Rear speaker install on a base 370z

Carbon_z · 09-17-2009, 09:52 AM

how? lol

bigaudiofanat · 09-17-2009, 10:53 AM

Remove the rear panels run new speaker wire from the location to the back of the head unit install new speakers. Reassemble. I am not a fan of rear speakers though.

nogoodname · 09-17-2009, 10:57 AM

^^ why not??

xiven · 09-17-2009, 11:01 AM

^ LOL at the Big Orange

bigaudiofanat · 09-17-2009, 11:01 AM

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.
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flashburn · 09-17-2009, 11:04 AM

^ What bigaudio said. Just say no to rear speakers. They completely screw up the sound stage.

bigaudiofanat · 09-17-2009, 11:10 AM

Yep even in my civic I omitted the rear speakers and focused on my front stage where the sound should be.

nogoodname · 09-17-2009, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xiven

^ LOL at the Big Orange

whats wrong with it, dont you have a big orange??

The G has a small cabin, rear seats are more of a self...

there's 11 speakers in it

kenchan · 09-17-2009, 11:53 AM

yah, i dont use the rear speakers either on my dd (honda fit sport).

it's much easier to tune with only the front speakers. might want to look into a sub instead if you have money to burn...

if you spread out the frequency response with the rear as a mid-range fill (without tweeters) you might be able to get something out of it.

bigaudiofanat · 09-17-2009, 12:17 PM

Doubt it those I believe are 4 inch in the rears not much bass is going to come out of speakers that size. I would so go with a nice sun and amp.

kenchan · 09-17-2009, 12:42 PM

yah, wat i meant was if you're going to do rear speakers, do a sub as in sub-box. not the 4" unless you want do do the midrange fill.

bigaudiofanat · 09-17-2009, 12:50 PM

I understand, no reason for them to be installed never should of even been an option. A sub is the better bet.

Carbon_z · 09-17-2009, 02:16 PM

yea i use to have a type X in the 350 but always wanted to hear a little bit of music compared to bass lol. i am planning on upgrading fronts but just curious about rears. Doesnt sound like its really needed lol. so thanks

vipor · 09-17-2009, 02:17 PM

When someone is talking to you, they're in front of you. Makes sense. I haven't had rear speakers in either of my 240s and wouldn't want them in my Z.

Has anyone tried installing 6-1/2" or 8" midbass drivers in the doors while also adding some separates in the kick?

bigaudiofanat · 09-17-2009, 02:53 PM

In the z that is what I installed a set of 6 1/2 with some modding and some fiberglass you could probably put 8's there but it would stick out quite a bit.

09-17-2009, 09:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
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09-17-2009, 10:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Remove the rear panels run new speaker wire from the location to the back of the head unit install new speakers. Reassemble. I am not a fan of rear speakers though. __________________ 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/

09-17-2009, 11:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	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. VVVVVV Car Audio 101 __________________ 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/

09-17-2009, 11:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Yep even in my civic I omitted the rear speakers and focused on my front stage where the sound should be. __________________ 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/

09-17-2009, 12:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Doubt it those I believe are 4 inch in the rears not much bass is going to come out of speakers that size. I would so go with a nice sun and amp. __________________ 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; 09-17-2009 at 12:25 PM.

09-17-2009, 10:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	^^ why not??

09-17-2009, 11:01 AM	#4 (permalink)
xiven A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta Age: 43 Posts: 4,128 Drives: Cookie Monster Rep Power: 294	^ LOL at the Big Orange

09-17-2009, 11:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 19	^ What bigaudio said. Just say no to rear speakers. They completely screw up the sound stage.

09-17-2009, 11:53 AM	#9 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, i dont use the rear speakers either on my dd (honda fit sport). it's much easier to tune with only the front speakers. might want to look into a sub instead if you have money to burn... if you spread out the frequency response with the rear as a mid-range fill (without tweeters) you might be able to get something out of it.

09-17-2009, 12:42 PM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, wat i meant was if you're going to do rear speakers, do a sub as in sub-box. not the 4" unless you want do do the midrange fill.

09-17-2009, 12:50 PM	#12 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	I understand, no reason for them to be installed never should of even been an option. A sub is the better bet. __________________ 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/

09-17-2009, 02:16 PM	#13 (permalink)
Carbon_z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,694 Drives: Carbon Fiber 370z Rep Power: 19	yea i use to have a type X in the 350 but always wanted to hear a little bit of music compared to bass lol. i am planning on upgrading fronts but just curious about rears. Doesnt sound like its really needed lol. so thanks __________________ Full Carbon Fiber Nissan 370z "400zTT" Fully Built 4.0L Twin Turbo 1300hp, 1100whp. Follow me on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/carbonz.

09-17-2009, 02:17 PM	#14 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	When someone is talking to you, they're in front of you. Makes sense. I haven't had rear speakers in either of my 240s and wouldn't want them in my Z. Has anyone tried installing 6-1/2" or 8" midbass drivers in the doors while also adding some separates in the kick? __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

09-17-2009, 02:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	In the z that is what I installed a set of 6 1/2 with some modding and some fiberglass you could probably put 8's there but it would stick out quite a bit. __________________ 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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