sidebar. Hope it goes well,
post up your progress.

Best Regards
Ged
www.blogcaraudio.co.uk