TSX 3Pedal

Are the rear 6x9's just direct drop-in replacements or do they need spacers too?

As for the 6-1/2" door speakers...do all 4 doors need these mounting spacers? And where can I get these spacers? What are these spacers for?

Thanks

I'm also looking to get the Infinity speakers all around

jlukja

Check out my post #23 in this thread. I have some pictures of when I did my speaker swap.

The 6x9s are a direct drop-in, no spacers required. The screw holes on standard 6x9 speakers should match up with the screw holes in the rear deck.

The OEM 6-1/2" door speakers have a plastic enclosure that snaps into holes in the door. Any aftermarket speaker will have screw holes for mounting so you will either need to drill holes in the door metal to match up with the speaker mounting holes or buy/make an adapter/spacer. The second reason for the spacer is that most aftermarket speakers are deeper than the OEM speakers (due to a larger magnet) so you need a spacer between the speaker and the door to make sure that the magent doesn't interfere with the window when open. Note the speakers that I installed had wooden spacers that allowed me to bolt them into existing holes on the doors and then affix the speakers to the spacers using the speaker mounting holes. There are ready-made spacers you can buy for this purpose but the make and model escapes me at the moment. If you search the Audio & Video forum you'll find a number of threads on this.

drigo

make sure your spacers are not too wide(forgot exactly what size) but on my '04 i bought spacers that were 1/2 too wide and i had a hard time putting the door panel back on(bottom corner would not snap back on properly)..here's a couple links you can check out...hope it helps...
https://acurazine.com/forums/audio-video-electronics-navigation-22/step-step-making-spacers-door-speakers-286546/
http://www.chrishorne.com/gallery/TSXspeakers

TSX 3Pedal

WOW! You guys have been a lot of help with all you suggestions, advice, and links

I think I'm ready to purchase those speakers now...but if I run into any problems along the way, I'll know where to go

jlukja

You really should go to Audio & Video in Off Topic

I've left this thread open because its an old thread with good info. If I close it then it'll drop off the horizon of new posts.

GSGOMEZ

Thanks, I will check it out later.

sonnyg80

drigo, you mentioned awhile back u got ur door spacers for circuit city correct?

confusedjojo

y didnt u install the polk sr's. the polk sr component will make ur mid's and highs sound so good.

GSGOMEZ

I went to Best Buy to check Infinity speakers and they sounds nice and clear. It is on sale until Oct 1st. It save you about $110 dollar. I am considering to buy Infinity 6012I for front/rear and 9612I for rear deck or Infinity REF6010CS component speakers for front, 6012I in rear and 9612I for rear deck. What do you guys think? Hey Cjams, any suggestion? If I decide to buy it then I will install it myself at home instead of installation at Best Buy.

Check website: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....ry&id=cat03079

drigo

yes i did...i found it to be a little too wide...about .75 of an inch...i had a little trouble snapping the bottom corner of the door panel back...

SeCsTaC

Best Buy is a rip off. Those component speakers can be had for $125 instead of the $200 best buy is charging for them.

http://www.millionbuy.com/inf6010cs.html

Car domain at $160. http://www.cardomain.com/item/INFREF6010CS

GSGOMEZ

Hey Best Buy quote $201.99 but they offer $160.99 on sale until Oct 1st. That's good deal for $125.00 from millionbuy.com. I will check it out. I will plan to porder one from Best buy thru my Best Buy card but need to figure it out on component speakers. I cant wait to put on my CGTSX soon.

GSGOMEZ

I also checked on www.onlinecarstereo.com, they have good price for Infinity, component speakers cost at $129 dollar.

Check it out: http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAu...roductID=15348

GSGOMEZ

Any suggestion, Cjams??????

jlukja

The RF6010CS may be underpowered if you're planning on using them with the stock amp.

jlukja

Ask your question in the Audio & Video Section. CJams knows his stuff but so do a lot of others that frequent that fourm.

Joeys'TSX

Can you not move the threads to another forum? I'm a mod on another site and we just move them so you don't lose all the info gained.

jlukja

Threads can be moved to a different forum within the TSX Community. Unfortunately, the Audio & Video forum is part of Off Topic so this thread cannot be moved there. That is why I am encouraging any new questions to be asked in Audio and Video and to limit the discussion here to CJams' install.

Joeys'TSX

I got ya now.

GSGOMEZ

Hey I still need help before I start to purchase the speakers this week. Any suggestion?

minkl81

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I prefer Infinity Kappa Series. I have Alpine TypeS 6x9 and they are decent speakers for its price. I got them because of cheap price and think I paid around $70 for a pair of them like 1.5 years ago.

