Call me old school...which i am (currently looking to get the old KC Daylighters without LED cause i like that look), but i prefer to own a brand that has more US exposure. Not a knock against BLAM or any other, but I like products that are readily available from the well known distributors. Crutchfield, Amazon, the other box stores. Where, if i have a bad product, there is quick refund or exchange. I understand i MIGHT give up some sound quality for convenience, but its a jeep. I'm not looking for a speaker system for my Bentley.
So, I've read Polk is a good replacement (upgrade hopefully) speaker. And Kicker. Then you've got the old school reps: Alpine, JBL, JVC, Pioneer, Kenwood, you know the list. Out of that list or others, what y'all have experience with and enjoy? I would really like to try replacing all 4 speakers and then see where i'm at. If i don't like the sound - or have enough sound - then purchase the amp (5 chan?) to fire everything (including a new sub). Maybe that is backwards thinking but its up for debate. Thx for the help folks.
I am old school as well, but time to move on with the times. BLAM speakers are made by Guy Bonneville (Bonneville Laboratory and More - aka BLAM) - a real enthusiast who left Focal after 25+ years to bring quality speakers at regular prices, so you do not need to overpay for the Focal name. He has entry level speakers and high end speakers, so you can buy a budget speaker or his high end speakers that are competition level.
These Euro speakers are readily available from the best well known distributers. Just because you think Amazon is a well known audio distributer, that is not accurate at all. Crutchfield sells some really nice stuff at great pries, but a lot of the Euro brands do not want to utilize Crutchfield because of their lack of audio knowledge. The majority of their employees do not understand the new technology that has taken the audio world over, but you can go there and overpay for some Audiofrog speakers, or go to Amazon for some used or returned goods, if you consider that quality. Now if you buy these Euro speakers, and anything is damaged, the distributers will send you a replacement. You need help with the install, you going to all Amazon or the Geek squad, instead of an installer that works with this equipment and can walk you through the install if help is needed.
Now, go check out MSC America in Arizona, they basically took some Euro brands away from Crutchfield, they sell BLAM and Audiotec Fisher, and point you to the local installer to purchase directly from.
https://www.msc-america.com/who-is-msc/
Polk is okay, Kicker is better. I've had them all in the Jeep, and Polk has no soul, just plays loud without any sound depth. Kicker sounds better, and is a little cheaper, and I would always go Kicker for the simple inexpensive plug and play upgrade. Next level up for cost, you want to look into these euro brands as you can get better quality speakers at a great price. It all adds up once you add in a amp, so a simple upgrade is a 5 channel amp, add five kicker speakers all around (incl the sub).
If you want old school, call Don. He is the owner of this shop, and an old school audio guy. He has an entire room, wall to wall, with 1970s, 80's and 90's head units. This is a guy who sells gear, at reasonable prices, and will provide support after the sale. I've been dealing with him for about 7 years now.
https://unexpectedcreations.com/