Blaupunkt Speakers?
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Topic: Blaupunkt Speakers?
Posted By: goldfinger
Subject: Blaupunkt Speakers?
Date Posted: January 22, 2004 at 7:07 PM
I bought a Blaupunkt Phoenix MP3 player (4x23 RMS / 4x50 peak). I'm looking to replace my factory speakers shortly after installing it. I'm new to this, but learning. I understand if I don't want to buy an amp I need speakers that are going to be efficient with the power my head unit gives. Any comments on how these will work / sound for me just powered off the head unit? I'm keeping the size the same as my factory speakers for simplicity. I know not to expect good bass from 4x6's, but I do expect good clean sound. https://www.blaupunktusa.com/BlaupunktUSA/Products... https://www.blaupunktusa.com/BlaupunktUSA/...
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Posted By: forbidden
Date Posted: January 22, 2004 at 7:09 PM
Listen to the speakers, if you like how they sound go for it. A spec based on this case db will not tell you how they sound. I happen to like these particular speakers, I think they would be a good choice. The other basic coaxes I like are Eclipse, good sound and quite efficient.
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Posted By: goldfinger
Date Posted: January 22, 2004 at 7:24 PM
forbidden wrote:
Listen to the speakers, if you like how they sound go for it. A spec based on this case db will not tell you how they sound. I happen to like these particular speakers, I think they would be a good choice. The other basic coaxes I like are Eclipse, good sound and quite efficient.
Glad to hear that. I looked at Eclipse, but they're just out of my budget. No doubt they are quality though! I listened to them at a local shop, but he had them on a 160 watt amp. I just wonder if they'll sound good with just the head unit power. Guess there's no way to find out other than to give it a try.  They're bound to sound better than my factory paper speakers, Right?
Posted By: customsuburb
Date Posted: January 22, 2004 at 7:25 PM
Posted By: forbidden
Date Posted: January 22, 2004 at 7:28 PM
Yes they should sound better than the factories, those Kerplunks are a really good sounding inexpensive speaker. Give it a try, if you like it, post it for all to see.
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Posted By: customsuburb
Date Posted: January 22, 2004 at 7:34 PM
boston?
Posted By: forbidden
Date Posted: January 22, 2004 at 7:48 PM
Isn't that in Massachusetts?
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Posted By: customsuburb
Date Posted: January 22, 2004 at 7:56 PM
REALLY I think the speakers boston makes are better than Blaupunkt's. Boston makes quality speakers and Blaupunkt usually leans towards the bells and whistles type of products ,but i guess if you like the Blaupunkt by them. 
Posted By: forbidden
Date Posted: January 22, 2004 at 8:03 PM
I'm only a lowly Canadian, stuck on a Island, wasn't trying to be insulting to you Americans. Boston does make some very fine speakers, matter of fact it is a line I am looking at right now. I do not carry them presently as they have not given to me a value that proves them better than lines I already carry. Now Blaupunkt is one of the oldest manufacturers in the industry and like alot of brands they have had their ups and downs, but the current generation of product, in particular these speakers, are quite stunning for the performance compared to the dollar. It is just hard to grasp that a company like Blaupunkt, that a number of years ago had a very bad rep for numerous items could turn around 100% and start to build some really fine audio again. I would again recommend to the purchaser to listen to the speakers, they should buy what they like and not what we like, they should also fit their budget, as the poster pointed out, he liked Eclipse but they were too expensive. If he has a local dealer for Boston or any other brand in his area, grab your favorite cd and let the listening begin. ------------- Top Secret, I can tell you but then my wife will kill me.
Posted By: goldfinger
Date Posted: January 22, 2004 at 10:30 PM
I have heard Boston Acoustics through a friend of mine, but no local dealer. They sound every bit as good (if not better) than the Blaupunkts, but the problem is my wallet doesn't like them as well.  But I'll be going back after the Blaupunkts. As for JL Audio, I've only heard good things about them. Although I haven't actually gotten to listen to them. One quick question...... my stock Declo 6x9's have 8.5ohm stamped on the back of them.......My head unit lists 4-8 Ohms, is that going to be a problem? Also, I assume I can use the stock wiring for the new speakers? It may be a couple weeks before I have time to put the speakers in, so that's why I'm asking.
Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: January 23, 2004 at 10:46 AM
Boston makes some great speakers. So does Blaupunkt. In fact, if you like Blau, check the prices at www.partsexpress.com as they are pretty good. JL audio makes great amps and excelletn subs, but IMO their full-range drivers are a bit thin sounding. As far as replacing your OEM system, in general you can use the factory wiring. Just get the correct wiring harness adapter kit for your car from Metra or Scosche and purchase the correct size speakers for your car and it should be OK. Don't worry about the ratings listed on your factory equipment. If you get lost, be sure to get help from a local install shop.
Posted By: customsuburb
Date Posted: January 23, 2004 at 8:32 PM
If you checked the boston links i gave you their 4X6s and 6X9s were the same price as the Blaupunkts unless you dont like those ones.
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