Installed new front speakers
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I was surprised at how cheap they were. They were so light that when I took out the last screw, instead of falling out, they floated up to the ceiling of my shop. Had to swat 'em down with a broom.
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I apologize for the stupid question but I have a 2011 V6 base model with the standard radio, will these fit in my doors as well. According to crutchfield I have 5x7 or 6x8 in the doors. I just do not have the subs like the mach system.
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According to Crutchfields website, yes they will.
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You just need a speaker wire harness adapter which probably can be found at a local audio shop or best buy. I believe the part number is Metra 72-5600. This will give you the ability to switch back to the factory speakers w/o cutting wires.
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Installed my Boston S85s last night using the Metra 72-5600 harness. Completely plug and play.
I didn't remove the door latch cable, as I found it was easier to just lay a blanket down and rest the bottom of the panel on it.
Insanely easy mod. For less than $100 you can really improve on the factory stereo.
The S85's may not be the best out there, but I really like them so far.
I read reviews where people complained about a lack of bass. Not an issue at all with the Shaker 500 IMO.
I may end up doing the rears as well, even though they are certainly not needed.
I didn't remove the door latch cable, as I found it was easier to just lay a blanket down and rest the bottom of the panel on it.
Insanely easy mod. For less than $100 you can really improve on the factory stereo.
The S85's may not be the best out there, but I really like them so far.
I read reviews where people complained about a lack of bass. Not an issue at all with the Shaker 500 IMO.
I may end up doing the rears as well, even though they are certainly not needed.
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Having just gone through the PITA to replace the rear speakers, I would suggest you concentrate your budget on the fronts, There's not near as much to gain with the rears.
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Has anyone tried or considered the Infinity Kappa 682.9cf's? I've always been a big fan of the Infinity's!
http://www.crutchfield.com/s_1086829...9cf.html?tp=92
http://www.crutchfield.com/s_1086829...9cf.html?tp=92
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^^ not a bad price for what you get...
Ive always been a fan of MB quart - JL - Polk over the infinity's - but who knows infinity could have improved since the last time i bought them.
Ive always been a fan of MB quart - JL - Polk over the infinity's - but who knows infinity could have improved since the last time i bought them.
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I have a friend who works at BB in the mobile audio dept, maybe he can do it on the side with me and install them.
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Although that's a 2010, it's pretty much the same. It's also pretty easy to scratch or mar your panels doing this. I just didn't hear enough difference to make it worth it. Certainly not like the difference in replacing the fronts, which was MUCH easier. In hindsight, I would spend more for better fronts.
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Here are a couple pictures of the Shaker 500 speakers. Left side is the rear speaker and the right side is the door speaker. [IMG]IMG 0436.JPG[/IMG] [IMG]IMG 0437.JPG[/IMG]
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Edit: What I meant by this was not that it has an extra set of speakers, rather it has replaced a pair of 5x8's with 5x8 coax speaker.
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