new tweeters and speakers

ansirone · 02-11-2008, 01:37 AM

any recommendations on speakers? im looking for pioneers and don't know much about audio to begin with. is there a how to replace speakers and tweeters? thanks!

o6spdracer · 02-11-2008, 02:03 AM

Start off by looking here: Sound Off - Toyota MR2 Message Board
They have the stock sizes and pinouts. As far as install directions, this is probably your best bet: MKII Toyota MR2 Audio How-To
You have a lot of options for the front speakers. But for the rear speakers, its an uncommon shape. I went with a 4" round Polk Audio in the rear, 6.5" Pioneers in front, Boston Acoustic 10" Sub, and Rockford Amp. I just went to the Crutchfield website and did the 'outfit my car.' Good luck.

DenverMR2 · 02-11-2008, 02:09 AM

If yur looking for speakers check out Parts Express - Amplifiers, Head Units, Speakers, Wiring Kits, Subwoofers, Dampening. though pioneers are great speakers there are other good options that are cheap. only thing is that you should be looking for speakers that are on the thin side.

ansirone · 02-11-2008, 02:42 AM

i was thinking these for the doors:

Parts Express:Pioneer TS-G1341R 5-1/4" Coaxial Speaker Pair

and for the side panels:

Parts Express:Pioneer TS-A878 3-1/2" Dash Mount Coaxial Speaker Pair

will they work?

just wanna make sure, cuz i would like to snag them right away! thanks guys for the advice.

muffinman · 02-13-2008, 10:09 AM

Are you planning on putting in a sub because I just bought some of the pioneer TS-G 4 inch dash speakers for my MK1 and they don't deliver much bass. They sounded great in the store but were pretty weak in the car so I'm adding a 10 inch sub.

toyotagt_mr92 · 02-13-2008, 01:21 PM

if ur puttin in sub enclousures behind da seats den id mount another box on top of them nd put in components in. the only thing u wud have to do is make a hole in the firewall carpet to feed the top box. ill send pics later

muffinman · 02-13-2008, 08:49 PM

toyotagt I'd like to see some of those pictures to get a better idea of how to make it all fit.

toyotagt_mr92 · 02-18-2008, 05:01 PM

no prob lettme get my comp bak from da shop nd ill show u

Luni · 02-18-2008, 09:08 PM

Get come components.

They cost more, but theye way worth it.

DCmr16 · 01-31-2010, 09:02 PM

i see subs as weight, weight means bad where i'm sittin. haha. rust is mother nature's weight reduction system.

mattdouken · 01-31-2010, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toyotagt_mr92

if ur puttin in sub enclousures behind da seats den id mount another box on top of them nd put in components in. the only thing u wud have to do is make a hole in the firewall carpet to feed the top box. ill send pics later

Hook ed on phone nicks work ed four maye......

Infinty are great speakers and only a little more cash than pioneers.

patholiar · 02-03-2010, 01:31 AM

My front speakers are completely shot but it already had a newer, crappy head unit installed. I am not trying to upgrade to a crazy system, and I wanted to avoid the complicated wiring of a full amp'd system.

Would it be possible to use existing stock speaker wire with these speakers

Amazon.com: Polk Audio DB651 6.5-Inch Coaxial...

and this head unit

Amazon.com: Sony CDX-GT630UI MP3/WMA/AAC...

without using an amp?

Again I dont need it to be super loud i'd like it to not crackle!!

DrDarkMatter · 02-03-2010, 06:49 AM

I have MB Quartz in my sw, good german engineering, and sound spectacular!!!!!!!!!!!!

DrDarkMatter · 02-03-2010, 07:03 AM

here is something we did for another forum, maybe it will help here

MR2 Owners Club of New Zealand .:. View topic - damn! speakers are too big!----- 56k beware

mmarookiejoe · 02-03-2010, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patholiar

My front speakers are completely shot but it already had a newer, crappy head unit installed. I am not trying to upgrade to a crazy system, and I wanted to avoid the complicated wiring of a full amp'd system.

Would it be possible to use existing stock speaker wire with these speakers

Amazon.com: Polk Audio DB651 6.5-Inch Coaxial Speakers (Pair, Silver): Electronics

and this head unit

Amazon.com: Sony CDX-GT630UI MP3/WMA/AAC Compliant CD Receiver with iPod Direct Control via USB: Electronics

without using an amp?

Again I dont need it to be super loud i'd like it to not crackle!!

