GS400 Door Speaker Size Recommendation JL Audio C5
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GS400 Door Speaker Size Recommendation JL Audio C5
I'm thinking about upgrading my door speakers in my 98 GS. I'm looking at the JL Audio C5 series componets in the front and coaxels in the rear. Should I go 6.5 or stick with 5 1/4. Any feedback will be great.
Is there a big sound difference between 5 1/4 and 6.5
Is 5 1/4 less of a hassle/cost to install?
Thanks
Is there a big sound difference between 5 1/4 and 6.5
Is 5 1/4 less of a hassle/cost to install?
Thanks
Last edited by LEX4LIFE; 03-07-09 at 09:10 PM.
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Check the mounting depth. I've seen some very deep 5.25 inch speakers. They should be no more than 2 3/8ths. Some have gotten deeper with a different baffle. Also, you'll need a spacer ring.
I'd go 6.5 - I already have 7 inch Dyns in my doors. The extra midbass is worth it!
I'd go 6.5 - I already have 7 inch Dyns in my doors. The extra midbass is worth it!
#5
Percy,
Are you refering to the 5 1/4 or 6.5?
Would I have to get custom baffles made for either or? If thats the case then 6.5 would be worth it. The only reason I would go with 5 1/4 would be to save some $$ on the install.
Are you refering to the 5 1/4 or 6.5?
Would I have to get custom baffles made for either or? If thats the case then 6.5 would be worth it. The only reason I would go with 5 1/4 would be to save some $$ on the install.
#7
Go with 6.5". You'll appreciate the ability to extend lower. Plus you generally get less distortion per volume (relative to the 5.25") because you're not working it as hard.
I'm using 3/4" baffle + 1/8" spacer ring for my 6.5". My speakers have a mounting depth of 2.75" and they clear no problem.
I'm using 3/4" baffle + 1/8" spacer ring for my 6.5". My speakers have a mounting depth of 2.75" and they clear no problem.
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asked this question via PM to some members but never got a reply -
Did any of you guys cut the door panels right where the speaker grill is? My concern is mostly for rear doors - stock opening is a tiny 4" and i have 6.5 sitting there.....or it wont matter in terms of sound quality?
Did any of you guys cut the door panels right where the speaker grill is? My concern is mostly for rear doors - stock opening is a tiny 4" and i have 6.5 sitting there.....or it wont matter in terms of sound quality?
#13
Would you recommend going with components in the rear? I was thinking of going with coaxels for a simpler install. If the sound quality is better with separates I would rather do that.
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