Stock Speakers Quite Good???

Jono · 21-08-2003, 18:05

Bloke in car HiFi place seemed to think the Octy VRS stock speakers are actually quite good, made by nokia or someone.

This got much credibility with you guys?

He suggested i try them for a while with a new HU before replacing them

Whaddaya think?

**robmawer** · 21-08-2003, 19:16

Nokia? Don't know about that, even so I'm not a big fan of their stuff...

They're waxed paper cones, so going for aftermarket ones made of anything else (that speakers are usually made of!) will yield improvements. But I'd agree it's well worth trying things incrementally, as if you like the speakers with a new HU then there's no point having spent money on speakers...

Rob.

MonkeyHanger · 21-08-2003, 19:18

Bloke in car HiFi place is clearly tone deaf or drunk, or a combination of the 2

As for trying them with a better HU, maybe it will work, but then again, he has nothing to lose does he. He flogs u a new HU, then 2 weeks later you come back for some decent speakers

Jono · 21-08-2003, 19:34

Actually I have the HU so he was being surprisingly altruistic for a salesman.

MonkeyHanger · 21-08-2003, 19:36

Quote:

Originally posted by Jono in this post
Actually I have the HU so he was being surprisingly altruistic for a salesman.

He's still wrong though, the standard speakers suck.

I thought they were ok until i changed them last week

shugz · 21-08-2003, 20:17

Hi Jono,

Do yourself and your ears a favour and get some new speakers as the Skoda ones are sh**e!

There are a number of different aftermarket speakers to choose from and there are tons of threads on this site that may help you decide.I actualy replaced my speakers first and the HU followed on from that as I needed one with an AUX-in.I would have changed it through time anyway but becoming a proud Apple iPod owner brought things forward somewhat!

My speakers are:
Fronts: Pioneer TSE-1775
Rears: Sony A1326

The ICE supplier links from this site provide a good starting point for getting more for your money as Halfords and/or some local suppliers can charge more.

Best of luck..........................................
Hugh

devonutopia · 21-08-2003, 20:20

I think its a long standing issue that octy standard speakers are rubbish, and the stock Skoda speakers are actually quite OK.... I know mine are, but I still fancy changing them, for some reason...

simon · 22-08-2003, 08:44

yup, the standard speakers are deffinately a big pile of old mans pants. Any frequencies below about 80HZ induce a highly unpleasant farting niose from the cones as the voice coils overload even a low levels and flat eq.

Take them out and clense them with fire !!!!!!

si

SkodiRS · 22-08-2003, 08:53

Jono,

I changed my HU and tried it with the standard speakers.....not very good I'm afraid.....change the speakers.

Fabpreza · 22-08-2003, 10:05

Or do the old horizontal flap in the plastic door membrane trick.
I would say that improved things 20% and fitting some Infinity's from Halfords another 30%

DaveU · 22-08-2003, 11:02

Quote:

Originally posted by Fabpreza in this post
Or do the old horizontal flap in the plastic door membrane trick.
I would say that improved things 20% and fitting some Infinity's from Halfords another 30%

I found that the black plastic bin liner membrane trick improved my standard speakers by about 100%

devonutopia · 22-08-2003, 11:31

I'll give my stock speakers a good hammering at the National to see what people make of them. A bit of DJ Brisk at volume 25+ should give them a good test. If necessary, then I'll get some Pioneers fitted, or something similar. I'm still after something additional though, sub-like perhaps?

**robmawer** · 22-08-2003, 11:43

The Fabia and Superb have better speaker mountings, so you might find the speakers cope a lot better than in the Octavia. No need to get Pioneer's fitted anyway, you'll be able to do it yourself...

A sub, eh? Well, if you're taking out your back seats anyway, how about getting a Clarion 32" sub in there instead? That'll give you something additional...

Rob.

funkyjutel · 22-08-2003, 12:24

Me thinks matey is either totally deaf or full of B.S.

The first car that I ever bought was a Talbot Samba back in 1988.

I can tell you the speakers in that were better than my Octy.

Take my advice, take a screwdriver, take out and put in box in loft. Then take money and buy new ones, fit sub, amp and then go YEEEEHHHHHH BABBEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!

That is my final answer Chris......