I have Pheonix Gold RSd 6.5 components in the doors. I had to make spacer rings and trim the door panel to make them fit - and it is still tight. They sound great and are relatively inexpensive. Google their reviews - I did, that's why I went with them and I am couldn't be much happier. I have them powered by the head unit, and it sounds really good, but I may switch it up this spring and power them with an amp. I can turn the volume all the way up with zero distortion, and it's too loud to sit in the car.

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ansirone No Skills Join Date: May 2006 Location: Los Santos, Cali Posts: 40 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	new tweeters and speakers any recommendations on speakers? im looking for pioneers and don't know much about audio to begin with. is there a how to replace speakers and tweeters? thanks!

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02-11-2008, 02:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
o6spdracer Nothing Clever Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,187 Thanks: 1 Thanked 112 Times in 107 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Start off by looking here: Sound Off - Toyota MR2 Message Board They have the stock sizes and pinouts. As far as install directions, this is probably your best bet: MKII Toyota MR2 Audio How-To You have a lot of options for the front speakers. But for the rear speakers, its an uncommon shape. I went with a 4" round Polk Audio in the rear, 6.5" Pioneers in front, Boston Acoustic 10" Sub, and Rockford Amp. I just went to the Crutchfield website and did the 'outfit my car.' Good luck.

02-11-2008, 02:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
DenverMR2 Mr. Physics Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 332 Thanks: 16 Thanked 22 Times in 22 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	If yur looking for speakers check out Parts Express - Amplifiers, Head Units, Speakers, Wiring Kits, Subwoofers, Dampening. though pioneers are great speakers there are other good options that are cheap. only thing is that you should be looking for speakers that are on the thin side.

02-11-2008, 02:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
ansirone No Skills Join Date: May 2006 Location: Los Santos, Cali Posts: 40 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	i was thinking these for the doors: Parts Express:Pioneer TS-G1341R 5-1/4" Coaxial Speaker Pair and for the side panels: Parts Express:Pioneer TS-A878 3-1/2" Dash Mount Coaxial Speaker Pair will they work? just wanna make sure, cuz i would like to snag them right away! thanks guys for the advice.

02-13-2008, 10:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
muffinman U-P-G-R-A-Y-E-D-D Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sunny South Florida Posts: 5,881 Thanks: 53 Thanked 283 Times in 272 Posts Blog Entries: 1 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	Are you planning on putting in a sub because I just bought some of the pioneer TS-G 4 inch dash speakers for my MK1 and they don't deliver much bass. They sounded great in the store but were pretty weak in the car so I'm adding a 10 inch sub.

02-13-2008, 01:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
toyotagt_mr92 mrjonny Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 74 Thanks: 7 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	if ur puttin in sub enclousures behind da seats den id mount another box on top of them nd put in components in. the only thing u wud have to do is make a hole in the firewall carpet to feed the top box. ill send pics later

02-13-2008, 08:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
muffinman U-P-G-R-A-Y-E-D-D Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sunny South Florida Posts: 5,881 Thanks: 53 Thanked 283 Times in 272 Posts Blog Entries: 1 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	toyotagt I'd like to see some of those pictures to get a better idea of how to make it all fit.

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toyotagt_mr92 mrjonny Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 74 Thanks: 7 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	no prob lettme get my comp bak from da shop nd ill show u

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Luni Cage Fighter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Salt Lake City Utah Posts: 3,213 Thanks: 10 Thanked 130 Times in 110 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (8/100% )	Get come components. They cost more, but theye way worth it.

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DCmr16 newbie mk1 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: des moines, IA Posts: 166 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	i see subs as weight, weight means bad where i'm sittin. haha. rust is mother nature's weight reduction system.

02-03-2010, 01:31 AM	#12 (permalink)
patholiar Some Skills Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 72 Thanks: 15 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	My front speakers are completely shot but it already had a newer, crappy head unit installed. I am not trying to upgrade to a crazy system, and I wanted to avoid the complicated wiring of a full amp'd system. Would it be possible to use existing stock speaker wire with these speakers Amazon.com: Polk Audio DB651 6.5-Inch Coaxial... and this head unit Amazon.com: Sony CDX-GT630UI MP3/WMA/AAC... without using an amp? Again I dont need it to be super loud i'd like it to not crackle!!

02-03-2010, 06:49 AM	#13 (permalink)
DrDarkMatter Some Skills Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 64 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I have MB Quartz in my sw, good german engineering, and sound spectacular!!!!!!!!!!!!

02-03-2010, 07:03 AM	#14 (permalink)
DrDarkMatter Some Skills Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 64 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	here is something we did for another forum, maybe it will help here MR2 Owners Club of New Zealand .:. View topic - damn! speakers are too big!----- 56k beware