Big installing rear speakers GASP!!!!

bigaudiofanat · 08-24-2012, 01:28 PM

Yep Big aims to please. So a returning customer asked me to install rear speakers in his Z.

Speakers that were installed were Polk db 351

db351 - Car | Polk Audio

Taking the trunk apart

The panels that have to come off

Soldered and heat shrunk

Some trimming had to be done

The rest of the install can be seen below including a head unit upgrade VV

Huck · 08-28-2012, 11:26 PM

Hahaha I read the title and thought "no way! Big installed rear speakers in HIS CAR?!?"

Looks good man!

Telephone · 08-29-2012, 09:36 PM

Well, how does it sound...honestly?

Was the customer pleased?

bigaudiofanat · 08-29-2012, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Huck

Hahaha I read the title and thought "no way! Big installed rear speakers in HIS CAR?!?"

Looks good man!

I actually did in my own car only for BT phone calls.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Telephone

Well, how does it sound...honestly?

Was the customer pleased?

Honestly when I heard it, it sounded just how I thought it would, you now have two different locations where sound is coming and you actually have to fade it forward because you heard the rears more than the fronts. Customer was happy but IMO I still do not recommend them.

Also keep in mind, you have to install bass blockers with these because they can become damaged by normal bass.

Huck · 08-29-2012, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

I actually did in my own car only for BT phone calls.

Honestly when I heard it, it sounded just how I thought it would, you now have two different locations where sound is coming and you actually have to fade it forward because you heard the rears more than the fronts. Customer was happy but IMO I still do not recommend them.

Also keep in mind, you have to install bass blockers with these because they can become damaged by normal bass.

Just for information sake, would it be possible to run wires from a crossover in the front to the rear speakers?

Actually, I think I can answer my own question. It would be a pita to run the wire all the way back and your front speakers will probably be amped anyway, in which case you would blow the back ones. So just install the bass blockers right?

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DeEePiDDy · 08-30-2012, 02:03 AM

The rear speaker install job was in my Z. I Use the rear speakers when playing video on my headunit but not when listening to music. I like the surround sound in movies, but when playing music I fade everything to the front.

With that said, Matt once again did a great job and I couldn't be happier. I will eventually be installing leather seat covers, a sub/amp and the rear fog light and will again be calling on Big Matt for assistance.

bigaudiofanat · 08-30-2012, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Huck

Just for information sake, would it be possible to run wires from a crossover in the front to the rear speakers?

Actually, I think I can answer my own question. It would be a pita to run the wire all the way back and your front speakers will probably be amped anyway, in which case you would blow the back ones. So just install the bass blockers right?

Sent from my iPizzle using magic and new-fangled science stuff

You do not want to run another set of speakers of your front crossovers you can cause damage. It is best to just run new speaker wires directly to the rear outputs. If you have a stock head unit you have to add the pins to the stock harness as well.

Smartace3 · 10-16-2013, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

If you have a stock head unit you have to add the pins to the stock harness as well.

Sorry to bring up an old thread but how exactly would you go about adding pins to the stock connector?? Are there any write ups or pictures for that??

bigaudiofanat · 10-16-2013, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Smartace3

Sorry to bring up an old thread but how exactly would you go about adding pins to the stock connector?? Are there any write ups or pictures for that??

I am glad you brought up an old thread rather than starting a new one. adding pins to the stock harness would mean finding the correct ones from a electronics store. However if you add a new head unit there are no pins to add just wire them up to the rear outputs.

kenchan · 10-16-2013, 04:46 PM

for the rear in such small space, it'd be better just to run the woofer with no tweeter(or high freq) and just to use as a fill.

if not, just run a subwoofer or no rear speaker entirely.

bigaudiofanat · 10-16-2013, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

for the rear in such small space, it'd be better just to run the woofer with no tweeter(or high freq) and just to use as a fill.

if not, just run a subwoofer or no rear speaker entirely.

Well you would want to put some kind of filter on the speakers if you were not doing a coaxial. Not doing this will send a speakers full range which will sound awful and could damage it.

Gregor12 · 10-26-2013, 01:35 AM

so quick question...

when you installed the smaller polk audios in the sides of the z was there already factory speaker wire behind the panels, or did you have to run your own wire to the head unit? im looking to do a set of speakers in my Z and im pretty experienced with car audio having done a good bit of cars but it would be nice to know just for a heads up! Also do you know if the base z comes with components in the front or are they just coaxials in the door? thanks for the help

Phil

DeEePiDDy · 10-26-2013, 09:52 AM

This is my car... There was no wire. You have to run your own.

bigaudiofanat · 10-26-2013, 10:45 AM

As said above you have to run your own AND if your running a stock head unit you have to add pins to the factory harness. Not sure where to get those pins yet but I am sure nissan would get you some.

