04 C5 Coupe speaker replacement?
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04 C5 Coupe speaker replacement?
I'm taking out the interior to drop in some insulation, and I hear it's a good idea to swap out the stock speakers while the car is in pieces. Any recommendations for $100-200?
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Originally Posted by scottydog
I'm taking out the interior to drop in some insulation, and I hear it's a good idea to swap out the stock speakers while the car is in pieces. Any recommendations for $100-200?
For $200 ?
Might be not much better then Stock BOSE
Some Alpine Type R's would be nice in there -- they are $250 - $300
So- u r close ..
I stock em ...
Let me know
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So if your staying with the Bose system you can change the front door tweedler with a 3 1/2" speaker and the rears with a 6 1/2" speaker. Mixed review on how much better than stock but I would think an improvement in highs at least. Do a search on this topic for some other opinions.
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Well I picked up a pair of JL Audio TR650-CSI speakers for $100, closeout sale at a local GoodGuys that was going out of business. Now to find some 3.5s for the doors.
Thanks for the help guys.
Thanks for the help guys.
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Originally Posted by NCR Dave
Is your factory setup Bose or Non-Bose?
all C5 stereos are Bose
Definetely replace the front 3.5" twiddlers. Infinity and Alpine seems to be a popular choice on this forum. Either should be had for $50 or less
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Originally Posted by scottydog
I'll stop by an audio shop and pick up the twiddlers. Any 3.5" will fit yes?
The high frequency response will improve. But don't expect award winning sound. Its a good bang for the buck.
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I think Infinity makes two different 3.5" speakers, Kappa and Reference.
I don't know off the top of my head which is better, Kappa I think?
I have their Perfect series, no 3.5" in that line
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I don't know off the top of my head which is better, Kappa I think?
I have their Perfect series, no 3.5" in that line
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