Stock versus New?

[Green_92_EX]

Well. I'm getting a stereo for my car, an I'm going to buy a new head unit. But I am debating on replacing my stock speakers. And I was wondering what you guys have experienced with stock versus new. What is your opinion on sony eXplods? Which brand do you like best?

[accordoholic]

The stock are the worst because they are just so old. The sony xplods are good and cheap. I have 2 P5 sony subs and a sony amp very good brand. I think alpine is the best, a little expensive but worth it.

[GunRunner]

STOCK= sorry
Most aftermarket head units will blow the cheap/old factory speakers.
So far in my accord I've had MTX and Audiobahn speakers to replace my factory ones. Now I have Kicker front and back and running them off of a 4ch amp. An amp will give the aftermarket speakers the power they need to peform their best.
On a budget I'm sure the xplodes would do fine with an aftermarket head unit, but its all about how much money you are willing to put into and audio system.

[Dan89]

some factory speakers are good, I dunno for the CB7 one because they are to old and I smashed them before installing my new speakers and I wouldn't be surprised if they had blown with 75 wrms on them... anyway, that's sure they aren't as good as component speakers.

[GREENCB3]

Like everyone else said the oem ones are doodoo,they only come wit like 30 watts stock.I would recomend the alpine type r speakers whether there 6x5 or 6x9.

[2.2litrebeater]

stock sucks! i would definatly recomend swapping those as well. stockers are made of paper and have no tweeter, and i bet yours a rotted out by now. i think you should go take a listen to some speakers at a store if you can. what sounds good to me might sound bad to you. however i personally like infinities for a good blend of SQ and price. im also a big alpine fan and type Rs are nice. i really dont like the sony speakers, they just dont sound "real".

[palinix]

Pioneer speakers are excellent for those on a budget. If you want to spend a little more try the Infinity series of speakers.

[Masamune]

The stock speakers are made of cardboard. Even the bose ones. Need I say more?

[t3chtun3r]

I think alpine is the best, a little expensive but worth it.

Alpines are great. Especially when paired with an Alpine deck. They are jus a lil pricey but as accordoholic said, they are worth it. When I got my Alpine deck they made my stock speakers sound alot better. But now I run all Alpine and I'm very satisfied.

[bruno8747]

There are no BEST speakers out there its just some are better than some in different area's. What you say is the best, i could say is total crap.

Example, You guys like sony xplod but I hate them.
Pioneer makes great head units but when it comes down to speakers they dont live up to their reputation.