Adding rear speakers

CoryCinci · 08-26-2009, 11:02 AM

Easy question for everyone. Are there any pictures showing the interior plastic/panels removal to install aftermarket rear speakers on base model? I'm fairly experienced in car audio upgrades/work, just a bit nervous about breaking inserts/pins on my new Z.

2fast4thelaw · 08-26-2009, 11:11 AM

Pictures are coming in the next few days of my install and I am having rear speakers added. Note! if you have the base model like I do, you will have to run speaker wire back there.

I am running 300Hz/6db bass blockers to these speakers and running them off of the rear channels of my head unit. They are just for rear fill so very little power is needed.

I wouldn't chance doing it yourself. I didn't and I know how to do this stuff but I have a tendancy to break plastic trim so I decided to leave it to the pros.

noodles · 08-26-2009, 12:27 PM

every car that i have done an install on has never broken a clip. You just have to be gentle when your pulling on the panels and it it seems stuck, find out the reason why instead of just yanking some more. Plus a panel popper tool really helps.

bigaudiofanat · 08-26-2009, 12:30 PM

I second the plastic panel removal tool go to your local auto part store and ask for one they will know what you are talking about. As a side note I am still against rear speakers but you are not me.

rreign · 08-26-2009, 01:13 PM

+1 on the panel tool. Have fun with the install

speedfreak28 · 08-26-2009, 09:44 PM

skip the reaar speakers and spend more on your front stage. a properly set up system doesnt need rear speakers

bigaudiofanat · 08-26-2009, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by speedfreak28

skip the reaar speakers and spend more on your front stage. a properly set up system doesnt need rear speakers

X2 thank you for agreeing with me.

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.

08-26-2009, 11:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
CoryCinci Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 4 Drives: 09 370Z Pearl White Rep Power: 16	Adding rear speakers Easy question for everyone. Are there any pictures showing the interior plastic/panels removal to install aftermarket rear speakers on base model? I'm fairly experienced in car audio upgrades/work, just a bit nervous about breaking inserts/pins on my new Z.

08-26-2009, 11:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
2fast4thelaw Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Denver Co Age: 50 Posts: 403 Drives: 09 370Z Sport/MT6 Rep Power: 16	Pictures are coming in the next few days of my install and I am having rear speakers added. Note! if you have the base model like I do, you will have to run speaker wire back there. I am running 300Hz/6db bass blockers to these speakers and running them off of the rear channels of my head unit. They are just for rear fill so very little power is needed. I wouldn't chance doing it yourself. I didn't and I know how to do this stuff but I have a tendancy to break plastic trim so I decided to leave it to the pros. Last edited by 2fast4thelaw; 08-26-2009 at 11:20 AM.

08-26-2009, 12:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	I second the plastic panel removal tool go to your local auto part store and ask for one they will know what you are talking about. As a side note I am still against rear speakers but you are not me. __________________ 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/

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08-26-2009, 12:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
noodles Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: SoCali Posts: 61 Drives: Mazda (for now) Rep Power: 16	every car that i have done an install on has never broken a clip. You just have to be gentle when your pulling on the panels and it it seems stuck, find out the reason why instead of just yanking some more. Plus a panel popper tool really helps.

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rreign A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Carolina Age: 41 Posts: 2,341 Drives: 03 Evo 8 Rep Power: 709	+1 on the panel tool. Have fun with the install

08-26-2009, 09:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
speedfreak28 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: south jersey Posts: 247 Drives: 05 ram, 79 z28 Rep Power: 16	skip the reaar speakers and spend more on your front stage. a properly set up system doesnt need rear speakers