Audio Upgrade Answers

[Cyberformula]

Yeah just like SID suggested, I have mounted my tweeter on my front pillars. My car came with stock tweeters so it just seems like the obvious choice to install my new tweeters there. As for dash speakers, if I do get them, Iam leaning towards the JL C2-350x. However, even though Iam confident that this is a quality speaker, just like you suggested, 3.5 speakers do not sound as good as component speakers. Since I already have a quality component speaker installed, Iam afraid that not matter what 3.5 speaker I end up getting, the result would be spending more money and doing more work while actually hurting the overall sound quality of my sound system. That is why Iam thinking maybe I should just disconnect it and not use it completely. Or maybe modify it so that it is only used for navigation.

[SID]

Yeah just like SID suggested, I have mounted my tweeter on my front pillars.

Are you going to install 3-way component system in the front? Do you have plans to use crossover?

[Cyberformula]

I was planning on a 3 way setup but that would require another 100w for my system and so I gave up on that idea to keep system power requirement lower. From my past experience, high powered system tends to mess up the car's electrical system in the long run. Plus from what I heard, it is even worse on hybrid cars.

[harryford]

Do you need new wires for this? Or there are existing wires behind the pillars? My take on this is that anytime you need to fish new wire through the dash is not a easy option.

[Cyberformula]

Actually I didnt need new wires but I replaced all stock wires anyway. All my wire were bought from www.knukonceptz.com My install is not done so I havent heard the how they make my speaker sound but by the looks of it, these are great quality for its price. Here is my wire setup:

Knukonceptz Karma SS speaker 12 gauge wires for all speakers
Knukonceptz Karma SS speaker 10 gauge wires for sub
Knukonceptz 4 gauge 4 channel amplifier kit
Knukonceptz mKs silver for RCA cables
Knukonceptz KonFused 2 way digital distribution system

[harryford]

Looks like a great setup. Good luck with installation. Let us know how the system sounds.

[bumski667]

I can give the instruction on how to remove the doors if you give me your email. BTW, door removal is not hard. It is a little tight if you remove it for the first time.

Sorry haven't checked the forum in a while, i'll pm you my email.

Thanks and it's looking great!

[dougw]

Hello,

I noticed that a few people recommended changing the dash speakers with the 2-way Infinity Reference. This looks relatively straightforward and I'm considering doing it.

However, I had one question first. Someone else posted on this forum that the factory dash speakers are 4-ohm speakers, but I see that the Infinity Reference is 2-ohm. Is that going to cause a problem with the system?

Also, has anyone else tried installing a Kicker Hideaway under either the driver or passenger seats as a sub-solution?

Thanks,
Doug