[bmw] upgrading stock E36 speakers

[Brendon <brendonm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Folks:

I'm planning to upgrade the tweeter and midrange front speakers in my '96 E36 sedan (I don't have
the Harmon Kardon "premium system" -- just the standard speaker setup).


I'd love to hear recommendations on "drop-in" replacement speakers -- I've looked at the Unofficial E36 site, but the
a/d/s "drop-in" replacement set doesn't seem to be available anymore.
So is it a matter of just finding the right sized speakers and connecting them?
FYI: I'm planning to stick with the stock amp in the trunk as my understanding is that it 
has the crossovers built-in already -- I'm not interested in installing crossovers and new wiring
in the interior.  I'm also not interested in cutting holes for a new
speaker in the lower kickpanels (is there even room there for a new speaker down there?  On the coupe model
looks like there is, but not in a sedan -- I guess maybe lower in the door panels, but again I don't want to cut holes)

I'm hoping to get a bit cleaner treble and bit more well-definted
bass out of my upgrade speakers -- my understanding is that the stock amp is not that bad but
the Noikia speakers that come stock are just average at best.  I've stuck with the original speakers
for my first 4.5 years of ownership, but with a new commute coming up (and new job signing bonus) I'm
looking to improve my commute time.

Private email is fine if this is not germaine to the rest of the list.

Thanks and happy new years!
-Brendon
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