Need help with speakers
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Need help with speakers
03, C5
I’m planning on upgrading HU. My priorities are two camera hook up and navigation.
I don’t have an iPhone, use my phone for phone calls only, don’t know a thing about all of this other stuff you guys talk about on here. I think I’ve read the last 2-3 pages of threads.
I need to know if it makes sense to change speakers when I get the HU or will OEM Bose speakers be OK. I’ve got the door panels off working on replacing door relays so would be a good time.
I wear hearing aids, not sure if I can detect much difference in sound quality however now would probably be a good time to replace the speakers. I did install a total insulation package which cut down on the wind and road noise a lot. But it is a convertible.
Crutchfield doesn’t show many options. Where should I look for replacements if you think it wise to do and any recommendations! Thanks
I’m planning on upgrading HU. My priorities are two camera hook up and navigation.
I don’t have an iPhone, use my phone for phone calls only, don’t know a thing about all of this other stuff you guys talk about on here. I think I’ve read the last 2-3 pages of threads.
I need to know if it makes sense to change speakers when I get the HU or will OEM Bose speakers be OK. I’ve got the door panels off working on replacing door relays so would be a good time.
I wear hearing aids, not sure if I can detect much difference in sound quality however now would probably be a good time to replace the speakers. I did install a total insulation package which cut down on the wind and road noise a lot. But it is a convertible.
Crutchfield doesn’t show many options. Where should I look for replacements if you think it wise to do and any recommendations! Thanks
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From: oregon
you could go to an audio store and see if you can tell the difference between speakers. only you really know that one
built in nav and a backup camera in a good low cost package would be the alpine w960
avg price $500-550ish on amazon and ebay
built in nav and a backup camera in a good low cost package would be the alpine w960
avg price $500-550ish on amazon and ebay
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From: Algonquin IL
I'm planning out a HU replacement project for my '06 with Bose. After reading all the pros & cons, I decided to leave the Bose speakers in the car for now. From what I've read, it's a royal pain to replace the 8" woofers -- you need to find a thinner model speaker (smaller magnet?) to fit in the door, and then cut out a flange to mount the speaker on, and then mount that assembly to the door.
With that in mind, I decided to just replace the head unit to see if that provided enough improvement in sound quality to eliminate the need for new speakers.
Btw, I went with the Kenwood DDX9704s for the head unit. Provides connections for front and back cameras, plenty of output power, a 13 band EQ, and capacitive touch display with variable angle adjustment to help combat sun glare. The display features might be something to consider for your vert.
With that in mind, I decided to just replace the head unit to see if that provided enough improvement in sound quality to eliminate the need for new speakers.
Btw, I went with the Kenwood DDX9704s for the head unit. Provides connections for front and back cameras, plenty of output power, a 13 band EQ, and capacitive touch display with variable angle adjustment to help combat sun glare. The display features might be something to consider for your vert.
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From: oregon
it only has one quirk, at least i think it does. all kenwoods i have used stop at vol15 and manually require pressing to go above that. you can't just hold + and get louder
