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Dave-H

Member Since: 08 Feb 2011
Location: Surrey
Posts: 1507

2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Tonga Green

Simple route sound improvement?

Nothing too bad about my current [Standard] ICE set up ... but looking to improve the sound quality a tad without fitting bigger speakers, sub, etc,etc.. So ....

Are there 10 cm speakers out there that will give a much improved sound quality over the standard fit, But still using the LR radio? Could do with a bit more bass, and a less high tinny'ish sound.

Are there better tweeters to fit top of dash, or is it better to just disconnect those? [They sound worse of all!]

I know Steve loves his Kenwoods, and many others rate Focals

... But just as a 'speaker only' upgrade, which gives the best all round sound? Guns and Landrovers .... anything else is irrelevant.

12th Dec 2014 1:30pm

Go Beyond

Member Since: 30 Jan 2012
Location: Headcorn, Kent
Posts: 6678

In my opinion, the best 'simple' upgrade is a powered sub fitted to the rear of the cubby box.

I know it's not as easy as simply changing the existing speakers (and you said without fitting a sub) but 'bang for buck' it'll give you the most improvement

12th Dec 2014 1:54pm

jimbob7

Member Since: 06 Jul 2013
Location: uk
Posts: 2055

Which LR radio is it?If they still use the one made by Siemens VDO an empty space in the dash will sound better,you can upgrade 4 inch speakers quite easily and cheaply And there's always H.U on sale at Halfords anorl,which are better and more reliable than Siemens Pov.spec,ftw. 2006, 110,TD5.

12th Dec 2014 2:05pm

carrotbay

Member Since: 18 Aug 2013
Location: Northants, UK
Posts: 702

2008 Defender 110 BMW M57 3.0 Diesel XS CSW Auto Santorini Black

I wanted to do the same without too much faff.

I did however end up with one of these (Kenwood KSC-SW11) mounted on the back of the cubby box (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KENWOOD-KSC-SW11...0779678168)

I also replaced my rear speakers with some Focal PC100s. Still haven't done the fronts as sound now is pretty good. When I get round to it they will be replaced with Focal KRS100s.

It was the sub that made all the difference and I only did the rears as one of them was playing up. 2008 Defender 110 XS SW - M57N2 / 6HP28X

12th Dec 2014 2:53pm

Martin
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Location: Hook Norton
Posts: 6644

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red

Question is, Kenwood or Alpine sub? Kenwood is about £35 cheaper - it's a bit less than your link here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kenwood-KSC-SW11-U...B00BO8O9XQ

1988 90 Td5 NAS soft top

2015 D90 XS SW

12th Dec 2014 3:21pm

carrotbay

Member Since: 18 Aug 2013
Location: Northants, UK
Posts: 702

I've got no experience of the Alpine sub. The kenwood one was recommended from another forum user and I've been really impressed with it. 2008 Defender 110 XS SW - M57N2 / 6HP28X

12th Dec 2014 3:24pm

carrotbay

Member Since: 18 Aug 2013
Location: Northants, UK
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Here's a link to a Kenwood Sub install .. http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic24922.html 2008 Defender 110 XS SW - M57N2 / 6HP28X

12th Dec 2014 3:25pm

Martin
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There have been lots of recommendations of the Alpine too, the Kenwood appears to have an inbuilt amp though, so a neater install. Hmmmmm

1988 90 Td5 NAS soft top

2015 D90 XS SW

12th Dec 2014 3:25pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
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You know which to choose Martin.

12th Dec 2014 3:27pm

Martin
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Buzz off you

1988 90 Td5 NAS soft top

2015 D90 XS SW

12th Dec 2014 3:28pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20652

Oooo and Merry Christmas to you too!

As others have mentioned a sub even a small active one will give you more improvement over just a speaker change.
The speaker change is a close runner up though, from changing tweeers all you'll get is better high tones and clarity.

12th Dec 2014 3:40pm

mark_d

Member Since: 07 Sep 2013
Location: Northern Ireland
Posts: 266

2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black

Martin wrote:
There have been lots of recommendations of the Alpine too, the Kenwood appears to have an inbuilt amp though, so a neater install. Hmmmmm

Pioneer make active sub's too. This one is an interesting new technology.
http://www.carsoundsandsecurity.co.uk/store/ts-wh500a/ http://defender90xs.blogspot.co.uk/

12th Dec 2014 4:32pm

LRmud

Member Since: 22 Oct 2014
Location: IV12 Highland
Posts: 198

To answer the OP's question, i should think any decent 4" speakers from a quality manufacturer would do the job perfectly. Just a question of budget - buy the best you can afford.

12th Dec 2014 5:06pm

Dave-H

Member Since: 08 Feb 2011
Location: Surrey
Posts: 1507

We definitely are not going sub route .. It's speaker upgrade only... Already got far too many 'additional' wiring looms

So more recommendations please guys ....... Guns and Landrovers .... anything else is irrelevant.

12th Dec 2014 8:57pm

CatherineF

Member Since: 22 Nov 2014
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 762

Got to be honest, the sound from the stereo today when I played it for the 1st time was pants!

12th Dec 2014 9:07pm

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