anyone interested in replacing door speakers but....

markesc · 10-21-2017, 12:19 AM

After trying out the lanzars, I will say: if you don't have an amp, don't bother. Actually sounded worse than stock sadly. They look cool though! I may just have a bad head unit as it's always crackled in the right channel from new...

I'll go for a full set of Hertz and a nice JL audio 3 channel at this point... after I can tackle this seemingly impossible road noise issue. I'm still lost on how people on here just "live with" the road noise... maybe I'm getting old, but I just have higher expectations at this point. Just playing music louder isn't an option anymore.

axmea? · 10-21-2017, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by markesc

After trying out the lanzars, I will say: ..........

I'll go for a full set of Hertz and a nice JL audio 3 channel at this point... after I can tackle this seemingly impossible road noise issue. I'm still lost on how people on here just "live with" the road noise... maybe I'm getting old, but I just have higher expectations at this point. Just playing music louder isn't an option anymore.

Why even bother with a sound system when you actually need to move on and replace your car to let someone else enjoy the Z. Buy a Lexus or a battery operated car.

sx moneypit · 10-21-2017, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

Why even bother with a sound system when you actually need to move on and replace your car to let someone else enjoy the Z. Buy a Lexus or a battery operated car.

markesc · 10-21-2017, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

Why even bother with a sound system when you actually need to move on and replace your car to let someone else enjoy the Z. Buy a Lexus or a battery operated car.

I love the car they can bury me in it! I just want a bit less road noise during those 2+ hour long trips where I often hit some bad sections of pavement. I'd rather hear the exhaust / music than the road noise drone!!

ChopsZ · 10-21-2017, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by markesc

After trying out the lanzars, I will say: if you don't have an amp, don't bother. Actually sounded worse than stock sadly. They look cool though! I may just have a bad head unit as it's always crackled in the right channel from new...

That's why you should have upgraded the head unit first. When I replaced my stock head unit with the Pioneer, it made the stock speakers sound a hell of a lot better. It would also make those new speakers of yours sound a lot better.

markesc · 10-24-2017, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ChopsZ

That's why you should have upgraded the head unit first. When I replaced my stock head unit with the Pioneer, it made the stock speakers sound a hell of a lot better. It would also make those new speakers of yours sound a lot better.

I'm on it! Some of us have to learn the hard way! Don't get me wrong, I do have gratitude for the advice of others on here, just was thinking I could save a few $$.

Put the stock speaker back in, seems like I have a blown right channel in the stock unit so it's going to have to go!

ChopsZ · 10-25-2017, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by markesc

I'm on it! Some of us have to learn the hard way! Don't get me wrong, I do have gratitude for the advice of others on here, just was thinking I could save a few $$.

Put the stock speaker back in, seems like I have a blown right channel in the stock unit so it's going to have to go!

Pioneer seems to be a good choice out there for being a great product with great sound and plenty of features for not a whole lot of cash. Kenwood seems to be pretty decent as well. Then of course, you have Alpine, but then the price starts going up, and not for a whole lot of improvement either. Hence exactly why I went with the Pioneer.

So get a new head unit, then throw the new speakers back in, play around with the DSP settings on the head unit, and be happy... Until you realize you want more power and a sub.

Jayhovah · 10-25-2017, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ChopsZ

Pioneer seems to be a good choice out there for being a great product with great sound and plenty of features for not a whole lot of cash. Kenwood seems to be pretty decent as well. Then of course, you have Alpine, but then the price starts going up, and not for a whole lot of improvement either. Hence exactly why I went with the Pioneer.

So get a new head unit, then throw the new speakers back in, play around with the DSP settings on the head unit, and be happy... Until you realize you want more power and a sub.

Pioneer is the way to go for budget system I think... since those units allow you to configure the ~20w x 4 internal amp for front mid/high instead of Front/Rear full.. More usable power for our cars if you aren't planning to amp the front stage or add rear speakers.

markesc · 10-31-2017, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayhovah

Pioneer is the way to go for budget system I think... since those units allow you to configure the ~20w x 4 internal amp for front mid/high instead of Front/Rear full.. More usable power for our cars if you aren't planning to amp the front stage or add rear speakers.

Oh! Had no idea on this! Good call.

I'm leaning on this one, only $220!

Pioneer AVH-X2800BS

https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-AVH-X...70_&dpSrc=srch

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10-21-2017, 12:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
markesc Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Utah Posts: 393 Drives: 2014 370z M.B. 7AT Rep Power: 3368	After trying out the lanzars, I will say: if you don't have an amp, don't bother. Actually sounded worse than stock sadly. They look cool though! I may just have a bad head unit as it's always crackled in the right channel from new... I'll go for a full set of Hertz and a nice JL audio 3 channel at this point... after I can tackle this seemingly impossible road noise issue. I'm still lost on how people on here just "live with" the road noise... maybe I'm getting old, but I just have higher expectations at this point. Just playing music louder isn't an option anymore.