marcs_xb

Thanks to TJandBoxcarwillie, I started the upgrade of my OE 6 disk CD changer. I removed the stock dash speakers and replaced them with Pioneer TS-G1040R 2-ways. Took a total of about 1 hour to install. Even removed the harness plug from the stock speakers and retrofitted them to the Pioneers. Also added 200hz bass blockers to help prevent blow out. Here's a comparison pic of the stockers and the new Pioneer speakers:

Here's a pic of the speaker installed in the dash. Two of the mounting tabs have to be bent out of the way or removed competely.

This is a highly recommended upgrade both for ease of installation and improvement in sound quality. Next upgrade will be some Pioneer 6.5" 4 ways for the doors.

xvolcomx88

Can u really tell a difference in sound?

SoCalMike

Wow Super Job Marc!!!! did you do any cutting???? What size are those????

scionguy05

well i put a set of infinity in mine and i can diffintly tell the difference, but you have to add a amp to the speakers to get the whole effect.

hTXb

I installed some mb quart spkrs in my dash yesterday...they really sound nice but are def. more power hungry than the infinity kappas i had in there before.

marcs_xb

You can tell the diference. The mids and highs are more pronounced. Just compare the new speakers with the stockers. The stockers are barely bigger than the tweeters in the Pioneers. There will be more improvement when the door speakers are upgraded to the 6.5" 4 ways.

marcs_xb

No cutting required. Just carefully pry up the grill with a screwdriver, remove and replace. They are 4" speakers.

marcs_xb

The Pioneer speakers are 4 ohm and have I think a 90 spl rating, meaning they are efficient. I used 200hz bass blockers on them too.

scionguy05

yeah i want the mb quart but they were a little out of my price range, they make really good speakers

scionguy05

yeah that should be fine, i really wouldnt add a amp to ur set up until you replace all the stock speakers, im not sure what stock speakers can handle

hTXb

they do have some really pricey stuff, but i was able to find a good deal on their mid-range line on ebay...i think i got them for around $60 or $70 (vs. the $200+ retail price)

scionguy05

dang 70 bucks is good deal for mb, i payed 149 for my 6.5 tweeter componet system, and 70bucks for the rear, i have them running on a mtx 4 channel amp, and im using the infinity basslink 10 inch sub for some bass, pretty good system i have no complaints. but were did you get the mb? my friend is lookn for some for his xa

hTXb

man, i bought them like almost a year ago...let me see if my ebay acct still has that info...i guess i can just check my feedback. i'll post it when i find it.

hTXb

it was this guy:
click here
doesn't look like he sells much car stereo stuff any more.

hTXb

check your pm, scionguy05

hotbox05

wow Dude I just got the exact same speakers and I love them I got them surplus for 16.50 shipped!!!!! I love them they fit slightly smaller but i got them in wit a little coaxing. I love it. I also got the same g series 2 ways 5.25 for the rears . just waiting on my pioneer a series 6.75 4 ways for the doors.

hotbox05

I got the 5.25's surplus for 17.00 shipped and the 6.75's for 32.00 shipped. all surplus off ebay , two sets from buyessex and one set from bargainland liquidation. i'd reccomend buyessex cuz they test all products before listing.

TJandBOXCARWILLIE

Hey, thanks for the props!!! Thanks!

No problems, then, with the install? I told you those were easy. And, I have been rolling around with the whole deal now for some time, and have seen no need for any amp upgrade; the stock HU is only 160 watts, and to be honest, I think that breaks down to 15 to 20 watts a speaker...I am not sure on the exact wattage per speaker.

Hmm. 20watts X 6...yeah, I think that is about right. Again, could be wrong. The dash ones he got (and I have), are rated at 100 Watts, and there should be no way to blow those; the doors (and I used them in the rear as well), are rated at 250 watts.

Oh, and use the bass blockers he talks about for the dash ones.

Hope it all works out for you!

hotbox05

damn tj when did you get an xa? NEAT

TJandBOXCARWILLIE

I got her on March 16, 2005

So about a bit close to three months now. I have an Egg and a Box...what I need now is the tC, which, I have no idea what it's nick name is...