Upgraded the front speakers in my Shaker 500. I went with Pioneer TS-D6802R 6x8/5x7. They fit perfectly and sound great. Sorry no pics Follow this guide if you don't know how to get to them.

 

I been looking into something like this.

So they sound really great? How many watts are they?


And no isses with them so far?

 

Looks like a nice unit. That's the series made out of that volcanic rock or something... I read/see good stuff about it. How is the overall sound effected? better treble? more crisp?

Also if anyone wants to remove the door panel along with Adam's link above you can try this youtube link which shows the removal: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9y5XvYQcBI

 

The highs and mid bass are better. Stock speakers sound muddy. I ordered from http://www.sonicelectronix.com/

 

Why on Crutchfield does it say these do not fit our cars?

(2011 w/Shaker 500 and Electronics Package)

 

They fit perfectly. I assume their database just needs to be updated. Also note how the speaker itself says "CUSTOM-FIT FOR FORD MAZDA".

 

Anything special you had to do for wiring? Or is it plug/play?

 

I used Metra 72-5600 wiring harness adapters which make it plug-n-play. They're less than $10 for a pair.

 

Speakers don't have watts. But these speakers come from a good line of products. For someone who isn't looking to break the bank upgrading their audio, I'd bet they would be okay as factory replacements.

 

I think you missed what he was asking... speakers don't produce power so they don't "have watts" but every speaker is rated for how much power (in watts) they can handle.

Those particular speakers are rated 60 watts RMS from 30Hz to 32KHz. For some reason they have an outrageous peak rating of 260 watts but that is a mostly meaningless number.

 

I know what he was asking. I just didn't feel like typing out your (correct) response. Either way, power ratings for speakers are mostly suggested by the mfg as a guideline. It's too complicated to explain as I type away on my phone, so I went the short route.

 

that's on my list.....stock speakers sound lifeless and congested at mid to high listening levels. I'll probably do the back window units as well.

 

How does the overall audio sound with the backs still being factory? I was thinking about replacing the speakers all around, but if the fronts clean up the muddy sound I may just go with front replacement for now.

 

You hardly hear the rear speakers. They aren't right in your face like the fronts. Definitely do the fronts first, I think you will decide to skip the rears entirely.

 

Awesome. That allows me to spend more money and get better speakers just for the fronts then.

 

I went with the Pioneer TSA 6872 and they sound 100 percent better than the factory speakers and I can see why. The factory speakers are tiny compared to any replacement speaker that you would find on the market. Now I just have to find a good deal on a Escort 9500ix, get the blendmount and invisicord.

 

Thanks for your post Adam. This looks like a no-brainer upgrade for me.
Going to order these in the next couple days.

 

Adam, would the 2 rear speakers be the same as the 2 front ones? Looks like a worthwhile upgrade

 

Yeah. The front and rears are 5x7/6x8s with the exception of the door subs from the Shaker 500.

Anyone know where the amp is located?

 

Thanks Steve. I just looked under the trunk mat, not there. I don't know where the amp. is.