I just bought a factory stereo with a MP3 input, and I'd like to upgrade my speakers.

I was looking at three different ones. I'm leaning toward the JBL speakers, but if there is anything about any of these that is better or worse, let me know.

I don't know a lot about speakers, but I have heard Pioneer and JBL are good options for replacing factory speakers

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER



will the protrusion on the top side of the Pioneer speakers cause a problem with the sail panels?

will a depth of 3 inches or less on these speakers be ok in the sail panel placement on our cars?

 

jbl speakers rock. i love the ones i have put in for me and others.

 

I've never had a pair of their car speakers, but I've bought their loudspeakers for stage environments. They have a great reputation

as long as there isnt a reason they wouldn't fit in my car, I think I'm going to pull the trigger on those

 

you wont be disappointed. are you going to let the stereo power everything or are you gonna have an amp in there.

 

i never knew thy made car speakers . they look a little " deep " wont the stick out ?

 

No amp for me. I like good sounding music, but it doesn't have to be loud

they are less than 3", and two different car audio websites say they work on our cars, so I decided to give them a shot. the nice thing about amazon is I can return them without grief if I want to

 

I put the Pioneers in my car and they fit fine. Can't tell you how they sound cause I still have other radio issues I'm working on.

 

I'd have to give the nod to JBL over Pioneer and I'm a fan of both.

Save a few bucks and go with the 2-way version. You won't hear a difference and the bigger tweeter will perform better.

http://www.amazon.com/JBL-GTO928-6-I...6290413&sr=1-1

 

you know, I didn't see that one, and you're right.

I cancelled my original order and placed the order for this one
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER

I'd rather spend a couple extra bucks to get it from amazon. I'm a prime member, so I get two day shipping for free. I also like their return policy

 

That's what I want, a good sounding that I can hear. Not blast my music and force it upon. The world.

 

amps are not for just loud. the only thing i was wondering is how much the head unit will push out. i see they are 100watt rms so you should be ok as long as you dont want to turn it up loud. i suppose you are like me you want it at a good level for clear sound more than jammin it.

 

Hopefully by next weekend I can post up some results and maybe a video so you can hear them

 

Oops, found out it was too late to cancel the first order, so I cancelled the second

The three way speakers are on their way

 

Can you get Facorty stereo's or Factory looking stereo's (circa 1988 for my Trans Am GTA) with ipod jacks or usb inputs???

 

no, but they can be added to the originals. That's what I have

 

Is that an easy thing to do, or is there a specific part you buy to be able to mate the original stereo and the new ipod conection up?

 

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/car-...-mp3-jack.html

 

Interesting. Thank you

 

what ever became of this mark.

 

Got my car covered with tarps because I'm about to paint stripes, but I have the speakers ready to put in right after that.

 

put the speakers in tonight... they sound and fit fantastic. they really make the factory stereo come to life

 

If you want them to sound even better, get an amp for them.

(Good) External amplifiers, when used for their purpose, will only improve the sound of the speakers, but not necessarily make the system play any louder. A (good) external amp has greater control over the speaker's movement and will help improve both low frequency and high frequency reproduction, while having more dynamic headroom.

 

75 a pop or the set ?

 

that's for two

 

any suggestions for the dash speakers ?

 

Here is what I did with my 87 TA.

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/car-...-will-fit.html

 

what size are the speakers? I'm trying to replace mine but I don't know the size

 

6x9 for the rear speakers

 

Why do people put a hole in the stereo for a jack?
Why it put one of these in the car and keep your car stock?
http://www.amazon.com/Coby-CA-745-Wi...4236654&sr=1-2

 

what hole?

my radio has a mp3 input. can you see the jack? (yes it's in the photo)

 

@ Imissmy86TA, I woukld get one of those but my cigarette lighter doesn't work and i don't know how to fix it.

@58 mark. is it the cassette tape player?

 

nope!

 

oh, and I know what the rear sizes are but what about the fronts? and how hard is it to get to the rears?

 

4x6 in the fronts. Easy, crutchfield or amazon have them

 

Ok cuz the reason I was askin is because pioneer has a set with 2 6x9s, 2 6-1/2s and a stereo for for 85 bucks and didn't knoe if they Would fit. Anyone know?

 

Upper left faceplate mounting screw hole?

 

Ding ding ding!

We have a winner

 

You are good!