I own an 850GLT. The car has the stock stereo/cassette system. Volvo SC-811 Premium Sound System. The rear speakers are Volvo (8 ohms). And it has speakers in the front driver side doors, and a pair in the dashboard.
I would like to replace just the dashboard and front speakers initially to see if that will be enough for my needs. I don't need a powerful system. I am not looking to ride along in my car bouncing on sound hehe...I just want a more clear, rich sounding music coming from my stereo. I am NOT going to change the stock radio at all at this point in time. So no change to the head unit.
I listen to all sorts of music, but nothing with a TON of bass. I have found that Infinity's can't handle bass to well when I listen to techno/trance..so that brand is out.
So,..what speakers would people recommend for the front doors and dashboard?
The stereo store in my area, had me up to $1,300 w/out CD changer. All MBQuart system...including MBQuart subwoofer.
To give people an idea my budget is about $300-$500.
Also to give people an idea, I like the Infinity's I used to have in my Toyota..I didn't have an amp or anything fancy..just replaced the head unit w/a basic Alpine CD/stereo, and added replaced the crappy Toyota stock speakers..w/entry level Infinity speakers..and I was happy.
SO...w/that said...what suggestions do people have...I appreciate your time.
One person mentioned something like this, but I am unsure if I need a subwoofer or an amp based on my listening needs.
JL W0 subwoofer ($100)
JL 125W monoblock amplifier ($150)
CDT CL-5x coaxials ($50)
Good prefab sub-enclosure ($50)
High/Low converter ($10)
Amp wiring kit ($30)