Anyone with subs that removed rear 6X9s

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Old Mar 31, 2004 | 11:52 AM
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Anyone with subs that removed rear 6X9s

I'm thinking about removing the rear 6X9s completely now that i have a subwoofer in the trunk. I'd like to hear from anyone who has done the same thing and what they thought. The audio place that put in my sub said that i was better off leaving them there because they still add to the full effect.
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Old Mar 31, 2004 | 11:56 AM
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If you still have 6x9s in the rear deck, than what did they use to run signal to the subwoofer ?
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Old Mar 31, 2004 | 11:59 AM
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i believe they just ran a line off of the wires going to the rear 6X9s. you don't have to remove them. i'm just thinking about removing them so i will have two ports for my subs. and then later i am planning on replacing the door speakers with Alpines Type S speaker.
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Old Mar 31, 2004 | 12:03 PM
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I guess you can take them out, but generally the more speakers you have, the better it will sound. You know what you could do - and what I was considering - is swapping out the 6x9's for a 5.25 component to mount on the rear deck. Of course, I would have to get rid of the stock crossover some how so that both highs and lows go to the rear deck. That will be a job.
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Old Mar 31, 2004 | 12:40 PM
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i know there must be someone here who did this...
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Old Mar 31, 2004 | 07:11 PM
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I would remove them if I were you. In fact, that is what I plan on doing.

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Old Mar 31, 2004 | 07:33 PM
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Originally posted by JiggaMan
i know there must be someone here who did this...
i removed mine and it sounded so much better. the bass was much more clear and less muffled with the speakers in
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Old Mar 31, 2004 | 07:58 PM
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Yes it will sound clearer without them because essentially you are playing a speaker through another speaker. Even if you left them in there without any signal going to them it would distort the sound.
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Old Mar 31, 2004 | 08:41 PM
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is there anything i should know before i take out the 6X9s? any tips/tricks to this procedure?

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Old Mar 31, 2004 | 08:47 PM
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You don't need to remove them. Just unplug them in the trunk and leave them.
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Old Mar 31, 2004 | 10:23 PM
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You'd be playing a speaker through a speaker. That can't be good for SQ.
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Old Mar 31, 2004 | 10:26 PM
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JiggaMan, just pop the cover off with a flat screwdriver and remove the four mounting bolts holding the speaker in. Unclip the connector and remove. Voila.
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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 09:04 AM
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well i already removed the rear 6X9s and i honestly can't say that i notice that they are gone. if anything the sound in the car sounds clearer. i think that the bass in my trunk pouring in through the holes where the speakers were makes up for their being two less speakers in the cabin. i did break one of the snaps on one of the speaker covers though, but it doesn't seem to really matter. when i get around to it i'll order that clip from my Acura dealer. that's what happens when you rush these things.
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