Anyone replace their front or rear speakers with subs? Options

[Xander_X]

I have the 6 speaker stereo system and I want a little more bass. Just to get a full sound out of the audio. I was thinking of replacing either the door speakers or rear speakers with 8" subs but I'm afraid that I'll loose too much mid and high. Has anyone done this, and how does it sound?

And adding a sub and amp in the rear hatch isn't an option for me. I really don't like them taking up space or having to remove it if I need more room.

[Xander_X]

i respect that u want to keep as much oem as possible, but those speakers are so crappy by today's standards.. we all have to compromise at some point.. stock amp that has to be bypassed is under the driver's seat.. mine is an ST, so i only have the in stereo amp and it didnt have to be bypassed for anything

I know I'll have to compromise when it comes to speakers. Even if I wanted to keep it to OEM speakers, my only options are 13 - 18 year old used speakers ... no thank you. At least speakers get hidden behind panels. And I'll probably stick with JBL just to feel as close to OEM as possible.

Also, in regards to OEM. Know how you feel. When I redo my audio it's going to be a pain. Don't have anything against aftermarket, just cheap Chinese crap. Finding a Japanese Pioneer head unit, and German MB Quart speakers should be fun...

You know, it's funny you mention MB Quart. I was talking with my supplier yesterday about the decline of audio equipment and all the brands and he was telling me there is a new brand out designed by the original MB Quart engineers ... I can't think of the name off the top of my head. But I'm sure you can find it if you search. I'll talk to my supplier next time I get a chance and get the name for you.


I've just decided to just do an 8 speaker swap/conversion. I'll probably keep my door panels and just install the 5 1/2"s up top, it's a bit against my "OEM" fetish but I think I can made it look damned close to identical. Then add the 8" subs in the doors and, I'm gonna try a factory amp first, if I fail, I fail ... at least I'll know then and get something small and hide it under the passenger seat. I've got like a 12 year old, smaller, Eclipse 2 channel sitting in storage somewhere. I really only want a little bit of bass. Just enough to enrich the sound. I don't ever want people to hear me "bumpin" down the street. It's not a 60's Impala .... it's a Celica.

This post has been edited by Xander_X: May 1, 2012 - 9:30 AM