Chris_edeson Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Does any1 know what size rear speakers would go in a 2001 Elise s2? And also any recommendations for a decent head unit? The ones in my are crap and due for an upgrade. Normally don't have it turned on when out with roof off but for the odd commute and keeping the Mrs happy while on board I need something in it! Cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Mac Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 I replaced the head unit with a basic Pioneer Bluetooth one: http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-bluetooth-car-stereo-receiver/ Works a treat on hands free and streaming Spotify from the phone. Sound quality is marginally better than the Alpine the car came with. However the only way to get decent sound in an Elise is a small powered sub (IMHO). I put in a little Kenwood one in the passenger foot well above the footrest. HUGE difference, as it takes pressure off the rest of the speakers in the car. Not really in the Lotus ethos though is it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayj_prod Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 +1 for adding a small sub. You may well find doing that gives you enough satisfaction from your existing HU and speakers. You're always going to be limited by the size of the drivers and the enclosure otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a7esk Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 https://www.motorsportauctions.com/index.php?a=ap&addon=storefront&page=home&store=710&listing=35906 Upgraded Radio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_edeson Posted July 10, 2016 Author Share Posted July 10, 2016 Thanks guys 1 of my rear speakers is nakerd so they must be replaced anyway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Harborne Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Hi Chris, i fitted a Sony MEX N4100BT in mine. Same as yours 2001 Elise. I replaced the front speakers also and the back and without a sub they sound fine. The size of the back speakers is 13cm...there is more info regarding power output here! http://www.elises.co.uk/components/s2/audio/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_edeson Posted July 11, 2016 Author Share Posted July 11, 2016 Hi Chris, i fitted a Sony MEX N4100BT in mine. Same as yours 2001 Elise. I replaced the front speakers also and the back and without a sub they sound fine. The size of the back speakers is 13cm...there is more info regarding power output here! http://www.elises.co.uk/components/s2/audio/ Perfect!! Thanks very much mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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