370Z Base Speakers

RonRizz · 01-17-2013, 12:31 PM

Prior to getting my components, I put in my Head unit, amplifiers and sub. I had the stock speakers amped off my soundstream amp, (145 watts each side) with gains set, I was probably feeding them a good, clean 75 watts, crossed at 80hz.
I thought they might last a day, tops. I was very surprised how good they sounded, especiallly after seeing how they were built. I firmly believe that the speakers are adequate, but the source is the problem.
Hard to believe?? Throw an amp on them, and see for yourself.

Haboob · 01-17-2013, 12:38 PM

If I didn't have to buy a new cell phone (and pay full price) I'd be upgrading my speakers and HU within the month, but alas I must wait.

The sound is just awful. I thought I could be content with it, but no, I can't.

LiquidCrewZ · 01-17-2013, 12:57 PM

I have a full nav, DD Pioneer Head unit installed in my base car, but you can tell at least the front speakers lack. What are some good options in terms of speakers? Just replace the front two, there are four speakers I think in the base model. Then I'm thinking to get a sub down the line, maybe I can get one of the factory enclosures

Tribalpinoy91 · 01-17-2013, 01:16 PM

There are two speakers in your car with two tweeters. Aka component speakers

kenchan · 01-17-2013, 01:16 PM

polk has been my favorite. easy to install and sounds good (and inexpensive).

LiquidCrewZ · 01-21-2013, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

polk has been my favorite. easy to install and sounds good (and inexpensive).

I was thinking something like this Polk Audio 612" Coaxial Loudspeakers with PolyMica Cones Pair DXI650 - Best Buy

Great reviews and if all we have is 20w speakers in the car now. It will blow them away haha.

Would this fit as well?

Polk Audio 612" Component Loudspeakers with PolyMica Composite Cones Pair DXi6500 - Best Buy

MarkGideon · 01-17-2013, 01:40 PM

A new Pioneer AVH-X2500BT HU and a set of Polk DB6501 speakers are in transit to my house right now. The Polks seem to be highly recommended here for a good basic system. I am going to have a busy Saturday, but I will be free from my "really pretty good if you only listen to AM talk radio" base system.

UNKNOWN_370 · 01-17-2013, 05:14 PM

DLS up6i/up36i cost around $300/450 and both sound like $900. speakers.

Vertigo · 01-17-2013, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

I just can't see myself going back to Pioneer. All of the mid-range HU's seem to only have a USB port in front, and it's on the left side (so running a cable would somewhat interfere with shifting, and in general just looks tacky).

I'd like to go back to Alpine as I've always had good luck with Alpine, but they are just astronomical in terms of pricing for a 2DIN.

I haven't decided on speakers yet though.

Kewood DDs are an affordable alternative. I've owned both Alpine and Kenwood DDs and have never had a problem.

OldGuy · 01-17-2013, 04:11 PM

I listen to Rush Limbaugh and talk radio. Stock speakers are doing fine for me.

PapoZalsa · 01-21-2013, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by OldGuy

I listen to Rush Limbaugh and talk radio. Stock speakers are doing fine for me.

01-17-2013, 12:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
RonRizz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pine grove, Pa Posts: 2,136 Drives: 2 feet, 3 pedals Rep Power: 6775	Prior to getting my components, I put in my Head unit, amplifiers and sub. I had the stock speakers amped off my soundstream amp, (145 watts each side) with gains set, I was probably feeding them a good, clean 75 watts, crossed at 80hz. I thought they might last a day, tops. I was very surprised how good they sounded, especiallly after seeing how they were built. I firmly believe that the speakers are adequate, but the source is the problem. Hard to believe?? Throw an amp on them, and see for yourself. __________________ P99rs Head Unit--- Amps- 2 Pioneer Prs800d --- Zapco ST1000MX---Zapco ST-4XSQ---- SI BM mk5 Subs---SI TM65v2 Midbass--- SI M3 mids--- SI M25 xbl2 tweeters ----- 2016 MECA street class 3rd place at world finals

01-17-2013, 01:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	polk has been my favorite. easy to install and sounds good (and inexpensive). Vertigo likes this.

01-17-2013, 01:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
MarkGideon Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA, SC Posts: 213 Drives: 2012 370Z Base Rep Power: 13	A new Pioneer AVH-X2500BT HU and a set of Polk DB6501 speakers are in transit to my house right now. The Polks seem to be highly recommended here for a good basic system. I am going to have a busy Saturday, but I will be free from my "really pretty good if you only listen to AM talk radio" base system. __________________ 2012 370Z Base Gun Metallic--2015 Altima 2.5SV Gun Metallic--2020 Chevy Silverado RST--1965 Chevy C10 Stepside Shortbed

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01-17-2013, 12:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
Haboob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Surface of the sun. Posts: 13,159 Drives: '18 GTI Autobahn DSG Rep Power: 1387	If I didn't have to buy a new cell phone (and pay full price) I'd be upgrading my speakers and HU within the month, but alas I must wait. The sound is just awful. I thought I could be content with it, but no, I can't.

01-17-2013, 12:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
LiquidCrewZ Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Westerville, OH Posts: 159 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z B M6 Rep Power: 14	I have a full nav, DD Pioneer Head unit installed in my base car, but you can tell at least the front speakers lack. What are some good options in terms of speakers? Just replace the front two, there are four speakers I think in the base model. Then I'm thinking to get a sub down the line, maybe I can get one of the factory enclosures

01-17-2013, 01:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tribalpinoy91 Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 607 Drives: 370z PW Rep Power: 14	There are two speakers in your car with two tweeters. Aka component speakers

01-17-2013, 05:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	DLS up6i/up36i cost around $300/450 and both sound like $900. speakers.

01-17-2013, 04:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
OldGuy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greensburg PA Posts: 899 Drives: '09370Z Red Base A7 Rep Power: 17	I listen to Rush Limbaugh and talk radio. Stock speakers are doing fine for me.