I just replaced the rear speakers on my 2012 Shaker 500 and I just wanted to say that it was much easier than I expected and made a tremendous difference.
I know that some do not replace the rear speakers thinking that it is too difficult or does not make that big a difference. If you have been on the fence about it like I have, go for it. I have much clearer highs and surprisingly it gave me a little more bass. It took me about an hour start to finish.
Speakers, a ratchet and some time is all you need. I have a body panel tool which helps as well but is not necessary.
Basically you take off the door sill plates. Fold the seats down and remove the lower body panels on each side and then the carpeted piece that covers the speakers will just slide forward. You need the ratchet to take out the screws holding in the speakers.
I used Infinity Kappas. I had them in my last car and I had already replaced the door speakers with them. I have been really happy with them. They are great speakers for the price.
Speakers, a ratchet and some time is all you need. I have a body panel tool which helps as well but is not necessary.
Basically you take off the door sill plates. Fold the seats down and remove the lower body panels on each side and then the carpeted piece that covers the speakers will just slide forward. You need the ratchet to take out the screws holding in the speakers.
I used Infinity Kappas. I had them in my last car and I had already replaced the door speakers with them. I have been really happy with them. They are great speakers for the price.
I did the Front speakers when I first bought the car but, I read a bunch of stuff online about people not replacing the rears because of how tough it was. It took me until a couple weeks ago to decide to take it on. If I known how easy i was, I would have done them all at the same time.
It is amazing how much better this stereo sounds with better speakers.
I did the Front speakers when I first bought the car but, I read a bunch of stuff online about people not replacing the rears because of how tough it was. It took me until a couple weeks ago to decide to take it on. If I known how easy i was, I would have done them all at the same time.
It is amazing how much better this stereo sounds with better speakers.
I am still on the stock head unit. I am still on the fence about wanting to replace it because I don't like how all the adapters mount the stereo so low in the center stack.
I also don't think I can give up my trunk. I haul a lot of stuff in there for work and I have a mountain bike that I carry in there as well.
I am still on the stock head unit. I am still on the fence about wanting to replace it because I don't like how all the adapters mount the stereo so low in the center stack.
I also don't think I can give up my trunk. I haul a lot of stuff in there for work and I have a mountain bike that I carry in there as well.
Jeez I guess I went to sleep and never woke up. I'd look to see if you couldn't find some custom enclosures for less. Look at Crutchfield to see if you can't get something similar for less.
Replacing the HU does give you some options over the indoor subs.
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I am still on the stock head unit. I am still on the fence about wanting to replace it because I don't like how all the adapters mount the stereo so low in the center stack.
I also don't think I can give up my trunk. I haul a lot of stuff in there for work and I have a mountain bike that I carry in there as well.
I tackled the rears yesterday myself, I used Kenwood 3-way's and the job only took
1hour, I didn't remove the sill plate, just pushed the panel forward enough to do the work needed.
I tackled the rears yesterday myself, I used Kenwood 3-way's and the job only took
1hour, I didn't remove the sill plate, just pushed the panel forward enough to do the work needed.
I just did the same as you and it worked out quite well :thumb:
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