i have always been so impressed with the original factory system in my ES. the civics can eat that! i mean, that baby can blow out your eardrums pretty well if that's what you're looking for! lol. it's just nice to see a company that actually puts decent factory sound systems in their cars.

 

Yeah...actually those paper cones do pretty decent and the stock CD player's pretty adequate too. Still, you'd notice a huge difference, especially at higher volumes, if you replace stock with quality aftermarket.

 

jah im not the biggest car audio nut but i was impressed i decided it was good enough fer me and went right to engine mods save like a grand i also found out that u canspill alot of beer on it and it till works great i had a xplode that couldent take poland springs this thing can take beer thats a solid stero

 

eh..I think they leave a bit desired. Replacing them is a great improvement, like Hobie said especially at higher volumes, i couldn't drive with the windows down and hear the radio when speaks were stock. Companies using Infinity, Bose, Harmon-Kardon, and Monsoon are really paying attention to audio IMO.

 

The factory system does perform well. I had already replaced the rear speakers when I had the factory headunit, what a difference. The only thing was I didn't replace the front speakers. I wish I had done it. Oh well, I payed to the have the new speakers installed. Lesson learned.

 

i'm satisfied with the sounds... i'm more concerned about getting more power... stock sounds do just fine for now

 

I agree if you drive with the windows down it gets hard to hear need good speakers.

 

yea the lancer does have a surprisingly good system in it stock. its the best stock system ive heard so far

 

stock speakers are good but I don't know about the best stock system, The new E46 M3 puts out pretty decent sound

 

o yea..what car do u know thatll still make ya jam to big tymer's 'still fly' widout having to replacing those bad boys hahahaha jus crank that bass up

 

You fellas are lucky you even gotta stereo when you brought your car.. i got mine 2nd hand from a dealer, the owner before took all the speakers out and left a budget **** kenwood tape deck the frikken mongrels..

but thats alright, i already had 2500 aussie dollar worth of stereo from my 1969 hillman hunter.. so after having my lancer for 2 hours, i had the full interior stripped, and dash stripped in my garage.. and my system in by 5 hours.. thats a full system subs splits amp stacker deck box and all the wiring.. thats my record
usually for all that takes me around 7-8 hours

happy noise making
Pete