My setup is like this:

Front
AVI (Direct XL) 6.5" Components

Middle
Rockford Fosgate 6.5"

Rear
Alpine TypeS 6x9

Trunk
Two Phoenix Gold Octane 12" Subs
Phoenix Gold Octane Mono Amp

If I were to do again, I'll go with all Infinity Kappa series and two JL W6 12" or one W7 12"

minkl81

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Focals are nicely made speakers and they do sound really clear. But Focal Components hits way too high for my taste and its better suited to like classical music than hip hop. Also Focal's prices are way too inflated. I prefer Infinity Kappa because they are priced about right and has clear and smooth sound compared to high pitched Focals. It all depends on what kind of music you listens to most.

minkl81

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I bet you'll like Kappa series more. You should try them too before buying it.

SeCsTaC

Are you guys recommending the Kappa co-axials or components?

GSGOMEZ

Okay I will check it out before I made my decision to buy speakers. But Kappa series cost a little more than Infinity. I want to get best speakers for my car especially I am deaf. I can heard a little and feel it. I don't want to be waste of money to spend if I am not satisfield. Thanks minkl81.

minkl81

iTrader: (2)

kappa 6.5" components.

GSGOMEZ

Hey I already ordered and installed the Infinity speakers into my TSX today and I love it. I am happy with it. Infinity sounds nice and loud. I am considering to buy 4 channel amps for 6.5 only or 4 and 6 channel for 6.5 and 6x9, but $$$$. Thanks to Cjams.

sonnyg80

which ones did you throw in gomez - kappa's or reference series? did you keep the stock tweets?

GSGOMEZ

References series, yeah. I have been considering to buy Infinity 1011t but not sure if it is worth or not to purchase it. Because I am deaf guy who can hear the music pretty well and feel the sounds and bass. That's why I am not sure if I should get Infinity tweeter or not.

CJams

Glad it helped. I still don't have any plans on upgrading the Infinity's. They sound great after more than a year. Although I will most likely remove the 6x9's and replace them with 8" speakers. I think I have it figured out. I just gotta find the right 8s. before that project goes forward.

Red_TSX

I was going to go through with that had them instaled and then when they tryed it out it didn't sound well at all sense they were just rattleing thetrunk and so forth. these were put in stock rear shelf location.

CJams

^^^ I plan on doing a little bit of modding to the rear dash before the install. there's lots of stuff back there that needs to be shut up tight. How did they mount the 8s? Any pics?

Fatalilluzionz

I got some MB Quart coming in tomorow. I was gunna get the Kappas but i opted for the Quart. Hopefully they will be good enough.

Red_TSX

there was no way i was going to keep it they way they had it sense it was just rattles. so i got two 12 inch infinity subs (yes i no that is a big diffrence lol) also got some 6012si for front doors and this is powerd by a 1000watt rockford amp.
and as of now there are no speakers in the back shelf

sonnyg80

rod and gomez - where'd you guys get the spacers for the infiniti's?

GSGOMEZ

Well, Infinity came with the metal bracket, it almost same as spacers. But I did cut a little hole on front and rear doors with dremel tool. I did installation on speakers as first time in my life and did do good job. You have to put mask tape on door then hold the metal bracket there then use a black marker and draw there. It helped me a lot and easy way to cut the hole on door. If you don't feel comfortable to cut the hole on door then look up on google for spacers.

Shorei

NO one mentions frequency range here. When I look to replace speakers that do the bass work, I look for the lowest, even though that may not mean the bass is tight, or they sound the best. I played in a band in the 60's. Bass is supposed to be tight not like an elephant passing gas which is what some rap seems to sound like today. Music overloaded to one end (bottom) is not balanced. They make equalizers so you can boost bass and treble but also back off so one can hear the rest of the music. As to self installation, My '87 Integra was soooo easy. The door grills came right off and the screws holding them on were easy to get at and my Infinity 6 1/2 Kappas slid right in. My '96 GS-R had paper conel Pioneer speakers in it - I went with Boston Acoustics. Rear shelf speakers should never be paper conesl - sun rots them eventually.

Shorei

Speakers have individual power requirements. I don't know how much of the TSX'x 360 watts gets to the rear but if you get a speaker with high efficiency (does not suck up as much power) it won't lose volume. Look at the requirement specs. Some may not handle the output of the TSX's 360 watts either.

PJS

2 quick questions - can I/we get a quick recap on what ohm rating replacement speakers should be to minimise volume loss, as well as sensitivity rating? Sticking to the factory installed unit and no additional amps for now.
Also, has what's opinion on the Dynaudio kit/components these days?

Thanks guys

EndCheck

I'm pretty sure the factory speakers are all rated at 4 Ohms. Sensitivity isn't listed anywhere I can find, but since they're made by Pioneer, who usually has efficient speakers, I'd take a guess at ~92 dB.