Originally Posted By Mateo
I have several questions for the forum, but didn't want to start another audio upgrade thread.

Upgrading my S2 as well. The factory stock system is horribly scratchy and distorted at a volume required to understand talk radio at 65 mph with the top down.

I know nothing about audio systems.
My goal is to have better sound volume and quality and not spend a fortune.
I don't want to carve up the backboard too horribly, but I do not think anything in a 4-inch package will do the trick.
I have no idea where to start, but taking it apart seemed like good idea!
I appreciate any tips or words of wisdom.

Once I sort it out I will put an update on this thread.

I have a this this Sony head unit. Sony states "Output Power: 52W x4 High Power-23.2 watts per channel minimum continuous average power into 4 Ohms"

The speakers are "VDO HSP 1021" 4" speakers what have a 5" grill face.

Pics for reference
Factory speakers and mount:


Mounting board from behind the parcel shelf:


Factory speaker installation:


Stuff located behind the mounting board:


As Peter said the standard speakers are nasty, same cheap stuff in my 3.7 Roadster. I replaced with a pair of 5" JBLs with seperate tweeters, about £70, huge improvement, JVC do an excellent multi media head unit with DAB for about £120, with hands free.

Adrian

Buggered Off, to a modern none leaky car, heart's still ticking