Need new speakers for car

 

New member
Username: Knit_knots

Post Number: 1
Registered: Jun-11
I have a 1990 Toyota Corolla which is still equipped with the factory speakers. Naturally, after being used so much, the speaker have become really messed up (no bass, static sounds come out from the speakers, the back speakers don't work, etc.) and I need new ones. The problem is that I don't even know where to begin. I'm afraid that if I go to a car audio shop I would either get laughed at for trying to put new speakers into such an old car or taken advantage of because I don't know anything.

All I want are just normal speakers. I don't want anything fancy. Basically all I want are speakers that get the job done and are fairly cheap. What kind of speakers should I look for?
 

Silver Member
Username: Kaerfpl

Spencerport, NY USA

Post Number: 988
Registered: Jun-06
Hey Oscar, from what I can see you Corolla has 4" Speakers in the Front, and 5-1/4" Speakers in the Rear. Here are some suggestions on some Basic Entry Level Speakers that should be able to "get the job done" at a reasonable price:

4"

Alpine SPS-400:
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_11569_Alpine-SPS-400.html

Kenwood KFC-1093PS:
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_22928_Kenwood-KFC-1093PS.html

Kicker DS400:
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_8370_Kicker-DS400.html

Pioneer TS-D1002R:
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_22428_Pioneer-TS-D1002R.html

5-1/4"

Alpine SPS-510:
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_34378_Alpine-SPS-510.html

Kenwood eXcelon KFC-X133L
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_22941_Kenwood-eXcelon-KFC-X133.html

Kicker KS525:
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_31831_Kicker-KS525.html

Pioneer TS-D1302R:
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_22429_Pioneer-TS-D1302R.html

Polk Audio db521:
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_9124_Polk-Audio-db521.html
 

New member
Username: Knit_knots

Post Number: 2
Registered: Jun-11
Thanks for your help!

From those speakers, which would you choose? I have a Pioneer radio with aux capability (it came with the car) if that helps.
 

Silver Member
Username: Kaerfpl

Spencerport, NY USA

Post Number: 999
Registered: Jun-06
To be honest, even though these are all basic speakers, they are different is certain areas. What type of music do you typically listen to, and do you ever plan on adding an amplifier on these speakers or just run them off your head unit?
 

New member
Username: Knit_knots

Post Number: 3
Registered: Jun-11
I listen to a variety of music, but I mainly listen to classic rock, jazz, and classical music. I am not sure what you are asking - I am not at all familiar with car radio jargon - but if you mean that I am going to listen to my music via the head unit (which I assume means the Pioneer radio) then yes.

Sometime in the future I may upgrade, but for right now I just want to be able to clearly listen to my music in the car. I hope this makes sense.
 

Gold Member
Username: Kaerfpl

Spencerport, NY USA

Post Number: 1003
Registered: Jun-06
Haha, no worries. Stick around on eCoustics and read some threads and you shall learn young grasshopper.

As far as recommendations go, I would personally go with:

4": Pioneer TS-D1002R

5-1/4": Kenwood eXcelon KFC-X133L
 

New member
Username: Knit_knots

Post Number: 4
Registered: Jun-11
Thanks for all your help Joe. My last question is if installing the speakers is generally simple or should I go somewhere to get them installed?
 

Gold Member
Username: Kaerfpl

Spencerport, NY USA

Post Number: 1005
Registered: Jun-06
I would suggest doing it yourself since it's fairly simple and it will save you $100.00.

For the Rear Speakers, there should just be a Speaker Cover that will come right off. After that, you should have full access to removing the Rear Speakers.

For the Front Speaker on the Passanger Side, you will need to remove the Glove Box along with a few extra 10mm bolts/screws.

For the Front Speaker on the Drivers Side, you will need to start by removing the panel underneith the Stearing Colum and work your way up to the Speaker.
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