kaliraver69

Will replacing OE amp make sound systemn any better? The only reason am asking is bcuz am kinda tight on cash and want to get the MB Quartz RCE269 later down the road. For now though I want to get the Amp but only if it makes a difference now if not i'll wait till I have the cash and then swap out both at the same time, thanks all.

vitocorleone

I believe it will, because it would offer more power (= cleaner power) at lower volume levels. You'd be likely to notice a difference in sound quality, but not like replacing speakers. Keep in mind, however, that the OEM amp is a 6ch amp - aftermarket 6 channel amps are rather substantial in size (trunk mount would be only real option I think) - or you end up with a 4 ch amp and drive the rear doors speakers with the factory amp and the front separates and rear 6x9's from the new amp (and then end up replacing those speakers with good ones).

Tsx536

I would replace the speakers before I replace the amp. Lots of people have just replaced the speakers....and been happy with the sound.

kaliraver69

cool thanks for the feedback guys, i'll take that under consideration.

pcdawg

By replacing the stock speakers with a nicer set of aftermarket speakers will do wonders.

An amp will be too much unless you plan to get some subs.

I've upgraded all my speakers and noticed a huge improvement. The bass is stronger in the back and the mids and highs come out nice and clean.

elduderino

I'm glad you like your system. Your characterization that upgrading an amp is "too much" is at best true only for you. For me, for example, it would be horse puckey : )

I have upgraded with no sub - 2 6x9 woofers, 2 5.25 mids, 2 tweeters. There is no way that this isn't hugely improved performance at the same SPL output... in fact, I suspect the system doesn't play as loud as it did before due to my gain settings. I think you have prejudices about amplifiers.

The OE amp is a piece of crap and incapable of any high-fidelity output... in my opinion...

Bass Mechanic

i totally agree and the fact that the OE amp allows bass frequencies to the front speakers that they cant handle.
also the stock speakers are far more efficient than aftermarket speakers.
i plan on upgrading the OE amp with a 6 channel JL amp. it's not real powerfull but at least has a switching powersupply and uses real transistors rather than IC's for output. you can get far more current to the speakers which is what drives them in the first place.
further with the use of external and fully adjustable crossovers you can also send only frequencies to the speakers that they can handle without reaching beyond their xmax.
im ny experience with factory speakers you can usually send a good deal more power to them with good results as long as the signal doesnt have too much bass below 80 hz. this will limit their cone excursion at high volume levels and if you toss in a sub to take care of the frequencies below the capability of the stockers you will find you will have much better midbass withthe stock speakers having the richt signal on them.
they are actually fairly capable of reproducing midbass frequencies as good if not better than most high end aftermarket speakers because of their design.

GregMan

What kind of speakers did you put in?

x911gt2

holy shit...i think this is the second or third time in a week that i've seen Eld and Bass Mechanic agree on something!!!!!