MP3/cd player sound

[INkonspyk]

I Have just bought a brand new 2004 TOyota Echo HB At purchase I upgraded the factory tapedeck to the factory toyota cd/mp3 player however I am not happy with the sound that I am getting.
Is this problem deck related or is it due largely in part tot he fact that the factory speakers pretty much lack?
Thanks

[WhiteRabbit]

whats the bitrate of your mp3s? should always be above 128kbit/sec

other than that, factory speakers and head units always lack. only way to get better sound is to upgrade the speakers, to a HU with higher wattage output, or even better both.

[TakeABao]

Originally Posted by WhiteRabbit

whats the bitrate of your mp3s? should always be above 128kbit/sec

other than that, factory speakers and head units always lack. only way to get better sound is to upgrade the speakers, to a HU with higher wattage output, or even better both.

X2.

[DarkMastyr]

+1 quality of MP3's definitely matter. You should have 192kbps mp3's (either VBR or CBR). There is a huge difference if you instead have a collection of craptacular 128kbps mp3's.

[sirsaechao]

Waste of money...never ever upgrade to a premium stock from dealership.

[Damage82]

I don't know if this the same in the hatchback or not, but my wife's 2003 echo did not come with front dash speakers installed. I ended up buying some 4 inch pioneers and they made a huge difference in sound quality, even with the factory cd player.