Rear speakers; yes or no?

Naenyn · 09-29-2012, 10:17 PM

So i've gotten a couple opinions on this already.. but figured I should poke the forums and see what all of you think on the subject. Given the position of the 370Z's rear speakers and the depth allotted to them...

Do you feel that rear speakers are a good idea in the 370Z? Why .. or why not?

2010ZilverZ · 09-29-2012, 10:23 PM

I kinda felt they were needed so I built a box and added 2 Polk 6x9's

The sound is MUCH more fuller and enjoyable ... M.02

Naenyn · 09-29-2012, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010ZilverZ

I kinda felt they were needed so I built a box and added 2 Polk 6x9's

The sound is MUCH more fuller and enjoyable ... M.02

Where did you put them? Are they basically in the same spot provided by the factory?

jayl · 09-29-2012, 10:32 PM

I added 3.5"s in the factory location provided and I really like them.

2010ZilverZ · 09-29-2012, 10:41 PM

You can only put shallow 3.5's ( unless ya wanna modify the opening's ) in there where the stock speakers should be ...

So I built a speaker box right behind the rear strut bar to house the 6x9's

Most will add a sub woofer but I'm not into that BOOM BOOM BOOM sound

Naenyn · 09-29-2012, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010ZilverZ

So I built a speaker box right behind the rear strut bar to house the 6x9's

Ahh, gotcha. Do they fire up or back?

I hadn't considered that.. I was going to do a sub.

Naenyn · 09-29-2012, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jayl

I added 3.5"s in the factory location provided and I really like them.

What kind? How do you balance the sound between front and rear without having them blasting in your ear? =]

2010ZilverZ · 09-29-2012, 11:19 PM

I placed'M fire'N forward

I angled the top so if I choose I can always turn the box around so that they fire towards the rear but so far I like it the way they are

bigaudiofanat · 09-30-2012, 12:01 AM

I am completely against rears, especially in the Z. Also OP please search the forum as there're plenty of threads asking about rear fill.

Naenyn · 09-30-2012, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

I am completely against rears, especially in the Z. Also OP please search the forum as there're plenty of threads asking about rear fill.

Sorry, I do have a habit of asking instead of searching...

Naenyn · 09-30-2012, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2010ZilverZ

I placed'M fire'N forward

I angled the top so if I choose I can always turn the box around so that they fire towards the rear but so far I like it the way they are

An interesting idea. Have any pics?

axmea? · 09-30-2012, 02:30 AM

To me with such a small interior, I would focus and spend on quality components on the front stage and the the low end first before spending money on the rears.

Z-Girl 12 · 09-30-2012, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

I am completely against rears, especially in the Z. Also OP please search the forum as there're plenty of threads asking about rear fill.

Y? Jus curious

bigaudiofanat · 09-30-2012, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Z-Girl 12

Y? Jus curious

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

As I said in another thread
Honestly in top end cars there are no rear speakers because SQ "sound quality" is setup for optimal performance. I own a civic and I have taken the rear speakers out so that way I have no rear fill as they call it. If you listen to it for a few days you will get use to it and it will definitely sound better than 4 channels. Think of it this way artist record there music in 2 channel format so the optimum way to listen to it is threw 2 channels. My setup is going to be my fronts and a rear sub that's all. After thinking about it and listening to it it sounds way better. So in a nut shell do not get rear speakers or worry about it.

And from the 101 Thread

Rear Speakers
In top end cars there are no rear speakers because SQ "sound quality" is setup for optimal performance. In small cars such as the z it is even more unnecessary, you only have 2 people in the car and no rear seats. Rear speakers that close to the fronts will collide and cause the audio to sound multiplied. If you listen to it for a few days you will get use to it and it will definitely sound better than 4 channels. Think of it this way an artist records there music in 2 channel format so the optimum way to listen to it is threw 2 channels. It may sound a bit different at first but as I mentioned if you give it a few days it should grow on you. Either way save your money and invest it in better front speakers.

Rear speakers

rear spkrs for back

Final word "no rear speakers"

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I'm looking to get all new speakers

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Z-Girl 12 · 09-30-2012, 09:47 AM

I get that biaudiofanat! Thanks. Repped

09-29-2012, 10:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
Naenyn Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 212 Drives: '13 Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 13	Rear speakers; yes or no? So i've gotten a couple opinions on this already.. but figured I should poke the forums and see what all of you think on the subject. Given the position of the 370Z's rear speakers and the depth allotted to them... Do you feel that rear speakers are a good idea in the 370Z? Why .. or why not?

09-29-2012, 10:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
2010ZilverZ Track Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 699 Drives: Like a bat outa hell Rep Power: 14	I kinda felt they were needed so I built a box and added 2 Polk 6x9's The sound is MUCH more fuller and enjoyable ... M.02 jaycz likes this.

09-29-2012, 10:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
jayl Track Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: md Posts: 813 Drives: 09 370z base MT Rep Power: 16	I added 3.5"s in the factory location provided and I really like them. __________________ -Jay

09-30-2012, 12:01 AM	#9 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	I am completely against rears, especially in the Z. Also OP please search the forum as there're plenty of threads asking about rear fill. __________________ 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/

09-30-2012, 02:30 AM	#12 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,236 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	To me with such a small interior, I would focus and spend on quality components on the front stage and the the low end first before spending money on the rears. Nubz likes this.

09-29-2012, 10:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
2010ZilverZ Track Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 699 Drives: Like a bat outa hell Rep Power: 14	You can only put shallow 3.5's ( unless ya wanna modify the opening's ) in there where the stock speakers should be ... So I built a speaker box right behind the rear strut bar to house the 6x9's Most will add a sub woofer but I'm not into that BOOM BOOM BOOM sound

09-29-2012, 11:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
2010ZilverZ Track Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 699 Drives: Like a bat outa hell Rep Power: 14	I placed'M fire'N forward I angled the top so if I choose I can always turn the box around so that they fire towards the rear but so far I like it the way they are

09-30-2012, 09:47 AM	#15 (permalink)
Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11716	I get that biaudiofanat! Thanks. Repped __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

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