Being Quite a basshead(in addition to a syncromaniac), I've come to the point that
stock speakers "never" cut it. In my Syncro camper, I have a Boston Acoustics
Compo set in the doors(5,25" + 1")  with the tweeter in the dash, a pair of BA
coaxials in a "wall" under the rear seat, a Macrom compo set (4" + 1") in the roof
mounted cabinet and being a daily driver, I've put away the rear matress in favor
of a pair of BA RS12 subwoofers. All this is powered by a Phoenix Gold M50 on the
subs, and a Macrom 44.13 (4x30w RMS 12v) for the mids and highs. The head unit is
an Alpine cd/RDS. This is plenty of sound in this vehicle, and I just love to see
people staring when they see what kind of car that is playing.

Per Lindgren
88 Syncro

P.S. I had all of this save the Macrom compos in my 73 squareback earlier, and
that was awsome!

David Hicks wrote:

> I want to upgrade the stereo in my van. Getting a new cassette player with a
> remote CD is expensive enough, adding four new speakers is a lot more, like
> $100.00 a pair. I'm wondering if the stock speakers are as bad as they sound
> at increased volume levels, or if it's just the stock VW radio/cassette that
> makes them sound that way.
> Also, does anyone know what size speaker the front doors of a '91 will
> accommodate? The stereo shop "thought" a 5 1/2" might fit but they weren't
> sure. It looks like 5 1/2 should fit in the back though.
> Many TIA, and Many more thanks to all who have answered my previous questions.
> David