Upgraded the 3.5 door speaker???

[OrangeStang]

Hey all. Has anyone ever upgraded to a different 3.5 door speaker? Crutchfield doesnt show anything that fits as of now. Thanks

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[mumbles]

I would Google something like "3.5 in car component speakers" just to see what is out there.

Are you planning on only changing out those?

 

[OrangeStang]

Mumbles,

I did so many times. Theres only one speaker upgrade video online but its the base audio. Im shocked that no one has upgraded their 3.5's with at least photos showing so. Even Crutchfiled doesnt show whats compatible. I might have to be the first..

 

[The Great Gazoo]

I'm thinking of replacing them with the Hertz DCX873 since I am doing a speaker and amp upgrade shortly.No idea if they "just fit" or if mods will be needed. Problem is that it is a coax speaker so with tweeters in the sills and in the doors it might be overly bright without some kind of filtering to the doors. Optionally, I might just delete their use entirely since the frequency response from the new component speakers should adequately cover what that 3.5" would deliver, especially with a new amp.

 

[Ap8823]

Both of mine have blown lol. I'm deciding whether it's worth upgrading interior speakers without an amp tho.

 

[Redcruzer]

I used JBL 329s. Happy with them. Much better mid/highs for sixty bucks.

 

[mumbles]

Mumbles,

I did so many times. Theres only one speaker upgrade video online but its the base audio. Im shocked that no one has upgraded their 3.5's with at least photos showing so. Even Crutchfiled doesnt show whats compatible. I might have to be the first..

If you are looking for raw drivers, go to Parts Express, go to Speaker Components, Midrange/MidBass & Full range speakers, then filter down to 3" - 4"...

Dayton Audio, Tang Band and Vifa are all pretty good speakers...

 

[billross77]

I used Kicker KS series 3.5s. The sound is actually a pretty big difference without an amp upgrade. Be prepared to Dremel out the existing speaker bracket a little to make it fit.

 

[jbailer]

I bought the JBL GTO 329 3.5" also, just haven't gotten around to installing them yet. After my experience with upgrading the rear speakers this weekend, I wasn't in a big hurry. Since some people are saying it does make a difference, maybe I should start replacing the other speakers, especially since I already have them and they're just sitting here.

 

[billross77]

Made a way bigger difference than the 6.5's with no amp.

 

[jbailer]

Quick question on replacing those. For the 6.5", I got the METRA 72-5602 adapter so I didn't have to cut the factory wiring, Is there anything like that for the 3.5"?

 

[Pablotheartist]

I used Kicker Ks series as well. And i can comment on the install that it is a little rough as well. I got my set from these guys

http://www.stage3motorsports.com/KS...-6-5-Door-Speaker-Upgrade-Kit-Base-Audio.html

 

[billross77]

There is no bracket for the 3.5s, but a little dremel creativity will be pretty easy.

 

[Redcruzer]

Jbl's you dont need a dremel, you can use a utility knife and the factory speaker connector can be reused.

 

[jbailer]

I haven't taken the panel off and looked at it yet but don't understand when you say the factory connector can be reused. The JBL GTO329 only has the 2 pins on the speaker, there's no connector. I was hoping there was some adapter I could solder onto the speaker like the METRA 72-5602 adapter I used on the 6.5" so I could just unplug the factory 3.5" and plug the 329 right in and not have to cut the factory wire. Is that possible or do I have to cut it?

Just to be clear, I'm not talking about physical mounting, I'm talking about the electrical connection.

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