Help With Shaker 500 Speakers?
10-25-2014, 01:04 AM
#11
What about the speakers in the backseat by your head (rear deck.? What size speakers are they? if i wanted to replace those.. is there a place to find them from shelby like the kickers?
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10-25-2014, 05:55 AM
#12
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they're 5.5"x7.5" speakers just like the front upper door speaker. most aftermarket companies make 5x7/6x8 speakers which should fit. it's been a while since I've looked at an '05-'09 car so I don't remember if the rear deck speakers are the enclosed 2-ways or base full-range speakers.
10-25-2014, 08:34 AM
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they are base full range speakers open to the trunk
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10-25-2014, 02:37 PM
#15
So i could just use the shelby 6x8 kickers for the back ones as well? ... if i did that..WOuld i need a new amp? Either way, can someone link me to a recommended amp? The amp would be for if i got 2 sets of the shelby 6x8 kickers (one set for doors, one for rear) and replaced the door subs with the shelby kicker subs.
Also, Is it worth installing some dynamat(or equivalent?) into the doors?
Also, Is it worth installing some dynamat(or equivalent?) into the doors?
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10-26-2014, 09:04 AM
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So i could just use the shelby 6x8 kickers for the back ones as well? ... if i did that..Would i need a new amp
Shelby does have an amp for both the door subs and their trunk sub. I used a Sony amp for only my door subs, this fit in the kick panel where the factory amp was.
I was reluctant to amp up the 6x8s, it would take a lot of typing to explain why, there are a few people here who have done it, most have replaced the factory head unit.
10-26-2014, 05:41 PM
#17
Yes, No, your preference may be different than mine.
Shelby does have an amp for both the door subs and their trunk sub. I used a Sony amp for only my door subs, this fit in the kick panel where the factory amp was.
I was reluctant to amp up the 6x8s, it would take a lot of typing to explain why, there are a few people here who have done it, most have replaced the factory head unit.
Shelby does have an amp for both the door subs and their trunk sub. I used a Sony amp for only my door subs, this fit in the kick panel where the factory amp was.
I was reluctant to amp up the 6x8s, it would take a lot of typing to explain why, there are a few people here who have done it, most have replaced the factory head unit.
in the topic you said: This made a huge improvement in the sound. While it does not have the level of base that will make your ears bleed like a good set of subs, It has really good base and good clean mids and highs. I may hook the other 2 channels to the 6x8s in the doors, but I want to drive it for a while before I make any other decisions.
Don't the speakers have to always be on an amp? Maybe im missing something
What i understood was you upgraded the door subs with the shelby kicker door subs and then the 6x8 door speakers with some pioneers..
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10-27-2014, 08:10 AM
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All of the shaker 500s that I'm aware of have 6 speakers, 4 6x8s and 2 8" subs.
some also may have small tweeters. All of the speakers except for the door subs are driven directly from the head unit. The 8" door subs require more power than is available from the main head unit and use an external map.
I replaced the external amp that came with the factory shaker 500 with a Sony amp.
The shaker 1000 included a trunk subwoofer with it's own amp, Shelby offers a similar trunk mounted sub.
It's good that you have a lot of questions, I would encourage you to go to car shows and look for; and listen to a lot of car radios to try and get some real life experience with aftermarket radios. I don't trust a lot of audio shops, I'm sure there are great ones out there, but it's easy to make your system worse if you chose the wrong parts or wire them in poorly. If you do move ahead, you may want to start a new post and ask if anyone here has tried the speakers and amp you plan on using and how well or poorly it worked for them. A lot depends on the music you listen to and what your preferences are, and if you need the trunk space. Some people want to feel the bass and set off car alarms, some want to hear the music as realistic as possible. Neither is right or wrong INHO. I set up mine exactly the way I want it, it's nice to get complements on it, but even if others hated it I'd leave it just like it is.
Btw, awesome car!
some also may have small tweeters. All of the speakers except for the door subs are driven directly from the head unit. The 8" door subs require more power than is available from the main head unit and use an external map.
I replaced the external amp that came with the factory shaker 500 with a Sony amp.
The shaker 1000 included a trunk subwoofer with it's own amp, Shelby offers a similar trunk mounted sub.
It's good that you have a lot of questions, I would encourage you to go to car shows and look for; and listen to a lot of car radios to try and get some real life experience with aftermarket radios. I don't trust a lot of audio shops, I'm sure there are great ones out there, but it's easy to make your system worse if you chose the wrong parts or wire them in poorly. If you do move ahead, you may want to start a new post and ask if anyone here has tried the speakers and amp you plan on using and how well or poorly it worked for them. A lot depends on the music you listen to and what your preferences are, and if you need the trunk space. Some people want to feel the bass and set off car alarms, some want to hear the music as realistic as possible. Neither is right or wrong INHO. I set up mine exactly the way I want it, it's nice to get complements on it, but even if others hated it I'd leave it just like it is.
Btw, awesome car!