getting rid of rear speakers. advice needed. - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

a2j · 05-11-2008, 04:48 PM

as of right now I see two routs to do what I need to do. and what I need to do is get more bass in the car, not just boom-boom-boom bass but nice, soft, deep bass. I don't need it loud for others to hear just so I can enjoy listening and something that could play louder than my exhaust.

so anyway. here is what I came up with:

1. replace stockers with these:
Parts Express:Tang Band W69-1436 6"x9" Neo Subwoofer
Parts Express:Tang Band W69-1042J 6"x9" Subwoofer

2. or replace stockers with some other speakers and get 8"-10" sub with box, like an add-on.

what do you guys think? any ideas?

ChillowVR4 · 05-12-2008, 04:02 PM

It looks like your going to need to get a amp to power those anyways.

How bout option 3. get rid of your rear speakers all togehter and get a nice sub and amp.

a2j · 05-12-2008, 06:24 PM

how hard it is to install box and amp?

RacerX_GTO · 05-13-2008, 12:02 AM

Even if you stuck Pioneer TS-A6972R 6x9's in there, they are going to sound much better than the joke "Infinity Premium" system that comes stock.
According to the TS-A6972R's specs they go down to 28Hz for some good bass. Not very many 6x9's go that low. The stock bass-reflex housing that mounts the speakers are not exactly rocket science, but a better speaker mounted in there sounds wonderful.

Subwoofer? Stick the Logitech Z-2300 in there

I'm not a "boom boom" guy either, when I like to play jazz, I want to hear that deep, rich string bass. When I want to hear rock, I want to hear that tight drum set and bass and I want to hear it cleanly. 40Hz bass buzz and boom is not the highlight of my music but I can hear it cleanly since ripping out that stock "Infinity Premium" crap that came with the car. I have yet to stick a subwoofer in my car because the space and tuning is just a complete nightmare.

92RT-TT · 05-13-2008, 12:37 AM

yeah I'm not very impressed with the stock "infinity" speakers either. Now my aftermarket infinities are amazing. 6x9 fyi. They are 300 watts iirc. With a small amp they hit better than my rockford fosgate sub did lol. Plus the silk tweeters sound amazing for vocals. I'm with Racerx, I listen to all kinds of music which is why I like having a 2 or 3 way speaker for a full range of sound...

Quick92ES · 05-13-2008, 06:49 AM

My take on this whole subject is do not get a coax speaker. Get a decent single cone 6x9 and amp it. Then If you want to upgrade your mids and highs, upgrade your door speakers with a component set of 6 1/2's with a tweeter and crossover. You can get a set of Memphis 6 1/2 with the tweeter and crossover for less than $150. Depending on what head unit you have you can probably set all the mids and highs to your front speakers and then just low-mids and lows to your amped 6x9's. Just my 2 cents

a2j · 05-13-2008, 12:16 PM

I don't have stock front anymore. I like my hi and mid, so all what I'm looking for is nice low.

Quick92ES · 05-13-2008, 02:06 PM

If you arent looking for something that loud then an amped pair of 6x9's should be ok. Either that or get a small sub like a JL Audio w1 or so. They don't take up any space and you can get one for about $100 on ebay. Memphis 6x9 are about the same price on ebay.

Dave57 · 05-13-2008, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RacerX_GTO

Even if you stuck Pioneer TS-A6972R 6x9's in there, they are going to sound much better than the joke "Infinity Premium" system that comes stock.
According to the TS-A6972R's specs they go down to 28Hz for some good bass. Not very many 6x9's go that low. The stock bass-reflex housing that mounts the speakers are not exactly rocket science, but a better speaker mounted in there sounds wonderful.

Subwoofer? Stick the Logitech Z-2300 in there

I'm not a "boom boom" guy either, when I like to play jazz, I want to hear that deep, rich string bass. When I want to hear rock, I want to hear that tight drum set and bass and I want to hear it cleanly. 40Hz bass buzz and boom is not the highlight of my music but I can hear it cleanly since ripping out that stock "Infinity Premium" crap that came with the car. I have yet to stick a subwoofer in my car because the space and tuning is just a complete nightmare.

Infinity systems are from 94-99 and the main issue is the amp. The rears are coax and they sound much better with an amp thats not distorting at 1/2 volume (Infinity)

Dave57 · 05-13-2008, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by a2j

I don't have stock front anymore. I like my hi and mid, so all what I'm looking for is nice low.

