Replacing stock speakers... what size in front?
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Replacing stock speakers... what size in front?
I'm looking to replace the stock speakers on my SE... I like the factory stereo (the touch pre-sets, the factory EQ, the joystick, all so 80's retro), but the speakers could use some updating.
Anyhow, I know the stock system can sound quite respectable with replacement speakers. Stock is 6 1/2" in back, and 4" in front. I've been told that the 6 1/2" rounds can also fit in front... has anyone tried this? also, anyone have some preferred speakers? I saw some poly Pioneers the other day at Best Buy for $50 a pair... anyone?
Anyhow, I know the stock system can sound quite respectable with replacement speakers. Stock is 6 1/2" in back, and 4" in front. I've been told that the 6 1/2" rounds can also fit in front... has anyone tried this? also, anyone have some preferred speakers? I saw some poly Pioneers the other day at Best Buy for $50 a pair... anyone?
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There is no way to fit anything larger without some custom work, but it's well worth it.
Some guys have fabbed in some door mounting systems. The stock location sucks, so it's well worth the time.
Try searching...
Also, for the speaker type, get somthing with a seperate tweater, and mount that high on the door to improve clarity.
I prefer Infinity Refence, but they're pricey...
Some guys have fabbed in some door mounting systems. The stock location sucks, so it's well worth the time.
Try searching...
Also, for the speaker type, get somthing with a seperate tweater, and mount that high on the door to improve clarity.
I prefer Infinity Refence, but they're pricey...
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Originally Posted by pjr
I'm looking to replace the stock speakers on my SE... I like the factory stereo (the touch pre-sets, the factory EQ, the joystick, all so 80's retro), but the speakers could use some updating.
Anyhow, I know the stock system can sound quite respectable with replacement speakers. Stock is 6 1/2" in back, and 4" in front. I've been told that the 6 1/2" rounds can also fit in front... has anyone tried this? also, anyone have some preferred speakers? I saw some poly Pioneers the other day at Best Buy for $50 a pair... anyone?
Anyhow, I know the stock system can sound quite respectable with replacement speakers. Stock is 6 1/2" in back, and 4" in front. I've been told that the 6 1/2" rounds can also fit in front... has anyone tried this? also, anyone have some preferred speakers? I saw some poly Pioneers the other day at Best Buy for $50 a pair... anyone?
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I boought some killer polk 4's but they were too deep to fit into the space. You could easily cut the holes bigger but you car would look strange with the magnets sticking out of your quarter panel.
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I put some 51/4" Alpines in the front of mine. You had to do some metal trimming to make them fit, but well worth it.
I also made kick panels for the doors with the same kind of 51/4" Alpines.
So anything is possible if want to do the work.
I also made kick panels for the doors with the same kind of 51/4" Alpines.
So anything is possible if want to do the work.
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I don't know, after ******* up my Datsun 510's speaker holes, I decided to use stock locations and sizes For my GSL. If you don't get enough bass you could always put subs in the storage bins............... Kicker solobarics (the square ones)
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Originally Posted by vacumLeeK
oh yeah I'm also using Infinity References. I can't afford Kappa's
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Best Buy has a few sets of 4" speakers for sale. I think I'm going with the rockfords, they have 40 watts RMS (the stocks have 10 watt RMS and 25 watt max), that should be way more than you need with the stock system. Yeah, they're $90 but you could find 'em cheaper somewhere else online.
I'm planning on getting a set sometime this weekend, I can let you know how it goes.
I'm planning on getting a set sometime this weekend, I can let you know how it goes.
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I started tracing the patterns for them, but then got involved with all the stuff that has been arriving at my house.
In the last three days, I have received:
4 Enkei rims
4 new struts
4 RB springs
1 RB streetport exhaust system
1 GSL disc brake/posi rear-end
On top of that, I'm re-installing my interior, getting the car ready for paint, and helping clean house for our 3 year old's birthday party on Saturday (which I'm not looking forward to, due to it interfering with "work on the car" time.)
In the last three days, I have received:
4 Enkei rims
4 new struts
4 RB springs
1 RB streetport exhaust system
1 GSL disc brake/posi rear-end
On top of that, I'm re-installing my interior, getting the car ready for paint, and helping clean house for our 3 year old's birthday party on Saturday (which I'm not looking forward to, due to it interfering with "work on the car" time.)
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I'm getting my infinity reference 4" speaker tomorrow It'll be paired with the 6.5" references I already have, powered by a Kenwwod head unit. I'll let you know how it sounds.
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Originally Posted by $100T2
I started tracing the patterns for them, but then got involved with all the stuff that has been arriving at my house.
In the last three days, I have received:
4 Enkei rims
4 new struts
4 RB springs
1 RB streetport exhaust system
1 GSL disc brake/posi rear-end
On top of that, I'm re-installing my interior, getting the car ready for paint, and helping clean house for our 3 year old's birthday party on Saturday (which I'm not looking forward to, due to it interfering with "work on the car" time.)
In the last three days, I have received:
4 Enkei rims
4 new struts
4 RB springs
1 RB streetport exhaust system
1 GSL disc brake/posi rear-end
On top of that, I'm re-installing my interior, getting the car ready for paint, and helping clean house for our 3 year old's birthday party on Saturday (which I'm not looking forward to, due to it interfering with "work on the car" time.)
And my car build up is still a few months off, so don't mind me if I'm a pest. It's 'cause I miss my rex...
Originally Posted by vacumLeeK
If you look to constantly upgrade speakers do the conversion. If not, keep it stock.
Originally Posted by vacumLeeK
I'm getting my infinity reference 4" speaker tomorrow It'll be paired with the 6.5" references I already have, powered by a Kenwwod head unit. I'll let you know how it sounds.
The wife's Protoge has 6.5's up front... in the door no less. I can't let the wife's econo-box have a nicer system than me
Plus of course I'll be doing a ground-up rebuild/build-up in the spring. If I can improve on stock anywhere, I will.
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Hold My thoughts....... I just put 6x9's in the back but I'm using boxes. But they sound good. But because I can't return my 6.5's get this.... I'm gonna put the 6.5's in the door, still gonna upgrade the 4 inchers, and next week I'll get infinity 6x9's (notice a trend). The boxes have Alpine 6x9 (will do till next week I guess.) they sound RANK.