lemons12

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http://www.keeaudio.com/fbodyspeakers.html

I'm staying with the stock head unit 100% as well as the amp.

Would this setup compare to say a newer model car? 04 CTSV, 04-06 GTO, newer Altimas, etc... I'm not looking for some mind blowing but I would like it to at least be comparable to newer cars audio standards. That would satisfy me 100%. I *might add a 8" sub in a stealth box later, but if these are comparable to what I listed ^^^ I probably won't.

One front is blown, other is on the way out.. The "bass" on the rears are a joke... The hatch doesn't even have speakers. ANYTHING will be an upgrade but I would like to get something decent.

Decadence75

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I just installed the Level 3 T/A package using the monsoon HU. I am loving the difference so far but that isn't really saying much considering when I went to replace them I found every harness cut except the door speakers. No wonder it sounded so horrible before. I do plan on adding an aftermarket HU in the next year or so. Maybe even go all out with the subthump after that. But I will say that the CDT components that went into the door to replace the stock units do sound much cleaner.

lemons12

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Would you put it on par with the "new standard" for car audio?

LS-ONE_DAY

Not sure about how the level 1 will sound compared to current standards, I ordered the Level 2 package and will be installing it in a couple days hopefully, although I also threw in a JVC headunit. I would think that the level 1 would give comparable quality to relatively new vehicles if not brand new, of course it has a lot to do with the head unit, number of speakers, and location. People say just replacing the factory head unit and retaining stock speakers provides a difference, look to upgrade the head unit if you aren't happy with the level 1 package and that should make the difference for you. Ian lowered his price of the JVC unit he recommended to me to $110 as part of my package, I think it runs about $120 - $130 normally.

SPEEDYws6

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I have the level one and I wish I had spent a little more money... I planned on keeping the factory head unit but the display went out and the cd changer took a crap. I'm still not happy with the sound even after upgrading the head unit. I know it probably isn't fair to compare the car to my truck but my 2008 dodge ram with factory infinity blows it out of the water.

98z8uup

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I don't think no matter which one of the package' s you get, it's not going to sound as good as it canwith the stock head unit and amp.

Decadence75

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Not really sure what the "new standard" is for cars since audio quality has always varied with the quality of the vehicle itself. I stopped wasting my money on buying new vehicles several years back. The last one I purchased was an '05 Hemi Durango SLT which had an ok system in it, nothing great but after I got rid of that I went to an '03 Acura TL Type S which even though it was an older car had a better sound system in it.

I believe it will all be subjective to the particular vehicle line and the higher quality of the vehicle, the chances of it having a better thought out and sounding audio system go up. But with that said, the Level 3 T/A system I put in recently using the monsoon HU is sounding just as good or better than any other car I have owned with factory speakers. This is without the hatch speakers being functional at this time. I also believe that when I upgrade the HU and amp that this will only bring out even more in what is currently there.

I hope this was able to better answer your question.

lemons12

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I understand that, it is a trade off I am willing to take.
I listed a couple of the cars that I would be happy if my audio quality matched.

UPDATE and questions:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/stereo-el...-speakers.html

I am actually extremely pleased with the Pioneer speakers for their 40$ price tag.