If the front speakers aren't amped I would use a "basslink" powered sub.

Otherwise a set of amped components up front and a sub in the back is way to go.

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05-12-2008, 04:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
ChillowVR4 Mr. Italiano Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Drives: 91 3kgt VR4,87 300ZX Trader Rating: (2)	Re: getting rid of rear speakers. advice needed. It looks like your going to need to get a amp to power those anyways. How bout option 3. get rid of your rear speakers all togehter and get a nice sub and amp. __________________

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RacerX_GTO Ferrari Nut Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: North California Trader Rating: (0)	Re: getting rid of rear speakers. advice needed. Even if you stuck Pioneer TS-A6972R 6x9's in there, they are going to sound much better than the joke "Infinity Premium" system that comes stock. According to the TS-A6972R's specs they go down to 28Hz for some good bass. Not very many 6x9's go that low. The stock bass-reflex housing that mounts the speakers are not exactly rocket science, but a better speaker mounted in there sounds wonderful. Subwoofer? Stick the Logitech Z-2300 in there I'm not a "boom boom" guy either, when I like to play jazz, I want to hear that deep, rich string bass. When I want to hear rock, I want to hear that tight drum set and bass and I want to hear it cleanly. 40Hz bass buzz and boom is not the highlight of my music but I can hear it cleanly since ripping out that stock "Infinity Premium" crap that came with the car. I have yet to stick a subwoofer in my car because the space and tuning is just a complete nightmare. __________________ 1997 GTO(Solano Black) and etc. No mods necc. It goes as fast as the line of SUV's and Hybrids in front of me in the fast lane.

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92RT-TT Mr. Cheese Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hudson, WI Drives: 92 RT/TT & 94 SL Trader Rating: (11)	Re: getting rid of rear speakers. advice needed. yeah I'm not very impressed with the stock "infinity" speakers either. Now my aftermarket infinities are amazing. 6x9 fyi. They are 300 watts iirc. With a small amp they hit better than my rockford fosgate sub did lol. Plus the silk tweeters sound amazing for vocals. I'm with Racerx, I listen to all kinds of music which is why I like having a 2 or 3 way speaker for a full range of sound... __________________ MY DAILY DRIVER IS FOR SALE!!! 94 3000GT SL SALE THREAD 1992 Stealth RT/Twin Turbo ~ 62,000 miles ~ Stored every winter since new ~ Borla Exhaust ~ K&N FIPK ~ Autometer Boost Gauge ~ Datalogger w/MMCD ~ AEM Tru-Boost ~ DNP Y-Pipe and Preturbo Pipes ~ Catless ~ Tein S springs ~ Sitting at home waiting to be installed: 450cc Blacktop injectors, Walbro 255, SAFC, Turbo timer, Greddy Type S BOV, Brembro Cross Drilled rotors... so many parts... so little time Daily Driver: 94 3000GT SL w/99 conversion

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05-13-2008, 06:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
Quick92ES Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Akron, OH Drives: 1992 Stealth ES Trader Rating: (0)	Re: getting rid of rear speakers. advice needed. My take on this whole subject is do not get a coax speaker. Get a decent single cone 6x9 and amp it. Then If you want to upgrade your mids and highs, upgrade your door speakers with a component set of 6 1/2's with a tweeter and crossover. You can get a set of Memphis 6 1/2 with the tweeter and crossover for less than $150. Depending on what head unit you have you can probably set all the mids and highs to your front speakers and then just low-mids and lows to your amped 6x9's. Just my 2 cents

05-13-2008, 12:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
a2j Driving While Ukrainian Join Date: May 2007 Location: WI Drives: Red Car Trader Rating: (1)	Re: getting rid of rear speakers. advice needed. I don't have stock front anymore. I like my hi and mid, so all what I'm looking for is nice low.

05-13-2008, 02:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
Quick92ES Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Akron, OH Drives: 1992 Stealth ES Trader Rating: (0)	Re: getting rid of rear speakers. advice needed. If you arent looking for something that loud then an amped pair of 6x9's should be ok. Either that or get a small sub like a JL Audio w1 or so. They don't take up any space and you can get one for about $100 on ebay. Memphis 6x9 are about the same price on ebay.