CSII Stock or Aftermarket?

[turbo39151]

Ok here it is... I have an 86 GN that came with out a radio. I installed an Alpine CDA 9847 but did not like the look so, I pulled it out and installed a CSII deck that should have come with the car. When I bough the car it was a basket case and had lots of questionable wiring. I fixed everything.

I had first though of installing a nicer set-up using Xtant speakers, and amps.
I purchased a set of Xtant Xis 2.5, 100 watt, 5.25" 4ohm Bi-amp woofer/tweeter speakers for the doors; Xtant 404M 4channel 400w amp; and a 12" Xtant sub (diamond style, can't recall part number)

When I redid the car, I shaved the antenna and have poor radio reception but I have addressed that with a hidden antenna. I rarely drive the car and even more rarely use the radio as I like to listen to the turbo whine

I was thinking that I'd just go back to stock but I wonder if it would be worthwhile to upgrade at all. I think I'd be fine with the simple 6 speaker system with no sub but I have a set of PAC SNI 35's if I need to install.

Please bear in mind I am not a pro or even good amatuer installer. I know how to do wire most stuff but I am not a guru. That is why I am asking on this section.

Basic tunes is all I need. Can I purchase a set of CSII speakers that are not blown for a reasonable price or are they now too "rare" and expensive that I should go and buy the new age upgraded stuff. I know I can use my Xtant doors but I do not know what is compatible with them for the dash and rear...

Any input is appreciated.

 

[Antagon]

Do you really want to hear the best of what 1987 had to offer? Keep in mind it's 2009 Even the lower end stuff should be a big improvement over what was stock.
Why not take the middle road and upgrade the speakers, but leave out the amp and hook it all to the head unit.

 

[turbo39151]

I could do that. What kind of prices should I be looking to spend? I haven't fooled with car audio for many years. I like good quality but I'm not really familiar with the big names, cheap names with good quality, etc...

Any thoughts? Will I need to buy via internet or can I find at local audio shops?

BTW, I don't want to cut or hack any thing. I want it to all be plug and play.


I recall seeing a post with big fat dash speakers but cannot recall the brand or the ohms. I still need to make sure I don't push the stock CSII deck too much either...

 

[freemind]

Ok here it is... I have an 86 GN that came with out a radio. I installed an Alpine CDA 9847 but did not like the look so, I pulled it out and installed a CSII deck that should have come with the car. When I bough the car it was a basket case and had lots of questionable wiring. I fixed everything.

I had first though of installing a nicer set-up using Xtant speakers, and amps.
I purchased a set of Xtant Xis 2.5, 100 watt, 5.25" 4ohm Bi-amp woofer/tweeter speakers for the doors; Xtant 404M 4channel 400w amp; and a 12" Xtant sub (diamond style, can't recall part number)

When I redid the car, I shaved the antenna and have poor radio reception but I have addressed that with a hidden antenna. I rarely drive the car and even more rarely use the radio as I like to listen to the turbo whine

I was thinking that I'd just go back to stock but I wonder if it would be worthwhile to upgrade at all. I think I'd be fine with the simple 6 speaker system with no sub but I have a set of PAC SNI 35's if I need to install.

Please bear in mind I am not a pro or even good amatuer installer. I know how to do wire most stuff but I am not a guru. That is why I am asking on this section.

Basic tunes is all I need. Can I purchase a set of CSII speakers that are not blown for a reasonable price or are they now too "rare" and expensive that I should go and buy the new age upgraded stuff. I know I can use my Xtant doors but I do not know what is compatible with them for the dash and rear...

Any input is appreciated.

The XIS's are a good set of speakers. But, you need to mount them pointing toward your ears to get the best out of them(which is extra $$$ for pods). If you want to get rid of them let me know.

 

[turbo39151]

If I can't use the Xtant for this build I'll use them for another car.

Anyone have any additional ideas? Again, nothing fancy- just audible...