That's a good budget. You should have lots of options in that price range.

If you're willing to go with components, I just picked up a pair of CDT HD62-ef (the new Euro Frame) components for $225 shipped. That would allow you another $75 for install. There's a group buy setting up over at http://www.elitecaraudio.com if you're interested in that. The CDT's tend to be smoother (less harsh) than most with a great slammin midrange. I like smooth at high volume, so I bought CDT.

If you like briter sound, try the following: Focal 165-series, MB Quart. These were both very good in the mids but a bit too sharp for me in the tweet.

Also very popular are Infinity speakers and Diamond makes good speakers too. Listen to a bunch and see what you like.

If you go with Coaxials, you would probably need to find the stock crossover and run new wire from the head unit directly to your speaker, or you probably won't get any high freq to the coaxials. If you buy your own components, they should come with their own crossovers, and you can probably mount the new tweeters in the stock location (plenty of room in there).

Good luck in the search!

John G

 

If I went components I am assuming the a pillar tweeter would be replaced also? If that were the case would I have to run new wires from the new crossover to the apillar. I like the idea of components but do not wish to run new wires.

Also, what brand is CMT?

 

You wouldn't have to run new wires to the pillar if you use the existing whire harness and the existing crossover. You'll get much better sound if you run new wiring. I'm probably going to mount my crossovers on the kick panel high up under the dash, so it shouldn't be too tough to get wires up into the pillar from there.

CDT's website can be found here: http://www.cdtaudio.com

I have a contact right now that can get you the HD-62ef components for $225 shipped (normal price is about $349, I believe). Not sure if the deal is still good, but let me know if interested.

BTW, it appears that the door in the Evo is only about 2 1/4" deep, so if you get anything deeper, you'll need to make a spacer out of MDF. You can do this with an inexpensive jigsaw.

Hope this helps,

John G

 

I installed the MB Quart front component speakers, Boston Accoustic 2 way in the rear, JL Audio 300/4 amp and a Alpine H/U.

Sounds Great! even without the Sub installed.

I recommend replacing the tweeters right where they are. It's easy and yes I ran new wire since the MB Quart come with their own high quality crossovers. That is the best position to get the high freq. sound from.

 

John G, yes I am interested. Please PM me with the details. Can you help me with the installation (ie wiring for the crossovers) or should I take the set and get professionally installed.
I am going to stick with the stock headunit.

Thanks

 

I'm gonna replace just the Deck but leave the speakers. I don't plan on putting in Subs or an Amp due to the extra uneeded weight.

 

Dude, the speakers are the main problem. 15watt paper speakers just sound like crap. By just changeing the front door speakers you'll have better quality sound for much less. Speakers are the super easy for the rears. Couple screws on bottom in your trunk and couple on top and plug in and done. Dont' forget to get the plugs for aftermarket speakers so they'll fit easy and no soidering. I have a pic of my speakers with the door off in my registery.

 

umm ok.. u wouldve got a z06 vette if you were to put 5 k in engine mods? you just have no clue about the true power potential of the evo...

 

save weight AND replace stock speakers with the audiobahn neodymium speakers, an 6000 shallow mount.

http://www.onlyaudiobahn.com/

that, or kenwood dualmags.

 

i am almost done with my system. so far i have these parts put in:

ALPINE 9815 HU
DIAMOND AUDIO S600S HEX SERIES UPFRONT
DIAMOND AUDIO HEX SERIES IN BACK
JL AUDIO 450/4 RUNNING THE SPEAKERS
JL AUDIO 500/1 FOR THE SUB
JL AUDIO 12W6V2 SUB IN A CUSTOM BOX( still not finished)
PHEONIX GOLD WIRES
PHEONIX GOLD 1.5 FARAD CAP
dynamat in the doors

the system kicks *** and it is not even tuned yet.

 

so....How hard is it to even replace the factory HU with an Aftermarket one? I have the factory one...now I just need to know which harness will work and Also do we have to have any antenna adaptors or any trim pieces or anything like that??

 

my car was broken into last month and finally got everythign replaced.. with better stuff i might say..

they hooked me up with :

Alpine 9815
Alpine V12 4 channel amp
Alpine V12 1/2 channel amp
2 Alpine type-R 10 inch subs

im happy with it considering what i had b4 doesnt match up to it at all lol =D

 

Ive already done away with my Factory stuff as well....

7" Kenwood KVT911 Indash DVD touchscreen Headunit
Kenwood KEG mp3 music storage
Phoenix Gold - Titanium 12" Woofers
Phoenix Gold - Wiring Accessories
Phoenix Gold - Titanium 600.2 Amp
Phoenix Gold - Titanium 1000.2 Amp
Phoenix Gold - Component Set (Mid & High)
Phoenix Gold - 2 Voltage Capacitors
Phoenix Gold - Titanium Crossover

and a bunch of other little crap waiting to be installed

oh yea, I got the backup camera, incar camera , Xbox and Bumper Camera w/ vcr to record it all happen

Will post some pics as soon as I get it how I like it... trying to incorporate the 2 NX bottles...

 

can someone list the speakers we have in the evo one by one? i know theres speakers in the rear deck, on driver and passenger side, and tweeter-like speakers on two sides near the front windshield...is that it? what sizes fit? ONLY 6 3/4"? b/c most online places i c only sale 6.5"?

also...if i have a budget of $500...what would you guys recommend me with the following considerations:
1. I want a HU (w/ mp3 playback if possible).
2. I want decent bass but no amp or sub...so just speakers...saves weight.
3. Clarity in combo with power.
4. Light weight (if possible)

oh yea...when dealers sale "component speakers"...what exactly is the difference b/t that and regular speakers?

im pretty clueless when it comes to audio systems...
thanks!

 

any suggestions?