Dash speakers

[mptoledo]

I think i am going to order 1 pair of kappa 3 1/2 as i can always add more later. I got pics of the front install but it was very similar to Urbans pics. Once I get the whole thing done I will update. I am still going to leave the doors alone for now, as I have screwed up my old mustangs doors trying to do the speakers. Plus I am not a huge bass man.

It will probably take a week for shipping, but for $20 less than best buys ref series infinity I can't say no.

Hey Urban legend, Did you put any padding in the the dash? I heard a distinct ding, like the magent on a metal frame, when I dropped mine in.

[urban_legend]

There is a bolt on the passenger side that limits the speaker depth. This is (one reason) why I used the OEM basket. Maybe someone who has torn apart the dash can tell you what it does - but it looks like it was designed by the same engineer who does the last spark plug on a V8. The one that takes longer than the other 7 combined.

I saw Crutchfield and others sell rubber baffles to fit around the speaker - looks like they would be helpful and work.

btw - it wasn't clear to me. Are you replacing the OEM speakers in the rear speaker kit - or did you have the storage box w/out the oem speaker kit?

[mptoledo]

Originally Posted by urban_legend

There is a bolt on the passenger side that limits the speaker depth. This is (one reason) why I used the OEM basket. Maybe someone who has torn apart the dash can tell you what it does - but it looks like it was designed by the same engineer who does the last spark plug on a V8. The one that takes longer than the other 7 combined.

I saw Crutchfield and others sell rubber baffles to fit around the speaker - looks like they would be helpful and work.

btw - it wasn't clear to me. Are you replacing the OEM speakers in the rear speaker kit - or did you have the storage box w/out the oem speaker kit?

I saw those on crutchfield, damn expensive. I am going to try to cut some styrafoam to fit.

Mine came with rear speakers, but they were so hideous that I yanked them out. I have a pair of Kappas 6x4 plate speakers sitting on their magnets in the middle compartment. The only way I can see to mount them is to fit a bottom on the storage compartment and epoxy them to the bottom and the front edge at an angle.

[chaudanova]

any updates guys?

Still very interested in this project...

[mptoledo]

Originally Posted by chaudanova

any updates guys?

Still very interested in this project...

I still have my 6x4's sittin on their magnets in my storage area. I got so fed up with it that I was putting it off. too my defense(yes excuse) we had a week of rain and I didn't drive it. So "out of sight out of mind". Now that you were so nice to bring it up , I am back to the drawing board

I am going to see if they will fit in the old speaker compartments(rears) and stay put, facing up, with the storage thing fastened. My only 2 fears are, they will slide around when I hit twisties as the are. If I leave them sitting on their magnets it might affect the sound quality as its metal under the carpet.

I am fine with the amp as is for now, as If I turn the sound to 40 out of 50 it is frickin loud!!I have it faded to the front by 3 or 4. but is still sounds great.

[Sunbrnt]

I had a Pioneer Stereo HU and speakers in my last car and really like them. The stock speakers in the Boxster gave me a headache. Very harsh sounding and muddy. You guys inspired me to upgrade them. I always liked the way the Infinities sounded in the store, but I've never had then in a car. The 42.9i Kappas are killer even with the stock HU and amp. Very clear and smooth highs. Even at low volume.

Now I just need to fix the bass. The stock subs are farting out and still not loud enough. I never liked the balance between the subs and the front mains. Now the Kappas just bury the subs. You guys mentioned replacing them, does that help or do they really just need more power? Which would get the best quick boom for the buck, upgrading the sub speakers or putting them on a different amp with more power. Ideally I will do both down the road.

I'm also following the thread for the rear speaker solution. I don't have any right now and I'm looking for the best way to add them. I'd really like the 4 or 5 inch Kappas in there.

Dennis

[Sunbrnt]

Just to actually add something to this discussion, I followed urban_legend's option of cutting the old speakers out of the basket and just keeping the mounting ring. I took a pair of tin snips and trimmed the Kappa's mounting tabs back so they just slide into the ring. This allowed them to be held in place when the ring was put back on the speaker grill. I tightened them down and shook the crap out of them. They didn't move at all, so I think they should stay tight in the mount.

Sorry no pictures, I was just excited to get them in.