Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted January 28, 2010 Posted January 28, 2010 Hi Guys The speakers behind my seats have never worked since I owned the Zed. Ive got Infinity's in the doors and they produce a brilliant sound. I think im ready for a bit more sound though, what size go in the rear and should I run with Infinitys again to match the fronts or has anyone got an better recommendations for similar money ? Thanks in advance Quote
3FIDDYZ Posted January 28, 2010 Posted January 28, 2010 6.5 You dont need to go as far as infinity. Got kickers in mine and they work just fine! Quote
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted January 28, 2010 Author Posted January 28, 2010 Nice one Fiddy Theres a few on ebay ranging from £35 to £89 any suggestions what to go for ? Quote
narcotix Posted January 28, 2010 Posted January 28, 2010 I think my rear speakers aren't really working either ... Is there any mounting rings etc that need to be constructed in order to fit aftermarket speakers or do the 6.5" speakers simply replace the existing ones? Quote
3FIDDYZ Posted January 28, 2010 Posted January 28, 2010 Am running these http://www.incar-emporium.com/product_i ... ts_id=2402 Quote
3FIDDYZ Posted January 28, 2010 Posted January 28, 2010 6.5 on the rears are just a straight swap (unlike the fronts!!) But some 6.5's have been known to be bigger than others am sure the ICEickles will tell you why ! If you havnt got either rear speaker running you may find its a wire issue so worth checking out before you buy. Didnt have Bose so no 1st hand knowledge, but I seem to remember issuse with speaker swaps, but that could have been just the connectors... Quote
narcotix Posted January 28, 2010 Posted January 28, 2010 Thanks for the information 3FIDDYZ ... How would you rate the speakers you have? I take it these are a straight swap with the existing ones? Quote
3FIDDYZ Posted January 28, 2010 Posted January 28, 2010 Thanks for the information 3FIDDYZ ... How would you rate the speakers you have? I take it these are a straight swap with the existing ones? Am not a major audiophile in the car (am in the house though!) but these are just fine. Rear speakers dont need to be great as the sound stage should be upfront and center rather that being surrounded by noise. Am running them via the kenwood HU which has a bit of oomph... The Clarion in the Zed isnt that powerful so this is another area to consider. But in answer to your question, straight swap. Quote
narcotix Posted January 29, 2010 Posted January 29, 2010 Thanks again ... I'm not sure if it's my exisiting speakers or not but when I set the fader to rear only I can barely hear anything, even though the volume is set fairly high .... I might just replace them anyway, as any improvement is better than what I currently have ... Quote
BRO-T Posted January 29, 2010 Posted January 29, 2010 I installed the infinity’s that are on eBay for £35. I think for the price they are amazing. Really good clear sound which don't distort no matter how high I crank up the volume. Bit time consuming to install as you really have to dismantle the interior. I also ran new speaker cable as mine (JDM) kept cutting out. I used this guide here to help with the install Quote
steve-r Posted January 30, 2010 Posted January 30, 2010 Just a question.... do you really need rear speakers? I had a set up in my old celica where I just had focal speakers, mid range and tweeters in the door and just a rear sub, powered by a 4 channel amp. And the sound was really good. I will be going along the same route when I get time to have ago at my system in my zed. Before I went about installing the system I spoke to a guy in a car audio shop, and he suggested this set up as its what they do in high end installs. have look at this, and some of the comments support what this guy had told me, especially the post from arcam boy. http://www.avforums.com/forums/car-ente ... akers.html Just my 2p worth Quote
jacr87 Posted February 16, 2010 Posted February 16, 2010 Quick question, Planning on changing the speakers, do the covers just pop off? Quote
3FIDDYZ Posted February 16, 2010 Posted February 16, 2010 Quick question, Planning on changing the speakers, do the covers just pop off? No you need to remove the whole of the top I think. Not a difficult job, work from the boot, and get a trim removal tool if you havnt done it before. If your happy removing trim and the poppers at the back, fingers are just as good! Just dont yank to hard! Quote
Husky Posted February 16, 2010 Posted February 16, 2010 tarmac, if/when you do this do you want a hand? Quote
350 Russ Posted February 16, 2010 Posted February 16, 2010 i fitted these to mine viewtopic.php?f=27&t=28275 Quote
Shaun1982 Posted February 18, 2010 Posted February 18, 2010 I just used to run comps up front & a kicker l7 in the boot of my fto,plenty good enough,sound from the front,bass from the back Saying that in my first fto i ran comps up front,6x9s in the rear & 2 db audio raptor 2 square subs all amped up.Twas rather loud that Quote
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