Replace Front Speakers Only?
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Burning Brakes
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Replace Front Speakers Only?
This may seem like a dumb question but I did a search and couldn't find the answer. I've got a 2002 Z06 currently running a pioneer h/u hooked up to the stock blose speakers. I have them wired through the pac-oem interface. I simply cannot stand the crappy stock sound anymore but can't really afford new speakers all around. Will it be possible to replace the front speakers with aftermarket components while still keeping the stock bose rears?
Last edited by gregm999; Mar 7, 2010 at 12:05 AM.
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Burning Brakes
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Ohh ok, had no idea the rears weren't bose. Thanks man that answers my question perfectly. Do you reccomend any components for the front for between $80-$120. I'm strongly considering the alpine Spr17s 6.5 inch type R, which I can get for around $130. I'd imagine these would be a huge improvement over stock.
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how soon do you need them, i am local and can make a set for you, or recommend some others. What is ur budget I might know of some better speakers. with components you deff will need an amp to drive them or they will be extermely inefficient. check some of the threads i have started from a number of installs may give u some ideas
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Burning Brakes
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how soon do you need them, i am local and can make a set for you, or recommend some others. What is ur budget I might know of some better speakers. with components you deff will need an amp to drive them or they will be extermely inefficient. check some of the threads i have started from a number of installs may give u some ideas
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Gotta say, the Bose system my C-5 had was really crappy. Found a very reasonable upgrade was adding small dome tweeters behind all four speaker grills. I used small 8 ohm Audax 1/2" dome's w/5uf capacitor's, giving a slow first order 5khz crossover to pick up some upper midrange. The system had treble for the first time. Think Audax quit making these, but Parts Express should be able to fix you up with something similar.
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Burning Brakes
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Would like to spend less than $200 max. Which I know won't give me many options, but I'm not looking for a spectacular audio system, just something that will give me better sound than stock. I'm pretty much at my budget now with just the speakers, mounting plate, wires, etc. I've already spent well over $600 on the double din nav install, so not looking to spend much more.
