Replace rear speakers
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Replace rear speakers
Has anyone tried the stock head unit and Bose signal processor with quality aftermarket coaxial or triaxial speakers in a the rear of a C5? The stock rear speakers look really cheap and I was considering replacement. Is this worth the trouble?
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Re: Replace rear speakers (rbartick)
yes! it's worth the trouble.
I installed infinity component speakers in the rear of my pace car.
made a huge difference in sound quality! :cheers:
I installed infinity component speakers in the rear of my pace car.
made a huge difference in sound quality! :cheers:
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Re: Replace rear speakers (RPOZ4Z)
yes! it's worth the trouble.
I installed infinity component speakers in the rear of my pace car.
made a huge difference in sound quality! :cheers:
I installed infinity component speakers in the rear of my pace car.
made a huge difference in sound quality! :cheers:
THX! :cheers:
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Re: Replace rear speakers (RPOZ4Z)
>I installed infinity component speakers in the rear
>of my pace car. made a huge difference in sound quality
What size speaker did you put in the stock mounting area? I have a pair of Infinity Kappa 6.5" triaxials laying around. I would like to try them in the rear of my Z06.
>of my pace car. made a huge difference in sound quality
What size speaker did you put in the stock mounting area? I have a pair of Infinity Kappa 6.5" triaxials laying around. I would like to try them in the rear of my Z06.
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Re: Replace rear speakers (Tormania)
Tormania,
I bought the speakers at circuit city, cost about $120.00, I did the install myself. It's very easy.
the stock speaker covers are just held on with clips, then it's just a matter of unscrewing the old speakers and install the new ones. I also bought a harness that plugs into the stock harness so that you don't have to cut the plugs off the factory speaker harness.
rbartick,
I think the speaker size is 5 1/4" for the convertible and FRC.
:cheers:
[Modified by RPOZ4Z, 4:08 PM 4/23/2002]
I bought the speakers at circuit city, cost about $120.00, I did the install myself. It's very easy.
the stock speaker covers are just held on with clips, then it's just a matter of unscrewing the old speakers and install the new ones. I also bought a harness that plugs into the stock harness so that you don't have to cut the plugs off the factory speaker harness.
rbartick,
I think the speaker size is 5 1/4" for the convertible and FRC.
:cheers:
[Modified by RPOZ4Z, 4:08 PM 4/23/2002]
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Re: Replace rear speakers (RPOZ4Z)
>I think the speaker size is 5 1/4" for the convertible and FRC.
Crutchfield lists 6 3/4" as the rear speaker size for the Coupe. It would surprise me if GM used different speakers in the Coupe/Convertible/Z06, but I guess anything is possible.
[Modified by rbartick, 4:23 PM 4/23/2002]
Crutchfield lists 6 3/4" as the rear speaker size for the Coupe. It would surprise me if GM used different speakers in the Coupe/Convertible/Z06, but I guess anything is possible.
[Modified by rbartick, 4:23 PM 4/23/2002]
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Re: Replace rear speakers (RPOZ4Z)
Thanks RPOZ4Z,
Was just checking out Crutchfield's website and they state that the factory size is 6 3/4" or 6 1/2", at least that gives the easiest fit. 5 1/4" fits they say but may require modification. Just wanted ot check on the sizes, I'm pretty sure the speakers in the car are the same regardless if it's a Convert. or a Coupe or a FRC.
BTW, do know which model # those speakers were....just doing my research! THX! :cheers:
[Modified by Tormania, 4:46 PM 4/23/2002]
Was just checking out Crutchfield's website and they state that the factory size is 6 3/4" or 6 1/2", at least that gives the easiest fit. 5 1/4" fits they say but may require modification. Just wanted ot check on the sizes, I'm pretty sure the speakers in the car are the same regardless if it's a Convert. or a Coupe or a FRC.
BTW, do know which model # those speakers were....just doing my research! THX! :cheers:
[Modified by Tormania, 4:46 PM 4/23/2002]
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Re: Replace rear speakers (rbartick)
>I think the speaker size is 5 1/4" for the convertible and FRC.
Crutchfield lists 6 3/4" as the rear speaker size for the Coupe. It would surprise me if GM used different speakers in the Coupe/Convertible/Z06, but I guess anything is possible.
[Modified by rbartick, 4:23 PM 4/23/2002]
Crutchfield lists 6 3/4" as the rear speaker size for the Coupe. It would surprise me if GM used different speakers in the Coupe/Convertible/Z06, but I guess anything is possible.
[Modified by rbartick, 4:23 PM 4/23/2002]
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Re: Replace rear speakers (1990bevile)
how hard would it be to add a sub woofer?
It wasn't something I'd do myself though. It has a powered amp and a front mounted control in the ash tray. The install needed all kinds of wiring. The result was DEFINITELY worth it though. The sound is completely different than the stock system. IMHO the lack of bass is the biggest problem with the Bose system.. (at least after fixing the rattling Bose logos on the front speakers) ;)
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Re: Replace rear speakers (Tormania)
Thanks RPOZ4Z,
Was just checking out Crutchfield's website and they state that the factory size is 6 3/4" or 6 1/2", at least that gives the easiest fit. 5 1/4" fits they say but may require modification. Just wanted ot check on the sizes, I'm pretty sure the speakers in the car are the same regardless if it's a Convert. or a Coupe or a FRC.
BTW, do know which model # those speakers were....just doing my research! THX! :cheers:
[Modified by Tormania, 4:46 PM 4/23/2002]
Was just checking out Crutchfield's website and they state that the factory size is 6 3/4" or 6 1/2", at least that gives the easiest fit. 5 1/4" fits they say but may require modification. Just wanted ot check on the sizes, I'm pretty sure the speakers in the car are the same regardless if it's a Convert. or a Coupe or a FRC.
BTW, do know which model # those speakers were....just doing my research! THX! :cheers:
[Modified by Tormania, 4:46 PM 4/23/2002]
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Re: Replace rear speakers (Tormania)
Thanks RPOZ4Z,
Was just checking out Crutchfield's website and they state that the factory size is 6 3/4" or 6 1/2", at least that gives the easiest fit. 5 1/4" fits they say but may require modification. Just wanted ot check on the sizes, I'm pretty sure the speakers in the car are the same regardless if it's a Convert. or a Coupe or a FRC.
Was just checking out Crutchfield's website and they state that the factory size is 6 3/4" or 6 1/2", at least that gives the easiest fit. 5 1/4" fits they say but may require modification. Just wanted ot check on the sizes, I'm pretty sure the speakers in the car are the same regardless if it's a Convert. or a Coupe or a FRC.
I just looked at the box that my speakers came in, they are 5 1/4"!
the new speakers mounted EXACTLY like the stock speakers. the FRC has the same speaker size as the convertible.
I remember reading that the coupe does have a larger rear speaker. :cheers:
