Thread: Doing some work on my '05..need some help

Hey guys, I've grown tired of my stock speakers (base trim level, no monsoon or anything), stock head unit and having to fm transmit my ipod. Also, I think at least one of my rear speakers is done for but I figured I'd just replace them all anyways. So, on my list:

1. New head unit
2. New interior speakers
3. Eventually (limited on cash right now) get a 12" sub with a custom box to nestle away nicely in the side of the trunk.


I've been shopping around for stuff but quite frankly, I don't know a thing about electronics or car audio. Here's what I was looking at for 6x9's for my rear (they are 6x9's in the back right?)

Amazon.com: Pioneer TS-A6963R 6-Inch X 9-Inch, 270-Watt 3-Way Speakers: Car Electronics

What size speakers are in my doors? Are there only two of them (making a total of four interior speakers?)

Here's what I was looking at for a head unit, but any other suggestions for this (less than $300, please) are very welcome, as well as for speakers. It doesn't have to have DVD as well, it can be just cd/aux, but I definitely want something double din that can display red:

Amazon.com: Pioneer AVH-P2300DVD 5.8" In-Dash Double-DIN DVD AV Receiver with iPod/iPhone Control: Electronics



So, can anyone help a total noob?

There are only 4 speakers.... the doors are 6.5's

Bump. Really wanting to get these speakers pretty quickly but was hoping for some feedback before I pull the trigger.

From the pioneer speakers I've HEARD they dont really have that good of bass but every speaker is different. Usually with speakers you get what you pay for. I really like my Infinity Kappa's. Really deep sounding bass (not flat) and good mids and highs. Polk Audio is a really good brand too but they are $$$
The head unit looks good though

The doors are actually 5.5s stock but 6.5s will fit

Rear deck tends to amplify the 120-180 Hz range, with the strongest emphasis around 150-160 Hz.

Keep that in mind when selecting a driver.

Originally Posted by matt5112

Rear deck tends to amplify the 120-180 Hz range, with the strongest emphasis around 150-160 Hz.

Keep that in mind when selecting a driver.

Sorry...what's a driver?

Originally Posted by I800C0LLECT

Purchasing according to name brand is stupid. Have somebody switch between speakers while you blindly listen. Then pick the one you like most. Audio is as complicated as you want to make it.

I'm not trying to buy based on name brand, I'm 100% blind in this. I would follow your advice except there aren't really any places where I live that I can go to and actually listen in person besides RadioShack, and obviously there's a lot smaller variety to choose from.

you dont have any best buys near you? although they dont have the greatest selection either but better than radioshack

The term "loudspeaker" may refer to individual transducers (known as "drivers") or to complete speaker systems consisting of an enclosure including one or more drivers.

Some "light" reading... :

Loudspeaker - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Sound boards are not going to replicate that extra cabin gain around 150 Hz.

i have all polks..... 5.5's wont even fit in a 04+ door ..... way too small

Like I said I was talking about the pioneer speakers that I had HEARD and I was also talking about my speakers and Polk Audio speakers which I've HEARD. I didn't even know what Infinity was before I bought mine so I wasn't telling him to buy based on brand, if I was I would probly say something stupid like go buy Bose because Bose is the best duh everyone knows that. (sarcasm. Bose sucks)

Originally Posted by dengnath

i have all polks..... 5.5's wont even fit in a 04+ door ..... way too small

My stockers were 5.5

i bought polk 5 3/4 and the were nowhere near big enough to bolt in .... juss saying

Well I think I'm gonna put in an amazon order for these tomorrow, and when I get my next check hopefully buy some for the doors and buy a new head unit (still very accepting of any suggestions in that department - see first post).


It's frustrating going step-by-step but It'll be that much more exciting each time excited to not have to listen to my lousy stock speakers with an static-filled fm transmitter!

I have the polk black loudspeakers in the back and they sound awesome.... with one should be a WIN

Please post what you thought of installing 6x9's, I recently purchased some infinity 6.5's for my doors. Install was simple, also have a JVC headunit (gift) it changes colors to match interior, has bluetooth, and 2 usb ports and can control my ipod.

I know your not brand shopping but Alpine makes some great speakers