heyhi

I just got a se and I love it, but the bose sucks. replaced hu with a pioneer, now for the speakers. I want a really good audio system, thinking about image dynamic all around with L7 sub. or i saw on a website the custom make a box that fits all the way in the back of trunk where the seat goes down... maybe 2 10s . i already got 4 ch 75 rms and 2 channel 275 rms 550 bridged amps

Ive googled it and i got a bunch of diff answers on the door sizes.

are the fronts 6.5 and rear 5 .25 or are they both 6.5?

do i need some kind of kit to install new speakers where the bose used to be?

should i put 6 .75 on the rear deck instead of the door?

for the tweeters should i keep them on the pillars or new location?

djkevinnn

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If you try to reuse the Bose brackets, the fronts are 6.5 and the rears are 5.25. However, if you do use aftermarket brackets, you can fit 6.5s in the rear. You will either want to run new speaker wire or tap into the wiring if you are using an aftermarket amp since the Bose system has its own amplifier. You can leave the tweeters in the pillars, it's really up to you

heyhi

it would b alot easier to use stock wiring, will it handle 75 rms? can i also use stock wiring for the tweaters, the tweeters and 4 speakers my amp is 4 channel

tseng1023

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Do you want something that slams or something that sounds good?

heyhi

I want it to sound crisp and clear with the sub 2 thump without that long rattling bass.

Nissanx54

if your upgrading the entire system then your going to want to replace the stock speaker wires running to the doors. for my maxima i have Boston Acoustic components in the front and Boston Acoustics in the rear doors. I have a 10" Rockford Fosgate P2 with a 550 watt amp in the trunk...I dont have any annoying rattly bass. It has a nice clean sound. Last time i put it into competition i believe i hit somewhere in the range of 150-155dbs

djfrestyl

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Run all new wiring. It's not that difficult. Put 6.5's in all the doors and use 3/4" MDF rings to mount them. If you want to do the entire thing, do it once and do it right.

luvlexus101

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150-155 in where?? The port???
No way you came close to that with a single 10 P2.

1996blackmax

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That's what I was thinking.

tseng1023

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You must have meant that you have 10 rockford p2's

AscendantMax

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it's not that hard to run new wiring. just dedicate a weekend to it, take your time, and do it right.

and luvlexus101, i HIGHLY doubt you're hitting in the 50's with your setup.

vgkid

This^ idk about even hitting 40s. Im barely getting a 40.7 at the headrest


As for running new wires i ran about 25ish feet on my third gen on all four corners, it may be a bit more for you since its a fifth gen. As long as you are patient and careful you cam run all new wires nicely tucked away. I used 12g *overkill*, was a p.i.t.a. To stuff in the boots but i got it done, 14-16 guage should be good enough for the power and for tight areas

djfrestyl

iTrader: (89)

I generally reserve 50 feet for a 5th gen. This is just enough to run wire directly into each door, to each speaker, to anywhere in the trunk without any breaks or splices anywhere between the amp and the speaker (unless a crossover is in the mix)

djfrestyl

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The only pain is fishing through the rear door grommets and drilling a hole in the jamb for the front.

But yes, please take your time and do it right. If you're hesitant/uncertain it's worth to pay someone - like me

cjandura

iTrader: (3)

there is a plugged hole for the front doors right next to the door harness connector its big enuff to stuff monstercable XP-CI100 cable thru there.
Fishing the wire is easier if you goto lowes/homedepot and get you a IDEAL thumbwinder 1/8" fishtape its flexable enuff and stays bent the way you need it.

AscendantMax

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i had extra spool of 14 gauge so i used that from my amp to the crossovers under my front seats. then i ran a length of 16 gauge to my doors, kick panels, and up to my pillars. hardest part for me was to run the wires to my front seats.

Batxel

iTrader: (1)

wow how'd you pull that off? Do you have write up or something?

heyhi

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'arite thanks im an electrician so i shouldnt have a problem fishing the wires but not sure if i should use components in the front and regular 6.5 for the rear or where to mount tweeters for best sound..... im gonna do this in the spring rite now im got stock bose with pionner hu the rears are garbage and the system isnt loud at all why is it so low?

djfrestyl

iTrader: (89)

Running wires through a car is a bit different than running wires through a house - I don't agree with your logic here.

Components in the front, coaxials in the rear.

Your system is low because your Pioneer HU is not installed properly. Read the "BOSE Radio Replacement" thread to find out why.

Nissanx54

how'd i pull what off?

djfrestyl

iTrader: (89)

^^ That high of a reading with the equipment listed. Nearly impossible.

Nissanx54

Nothing is impossible when you know what your doing. I didnt share my entire set-up with you. I never share 100% of anything. I have been in the car audio industry for 12 years.

heyhi

LMAO WHY WOULD U NEVER SHARE 100% OF ANYTHING?