21-08-2003, 18:05	#1
Jono Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Betwixt Manchester and Liverpool Posts: 280 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Stock Speakers Quite Good??? Bloke in car HiFi place seemed to think the Octy VRS stock speakers are actually quite good, made by nokia or someone. This got much credibility with you guys? He suggested i try them for a while with a new HU before replacing them Whaddaya think?

21-08-2003, 19:16	#2
robmawer Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Rochdale Posts: 12,418 Thanks: 2 Thanked 69 Times in 62 Posts	Nokia? Don't know about that, even so I'm not a big fan of their stuff... They're waxed paper cones, so going for aftermarket ones made of anything else (that speakers are usually made of!) will yield improvements. But I'd agree it's well worth trying things incrementally, as if you like the speakers with a new HU then there's no point having spent money on speakers... Rob. __________________

21-08-2003, 20:20	#7
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 29,478 Thanks: 60 Thanked 305 Times in 250 Posts	I think its a long standing issue that octy standard speakers are rubbish, and the stock Skoda speakers are actually quite OK.... I know mine are, but I still fancy changing them, for some reason... __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

22-08-2003, 08:44	#8
simon Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Sunny Aylesbury Posts: 1,041 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	yup, the standard speakers are deffinately a big pile of old mans pants. Any frequencies below about 80HZ induce a highly unpleasant farting niose from the cones as the voice coils overload even a low levels and flat eq. Take them out and clense them with fire !!!!!! si __________________ If it feels good....Do it! [IMG]

22-08-2003, 08:53	#9
SkodiRS BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: darkest Hampshire Posts: 8,650 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	Jono, I changed my HU and tried it with the standard speakers.....not very good I'm afraid.....change the speakers. __________________ Adrian.

21-08-2003, 19:18	#3
MonkeyHanger BANNED Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Anywhere but here Posts: 8,781 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Bloke in car HiFi place is clearly tone deaf or drunk, or a combination of the 2 As for trying them with a better HU, maybe it will work, but then again, he has nothing to lose does he. He flogs u a new HU, then 2 weeks later you come back for some decent speakers

21-08-2003, 19:34	#4
Jono Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Betwixt Manchester and Liverpool Posts: 280 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Actually I have the HU so he was being surprisingly altruistic for a salesman.

21-08-2003, 20:17	#6
shugz Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 338 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Jono, Do yourself and your ears a favour and get some new speakers as the Skoda ones are sh**e! There are a number of different aftermarket speakers to choose from and there are tons of threads on this site that may help you decide.I actualy replaced my speakers first and the HU followed on from that as I needed one with an AUX-in.I would have changed it through time anyway but becoming a proud Apple iPod owner brought things forward somewhat! My speakers are: Fronts: Pioneer TSE-1775 Rears: Sony A1326 The ICE supplier links from this site provide a good starting point for getting more for your money as Halfords and/or some local suppliers can charge more. Best of luck.......................................... Hugh

22-08-2003, 10:05	#10
Fabpreza Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SE Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Or do the old horizontal flap in the plastic door membrane trick. I would say that improved things 20% and fitting some Infinity's from Halfords another 30%

22-08-2003, 11:31	#12
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 29,478 Thanks: 60 Thanked 305 Times in 250 Posts	I'll give my stock speakers a good hammering at the National to see what people make of them. A bit of DJ Brisk at volume 25+ should give them a good test. If necessary, then I'll get some Pioneers fitted, or something similar. I'm still after something additional though, sub-like perhaps? __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

22-08-2003, 11:43	#13
robmawer Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Rochdale Posts: 12,418 Thanks: 2 Thanked 69 Times in 62 Posts	The Fabia and Superb have better speaker mountings, so you might find the speakers cope a lot better than in the Octavia. No need to get Pioneer's fitted anyway, you'll be able to do it yourself... A sub, eh? Well, if you're taking out your back seats anyway, how about getting a Clarion 32" sub in there instead? That'll give you something additional... Rob. __________________

22-08-2003, 12:24	#14
funkyjutel Detail Doctor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Just round the corner from Willie Shakespeare, close to his mum's gaff and not far from the centre of england.... Posts: 646 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	**.......Talk Out Of Me thinks matey is either totally deaf or full of B.S. The first car that I ever bought was a Talbot Samba back in 1988. I can tell you the speakers in that were better than my Octy. Take my advice, take a screwdriver, take out and put in box in loft. Then take money and buy new ones, fit sub, amp and then go YEEEEHHHHHH BABBEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!! That is my final answer Chris...... __________________ Funky Fathering Is Where It's At**

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