Replaceing 6x9's in CD5 accord

[Bez180sx]

Hey guys, Im looking at replacing the 6x9's with another pair. Will another pair of 6x9's fit straight in or dose there need to be some modification ?

[integraz]

a little modification, but put mdf spacers in and it'll be better, more solid mounting.

[D4rk4n63l]

a little modification, but put mdf spacers in and it'll be better, more solid mounting.

Agreed, but to further improve the bass, put dynamat (or if you're on a budget, get flashtac from bunnings) around it about 5-10cm over the edges top and bottom of the panel. This will absorb the rattle a 6x9 will normally give

[SiReal]

If you're car has stock 6x9s, then NO modificationis to chassis are required to replace it with ANOTHer set of 6x9s. Just be familiar with how to take them out and put them back in.

Only modification needed is to snip the stock speaker wiring harness and to crimp/solder onto your new speaker terminals. takes 20 minutes.

Do that first, before adding spacers/dynamat whatever, to see if you are happy with the bass produced. If you get rattle - which i didnt, do what above says - even just getting some rubbing piping or semi hard foam could do the trick. I just did a straight swap and i'm very happy. no need for additional bits n pieces.

[E-Gene]

Any suggestions for good 6x9s? I don't want to put a sub in the car but I want the sound to be a bit more bassy, cos I listen to mainly rock and stuff with lots of guitars.

[Xplodin]

Well this pretty much comes down to what type of Budge you have and how serious you are into your sound. I just went with Pioneer 6X9 With the rubber surround not the plastic. But if your more serious into sound then get a decent pair of Focals or Eclips. I've only ever heard High reviews about them. Last but not least, Your amp has to beable to support the speakers. No point have good speakers but a shit house amp. Stupid if u ask me. But Good luck.

[E-Gene]

I'm thinking about not running an amp (to save cost) and just change the front speakers and the rear 6x9 to improve the sound in my Euro. Comments?

[arverson]

bez: it SHOULD fit straight in. if not, just make a mdf spacer. wats ur budget?? does ur system have anything else??

e-gene: try DD 6x9's. theyre pretty bassy, but ANY 6x9s will NOT b a replacement for a sub (even a 8" sub) - especially if u dont want to amp any of ur speakers. wats ur budget??

[Xplodin]

I can't remember what it sounds like in the Euro, but from my memory it sounds pretty dam good stock. I think its just like every car today, speaker quality are getting better from factory, Just like my mates Corolla As E-Gene would know. But Change them and see how you go. remember Arverson is right, 6X9 is no replacement for a sub, pretty much its got heavier bass but thats it. But I recon its enough for some.

E-Gene, Change the speakers over and see how you go with it. I think rears are like 2 ways stock. I'd go for somthing of 3 ways for the rear just to give it more definition. Front, I'd go all out on the front because its pretty much where you the owner of the car sits. And sound quality is an important part of enjoying your car.

Oh, If anyone ever has a chance to go to a Subaru Dealer, Check out the Liberty GT Either Sedan, or wagon. MacIntosh Sound system. It about a 4 grand set up and the sound Just blows you away!

[arverson]

its not that subs have 'heavier' bass - wateva that means - but it can go louder and LOWER. ur 6x9s may b able to play down to 60-70hz, but it wont play the lower notes (<60hz'ish) as loud as a sub/s can. which means youll b missing out on alot of SUBbass.
for rears, 2-way is more than sufficient.

e-gene: if youre looking to improve the sound, then i would just get splits for the front, amp them & SD the front doors.. THEN if i had any money left id buy new rears. but without a budget its hard to suggest wat to do

[mrwillz]

cd5 and 6x9 no probs mate
but u wont b able to put stock speaker cover back on

[Xplodin]

cd5 and 6x9 no probs mate
but u wont b able to put stock speaker cover back on

Why not? i did. Mine Fits fine.