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SOLDSHORT -> Front Door Speakers (8/13/2006 4:45:48 PM)

I know some people have replaced the front door speakers on their cars.

What did you use? What do I need to use to keep the factory look, i really don't want to have to mount tweeters.

  
drbobvs -> RE: Front Door Speakers (8/13/2006 5:09:17 PM)

Infinity's here. 6x8. Model 68..something

SOLDSHORT -> RE: Front Door Speakers (8/13/2006 5:11:49 PM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: drbobvs

Infinity's here. 6x8. Model 68..something


they fit right into the factory location?

drbobvs -> RE: Front Door Speakers (8/13/2006 5:17:21 PM)

Yep. I replaced all 4. HAd to bend up one tab on each.

SOLDSHORT -> RE: Front Door Speakers (8/13/2006 5:49:17 PM)

were these it?

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7730182&type=product&id=1140392384390

d_man777 -> RE: Front Door Speakers (8/13/2006 8:58:41 PM)

Can't speak for drbob, but those are what I used. Just put in the back pair today. They sound better than stock, but I still think the H/U leaves some room for improvement.

D-

Goldenpony -> RE: Front Door Speakers (8/13/2006 9:00:57 PM)

I just installed Sony XS-V680HB speakers both in the doors and in the back. These are 2 way, 6x8 speakers with tweeters in the center. These are great speakers! I have the Shaker 500, which sounded good before-but I can't believe how much better it is with these Sonys. They're direct bolt-ins, just had to break off one tab on each front speaker. I got harness adapters from Crutchfield and soldered them to the speakers so I wouldn't have to cut any wires. I was a little nervous about the install, but it turned out to be a breeze. Some of the best money I've spent.

ucdgreek -> RE: Front Door Speakers (8/13/2006 9:25:21 PM)

can you tell me where u got those sony speakers and how much they cost...thanks in advance

drbobvs -> RE: Front Door Speakers (8/13/2006 9:56:04 PM)

Yes, those are the Infinity's i used, one word of caution, You'd better like treble!

Goldenpony -> RE: Front Door Speakers (8/13/2006 10:13:31 PM)

I got the Sonys from Electronics Express. They were $62 and change plus $14.40 shipping per pair. Best price I found. The 2 pair were like $154 something delivered. Fast service too.

nbk13nw -> RE: Front Door Speakers (8/14/2006 12:27:44 AM)

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.

hogpowr -> RE: Front Door Speakers (8/14/2006 1:10:36 AM)

I would stay away from the pioneer tsa-6880, the tweeters are very harsh......I tried them and was dissapointed.

CainMotorsports2102 -> RE: Front Door Speakers (8/14/2006 9:44:52 AM)


quote:

ORIGINAL: nbk13nw

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?

skin5050 -> RE: Front Door Speakers (8/14/2006 11:34:42 AM)

I went w/ Polk Audios all the way around. They are very similiar to the Infinity's, but have a little more bass. They sound absolutely great. But remember, your not going to get great sound out of a pair of good speakers unless you get rid of the shaker and get a good after market head unit.

SOLDSHORT -> RE: Front Door Speakers (8/14/2006 1:16:50 PM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: drbobvs

Yes, those are the Infinity's i used, one word of caution, You'd better like treble!


good thing i do!

05BlueGT -> RE: Front Door Speakers (8/14/2006 4:01:10 PM)


quote:

ORIGINAL: skin5050

I went w/ Polk Audios all the way around. They are very similiar to the Infinity's, but have a little more bass. They sound absolutely great. But remember, your not going to get great sound out of a pair of good speakers unless you get rid of the shaker and get a good after market head unit.


Amen to that........replace that Shaker head unit and you won't have to buy speakers.

SOLDSHORT -> RE: Front Door Speakers (8/14/2006 4:43:50 PM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: 05BlueGT


quote:

ORIGINAL: skin5050

I went w/ Polk Audios all the way around. They are very similiar to the Infinity's, but have a little more bass. They sound absolutely great. But remember, your not going to get great sound out of a pair of good speakers unless you get rid of the shaker and get a good after market head unit.


Amen to that........replace that Shaker head unit and you won't have to buy speakers.


the stock speakers are as bad as the head unit.

CDW63 -> RE: Front Door Speakers (8/14/2006 7:55:18 PM)

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.

Gone2 -> RE: Front Door Speakers (8/14/2006 8:07:09 PM)

I replaced all four with the previous year models of theses. Do it, Do it, Do it. I chose these because of the low frequency response. I could see how the 6880's could be TOO high with 3 tweeters, these 3ways are just crisp enough.

You can get them cheaper than crutchfield if you dont mind not getting the adapters and wiring them yourself.

Pioneer TS-A6871R 6" x 8" 3-Way Speaker

[img]http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/products/2006/130/h130TSA6871.jpeg[/img]


http://www.crutchfield.com/S-fvAAX9JqPMf/cgi-bin/prodview.asp?i=130TSA6871

Details:
» 3-way 6"x8" speakers (pair)
» Aramid fiber-reinforced, injection-molded polypropylene (IMPP) woofer with butyl rubber surround
» 1-5/8" polyester fiber semi-dome midrange and 5/8" polyester dome tweeter
» frequency response: 30-28,000 Hz
» power range: 2-50 watts RMS (240 watts peak power)
» sensitivity: 90 dB
» top-mount depth: 2-7/16"

patricknm -> RE: Front Door Speakers (8/23/2006 10:41:33 PM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: Gone2

I replaced all four with the previous year models of theses. Do it, Do it, Do it. I chose these because of the low frequency response. I could see how the 6880's could be TOO high with 4 tweeters, these 3ways are just crisp enough.

You can get them cheaper than crutchfield if you dont mind not getting the adapters and wiring them yourself.

Pioneer TS-A6871R 6" x 8" 3-Way Speaker


Well, now you guys have me considering this option. Just to clarify, you started with the stock Shaker 500 system? Did you leave the two front door subwoofers intact, or did you replace those as well? My inclination is to replace the four 6x8's like you did and leave the subs as-is. Are you pleased with the performance of that setup?

Are you still using the original Shaker 500 head unit? Like CDW63, I just installed an Alpine CDA-9857.

  

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