adam164 10 Posted October 17, 2011 I'm after a set to give car some ooomph in the rear. The car hi-fi place wired (I'm sure for a laugh) the ones that are in the car at present, to be honest, a pair of bean cans would sound better. I'm thinking JL as I have JL components in the front, but what have you lot got on the parcel shelf? Anyone got them on a stealth shelf? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 0 Posted October 17, 2011 The best 6x9 speakers are... ....in a Corsa? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G_Dub 0 Posted October 17, 2011 a pair of bean cans would sound better This goes for 6x9's too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adam164 10 Posted October 17, 2011 This goes for 6x9's too What do you suggest? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 0 Posted October 18, 2011 Sort the sound out where you're sitting .... up front. With some half decent components and even just upgrading the standard rear speakers, you should get some pretty good results. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yandards 0 Posted October 18, 2011 Sort the sound out where you're sitting .... up front. With some half decent components and even just upgrading the standard rear speakers, you should get some pretty good results. Don't cut up a parcel shelf to shove 6x9s in, VR6 is correct a setup of decent components upfront and replace the 15w rear standard items with something newer that is closer to 50w makes a difference. If you want more bass then go for a sub and not down the 6x9 route. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hombre_paulo 0 Posted October 18, 2011 More agreement here. Decent components up front and a sub in the boot is fine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex_G60_Fanatic 0 Posted October 18, 2011 if after reading the above you do still want 6x9's btw then at least buy my parcel self off me and sell your nice un-cut one on to someone who needs it! :lol: seriously though, i just replaced my shelf for an unmolested one and changed the front door and rear pillar speakers. The difference in sound quality is profound! those 6x9's i had hooked up where powerful but all the noise was in the ears of my passengers in the back... not at the front of the car where i was. I was considering re trimming the underside of the self or the rear wheel arches with two small subs but they would take up to much room... You'd end up with no boot to speak of. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adam164 10 Posted October 18, 2011 Thanks for the advice, fellas!:thumbleft: I've the 2.0 16v, what size are the rear pillar speakers? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 0 Posted October 18, 2011 Correctamundo. You may find that you have to cut the parcel shelf supports to accommodate better speakers in the rear (due to bigger magnets usually). But it's a piece of cake and completely hidden ... so simple to reverse as well, not that you'd ever want to. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adam164 10 Posted October 18, 2011 Thanks again, chaps. Once I finish work at 9.30, I'll be on t'internet looking for a good pair. With the money saved not buying the 6x9s & stealth shelf, might treat myself to a little four channel amp to power it all. Once this is all done, just get the ignition switch sorted & I'll be able to listen to muzak with a beaming grin on my face! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 0 Posted October 18, 2011 We could start talking about Audiscape door pods up front and fitting a set of 6.5" components to really beef it up. But that would just be cruel ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adam164 10 Posted October 18, 2011 We could start talking about Audiscape door pods up front and fitting a set of 6.5" components to really beef it up. But that would just be cruel ;) Yes that would! Already crossed my mind for next year. Now where's that piggy bank... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites