I'm in the market to upgrade the existing stereo. Need to buy new speakers, anyone know what size can fit. I've read some places that either a 5"1/4 or a 6"1/2(preferred). If anyone knows what is the right size please reply. Also I want to add an amplifier to get better sound & a subwoofer.<br><br>I've been suggested to buy the Rockford Fosgate FNQ 6"1/2 series component speakers. And a Percision Power Class PC4400 series 4 channel amp. 2 channels to the front speaker & bridge the other 2 channels into the subwoofer which will be custom fitted to the right of the spare tire. Plus a subwoofer bass control knob. All of this for $1000.<br><br>If anyone has suggestions please comment. Thx.

Yeah, I just upgraded mine, but I took the cheaper route. I still paid a little over $1000, though.<br><br>When I get home today I can get you the brand names of the stuff they used. But basically I had the door speakers replaced with some really awesome ones (don't know the name yet) that were the same size, so no cutting or routing necessary. <br><br>I kept the stock radio, but the added in a "filter" like device that converts the signal from the radio down to 1 watt, which is then fed into the amp where it can be amped up with a richer sound quality. A very important component for just $40!<br><br>In the back we removed the tool kit from the trunk that revealed a HUGE recess there (I wrapped the tools and placed them on top of the spare). We put in a 4 channel Eclipse amp (2 for the front, 2 for the sub woofer), then placed a 10" sub in a kick box right on top. They were able to make the box so that it fit flush with the floor of the trunk. No real waste nor loss of space! I asked if it was ok to continue to store the convertible top cover on top of the speaker and they said it would be fine. They just installed a grill on it to protect it.<br><br>It definately sounds a hell of a lot better than it did before! But I can see how a better radio and maybe two 10" subs would really kick up the thump. Just one 10" sub doesn't always give me the umph I want. And a better radio would certainly give you more control over the sound spectrum, versus the silly bass and treble knobs on the stock radio.<br><br>And I can still add in a CD changer at anytime that will work in conjunction with the stock radio. Very cool. And cheaper than Honda's changer, for sure.<br><br>If you are interested, I can get you exactly what was put into mine, just let me know..<br><br>Hope this helps!<br><br>RR

Tiamur, the current speakers are 6.5" (the mounting plate if used for measurement - the cone is ~5.5"). The existing speakers are paper POS. <br><br>A friend just replaced the speakers (for, like $150), and the improvement is incredible. It was enough of an improvement that an amp was not really necessary for him - although it still has volume limits.<br><br>I am going to try the same thing in mine, and see if I can get by without an amp.<br><br>Bottom line is that the car is so loud, esp. with the top down, that there is not much point in going nuts on the stereo. (for me anyway.)<br><br>Gotta keep the head unit, if you want to be able to use the controls on the left.