vettemann62

C6 Non Bose 2LT hatchback: I want to replace the 3.5" door speakers. Whats the procedure?

I was thinking of these POLKS:
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_107DB35...107db351&tp=96

CudjoeScott

That's kind of an open-ended question. Are you planning on using the stock head unit? Are you planning on replacing any other speakers? Are you looking for more clarity in the door speakers or do you just want more "thump"? In other words, the more details you can provide regarding what your goals are, the better we can respond to your question. Tell us what your end-goal is, and we can better advise you.

vettemann62

Thanks

I replaced the head unit with OEM but kept the amp. I just want to add more highs up front and a little more bass wouldn't hurt. I don't want to make any other changes.

BearZ06

here's the how to:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...nt-w-pics.html

Wayne O

Here's a couple threads that may help:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...1633971&page=7

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...&highlight=s35

Possibly this one as well:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1490531

WLDHRSE

1/4 stick of dynamite, definitely the quick way, if you don't mind the slight mess it will make.

Speakers are terrible in these cars. I will be replacing the entire system in my 06. Good luck with yours. I haven't done it yet and don't know the exact procedure, but it can't be too hard.

pentavolvo

the db351 is a nice cheap upgrade

gibear2k5

I agree

Vette5.5

I wouldn't reccommend just changining out the 3.5" without a whole system redo. The OEM systems are pretty well sonically balanced using the supplied speakers. You might get lucky, but just swapping out to aftermarket drivers, is a crap shoot. Usually OEM's are much more efficient and probably 2 ohm. Aftermarkets usually need more power to drive and mostly 4 ohm, giving you another volume level hit. If it's more treble your after, look into a small tweeter add on kit from places like Parts Express. I put some of these in my C5, front and rear. The Bose system was still awful, but at least it had some treble.

leatherneck21

Just did mine with Boston Acustics. Sounds FANTASTIC and took about 20 minutes. So easy, even I could do it let me know if you want the DIY...Good Luck!

pentavolvo

4ohm in the c6, and the 3.5 swap up front is a worthwile swap. while you are in there unhook the center speaker also

C7-Beast

Listen to penta....He has done a ton of C6 installs

vettemann62

Great stuff, thanks guys!!!

I don't hear a center speaker. I have an 07 2LT non Bose.

4thC4at60

I changed mine out almost three years ago. Night and day difference.

C7-Beast

The factory system has a center, trust me.

vettemann62

Maybe it was disconnected when I got the new head unit put in because I dont hear any sound coming from it.

Vette5.5

Guess I just got educated a bit. Knowing what you guy's are having good result's with and 4 ohm, may just try the swap myself. My system has the dash mounted center channel driver and usaully like them in past installs. Curious why to disconnect it.

gibear2k5

Big improvement, give it a go!

Whaler21

Hatchback?????

vettemann62

Yes