C5 subwoofer woos
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Le Mans Master
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C5 subwoofer woos
howdy.. 02 Z, upgraded to a Kenwood 2020 has performed flawlessly, changed the tweeters 2023,
now the subs are done, took to my local stereo shop and says they are both toast, probably one
went out and i didn t notice too much, car is fairly loud, and i keep the stereo positioned to the back
more than center. What can i replace the subs with ? have done some research and know it is all one unit
and the amps are attached to the subs.. not sure what my options are. Stereo shop says he can change
it up but would be $1400, don t think i need to spend that just to have a little bass.. any thoughts be
appreciated..
TIA
now the subs are done, took to my local stereo shop and says they are both toast, probably one
went out and i didn t notice too much, car is fairly loud, and i keep the stereo positioned to the back
more than center. What can i replace the subs with ? have done some research and know it is all one unit
and the amps are attached to the subs.. not sure what my options are. Stereo shop says he can change
it up but would be $1400, don t think i need to spend that just to have a little bass.. any thoughts be
appreciated..
TIA
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Le Mans Master
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From: Whitby Ont.
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Le Mans Master
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i have looked at many of your threads. there is one in particular, but can t find it 1 hr later.. lol
it was suggestions about the JBL speakers. followed your advice and installed the twiddlers and the rear speakers..
can you point me in that direction again please.. am thinking of putting the JBL woofers or facsimile in.the doors
tisa
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Le Mans Master
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You going down a rabbits hole... lol...
probably the best reasonable upgrade here is an 8 inch component set with a smallish amp.
https://www.amazon.com/Alpine-S2-S80.../dp/B0C74VHQSV
probably the best reasonable upgrade here is an 8 inch component set with a smallish amp.
https://www.amazon.com/Alpine-S2-S80.../dp/B0C74VHQSV
you had a thread last yr i think.. was about JBL install in C5, i did the JBL twiddlers and the JBL in the back. would like to
keep the JBL for the woofers also.. do you remember which one it was ? or remember the thread, i searched for over
an hour today, couldn t find it
Melting Slicks
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LOL yea.. the hole is getting deeper, trying to my way up again...
you had a thread last yr i think.. was about JBL install in C5, i did the JBL twiddlers and the JBL in the back. would like to
keep the JBL for the woofers also.. do you remember which one it was ? or remember the thread, i searched for over
an hour today, couldn t find it
you had a thread last yr i think.. was about JBL install in C5, i did the JBL twiddlers and the JBL in the back. would like to
keep the JBL for the woofers also.. do you remember which one it was ? or remember the thread, i searched for over
an hour today, couldn t find it
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i am still struggling what i need to do, i want to put in the 8" speakers. but looking at Metra, it looks like only 6 3/4 adaptors are available..
is this true, am i missing something, if someone can enlighten me, would be appreciated.
is this true, am i missing something, if someone can enlighten me, would be appreciated.
Melting Slicks
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it's true. You can build your own or you can use the metra with an 8 inch ring adapter. Good plastic ones on Amazon. You can use 6 inch speakers if you want. Most are satisfied with that. I'm the oddball that just wants that extra low end midbass from the 8.. or now 10 in my c7.
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Le Mans Master
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it's true. You can build your own or you can use the metra with an 8 inch ring adapter. Good plastic ones on Amazon. You can use 6 inch speakers if you want. Most are satisfied with that. I'm the oddball that just wants that extra low end midbass from the 8.. or now 10 in my c7.
i think am going with a 6.5 coaxial, am def not an audiophile as everyone can see.
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or at least go with a component system. It will produce better bass.
Last edited by VinceC5; May 15, 2025 at 08:20 PM.
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