97AcuraCL

Hey folks.

Buddy of mine has a 09 TSX /tech with the ELS system...

He wants to replace his front speakers as some how his front passenger side speaker is blown and he's out of warranty.

He's not a big audio guy and likes the factory system just fine.

To fix the situation (and wouldn't mind an in-expensive upgrade at the same time) - what specs in a set of component speakers should we look for that will work well with the factory amp?

Again, just the speakers, no amp additions/changes...

What does the factory system put out? and what should we look for in terms of specs on a new set of components? Looking for a quick plug and play solution.

Did a quick search didn't find anything specific to my question but will continue to search....

VortexBlueTSX

I dont know what the factory one puts out but i know i went to my local audio shop, and had all the speakers replaced with Alpine Rs. and it sounds amazing....i would suggest it to anyone and everyone....and there was no added amp the factory one was fine

97AcuraCL

Type R 3 way Coax? or Components?

97AcuraCL

anyone anyone? I wanna order up a set of MB Quart Components... 70rms, 140max... but I want to make sure the factory amp is up to the task.

specs:

6-1/2" Premium Series 2-Way Component Speakers System
Power Handling:

Peak: 280 watts per set / 140 watts each side
RMS: 140 watts per set / 70 watts each side

Polypropylene cone woofer
Rubber surround
1.5" Titanium "Widesphere" tweeters with neodymium magnets
Magnet system with silver lacquered specially designed metal cover for additional cooling and protection
Connection terminals gold-plated allowing for the best possible signal transfer
Premium Performance-crossovers with new and unique FleXX Mount system for limitless mounting possibilities
Three-level tweeter attenuator with rotary switch (0, 1, 3, 5 dB)
Bi-wiring and bi-amping capable
Crossover filter (2900 Hz, 6/12 dB/octave)
4 ohms impedance
1" Voice coil
Top-mount depth: 2-1/2"

Tannis

Newer MB Quart speakers are terrible. Seriously. I would stick with Diamond Audio or Focal. 40-80 watt rms should do the job fine. i believe the stock amp is rated at 2 ohms. not sure what the wattage is on it.

97AcuraCL

MB Quart bad? really? I've always heard amazing things about em'

I'm not sure I ever got the 2ohm vs 4ohm stuff...

Since the factory amp is 2ohm (if this is correct) does that mean I shouldn't find a 4ohm speaker?

Tannis

Newer MBQs suck. Different management and goals than their hayday when they actually cared. Regardless, it is still just my opinion

4ohm speakers will operate just fine. Others have had a lot of success though it isnt giaranteed if you dont go with a new amp. If you arent too sure of the component speakermarket i'd keep the price low just in case.

atlblktsx

Yes they do suck, I used to have them a long time ago then decided on them again a few years ago. Not nearly as good as their older stuff. Def get focal over mb quart