R32 GTR 6 x 9's?

[R32 Skyline]

Hey Guys,

I know jack about stereo, but id like to replace my standard speakers.

I am not after huge bass but would like a little extra on what the stockys make.

I was thinking 6 x 9's?

What would you guys recommend to install for a bit more bass? brands?

Thanks...

[Scooby]

you need to cut the rear shelf to fit 6x9 speakers or use spacers, in which case there's like 5mm clearance between the grill and the rear window. don't think they fit in the front unless you go really custom due to lack of window clearance when it's down.

[Sneaker]

Well, I'll tell you what I am going to do with mine. Traditionally with the other cars I have had (larger sedans) I have gone for good quality 6x9's in the back and smaller ones (5") up front, letting the rears do most of the work, with the fronts taking care of the high end and some of the mid range.

This time because of a couple of factors I am concentrating on putting some really good quality 6 to 6 1/2" up front to deal with the whole range of sound except for some of the base. I am then going to have the rears replaced with 6" woofers that only deal with the low end of the scale and act as more of a filler to compliment the fronts. The fronts will run off te deck while the rears will run off a small amp that has a low pass filter on it so it can focus on the low stuff.

This is a low power operation as I like quality and not just volume. If you want to upspec it then power all 4 speakers off a 4 channel amp (make sure the rears are still run through a low pass filter) with some high end splits up front. Then throw a 12 inch sub, box and amp in the boot.

In my system I have tried to keep away from the sub and box for reasons of weight saving and boot room. This way I can still keep the standard look of the car (being the classic that it is) and still have a reasonable system. I personally won't be using splits because I don't want to mount the tweeters anywhere. I have found some really good 2-ways instead.

Hope that helps. There is no extensive cutting and brackets required doing it this way as opposed to trying to get 6x9's to fit.

Good Luck

[R32 Skyline]

Thanks Scooby and Sneaker,

I appriciate your help.

My GTR is more intended for track work so Im not very interested in forking out a whole heap of coin and getting subbies and amps, will just make more work taking the sub in and out with the amp every time I wish to go nuts with her.

If you spend some money on some 6" can you still get a bit of bass out of em?

Last car I had just had a pair of Kenwood 6 x 9's no amp in the back and 6" up front that was all I really needed.

I have one of those carrozzia (Pioneer) head units with 12 stack CD player.

Id like to replace the head unit and hook up some nice speakers at the same time.

[Sneaker]

You can get good bass still out of 6". Just do your homework and look for ones that have low freq response. Even if you don't run an amp for the rear, get a cross-over to cut out all the high end sound to the speakers.

I took my rear shelf apart tonight an it looks like new 6" will fit easy. I have also taken the small amp out that sits under the rear tray to make room for the new amp.

May I suggest looking at a Jaycar catalogue as their range of speakers are top quality and are really cheap. I am getting my rears from there. I think they cost about $160 a pair and are designed for the low end (they are actually labeled woofers.) The catalogue gives all the specs of each speaker as well, which is how I know these ones are the ones to get.

[R32 Skyline]

That sounds like the way to go man, as long as they put out more bass than the stockies, ill be happy with that, I dont really like to crank my tunes, just like to enjoy

Probably do 6" at front and 6" rear with crossover and head unit.... )

I appriciate your help man, as i know jack about stereos I dont know where to start, but uve really helped... cheers...

[Sneaker]

That's cool. I bought some nice Clarion 2-ways for the front the other day and am making up a new surround fr them now. I ended up getting 6 3/4 though because they sounded so good for a 2-way. It is going to be a bit of a challenge to get them in - just what I need! The 6 inch should also be tight but it will fit.

I suggest taking the door trims off first and taking the bits apart to have a look at what you have to play with.

Interestingly enough, they had a direct replacement 4x6 in the same series. They were only $140 a pair but I doubt they would have sounded as good. Still, save a lot of mucking around.

[PSI_GTSII]

Sorry R32 Skyline did'nt wanna start a new thread but very similar Q to yours

I to have R32 GTR....and dont wanna go cuttin holes....

So could anyone tell me if these two items are screw in swaps for factory speakers...and are they decent (Decent = will match the factory stereo in my BA Falcon )

Front:

http://www.strathfield.com/ViewProduct.asp?ProdID=998

Rear:

http://www.strathfield.com/ViewProduct.asp?ProdID=993

BTW, I am running a Kenwood MP3 headunit flip front thing (Bout 45-50w)

Cheers

[Sneaker]

I would take your standard ones out and take it down the road to see if they match up. I think that would be the easiest way.

I have had success! I mangaged to fit 6 1/2" in the front of my car! It was a tight fit, with a bit of custom woodwork, but it is neat and looks standard. You would nevr know what was behind the standard grill which is a bit of a shame as the speakers look quite cool. They reside at a greater angle than the factory ones so they are directed at the occupants more. It was all done using the existing screw holes in the door as well with no additional cutting or drilling required, which also means it can be returne back to standard with the plastic speaker holders at any time.

Now, time for a beer.

[PSI_GTSII]

I ended up buying these to replace the old worn Cracked factory speakers in my GTR today

Rear Small subwoofer:

http://www.strathfield.com/ViewProduct.asp?ProdID=711

And these in the front:

http://www.strathfield.com/Products.asp?CatID=172

Install should be pretty straight forward, I'll post how it went, and sounds.

[Sneaker]

Be interested to see how the fronts sound.