Changing the stock 4 speakers made a huge difference. I put in JBL GTO 6x8 2 ways I got on clearance from Best Buy, great bang for the buck. The stock head unit isn't fantastic but with the speaker change it's quite competent now. I may upgrade later to one that allows for easier connectivity with my Ipod and XM but I'm in no rush.
With my installation I just had to remove a few tabs from the speakers with some pliers, took all of 2 minutes.
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I agree about replacing the speakers, I have the Alpine CDA-9857 headunit in place of the shaker500, mostly for the Ipod interface (works great). The HU really improved the sound dramatically, but I am going to replace the f/r speakers in the next couple of weeks to get the most from the new deck.
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Have you settled on speakers yet? Anyone else have this Alpine HU?
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OK, I have the Alpine CDA-9857 head unit and just replaced the four main speakers this morning with Pioneer TS-A6871R 6" x 8" 3-Way Speakers (see post by Gone2 above). I left the two factory subs in the front doors as they were. Please note that I am not very knowledgeable about sound systems and sound quality in general, but I am a bit of a perfectionist and like my music to sound good.
I will write more later after I have spent more time with it, and after I have played with the audio adjustments. I have only listened to it for a short while today. But my first impression is that I am very happy with this system when driving with the top up on my convertible. I still find that when I put the top down, and as a consequence really turn the volume up, that I am dealing with some distortion or over-driving or who-knows-what. But like I said, I need to play with it more.
Of course, another consideration for me is that I can't keep spending money on sound system upgrades... at this point I have to say "this is good enough". And the truth is, I am pretty happy with this setup given the money I invested in it.
Just got done replacing the 2 doors/rear deck speakers with Alpine SPS-57C2 (5x7 two-way) this morning and all I can say is WOW! The sound difference was amazing. I listened to Sony, Pioneer, Rockford Fosgate, etc. The Alpines sounded the best in the store, I choose the cheapest deck/middle deck/most expensive deck with no amps on and bass/treble set to default on both so just the speakers I was sampling were on and I could hear what they all sounded like . Many moons ago I was an installer/manager for Circuit City and actually moved on from there to work on Ford audio and factory security at a dealership (out of that industry now too) and developed a pretty good ear for what sounds best. Of course with anything this is just IMHO, but they do rock!!!!
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6x9's wont fit the rear...6x8 or 5x7's are the stock speaker hole size...I put in polk audios in the doors havent got to the rear yet...they run about $100 a pair...
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I used one of those thumb wheels that holds the screwdriver bit. My was plastic w/o the ratcheting. I came in one of those small cheap socket/driver bit kits.
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Yup and 6x8 / 5x7 speaker will fit. I have Infinity in the rear and Rockford Fosgate in the front. Also, replaced the door subs with Rockford Fosgate 8's as well as some RF 10's in the rear.
which rockford did you use? and where did you get them?
Sorry for taking so long to respond.
I used the Rockford Fosgate Stage 1 P18S4 8” Subwoofers in teh factory sub locations. The rest of my system is this:
Audio Modifications: • Alpine 9847 Head Unit • Rockford Fosgate P3001 • Rockford Fosgate P4002 • Rockford Fosgate T1682C o 1 Pair 6”x 8” Coaxial Mounted in Factory Upper Door Locations o 1 Pair 6”x 8” Coaxial Mounted in Factory Rear Deck Locations • Rockford Fosgate Stage 1 P18S4 8” Subwoofers • Rockford Fosgate Stage 1 P112S4 12” Subwoofers • FatMat – Floors, Doors, Wells, Firewall and Trunk • Monster Cable Audio Cabling and Wires • Custom Subwoofer Enclosure o ¾ MDX, Fiberglass Overlay, Factory Paint (Ebony) o 2.0 Cu. Ft. Internal o Mustang “Running Pony” Embossed into Fiberglass o Created by TC Customz of Canada
I used the Infinity Kappa 682.7cf . As getting the rears out. I used a snub type ratcheted screwdriver. I forget the size torque bit, but it is a torque bit needed. I couldn't see what I was doing, it was by feel though. Not easy, but doable.
And they fit fine. There was a small tab for a screw I had to bend outward, but easily done.
I used e-bay for all 4 of my speakers. Picked up 5X7 Audiobahn plates (4" mid, tweeter)with crossover up front and regular Pyle 5X7's for the rear deck all for under $100. The prices on speakers on e-bay are more then half off in most cases. I thought the stock shaker 500 mids were a bit murkey and the highs were not defined. Any aftermarket speaker should easily fix this.
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i have the alpine wa-200 double din which is very good but to many features to actually use, so i am currently selling it,but as far as front speakers go i have jlaudio zr series components front and rear and it sound awsome. the door subs a actually really not worth doin.
I am, I'll take a pic in the morning. Replacing my sound system was my summer project and my first time tackling anything like it and I'm extremely happy with how it came out. I gave in and paid to have my amps mounted on my rear seats but other than that managed to do it myself.
For the front I put in a set of Polk SR 6500's and they sound amazing. I'm really into music and am pretty anal about sound quality and these don't dissapoint. As of now I've got the 4 channel alpine mid level amp (it's 125 wpc bridged) running them and while I'm sure a better amp would help they sound excellent.
For the install I got 1/4 inch mdf made two cut outs after tracing the stock speakers that are above the subs (I had the shaker 500) and made cut out inside for tweets using a dremel saw (pretty sure that's the name, it's the saw that uses a drill bit so I could start from inside and not have to cut into the board). Since the main speakers were only 6.5 inch I made a ring out of mdf to mount the speakers on and just got some slightly larger screws to screw into the factory screw locations. Popped off the stock grill from the subs and put those along with the plastic ring over and looks 100% stock. I put plenty of foam around the ring to reduce any vibration, dynamatted basically the whole door, plastic as well and it did a pretty good job. I've gotta put some weather stripping along some plastic parts to stop some rattles but I can't get over how good it sounds and how well the install looks.
Just fyi I repalced the rear deck speakers with Clif designs, and have a Saes Lotus 12 inch sub powered by a jl audio 500/1 with an Alpine cda 9857 head unit. It's loud and clear.
Also just to note, I found that head unit to be on the bright side. The polks were a bit bright to begin with so I had to take the tweeters down a notch via the crossovers. I talked to some audio guys at a shop here who have the same deck and they too said it was bright, not overly so but just somethign to keep in mind if you're shopping around. Personally I find the high crips and clear, no bleeding ears but I could see how some people might not like it.
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