"Ryan Haskell" <ryan_haskell@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:e426fc0.0403011558.2cb2cb@posting.google.com. ..
> Hello! Let me start off by saying that while I'm pretty well schooled
> at higher-end home audio, I'm a car audio knucklehead. As the proud
> owner of a 2004 Honda Accord EX, I'm looking for some suggestions for
> speaker upgrades. My issues are many, and I'm hoping that some
> knowledgeable souls out there can enlighten me. I'd appreciate any
> and all comments! So, to get started, first here are my requirements
> (ok, maybe not REQUIRED, but at least desired):
>
> A) Keep factory head unit (not navigation equipped).
> B) Spend $200-400/pair for speakers.
> C) I could care less about "big bass", but would rather concentrate on
> faithful reproduction of detailed music at low to medium volume
> levels.
> D) Replace all speakers in dash, door, and rear deck locations.
> E) Try to avoid an amp, but willing to add one or two if necessary
> ($300-400?)
>
> Ok, now, here are the issues I'm confused about:
>
> 1) I'm having trouble finding "drop-in" speakers. For example,
> there's nothing on Crutchfield or many other manufactuer sites that
> "fits my car". They don't necessarily have to be plug-and-play, but
> I'd like to get by with as little modification as possible. Thoughts?
> I'm planning on having the install done by a "professional", so they
> can probably handle a little more tweaking than I would want to.
>
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Even though you plan on having a professional do the work, I would call
Crutchfield and see what they say your options are. I have called them
before about things that weren't so clear from their website and they are
very helpful.

Good luck,
Tom