JBL sh*te

[richie_jones]

Just fitted a new set of 4 JBLs 13 cm to replace the standard speakers in my clio sport, and fair dos they sound sh*te. Nothing compared to the originals no where near as loud and the bass is sh*te,



GUTTED.....

 

[Dink]

standard hu???

 

[msa197]

If you ask me thats just a straight swap, you need components with/or an amp for better sound.
Have you still got std headunit.

 

[richie_jones]

yeah standard head unit think this is the problem also, ive got a new alpine d310 on order so hopefully this will sort it

 

[msa197]

Problem solved as low output to speakers

 

[Djw John]

Make sure youve not accidentily reversed the polarity on the speakers, ie; make sure + is going to + on each side, if not they cancel each other out and sound like poo!

The standard hu wont be helping but they shouldnt be worse than standard!

 

[NeiLD0wN]

give them some power, sound deaden the door

also TBH i wouldnt expect that much bass from a 13cm? maybe you were expecting too much...



im not sure if its true but i was once told standard speakers are designed to play a broader range of frequencies whereas aftermarket ones are more specified to play what they are more suuited towards

 

[richie_jones]

They definately sound alot worse than the standard speakers. The polaritys right on all speakers, i wasnt expecting much of an improvement but cant believe they sound worse. I let you know when i get the new head unit.

 

[NeiLD0wN]

stick somepower into them.... they will probably be best being used from an amp

 

[richie_jones]

Yeah my new alpine should hopefully power them better when i get round to fitting it..