C5 Speaker Swap - Need Recommendations

MSG C5 · 05-20-2009, 08:50 AM

I plan to upgrade my stock Bose system and install a Kenwood DD/NAV/MP3 unit. I will be installing a custom double din bezel, etc., however I am also considering upgrading the stock speakers as well.

I have an 04 convertible so I am interested in one-for-one speaker replacement recommendations, especially something to improve the crappy stock rear speakers.

I am not trying to "out thump" the car next to me. I also cannot sacrifice any trunk room for a subwoofer. I am simply trying to get the best sound from the existing speaker locations.

Thanks!

pentavolvo · 05-20-2009, 09:28 AM

look into ditching the rears, getting a nice amp and componetns up front

jdmvette · 05-21-2009, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by MSG C5

I also cannot sacrifice any trunk room for a subwoofer.

not even a stealth box?

MSG C5 · 05-21-2009, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by jdmvette

not even a stealth box?

Where does that fit? I can't sacrifice my golf clubs!

Can anyone provide me specific brands/models? There have got to be like-for-like improvements than the stock Bose system. I just want to be armed with the best information going in vs. being sold the "overstocked speakers of the month".

Ol'55 · 05-26-2009, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jdmvette

not even a stealth box?

Most folks don't use the center compartment anyway.

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Originally Posted by MSG C5

Where does that fit? I can't sacrifice my golf clubs!

With a Stealth Box in the rear center compartmant and the cover reinstalled you won't even know the sub is there (untill you turn the system on, then? buckle up!)

Can anyone provide me specific brands/models? There have got to be like-for-like improvements than the stock Bose system. I just want to be armed with the best information going in vs. being sold the "overstocked speakers of the month".

We have a stealth box with a single 12" in our '02 Convertible and like I mentioned earlier with the cover reinstalled (the sub works without having the speaker exposed) the whole trunk area is intact, leaving the needed space for golf clubs or whatever. I'm in no way an authority on audio, but for a very fair price I like www.subthump.com and their ready to go stealth box (covered in correct carpet) with their included ED (Elemental Design 11kv2) sub woofer. A very well made box, great customer support, inexpensive shipping, etc.

MagRedConv · 05-26-2009, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by pentavolvo

look into ditching the rears, getting a nice amp and componetns up front

Yep.