Another secret audio project done! ;), Pics and info inside... (UPDATE) Just added Infinity front speakers Options

[GotToyota]

I completed another audio project that I've been wanting to accomplish for awhile. The owner before the one I purchased the car from, decided it would be nice to take out his rear speakers before selling it, so I bought the car with no back speakers. I had always had the intentions of putting ones back there but I had no idea if the brackets were gone, or if there was even speaker wire there in the first place. So, I took off the panels and looked back there, both were still there. But I decided to do something else besides putting 6.5" speakers in the factory location. I decided to buy 6x9 boxes from my work, and add some 6x9 speakers to the back hatch instead of putting the stock ones in their location. I went out and bought some Sony 6x9's (normally I'm not a fan of Sony, but these speakers at my work (Best Buy), were the hardest hitting 6x9 while still containing clarity), and bought the boxes. The speaker wiring was a hack job, so I re-did all the wiring and put loom around the speaker wiring for minimum interfence. I also used some spare Dynamat to line the inside of the boxes, worked amazingly. I never knew how much of a difference rear speakers made until I realized what I missed when I didn't have them. Who needs a sub when you have two clear, hard-hitting 6x9's? I'd highly suggest this to anyone looking for bass on a budget. Here are some pics of the overall project completed, has anyone else done this before?









Pics look like crap because of night-time and flash, but it looks very clean in person.

-Matt

This post has been edited by GotToyota: Oct 11, 2007 - 5:23 PM

[spolski07]

very nice!
i like the fosgate 6X9's though...
my next audio thing is a 10"W3

[Valo666]

looks good, but i would put some grills over the speakers if your gonna b puttin any thing in the trunk. Did you just tap into the OEM speaker wires? or did you wire it up to an amp?

[GotToyota]

looks good, but i would put some grills over the speakers if your gonna b puttin any thing in the trunk. Did you just tap into the OEM speaker wires? or did you wire it up to an amp?

Tapped into the rear OEM speaker wire. I wanted to put on the grilles, but I was already too late when I put drilled the screws into the box. The grilles have to use the same holes as the speaker.

Scott: Thanks man.

-Matt

[GotToyota]

I've been a busy bee! I also managed to replace my front Rockford speakers today with Infinity's. These sound amazing with the rear Sony's in. I'm officially finished with the cars audio system.

Here's a break-down of what I've done:

- Dynamat'd doors, panels, and hatch
- Alpine 9870 w/ iPod cable
- Infinity Reference 6.5" speakers
- Sony 3-way speakers in Dynamat'd 6x9 boxes




The spare Dynamat I had really came into use.



-Matt

[joehernandez]

ok so you are trying to install those speakers on the back o the car.................... idk,,, does the difference is really that much??
wouldn't it be better just to buy some amps and make custom fiberglass enclosures that go with the car?
well at least thats my idea jeje

[Valo666]

lol..did u just rip the cone out of the original door speakers and just drill new holes in it for the 6.5"s??..interesting idea...any ratteling with them??

[GotToyota]

lol..did u just rip the cone out of the original door speakers and just drill new holes in it for the 6.5"s??..interesting idea...any ratteling with them??

I didn't do that, the installers at Best Buy did it when they put in my Rockford speakers. Seems to be working great, no rattling.

Joe, it does really work great. You'd have to hear it in person to appreciate it.

-Matt