Base Model Door Speaker Swap

OMGiGOTaZ · 08-10-2012, 08:24 PM

Well, After many searches, I found much of what I was in for here in other threads, but what I didn't see I figured I would add...

First of all, thanks to everyone for posting threads like this that got me as far as I got. Took me about 1 hour 30 minutes... But then after showering and getting ready for test drive

realized I hadn't FULLy connected door handle cable for exterior on driver side door(did this one first), so add 15 miutes for brain fart

The first Speaker took an hour, the second about half that time and worth the $39+ tax the stereo shop wanted and the Benefit of knowing how my baby was treated!

OMGiGOTaZ · 08-10-2012, 08:36 PM

Here are the Speakers I decided to go with after hours of research... I couldn't find any speakers with a better Frequency response for what I was trying to match with the Deck i'm looking at...

Pioneer TS-A1684R A-Series 6 1/2" 4-Way

tuk · 08-11-2012, 05:22 AM

how does it sound?

OMGiGOTaZ · 08-11-2012, 07:29 AM

The sound is Night and Day different, although I expect better once the new deck is installed. I can actually crank it up and hear no distortion now!

If your looking for Speakers that add bass, these are not for you, I'm dropping 2 12's in the back so I wanted full sounding Mids/highs up front and couldn't even find many component sets with better frequency response than these, seeing as many use components with the tweeters in the dash

bigaudiofanat · 08-11-2012, 08:26 AM

Did you disconnect the tweeter from the dash? I recommend you do.

OMGiGOTaZ · 08-11-2012, 09:22 AM

Swapping out with Focal tweeters/crossovers in the dash today hopefully, i'll post pics!

Oh, and the Head Unit!

tuk · 08-11-2012, 08:07 PM

i was thinking about replacing the stock bose speakers, but from what i have been reading its too fiddly. will these pioneer speaker work with the stock bose head unit?

just wondering how was the fitment? was there much tweaking required? and do you have to buy brackets?

also which tweeter did you decide to go with?

thanks

bigaudiofanat · 08-11-2012, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tuk

i was thinking about replacing the stock bose speakers, but from what i have been reading its too fiddly. will these pioneer speaker work with the stock bose head unit?

just wondering how was the fitment? was there much tweaking required? and do you have to buy brackets?

also which tweeter did you decide to go with?

thanks

What to know about Bose

OMGiGOTaZ · 08-11-2012, 10:03 PM

OMGiGOTaZ · 08-12-2012, 02:07 PM

took some more pics of the deck install

based on many threads I thought I would be ok with the factory dash and mount, which did work, however there is a small gap, nothing terrible.

OMGiGOTaZ · 08-12-2012, 09:17 PM

Realized I forgot to put final pics of the Amp & Wiring finished, will get those up tomorrow hopefully. Decided to mount it behind the Passenger seat. Worked well for running the wires and keeping everything neat!

dmhenderson · 08-17-2012, 02:02 PM

Incidentally the Infinity Kappa set fits the Z and is relatively cheap.

sonic370 · 08-18-2012, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OMGiGOTaZ

took some more pics of the deck install

based on many threads I thought I would be ok with the factory dash and mount, which did work, however there is a small gap, nothing terrible.

how is the calling quality with the mic mounted there
any problems with other party hearing you

markthomas69 · 10-05-2012, 03:08 PM

Just out of normal couriosity, will a 6x9 fit in the door if you remove the non-bose plate and will magnet size and mounting depth be an issue?

James Donovan · 10-05-2012, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OMGiGOTaZ

Well, After many searches, I found much of what I was in for here in other threads, but what I didn't see I figured I would add...

First of all, thanks to everyone for posting threads like this that got me as far as I got. Took me about 1 hour 30 minutes... But then after showering and getting ready for test drive

realized I hadn't FULLy connected door handle cable for exterior on driver side door(did this one first), so add 15 miutes for brain fart

The first Speaker took an hour, the second about half that time and worth the $39+ tax the stereo shop wanted and the Benefit of knowing how my baby was treated!

Even I have purchased similar set of speakers, trust me guys these are so incredible that everyone can buy these easily.

08-10-2012, 08:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
OMGiGOTaZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 316 Drives: 12 370Z Auto Sport Rep Power: 12	Here are the Speakers I decided to go with after hours of research... I couldn't find any speakers with a better Frequency response for what I was trying to match with the Deck i'm looking at... Pioneer TS-A1684R A-Series 6 1/2" 4-Way __________________ all you gotta do is...

08-11-2012, 07:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
OMGiGOTaZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 316 Drives: 12 370Z Auto Sport Rep Power: 12	The sound is Night and Day different, although I expect better once the new deck is installed. I can actually crank it up and hear no distortion now! If your looking for Speakers that add bass, these are not for you, I'm dropping 2 12's in the back so I wanted full sounding Mids/highs up front and couldn't even find many component sets with better frequency response than these, seeing as many use components with the tweeters in the dash __________________ all you gotta do is...

08-11-2012, 08:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	Did you disconnect the tweeter from the dash? I recommend you do. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

08-11-2012, 09:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
OMGiGOTaZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 316 Drives: 12 370Z Auto Sport Rep Power: 12	Swapping out with Focal tweeters/crossovers in the dash today hopefully, i'll post pics! Oh, and the Head Unit! __________________ all you gotta do is...

08-11-2012, 08:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
tuk Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AUZ Posts: 2 Drives: nissan 370z Rep Power: 12	i was thinking about replacing the stock bose speakers, but from what i have been reading its too fiddly. will these pioneer speaker work with the stock bose head unit? just wondering how was the fitment? was there much tweaking required? and do you have to buy brackets? also which tweeter did you decide to go with? thanks Last edited by tuk; 08-11-2012 at 08:38 PM.

08-11-2012, 05:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
tuk Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AUZ Posts: 2 Drives: nissan 370z Rep Power: 12	how does it sound?

08-12-2012, 09:17 PM	#11 (permalink)
OMGiGOTaZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 316 Drives: 12 370Z Auto Sport Rep Power: 12	Realized I forgot to put final pics of the Amp & Wiring finished, will get those up tomorrow hopefully. Decided to mount it behind the Passenger seat. Worked well for running the wires and keeping everything neat! __________________ all you gotta do is...

08-17-2012, 02:02 PM	#12 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 26	Incidentally the Infinity Kappa set fits the Z and is relatively cheap. __________________

10-05-2012, 03:08 PM	#14 (permalink)
markthomas69 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Little Elm, TX Posts: 66 Drives: 2010 370Z Red, auto Rep Power: 12	Just out of normal couriosity, will a 6x9 fit in the door if you remove the non-bose plate and will magnet size and mounting depth be an issue? __________________ Beluga catback exhaust and Y-Pipe. Sport brakes upgrade. 24 row oil cooler. Battery relocated to the trunk.

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