Rear speakers? Did a search..........

SteveBad · 06-08-2013, 04:34 PM

I did a search, and all the "rear speaker" threads do not answer my question.
They all mention upgraded speakers, amps, etc.

I have '13 base Z, stock audio system, front speakers only..My question is this:

When I scroll thru the audio adjustments, it shows "FADE", which tells me that the unit will accomodate rear speakers, even though there are none.

Does anyone know if the head-to-harness plug will show the obvious place (empty slots) to connect up rear speakers?

I don't want to change any existing stuff, just add two rear speakers.

Also, how hard is it to get to the plug? Thanks!

tjlazer · 06-09-2013, 03:37 PM

Not sure on the stock HU but with aftermarket and using the harness adaptor you can definitely add rear speakers. I would very highly recommend you upgrade. I recommend the Clarion CX501 it looks like stock and adds MP3/Bluetooth handsfree etc.

Another Clarion CX501 Installed

Jsmith7861 · 01-23-2014, 01:43 PM

Hey man, I asked the same question a couple months ago.

I was told there is NO wiring whatsoever for rear speakers, and for your time, its not even worth it to add rear speakers.

But if you are going to want to add them anyways, upgrade the HU. Its not worth the time and pain of getting the wiring to work with the stock stereo. Get a new one and there will already be wires ready to solder into for ya.

Greggey55 · 07-21-2014, 05:50 PM

Yea im looking at it right now. They are empty spots in the connector. But it looks like you have to run speaker wires if you wanna hook it up. If you are upgrading the head unit you can just bypass the connector all together. Good luck

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

fire165 · 07-26-2014, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjlazer

I recommend the Clarion CX501 it looks like stock and adds MP3/Bluetooth handsfree
Another Clarion CX501 Installed

Unfortunately the CX501 is discontinued.

reeps · 09-04-2014, 03:55 PM

Add a sub and amp over adding rear speakers.

06-08-2013, 04:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
SteveBad Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Lake Martin, Alabama Posts: 138 Drives: 2013 370Z 6 speed Rep Power: 248	Rear speakers? Did a search.......... I did a search, and all the "rear speaker" threads do not answer my question. They all mention upgraded speakers, amps, etc. I have '13 base Z, stock audio system, front speakers only..My question is this: When I scroll thru the audio adjustments, it shows "FADE", which tells me that the unit will accomodate rear speakers, even though there are none. Does anyone know if the head-to-harness plug will show the obvious place (empty slots) to connect up rear speakers? I don't want to change any existing stuff, just add two rear speakers. Also, how hard is it to get to the plug? Thanks! __________________ "Take the cannollis..."

06-09-2013, 03:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 52 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 19	Not sure on the stock HU but with aftermarket and using the harness adaptor you can definitely add rear speakers. I would very highly recommend you upgrade. I recommend the Clarion CX501 it looks like stock and adds MP3/Bluetooth handsfree etc. Another Clarion CX501 Installed __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

07-21-2014, 05:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
Greggey55 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5 Drives: 2014 370z Rep Power: 11	Rear speakers? Did a search.......... Yea im looking at it right now. They are empty spots in the connector. But it looks like you have to run speaker wires if you wanna hook it up. If you are upgrading the head unit you can just bypass the connector all together. Good luck Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Rear speakers; yes or no?	Naenyn	Audio & Video	19	10-01-2012 03:47 AM
rear speakers	nismochiq	Nismo 370Z	2	11-27-2011 11:58 PM
Re: Rear Speakers or None?	OldGuy	Audio & Video	59	03-04-2011 11:27 AM
rear speakers	madmocasin	DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself)	2	06-08-2009 08:16 PM
Rear speakers are not 6.5!	pagefaulted	Audio & Video	8	03-16-2009 05:32 PM

01-23-2014, 01:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jsmith7861 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Virginia Posts: 466 Drives: 2014 370z Base Sport Rep Power: 12	Hey man, I asked the same question a couple months ago. I was told there is NO wiring whatsoever for rear speakers, and for your time, its not even worth it to add rear speakers. But if you are going to want to add them anyways, upgrade the HU. Its not worth the time and pain of getting the wiring to work with the stock stereo. Get a new one and there will already be wires ready to solder into for ya.

09-04-2014, 03:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
reeps Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 306 Drives: 2012 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	Add a sub and amp over adding rear speakers.