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Re: best speakers for a e21 without cutting metal (archive)
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Posted by Mark J on September 17, 2001 at 05:23:35:

In Reply to: Re: best speakers for a e21 without cutting metal posted by Steen on September 17, 2001 at 03:32:10:

I have a pair of Pioneer 4x6 speakers in my kick panels, and el cheapo $24.99 in the back that seriously need to get replaced.

But those Pioneer up front. I got them in the 70-80 buck range (I didn't keep track of the model), and they sound nice. I think they would really benefit from some dense foam rubber type mats behind them.

I also found a neat sub I want to buy, but haven't heard any word on it, it's the Kenwood KSC-WA62RC self powered 6" (dual I think) sub. It fits under a seat, which is nice for those of us who really use our trunks. If your stereo has a set of preouts you are set. I've seen it for $180-200.

Even though I have sad speakers in the rear, I did recontruct the deck out of 1/4" ply, which deflects less because along with the increased rigidity, I securely bolted it to the metal deck. If I were to put some 6x9's, and that sub, it would surely sound dope.

ASAIHTM (As Soon As I Have The Money)

Mark


I installed JBL 6x4s in the front they fit well & have a clear blanced sound but as the sales man advised 6x4s will not produce serious bass and so I mounted 6x9s in the rear and the system works well

all the best


The best would be "plate" speakers -- separate midrange and tweeter on a plate. They are more expensive than the "two-way" variety.

I was on a budget when replacing the original Alpines in the rear and found a set of Rockford-Fosgate two-way speakers for $50. Excelent sound for a small package.

I later sought replacements for the front and could not locate Rockford-Fosgates for the same price. The best I could do was a set of Boston CX-7e speakers for $50.

The Rockford's are far and away better speakers. Greater sensitivity and brighter sound. to balance the front with the rear I have to fade toward the Boston's, even though they are closer to me, being in the front kick panels.

Just my 2 cents.

Gabe

Hey whats the best sounding speakers that will fit without cutting the car up? Haven't looked in a while, but last time I did there wasn't much available in the 4x6 size. Anyone got recommendations based on experience??

Thanks

Mike

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