Convertible Speaker Replacement Questions
Ok, I looked and looked and cant find an accurate answer so I will post this question..
I have an 05 convertible I just picked up. Thought i would like the JBL sound but it sucks as most here stated. I changed out the head unit with a Pioneer Nav system but still used the JBL amp and speakers hoping (against everything everyone else here said) that I would be OK with the sound. But you all were right...I now have to replace the amp and speakers. Have a limited budget and dont want to put in a ton of $ but i have some specific questions. I will most likely be using infitiy reference Triax in the front and coax in the rear and possibly replace the sub as well with an infinity amp. Also considering polk as i have always liked them. So here are the questions
1-Front Speakers. These are easy, It seems 6x9 should drop in reasonably well. On ebay, a vendor is selling an adapter plate that pulls the speakers out about an inch to avoid the window etc. So that one is easy. I guess this is not really a question.
2-Rear speakers. These are quotes as 16 cm speakers which work out to about 6 1/4 inches (6.299). Has anyone replaced these before? WIll a 6 1/2 or 6 3/4 drop in without problems?
3-The convertible has a 20CM (7.87") sub behind the rear seat back. It is in a black fiberglass enclosure bolted to the seat bracket bars and the wall between the car and the trunk. I dont want to put anything in the truck as the convertible trunk space is precious. Has anyone replaced this with an 8" (seems close enough?) Does anyone know what depth can fit in this enclosure?
4-I plan on mounting the amp under the read seat...any problems with that?
I hope someone with convertible experience will share here.
Thanks in advance.
I have an 05 convertible I just picked up. Thought i would like the JBL sound but it sucks as most here stated. I changed out the head unit with a Pioneer Nav system but still used the JBL amp and speakers hoping (against everything everyone else here said) that I would be OK with the sound. But you all were right...I now have to replace the amp and speakers. Have a limited budget and dont want to put in a ton of $ but i have some specific questions. I will most likely be using infitiy reference Triax in the front and coax in the rear and possibly replace the sub as well with an infinity amp. Also considering polk as i have always liked them. So here are the questions
1-Front Speakers. These are easy, It seems 6x9 should drop in reasonably well. On ebay, a vendor is selling an adapter plate that pulls the speakers out about an inch to avoid the window etc. So that one is easy. I guess this is not really a question.
2-Rear speakers. These are quotes as 16 cm speakers which work out to about 6 1/4 inches (6.299). Has anyone replaced these before? WIll a 6 1/2 or 6 3/4 drop in without problems?
3-The convertible has a 20CM (7.87") sub behind the rear seat back. It is in a black fiberglass enclosure bolted to the seat bracket bars and the wall between the car and the trunk. I dont want to put anything in the truck as the convertible trunk space is precious. Has anyone replaced this with an 8" (seems close enough?) Does anyone know what depth can fit in this enclosure?
4-I plan on mounting the amp under the read seat...any problems with that?
I hope someone with convertible experience will share here.
Thanks in advance.
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