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Can any one recommend a like for like in size, but with a bit more umphh. Looked at - alpine sxe-4625s, are they any good? Reviews say not much bass

I bought that exact Alpine model for mine earlier this year. As mine were basically falling apart, anything would have been an improvement, so it was 30 odd quid well spent. I've never really given them a thorough test as I spend most of my time with the roof off, so a quality system would be wasted anyway.

While I was at it, I also recovered the speaker grilles as mine were bent out of shape after 25 years of being knocked about. They're incredibly expensive at OPC, so I wrapped them in acoustic cloth instead, which covers all the damage and makes them look like new. If yours are like that, you're welcome to some cloth as I've got loads left.

Cheers,
Bryan

Hi put the alpines in the front of mine and Rockford's in the back but it was still lacking in base
- ended up buying the kenwood active sub and put it in the back.
Still not great but a lot better

I know JMG do speaker upgrade kits. Three to choose from. They do mail order too.

Nothing that size will give any bass.

I have a kenwood flat sub under the passenger seat, (must still have the risers under the seat)
it's not gonna blow you away but does add that missing bass

I recently put in some Pioner TS-A4613I 3way speakers, much clearer better sound quality, 200w max output and £24 a pair. Cant really go wrong. Like everyone else said not going to get much bass from speakers this size, but i was pleasantly surprised with these. The shop recommended them over the Alpines.

You put them in the front? Is the depth ok?

Yep mine are rubbish. Chunks missing, rattley, crackley. As I have an alpine stereo, for some reason it would be nice to have all the same. Amazingly the grills are near enough perfect, but thanks for the offer.

Bit phat for me

What model are the rockfords

the Rockfords are p1462 punch.
They fit into the back with a bit of work - but they are too deep to go into the front.

On mine at the back 1/4 panel there was a blanking plate that could be unscrewed to a fit bigger speaker.
I think you could get a 6 1/5 inch speaker in there - which would give more choice for a better base sound.

Might be worth removing the panel to have a look first - Paul

If you want some half decent bass a sub is only the true way to go about it. There are smart solutions out there for most people however.

Yes, they are in the front. They need the spacers to stop the back magnet sticking to widow runner.

A nice bit of 15mm MDF and machine screws into the existing speaker holes and you can put in some decent round speakers. Makes selecting the speakers a lot easier.