Higher end car audio speakers for the RT;

[Sopher]

Higher end car audio speakers for the RT;

So I've been finding a sparseness in Marine grade audio speakers. Since all car audio speakers are made to withstand heat and cold and moisture and wetness, anyone see a big downside to using car audio for the RTS?

I'm talking about Hertz brand, JL audio, Focal, etc.

Specifically, I'm looking at the Hertz Hcx 165 Hi-Energy 2-Way 6.5" Coaxial speakers for the front (I will make an adpter or cut to opening)
Then I'm looking at either the Hertz EM100 4" for the rear or see if I can make a 5.25" pair fit. nojoke

thoughts?

 

[Cavman]

Check with Crutchfield to see if they happen to have anything?

 

[Smokinspyder]

You should be ok using mobile electronics speakers but bewarned, using standard mobile electronics speakers will rust/corrode over a faster rate than marine grade since most marine grade is built more for the "open water environment " . I have replaced many speakers in boats and Motorcycles that the owers tried to save a few dollars using standard mobile electronic speakers that eventually blew out amps/head units etc because they werent designed for the environment . Now if you garage keep your spyder and it sees NO rain go ahead you should be ok . Hertz is a great company , JL is also a very good company as well . question is what do you want your sound quality to be like ?

 

[Farmboy]

Higher end car audio speakers for the RT;

So I've been finding a sparseness in Marine grade audio speakers. Since all car audio speakers are made to withstand heat and cold and moisture and wetness, anyone see a big downside to using car audio for the RTS?

I'm talking about Hertz brand, JL audio, Focal, etc.

Specifically, I'm looking at the Hertz Hcx 165 Hi-Energy 2-Way 6.5" Coaxial speakers for the front (I will make an adpter or cut to opening)
Then I'm looking at either the Hertz EM100 4" for the rear or see if I can make a 5.25" pair fit. nojoke

thoughts?

I have already done what your about to do. I was not very empresses with the out come as far as sound. after the fact I have learned that the stock speakers is 2 ohms and I replaced with standard 4 ohm. Not as loud as was be for because of them being 4 ohm they will not allow the stock amp to work to its full potential. I will be replacing again but finding 2 ohm speakers.

 

[SteveMac]

I have already done what your about to do. I was not very empresses with the out come as far as sound. after the fact I have learned that the stock speakers is 2 ohms and I replaced with standard 4 ohm. Not as loud as was be for because of them being 4 ohm they will not allow the stock amp to work to its full potential. I will be replacing again but finding 2 ohm speakers.

Thanks for that tip Farmboy. Makes sense to me. This is One of the big benefits of the forum. Often this one little golden nugget of info can save you lots of grief later! I bookmarked this post!

 

[gsfspyder]

Someone had previously recommended using Polk Audio DXI 525's in the front and DXI 400's in the rear. These are sized to replace the originals and are marine certified.

 

[eddieshep999]

Changed my OEM Speakers Front and Rear with a set of J&M Speakers From Custom Dynamics Site sponser

Not sure if waterproof but J&M Corporation - Motorcycle Audio products are used as upgrades for Harleys, Goldwings etc and have been around for a few years (Since 1978) - http://www.jmcorp.com/

See my earlier posting :-

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...ter-speakers-do-they-work&p=424770#post424770


Eddie Sheppard
Reading UK