Replacing the factory stereo without...

[MFer]

If I were to replace my p5 factory radio with an aftermarket Pioneer DEH-P3800MP or 4800, would it make my factory speakers sound any better?

I don't want to spend a lot of money and I was wondering if it would help the sound significantly.

I guess what I'm asking is what makes the p5 stereo sound so bad, the factory head unit or the factory speakers?

Thanks.

 

[ProtoType5]

If I were to replace my p5 factory radio with an aftermarket Pioneer DEH-P3800MP or 4800, would it make my factory speakers sound any better?

I don't want to spend a lot of money and I was wondering if it would help the sound significantly.

I guess what I'm asking is what makes the p5 stereo sound so bad, the factory head unit or the factory speakers?

Thanks.

Both.....I switched out all the speakers and put a large amount of Dynamat Extreme in the doors....In my opinion, the sound quality is really great now, and I never have the HU turned up past 3/4's, definitely not enough power to properly push the speakers, but for me it works...I personally think the speakers are the #1 culprit, followed by the complete lack of sound dampening in the doors....I'm waiting to find a headunit that has matching amber backlights...I like the way the stock one looks in the car. Just my opinion....

 

[SuperProtege5]

Check the Pioneer DEH-5800. This is what I'm going to and from all that I have seen, the backlighting matches the other interior lighting.

 

[Action Jackson]

To me when I changed my HU with the stock speakers, it sounded a bit better and cleaner to me. This is only my personal opinion.

I eventually ended up changing the front speakers too.

 

[ProtoType5]

Check the Pioneer DEH-5800. This is what I'm going to and from all that I have seen, the backlighting matches the other interior lighting.

Oh...cool...yeah, forgot to add that I'm broke as a joke...plus the stock HU seems to do fine for what I listen too...I don't have the sub in the back, so stock's alright for now....

 

[pasadena_commut]

If I were to replace my p5 factory radio with an aftermarket Pioneer DEH-P3800MP or 4800, would it make my factory speakers sound any better?

Doubt it. My car sounds fine with the stock head unit - so long as it's not moving. At speed there's so much noise that I suspect if the musician was in the back seat it would still sound like crap. Sound insulation would likely make the car sound better than a new head unit. It's a lot more work though.

 

[Beau M]

My alpine matches the stock dash lights perfectly.

 

[MFer]

Thanks for everyone input. Sounds like I won't get much (if any) improvement with the sound with only the head unit replacement.

I might still get it because I can hook up my iPod to it directly with the $50 controller for the Pioneer. At least I'll then I'll have cd quality iTunes.

Again, thanks for the input. I'll let you know what I do and how it sounds.

 

[LilPixieMama75]

Thanks for everyone input. Sounds like I won't get much (if any) improvement with the sound with only the head unit replacement.

I might still get it because I can hook up my iPod to it directly with the $50 controller for the Pioneer. At least I'll then I'll have cd quality iTunes.

Again, thanks for the input. I'll let you know what I do and how it sounds.

The stock head unit is the biggest culprit. It doesn't put out enough wattage to the speakers. Granted, the stock speakers aren't the best either. Once I put my previous Sony head unit in with the stock speakers, the sound improved greatly. They were putting out more bass and the sound was better.

I just switched out my Sony head unit with the Pioneer DEH-P6800MP head unit and changed my stock speakers out for Memphis speakers and it's really amazing.

 

[P-Funk!]

It should help.
Stock speakers are always 'better' (in power handling) so they won't keep getting replaced under warranty. You can put up to (IMHO) about a 50W amp without issues. Block the bass frequencies for the door speakers.

 

[altspace]

All depends on what "improvement" level you are looking for.