Speaker replacements
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RE: Speaker replacements
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So what is the process for replacing the rear deck speakers?
RIchard
So what is the process for replacing the rear deck speakers?
RIchard
If you have fat hands, forget it.
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RE: Speaker replacements
I just ordered a pair of Infinity 6812cf's from etronics.com--$59.99/pr +9.02 shipping and no tax. Should be here the end of next week. If I like the sound, I'll order a second pair for the rear. Thanks again for the input.
http://www.etronics.com/product.asp?...vbname=32&CA=Y
Later
http://www.etronics.com/product.asp?...vbname=32&CA=Y
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From: Nor Cal
RE: Speaker replacements
ORIGINAL: pcfrisch
Pop the grills off from the top, the speakers are top mounted, be carefull of the heat element, best to losely tape cardboard on it so you don't accidently scratch it. You will need to use an angled torx bit. the screws are only held in by plastic nuts.
If you have fat hands, forget it.
ORIGINAL: 06GT4RAD
So what is the process for replacing the rear deck speakers?
RIchard
So what is the process for replacing the rear deck speakers?
RIchard
If you have fat hands, forget it.
Sweet!!
Thanks i was hoping for something that simple. I was looking at them and thinking O Crap the whoel back top piece needs to be removed and that requires removing lots of interior parts.
Richard
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Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Nor Cal
RE: Speaker replacements
ORIGINAL: pcfrisch
I wish this site would pemit uploading pdf files, if you need a pdf on how to remove the door trim panel, check my profile for my email address and I will email it to you [sm=goodidea.gif]
I wish this site would pemit uploading pdf files, if you need a pdf on how to remove the door trim panel, check my profile for my email address and I will email it to you [sm=goodidea.gif]
https://mustangforums.com/m_1019059/tm.htm
Maybe email the thread starter and ask him how he did it.
Richard
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RE: Speaker replacements
d_man,
I have the shaker 1000 in my 06 GT and was not impressed with the sound either. I just replaced the rear deck speakers with Boston Acoustic S85 and the fronts with Infinity 6812cf's -- the sound is very impressive and I'm extremely pleased. the rear speakers are not fun to get out, but I found that the "torx" bolts were not very tight and I was able to remove them with just my fingers by twisting the "torx" bit. When I put in the BAs I used a 10mm allen head screw/bolt (I got at Lowe's) and lock washer -- worked like a champ. I think the Infinity's sound better than the BA's. If I had to do it again I would put Infintiy's in the front and the back. I can't imagine how good the stereo would sound with a better head (who said head?????? I'll take some of that!!!) unit, but I really like the look of the Shaker head unit -- no frills, but classy looking. Good luck.
I have the shaker 1000 in my 06 GT and was not impressed with the sound either. I just replaced the rear deck speakers with Boston Acoustic S85 and the fronts with Infinity 6812cf's -- the sound is very impressive and I'm extremely pleased. the rear speakers are not fun to get out, but I found that the "torx" bolts were not very tight and I was able to remove them with just my fingers by twisting the "torx" bit. When I put in the BAs I used a 10mm allen head screw/bolt (I got at Lowe's) and lock washer -- worked like a champ. I think the Infinity's sound better than the BA's. If I had to do it again I would put Infintiy's in the front and the back. I can't imagine how good the stereo would sound with a better head (who said head?????? I'll take some of that!!!) unit, but I really like the look of the Shaker head unit -- no frills, but classy looking. Good luck.
ORIGINAL: d_man777
I'm pretty unhappy with the sound of the Shaker 500 in my GT. There seems to be no low-midrange to the system. The subs are okay for real low freqs, but there's a big hole in the midrange. Has anyone replaced just the front and/or rear speakers and fixed this problem? If so, what speakers did you get and are you happy with them. How much did you pay, ease of installation, etc. would also be welcome. My concern is the crappy head unit and how the crossovers may be set up leading to new speakers that sound as bad as stock.
I'm on kind of a budget, so I'm looking for something I can replace now and flesh out later (head unit, sub, amps, whatever).
Thanks, everyone
I'm pretty unhappy with the sound of the Shaker 500 in my GT. There seems to be no low-midrange to the system. The subs are okay for real low freqs, but there's a big hole in the midrange. Has anyone replaced just the front and/or rear speakers and fixed this problem? If so, what speakers did you get and are you happy with them. How much did you pay, ease of installation, etc. would also be welcome. My concern is the crappy head unit and how the crossovers may be set up leading to new speakers that sound as bad as stock.
I'm on kind of a budget, so I'm looking for something I can replace now and flesh out later (head unit, sub, amps, whatever).
Thanks, everyone