RafPR · 10-27-2013, 08:49 PM

I have a base model and I am considering upgrade the soud system. I will like to keep using volume control on the steering wheel. Regarding sound, I'm not an expert, even basic knowledge about it, but I am looking for nice clean sound, where i can turn up the volume and hear my ipod well enough, also BT to answer my calls.

Can you suggest me a setup for my car, including speakers, locations... any tweeters?, and or sub woofer? Do you suggest to change the radio?

Sorry for my lack of knowledge, but i'am trying to do it good, if i am going to spend money on the sound system.

Thanks.

08-24-2012, 01:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Big installing rear speakers GASP!!!! Yep Big aims to please. So a returning customer asked me to install rear speakers in his Z. Speakers that were installed were Polk db 351 db351 - Car \| Polk Audio Taking the trunk apart The panels that have to come off Soldered and heat shrunk Some trimming had to be done The rest of the install can be seen below including a head unit upgrade VV __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/ Last edited by bigaudiofanat; 08-24-2012 at 01:35 PM.

08-28-2012, 11:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
Huck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cocoa, Florida Age: 42 Posts: 5,075 Drives: Pantydropper machine Rep Power: 33	Hahaha I read the title and thought "no way! Big installed rear speakers in HIS CAR?!?" Looks good man! __________________ VLEDS \| Evo-R \| Moddiction \| CF Hood Struts \| F.I. CF CBE & LTH \| Stillen CAI \| NST Pulleys \| UpRev \| Z1 \| M7 \| Status \| Forgestar \| PSS \| Whiteline \| SPL \| SPC \| Kenwood \| Zenclosure \| Kicker \| Alpine Type R

08-30-2012, 02:03 AM	#6 (permalink)
DeEePiDDy Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Horsham, PA Posts: 548 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z CY MT Rep Power: 16	The rear speaker install job was in my Z. I Use the rear speakers when playing video on my headunit but not when listening to music. I like the surround sound in movies, but when playing music I fade everything to the front. With that said, Matt once again did a great job and I couldn't be happier. I will eventually be installing leather seat covers, a sub/amp and the rear fog light and will again be calling on Big Matt for assistance. __________________ 2009 Nissan 370Z Chicane Yellow Base Manual Transmission Last edited by DeEePiDDy; 08-30-2012 at 02:06 AM.

10-26-2013, 01:35 AM	#12 (permalink)
Gregor12 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: CHARLOTTE, NC Posts: 433 Drives: 2012 370z 6mt sport Rep Power: 12	so quick question... when you installed the smaller polk audios in the sides of the z was there already factory speaker wire behind the panels, or did you have to run your own wire to the head unit? im looking to do a set of speakers in my Z and im pretty experienced with car audio having done a good bit of cars but it would be nice to know just for a heads up! Also do you know if the base z comes with components in the front or are they just coaxials in the door? thanks for the help Phil Last edited by Gregor12; 10-26-2013 at 01:37 AM.

10-26-2013, 09:52 AM	#13 (permalink)
DeEePiDDy Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Horsham, PA Posts: 548 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z CY MT Rep Power: 16	This is my car... There was no wire. You have to run your own. __________________ 2009 Nissan 370Z Chicane Yellow Base Manual Transmission

08-29-2012, 09:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
Telephone Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 297 Drives: 2012 Sport M6 Rep Power: 14	Well, how does it sound...honestly? Was the customer pleased?

10-16-2013, 04:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	for the rear in such small space, it'd be better just to run the woofer with no tweeter(or high freq) and just to use as a fill. if not, just run a subwoofer or no rear speaker entirely.

10-26-2013, 10:45 AM	#14 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	As said above you have to run your own AND if your running a stock head unit you have to add pins to the factory harness. Not sure where to get those pins yet but I am sure nissan would get you some. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

10-27-2013, 08:49 PM	#15 (permalink)
RafPR Base Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 86 Drives: '13 370Z GM SP M6 Rep Power: 12	I have a base model and I am considering upgrade the soud system. I will like to keep using volume control on the steering wheel. Regarding sound, I'm not an expert, even basic knowledge about it, but I am looking for nice clean sound, where i can turn up the volume and hear my ipod well enough, also BT to answer my calls. Can you suggest me a setup for my car, including speakers, locations... any tweeters?, and or sub woofer? Do you suggest to change the radio? Sorry for my lack of knowledge, but i'am trying to do it good, if i am going to spend money on the sound system. Thanks. __________________ '13 370Z Gun Metallic Sport Package MT Last edited by RafPR; 10-27-2013 at 08:51 PM. Reason: Forgot to include additional info.

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