Yes its another C5 audio upgrade thread....
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From: Roanoke Virginia
Yes its another C5 audio upgrade thread....
So I want to keep the Bose head unit but update the speakers.
I have been reading GCG's post on C5 audio and I'm having trouble finding the speakers he speced out as its been a couple of years and I know product lines change.
He recommended
;JBL GX Series 2-way car speakers:
GX302 (3½")
GX502 (5¼")
GX602 (6½")
Just wondering if these will work I think they are the newer line of JBL
CLUB3020 3.5
CLUB5020 5.25
CLUB6520 6.5
and for a coupe the 6.5 inch is for the rear?
Is there a different set of speakers i should be looking at in the same price range?
Thank you
I have been reading GCG's post on C5 audio and I'm having trouble finding the speakers he speced out as its been a couple of years and I know product lines change.
He recommended
;JBL GX Series 2-way car speakers:
GX302 (3½")
GX502 (5¼")
GX602 (6½")
Just wondering if these will work I think they are the newer line of JBL
CLUB3020 3.5
CLUB5020 5.25
CLUB6520 6.5
and for a coupe the 6.5 inch is for the rear?
Is there a different set of speakers i should be looking at in the same price range?
Thank you
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Instructor
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Roanoke Virginia
So I found the JBLGx628 and 328 that I think will work. Now if I upgrade the speakers now then later upgrade the head unit will the 2.3 Ohm speakers be Ok or should I use 4 Ohm speakers. Also are the Bass Busters recommended with this selection? 600 Hz for rear and 150 hz for front is what I read in another thread.
My goal is simply improved sound.
I really don't want to install a bunch of extra amps and sub boxes. Just don't want to give up the storage space for trips.
My goal is simply improved sound.
I really don't want to install a bunch of extra amps and sub boxes. Just don't want to give up the storage space for trips.
Melting Slicks
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The stock head unit is rated at 4 ohms. Not sure if it's stable down to 2.3 ohms. Most aftermarket amps are stable at 2 ohms, so you should consider a micro amp that can be hidden away and not take up valuable space. I'm assuming you are leaving the stock 8 inch woofers and just replacing the front twiddlers and rear full range. Adding Dynamat or your favorite sound deadner to your doors will help with the bass output.
