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Post by scottydl on Sept 14, 2004 9:53:17 GMT -6
I like my Aurora's 6-speaker system... however, I wouldn't mind upgrading some of the speakers if it would substantially improve the sound. The only performance lack that I notice regularly is from my front door speakers (not the tweeters)... they distort slightly when I really have the music cranked.
Is this a speaker issue, or am I hearing clipping distortion that would be fixed by adding a small amplifier? I thought about adding speakers to the rear doors (as the Bose systems have, right?), but I don't think that would greatly impact the sound for the driver and front passenger.
I would also like to add some additional bass response to the inside of the car... still not sure if I want to just upgrade my 6x9's, or mess with a box/amp setup for a single 10" sub in the trunk. I'm not interested in being heard 5 blocks away... I don't have the money for it and have outgrown that phase anyway.
Bring forth the ideas!
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Post by SupaStealth on Sept 14, 2004 11:16:14 GMT -6
well, what i did was go to www.crutchfield.com to see what size speakers there are in my car, (i'm not sure if they show what the bose speaker sizes are on there) do a little research, many peops have there own preferences towards brands 'n stuff, but i like my Kenwood eXcelons i got, they're really crisp (X601's i believe for the front and X698's for the back), alpines are also good. i'm sure other people (Radeon) will respond if my post hasn't helped you. |
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Post by Mr. Javi on Sept 14, 2004 12:28:19 GMT -6
Upgrading to something other than stock is almost the way to go, in my case almost anything is better than stock. So if your looking to upgrade the sound quality inside of your Aurora, I would start by replacing those 6 3/4 speakers in the front doors, or you can also fit in there some 5 1/4 size too. That's what I did in order to get a cleaner sound from the inside, you can also look at a component set which comes with the 6 3/4 speakers and one inch tweeters, along with all 2 way crossovers, or just go with some 6 3/4 speakers and some tweeters, but I would recommend getting some bass blockers or crossovers for the tweeters either way you go.
At the end you should be able to hear the difference compared to stock.
Let us know what you plan on doing, I like to see how it turns out for you.
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Post by scottydl on Sept 14, 2004 12:35:04 GMT -6
What kind of task is it to remove the door panels and access the front speakers?
And, what did you use to take up the extra space left by using 5.25" speakers in the 6.75" opening?
Thanks!
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Post by SupaStealth on Sept 14, 2004 13:02:42 GMT -6
i fit 6.5 inch in my front doors, i used some 1/8" board for an adapter. including time to build the adapters and some slackin', it took me about 2 and a half hours for both doors, but its a pretty easy job(don't forget to remove the screw by the door handle when removing the interier door panel.), it took me about 10 minutes for the rear 6x9's.
oh by the way, my 6.5" front speakers had built-in cross-overs.
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Post by R4D30N on Sept 15, 2004 11:52:41 GMT -6
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Post by R4D30N on Sept 15, 2004 11:59:09 GMT -6
I like my Aurora's 6-speaker system... however, I wouldn't mind upgrading some of the speakers if it would substantially improve the sound. The only performance lack that I notice regularly is from my front door speakers (not the tweeters)... they distort slightly when I really have the music cranked. Is this a speaker issue, or am I hearing clipping distortion that would be fixed by adding a small amplifier? I thought about adding speakers to the rear doors (as the Bose systems have, right?), but I don't think that would greatly impact the sound for the driver and front passenger. I would also like to add some additional bass response to the inside of the car... still not sure if I want to just upgrade my 6x9's, or mess with a box/amp setup for a single 10" sub in the trunk. I'm not interested in being heard 5 blocks away... I don't have the money for it and have outgrown that phase anyway. Bring forth the ideas! I honestly doubt the factory stereo is clipping anything. I just recently clipped one of my subs into it's grave (last night). Clipping will sound like a click click noise, but constant, while some audible sound will make it out. This is the amps way of telling you that it's getting a distorted signal. For your stock system I would recomend a 5 channel amp (Hifonics is an excellent brand, and doesn't cost too much) and a JBL GT, GTO, Power or GTi setup. For a little added bass response, try the GT or GTO, but for something that pounds, GTi or Power, I had 2 Power 10's and I was heard from about 3 minutes away, which, if you know car audio, you would know that that's insanity for a pair of tens. Check around for some pics. If you got the money, beginning stages JBL and Infinty are the way to go for Sound Quality, and like you said, you don't want Sound Pressure Level. Honestly i would suck it up, buy the plastic adapter for 6.5 - 6.75, and throw the 608GTI set in. I promise you'll be impressed, (after the 5 channel amp is installed  . 6x9's may help you out alot too. (JBL again ) |
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Post by scottydl on Sept 16, 2004 8:31:26 GMT -6
Yeah I've got an older version of the JBL GTi's in my '69 Executive, so I know they are pure quality. However, that kind of money cannot be spent on car audio anymore (unlike my younger days) since I'm a "family man" now.  I'm just looking for some simple replacements that will provide some better quality... you know, maximum-results-for-minimum-expense type of thing (if that exists).  |
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Post by R4D30N on Sept 16, 2004 13:46:32 GMT -6
GTI Subs or door speakers?
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Post by scottydl on Sept 17, 2004 9:49:54 GMT -6
All JBL speakers. My bad on the GTi, I actually have a combo of GT's and GTO's (see my diagram below)... I'm not sure if the GTi's were out when I bought everything back in 1997. At the time, I got a stellar factory discount (while working at Circuit City)... I upgraded my original Alpine amps to the V12 series right before I quit, so those model numbers might be wrong:  All my "cabinetry" was custom-built, including a center console for my head unit and front speakers (mounted on each side)... I didn't want to cut into the original dash on my '69 classic. Plus it'll make everything easier to remove if I ever sell the car. But anyway, I can't do all this for my Aurora... which is why I'm looking for some lower cost & hassle options.  |
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Post by R4D30N on Sept 17, 2004 23:55:08 GMT -6
why not strip it out of the other car, and put it in the 'rora, and put cheap stuff in the other car?
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Post by R4D30N on Sept 18, 2004 0:18:20 GMT -6
 i made a stereo flowsheet too. i like the idea. |
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Post by scottydl on Sept 18, 2004 21:50:02 GMT -6
why not strip it out of the other car, and put it in the 'rora, and put cheap stuff in the other car? I have thought about that, but I like the upgrades in the other car too much. The original equipment (still installed) in my '69 Pontiac is an AM radio and a SINGLE speaker in the middle of the front dash! Unreal, compared to today's systems. Plus I use the trunk in my Aurora too much... I don't want it jammed full with a gigantic sub box and amp rack like my other car. That's why I'm thinking of a single 10" sub, for which I could either (1) mount "free air" in the rear dash, or (2) have a narrow box built into the front of the trunk to preserve the trunk space. |
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Post by R4D30N on Sept 19, 2004 11:47:24 GMT -6
or do what my freind did, build a box into his rear deck, and mounted a sub there, it didn't take up alot of space though
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. 6x9's may help you out alot too. (JBL again 
I'm just looking for some simple replacements that will provide some better quality... you know, maximum-results-for-minimum-expense type of thing (if that exists). 
