Original stereo

[battered]

I have a 1999 MX5 with an aftermarket stereo that came with it. It sounds crap. It's just tinny and horrible. I can only imagine that the original was stolen and this one fitted. Alternatively it nmay be misguided "upgrade". What was the original stereo like in the Mk 2 1.8? Tinny and crap, or up to the standards of most cars of the time? What are the original in-door speakers like?

[snotrag]

Its the speakers, not the stereo that make the biggest difference. Standard fit in a 99 was nothing special.

I'd seriously consider getting the door cards off, fitting a little bit of matting and some decent door speakers. That alone made a massive difference in every one I had.

[battered]

Sounds like good advice, I have some very nice speakers on the shelf that I've been meaning to find a home for for years.

[MX-5 Lazza]

As above, standard speakers are proper crap. The original HU isn't up to much either and you will probably find the cheap aftermarket replacement you have does sound better.