Rear Speaker Options (Installed with Pics)

[silver6]

I'm about to buy a pair of Alpine Type-R 5x7 2 way speakers and looking at getting a matching set for the rear.

I'm pretty sure the rear speaker size for a BA hatch is 6", but the problem is Alpine don't make 6" speakers.

Just wondering will 6.5" speakers fit in without any mods to the door?

I don't really want to install speakers onto the parcel shelf since I want to keep it as stock looking as possible. I've had bad experiences with stereo thefts.

[Dogo]

i'm pretty sure I've had 6.5" in the rear doors.

it may be worth tracing the speaker and screw holes onto a piece of card and taking it into the shop with you.

[silver6]

Well I decied on

Alpine Type-R 5x7 SPR-574A (Front)
Alpine DDLinear 6.5 DLS-164A (Rear)

Sounds fantastic on the stock stereo. Fitting was an ease. Total cost was $450.

http://members.ozemail.com.au/~petle/5x7.jpg
http://members.ozemail.com.au/~petle/65.jpg

[joe_mazda]

Looking good 8) :D

[Cloudland]

hi silver6, they are very nice. i was also thinking to replace the speakers but keep stock stereo. how about the connection of the speakers? simple plug works? thanks.

[mrpayner]

Hey Cloudland

I made up some nifty little "cables" so i didn't have to chop the existing plugs off incase i want to return the stereo to factory when i sell.. All you need are some male/female spades and you're cooking!

An example of my handy [boom tish!] work..

http://www.amihotornot.com.au/album/photos%5C18162-2004328114351.jpg

Regards
AP

[Cloudland]

thanks MrPayner, that's some nice work.

[andrewgrazier]

Nice
but $450 for just the speakers?? god dammmmm
i kinda think ya got a bittt ripped off but i do know that new dddlinear are expensive same with the type Rs :(

[twilightprotege]

if you think those are expensive, look at JL XR series splits (what i have)

[andrewgrazier]

:( hehe woah oh ok
i was at JB hifi n i was looking at some JL 5 x 7 ones because my dads got a mx5 so was gona put them in the doors
n they were like splits n they didnt have them n were gona order them in but the guy said they were like only $190 for the best model. not that bad but there must be a massive markup on all that stuff because some times on ebay you can get the real stuff heaps cheap

[project.r.racing]

yeah, i've just got the JL 5"x7" for the front doors. Model no. TR570-CXi... I got them for $140.00 :D

[Matt]

i have eclipse 5x7's at the front of my mazda and soon to have eclipse 6" at the back all this is to accomadate for the space in the doors

[tidy protege]

Good Choice with speakers i have alpine all through my car and i have a set of dd linear splits in the front and a set of type r 6x9's along with everything else it all sounds really good.

For future refferance with the 5x7 speakers i highly recomend Boston Accustics, i had a set a while back in my blue car and they sounded phenominal.

I dont know about the Type R's but for those who want a cheaper speaker I know Alpine now make a set of 5x7's with splits in the type s range.

I have quite a bit of alpine stuff and have had alot of pioneer and JBL stuff so if anyone wants imput on these three brands i am more than happy to help as i know speakers are a difficult thing to decide on and if not done properly it can be a very dissapointing process.

I am a fan of all the alpine stuff except for the E-types and i have spent alot of time and money researching the rest of the Alpine range. PM me if you need some advice or feedback on speakers i am more than happy to help and give advice on reasonable pricing.

P.S to those who are interested in a set BOSTON ACCOUSTIC's 5x7 i maybe selling a set shortly.

[-BraXta-]

really... BA 5x7s... how much and whats the stats on them suckas =D

[silver6]

I'm going all Alpine in this car.

Got myself a Alpind CDA-9833.

Also have on order Alpine Type-R sub with V12 Acculass D 501 amp.

[essjayyell]

rather than start a new topic, i thought i might ask this in here - what does everyone think about fusion speakers? i want to get some new 5 x 7's for my front doors and found some for about $180..i cant tell u much about them though

[project.r.racing]

Every1 will have their own opinion on fusion speakers/gear. i am not too fond of fusion, i found that there were good at low to mid volumes but at high volume for a long time, they start to sound crappy
THAT'S ONLY 1 OPINION, best to ask around...

[tugga]

Can you fit 5x7 in the rear? I just got a set for the front, but they're lacking bass so I was going to get something better for the front and I didn't want to waste the ones I already have.....

That and my wife will kill me.