Just replaced...
Drifting
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Originally Posted by djhartm
...the center mount speaker with an Infinity 3.5" 2-way. Did it myself - very easy.
Another cheesy Bose speaker pulled.
Next up, the 'subs'.
Another cheesy Bose speaker pulled.
Next up, the 'subs'.
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Racer
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Very easy.
The grill assembly is held in by 5 clips. I used a small screwdriver to pop the grill out. The speaker is secured by 4 bolts. I clipped the wires (yellow is positive) soldered them onto the Infinity & screwed it in place (only used 2 mounting screws).
The grill assembly is held in by 5 clips. I used a small screwdriver to pop the grill out. The speaker is secured by 4 bolts. I clipped the wires (yellow is positive) soldered them onto the Infinity & screwed it in place (only used 2 mounting screws).
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Originally Posted by djhartm
Very easy.
The grill assembly is held in by 5 clips. I used a small screwdriver to pop the grill out. The speaker is secured by 4 bolts. I clipped the wires (yellow is positive) soldered them onto the Infinity & screwed it in place (only used 2 mounting screws).
The grill assembly is held in by 5 clips. I used a small screwdriver to pop the grill out. The speaker is secured by 4 bolts. I clipped the wires (yellow is positive) soldered them onto the Infinity & screwed it in place (only used 2 mounting screws).
Does it sound better? My experience has been that factory headunits are week and the weakest link.I have the Sa package but it has the same speakers I'm sure just doen't have the sub amp.Also if its bose they usually use lower impedences so does it match up?
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TedG measured the impedance of the stock as standard.
Being a 2-way & more efficient (estimated by db rating), the tone & highs sound crisper.
I replaced the mids in the doors & rear c-panel & they sound great.
My plan is to complete the upgrade with Earthquake SWS-10 speakers in the doors & a 6-channel amp.
Being a 2-way & more efficient (estimated by db rating), the tone & highs sound crisper.
I replaced the mids in the doors & rear c-panel & they sound great.
My plan is to complete the upgrade with Earthquake SWS-10 speakers in the doors & a 6-channel amp.
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Originally Posted by djhartm
TedG measured the impedance of the stock as standard.
Being a 2-way & more efficient (estimated by db rating), the tone & highs sound crisper.
I replaced the mids in the doors & rear c-panel & they sound great.
My plan is to complete the upgrade with Earthquake SWS-10 speakers in the doors & a 6-channel amp.
Being a 2-way & more efficient (estimated by db rating), the tone & highs sound crisper.
I replaced the mids in the doors & rear c-panel & they sound great.
My plan is to complete the upgrade with Earthquake SWS-10 speakers in the doors & a 6-channel amp.
What did you replace the door speakers and rear speakers with and was it difficult?Sorry for all the questions but I find the system in my car is just terrible sounding and I'm trying to figure out what needs to go first.Will I still have to replace the headunit.The mids on the current are just annoying its so out of balance and lacks smoothness and definition. Thanks for your expertise.
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I replaced all the mids with Infinities.
CircuitCity installed the doors & rears for $73.00 as I didn't feel comfortable removing those panels.
I think the headunit is decent (I have the NAV, so replacing it is not an option). My experience is that a decent amp will clean-up & energize the sound levels.
I wanted to keep a stock look as opposed some of the custom encolsures & boxes some people have had installed.
I've had too many crackheads smash my windows & steal components like those. Plus, space is at a premium, especially with the top stowed.
CircuitCity installed the doors & rears for $73.00 as I didn't feel comfortable removing those panels.
I think the headunit is decent (I have the NAV, so replacing it is not an option). My experience is that a decent amp will clean-up & energize the sound levels.
I wanted to keep a stock look as opposed some of the custom encolsures & boxes some people have had installed.
I've had too many crackheads smash my windows & steal components like those. Plus, space is at a premium, especially with the top stowed.
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Originally Posted by djhartm
...the center mount speaker with an Infinity 3.5" 2-way. Did it myself - very easy.
Another cheesy Bose speaker pulled.
Next up, the 'subs'.
Another cheesy Bose speaker pulled.
Next up, the 'subs'.
So you are going for the Earthquakes. When you talk amp, are you going to replace the Bose amp under the dash? Or just augment the system? I really want to know the results of the Earthquakes.
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Since the Bose amp has features that are accessible from the NAV, I will probably keep it.
I'll keep you posted on the Earthquakes.
So far, that company has been very helpful in providing feedback.
I'll keep you posted on the Earthquakes.
So far, that company has been very helpful in providing feedback.
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Originally Posted by djhartm
Since the Bose amp has features that are accessible from the NAV, I will probably keep it.
I'll keep you posted on the Earthquakes.
So far, that company has been very helpful in providing feedback.
I'll keep you posted on the Earthquakes.
So far, that company has been very helpful in providing feedback.
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From: NYC / Naples, FL C5 under construction! Arancio Atlas (Lamborghini Metallic Orange) comming soon! :)
hey Dj, arent those subs too "bling?" With all the added weight, you are right, you wont need that BPP Wing for down force 
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Racer
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Originally Posted by DudeWheresMyVette
hey Dj, arent those subs too "bling?" With all the added weight, you are right, you wont need that BPP Wing for down force
Iz be puttin in da stock size subs; not some ****ed-out system wit da trunk filled wit dem crazy-*** subs.
Fo shure!
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This is excellent!!! IMO that center speaker should be disconnected and left that way. I strongly suspect it is that speaker that is really screwing up the soundstage.
Thanks for the investigation
Thanks for the investigation
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Originally Posted by Grzldvt
This is excellent!!! IMO that center speaker should be disconnected and left that way. I strongly suspect it is that speaker that is really screwing up the soundstage.
Thanks for the investigation
Thanks for the investigation