Stereo Deck Kits

[damitramit]

The stereo and speakers my 2008 grand vitara came with isnt good at all!!!so im going to change the deck and speakers...where can i find a deck kit to cover up ,,since the stock deck is huge!!and also anyone change the stereo or speakers and have any advice? for all the leather and "fully" loaded i got i expected a better stereo system :/

[Max]

I found that the weak link was in the OE speakers on my 99'. New 3-way Sony's made a huge difference while keeping the stock (Clarion) head unit. I then also added a Kenwood powered sub woofer, an OE CD changer under the passenger seat and Sirius Sat radio. Couldn't be happier!
Cruchfield is a good place to see what fits. Shop around for the best pricing though.

Crutchfield: Car Audio, Home Theater, Speakers, LCD TV, Plasma TV

[damitramit]

thanks man!

[murcod]

Yes, most factory headunits these days are very decent in both sound quality (potential) and power output. Where they are let down is the absolute crap quality speakers manufacturers fit.

Shop around for a decent brand speaker with a high sensitivty level and you'll get decent sound quality and good volume levels. Aim for a speaker with 93dB sensitivty or higher. IMHO anything below 90dB sensitivity won't work well with a factory head unit. ( For every 3dB less sensitivity you'll need twice the amplifier power for the same volume level. )

If money is no object then check out some of the Focal range - either coaxial or components. They've got fantastic sound quality and very high sensitivity levels. I've got a set of their 6.5" components in one of my other cars running off the factory head unit. The bass increase, clarity and max volume level is amazing compared to the 5" factory component speakers they replaced.

One day I want to fit some to my XL-7......

[damitramit]

sounds good man! yeah ive been lookin around for some good speakers!