anyone interested in replacing door speakers but....

JARblue

This sounds like exactly something I would do if I don't purchase an amp when I upgrade the speakers. My question is would the base head unit be able to drive the speakers well enough to improve the audio quality? I assume they would to some extent, but I'm just wondering how noticeable it would be.

Note that I used to run a 10" sub off the head unit power using Pioneer's Front Image Enhancement feature and found it acceptable for my DD needs in my old Explorer Sport. But that was a long time ago, and I have not considered buying speakers without an amp in recent years. But I'm pretty budget conscious when it comes to upgrading interior features on the Z (I want performance before comfort). Also note that I have some real experience with lossless audio on a serious audiophile system ($25K Mark Levinson electrostatic speakers, $15K Theta processor, and $20K Krell amplifier). That's not at all what I'm looking for in my Z for precisely the reason that you have already noted - the car is not at all ideal for sound reproduction.

Any thoughts are very much appreciated

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RonRizz

You will notice a difference, I promise. Average Joe, if not listening for it, May not. The great thing about it is........ if you decide to throw an amp at it down the road, these beasts can handle whatever you want to send its way. I have mine crossed at 50hz, and 200 watts, and they are crisp and clear, with amazing kick.

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