Which replacement speakers to get?
#24
I just installed Polk Audio 6.5" 2-way speakers in all 4 doors from Crutchfield. The give you the wire adapters and speaker adapter boxes to make the install simple. They also provide instructions with photos. The Polks are marine grade, so water and salt will not kill them like most speakers. Around $200 for all 4. On the stock radio I lost some volume I suppose, not enough to bother me or my daughter listening at normal levels. We don't typically jam out in the car :-)
I may upgrade the head unit to a touch screen Pioneer later. I really miss my BT phone integration. The factory base radio on my 2006 is of the 1990 technology set.
I may upgrade the head unit to a touch screen Pioneer later. I really miss my BT phone integration. The factory base radio on my 2006 is of the 1990 technology set.
#25
The "premium enhanced" speakers.... not so much. I do not recall what the amp outputs are for the Monsoon, but it is not far off from the base unit. Be my guest and search that out and report back.
#27
So I ordered all new door speakers, and enough dynamat extreme to do all four doors. I'm gonna send the baffles I ordered back. The local car audio guy said that they kill the bass... and all I really want is good bass without putting a sub in.
#28
The enclosures "enhance" or tighten up the bass and kill the "boom". The local car audio kid should know that.
#30
I put mine in baffles for weather protection, my truck is outside 24/7. I have the wires come in from tiny a hole in the bottom. Wasn't concerned about booming bass ...... I mean I have the base radio. I'm no audiophile either, but still a massive improvement over OEM, especially when your OEMs croak.
Crutchfield...
"Our take on the XTC 6-1/2" Speaker Baffles
Waterproof foam baffles from XTC fit behind speakers to keep them clean and dry. They compress easily to fit the installation, and form a mounting seal that can reduce panel vibration. Use these speaker baffles along with a Dynamat kit when you install your new speakers, and you'll enjoy improved sound and performance.
These baffles will protect your speakers. In many applications we recommend that you cut a hole in the bottom of the baffle, or remove the entire bottom of the baffle, to maintain good bass response while still protecting your speaker from dirt and water damage."
Crutchfield...
"Our take on the XTC 6-1/2" Speaker Baffles
Waterproof foam baffles from XTC fit behind speakers to keep them clean and dry. They compress easily to fit the installation, and form a mounting seal that can reduce panel vibration. Use these speaker baffles along with a Dynamat kit when you install your new speakers, and you'll enjoy improved sound and performance.
These baffles will protect your speakers. In many applications we recommend that you cut a hole in the bottom of the baffle, or remove the entire bottom of the baffle, to maintain good bass response while still protecting your speaker from dirt and water damage."
Last edited by Doc Olds; 05-02-2014 at 08:59 AM.