front speakers
09-20-2003 | 08:36 AM
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front speakers
i am just getting into a 83 na 280zx the first upgrade is to the stereo and speakers . the rear is easy enough how about the front. the two dash speakers just wont cut it (off center)Great for pass. but not for driver. where are some of ya'll putting stereo front speakers (5 1/4 or 6 1/2 )
thanks in advance
regalman82
thanks in advance
regalman82
09-22-2003 | 02:28 AM
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I hav my back speakers in a bracket in front of the tail-lights and have the original rears running as fronts. this is hardly the best idea. i was thinking about getting spacers to mount speakers in the doors, something like they make for the 300zx ( http://www.courtesyparts.com/z32_audio.html ). the wires for the mirrors are there to follow back into the dash, it couldn't be to hard could it... i don't really know. I'm keen to hear some other ideas.
Last edited by timmy; 09-22-2003 at 03:07 AM.
09-23-2003 | 08:45 AM
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From: Seattle, WA
I have that and I can't really hear it. Go large if you do. You'll only hear the mid to low range as the highs will vanish into your pant legs and the carpet.
Go for the doors and buy those one inch spacers that space speakers outward. They mount onto the door and then your speakers set into them. They make them for 6 inch round and 6x9 speakers. 6x9s would be the best, so if you can custom fit those, go for if at all possible. I love the range of 6x9 speakers!
Go for the doors and buy those one inch spacers that space speakers outward. They mount onto the door and then your speakers set into them. They make them for 6 inch round and 6x9 speakers. 6x9s would be the best, so if you can custom fit those, go for if at all possible. I love the range of 6x9 speakers!
09-23-2003 | 02:23 PM
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thanks guys that gives me something to think about. my other car is a grand national and you can get q-forms that replace the kick panels and you get really good sound from them. i was hoping they make them for 280zx's because i dont wont to cut if i dont have to.
thanks again
Regalman82
thanks again
Regalman82
09-24-2003 | 05:50 AM
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If you put splits in the under dash panels and had the tweeters on the dash it would solve the hi sound problem. I've heard u shouldn't really put 6x9s in doors though. did u hav to cut to mount the speakers on the under dash panels or are they just on the inside of them? i like the idea
Last edited by timmy; 09-24-2003 at 05:53 AM.
09-24-2003 | 10:31 AM
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I cut out the under dash panel. Only did it on the driver's side. I left the other far right speaker in place. I did place two small tweeters pointing upward in front of my gauges. That did help a lot. Still not a good full range of sound up front. I hear most of that from the rearward speakers. My sub is not in the car yet.
09-26-2003 | 11:27 AM
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From: Plaistow, New Hampshire
I have a 1983 280ZXT that I upgraded the stereo system 5 years ago in. The sound is unbelievable. I used Infinity speakers on all 8 pcs. Get good speakers. They are the key.
1) Disconnect the dash speakers and forget about them.
2) Install 2, 6" Woofer speakers above the floor deck, under the dash.
3) Install a corresponding tweeter on each side (I used the fuse box and ECU covers as mount spots).
4) Remove the stock speakers behind the seats and throw them far, far away. Replace with 2 Coaxial speakers into the mount area.
5) Connect the 4 front and 2 seat speakers to a 50w 4 channel amp.
6) Purchase from MSA or build a speaker box that will install along the rear panel for the taillights in the hatch. Make sure it has a base relief tube in the middle.
7) Install 2, 6x9 speakers in the speaker box.
8) Hook the rear speakers to another 50w, 2 channel amp.
9) The 2 amps easily fit in the storage compartments behind the seats.
11) Get a good receiver\CD player and enjoy.
10) The system is mostly stealth, so it will not be an easy target for theft.
Enjoy
1) Disconnect the dash speakers and forget about them.
2) Install 2, 6" Woofer speakers above the floor deck, under the dash.
3) Install a corresponding tweeter on each side (I used the fuse box and ECU covers as mount spots).
4) Remove the stock speakers behind the seats and throw them far, far away. Replace with 2 Coaxial speakers into the mount area.
5) Connect the 4 front and 2 seat speakers to a 50w 4 channel amp.
6) Purchase from MSA or build a speaker box that will install along the rear panel for the taillights in the hatch. Make sure it has a base relief tube in the middle.
7) Install 2, 6x9 speakers in the speaker box.
8) Hook the rear speakers to another 50w, 2 channel amp.
9) The 2 amps easily fit in the storage compartments behind the seats.
11) Get a good receiver\CD player and enjoy.
10) The system is mostly stealth, so it will not be an easy target for theft.
Enjoy
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