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Jul 5, 2020 | 03:59 PM

AirJordan613

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Speaker Advice

Looking for some speaker advice. I currently have an ‘02 Z06 with stock speakers and a Kenwood DMX906S using the axxess harness. Pretty underwhelmed with the audio quality. Would leaving the bose door woofers alone and going with aftermarket coaxial speakers front/rear offer good sound quality? Probably first choice if it would be worthwhile. A second option is pulling the door woofers (allowing larger speakers up front) and putting a sub elsewhere but I’d rather not give up trunk space - I’m usually pretty full when I head to track events. I’m not an audiophile so I don’t need anything crazy. For example, I’m very happy with the same DMX906S using the factory Infinity system in my ‘08 Wrangler which I know isn’t cream of the crop. TIA.

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Jul 5, 2020 | 11:44 PM

Pb82 Ronin

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Hard to say man. Once you start down the road of audio upgrades, you realize quickly just how crappy the Bose garbage is. I didn't even have plates on the car before I gutted that crap. After you do that...you'll realize you need a sub, and then it's the downward spiral.

Jul 6, 2020 | 01:02 AM

VinceC5

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Tons of options out there, I recommend hitting up several audio shops and just listening to different components.
My opinion:
If you're not wanting to add a sub, I would give these Focal a try:

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_091ISU...00.html?tp=106

handles up to 80 watts RMS power range (160 watts peak)
frequency response: 40-21,000 Hz
sensitivity: 93 dB
woofer top-mount depth: 2-1/2"

You will have to make a plate for the speakers, but well worth it. Add some Dynamat to the doors for better bass response also. You can also add a mini amp and hide it in the dash for more power. I would not do anything with the rear factory speakers.

Jul 11, 2020 | 07:54 AM

weezon

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The best option if you want to keep the space is a 4 way amp with all new speakers. I'd recommend a pro series mid-range or mid bass speakers and a 3.5 inch tweeter with a bass blocker for the doors. You will need as much bass as you can get without a sub. Something like the system below will sound like you are at a concert without breaking the budget.

https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item...ividually.html

https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item...unch-P132.html

https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item...unch-P152.html

https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item...6PR-Black.html

https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item...ch-P600X4.html

Last edited by weezon; Jul 11, 2020 at 07:55 AM.

Jul 11, 2020 | 10:32 AM

Pb82 Ronin

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Originally Posted by weezon

That's a good selection of components man. The only one I don't agree with is the 5.25" being a coaxial. Having high frequencies coming from behind doesn't do anything to help the sound stage. Ask me how I know. LOL!

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