Stereo & Electronics - Replacing hatch 4s with 5x7s?

Is it an upgrade to replace the rear hatch small 4 in speakers with some 5x7. Let me know your experiences with this

Thanks!

No one has ever done this? :confused:

The general consensus would be not to spend any time or money substantially improving the rear channels as they are intended to only provide a "fill" effect. Generally speaking, you want your main channels in the front, and the (supporting) rear channels to provide a little bit of a dispersing effect to make the front right and front left appear to blend seamlessly across the soundstage.

Now I used the word "generally" because lots of people put big-ass full-range cones in their sail panels instead of mid-bass subs, with lots of power and are happy with it. If that's the direction you want to take, go for it. If you want a basic fill effect, some 4" 2-ways or components will be fine.

Yeah not worth changing, I would just put better speakers in the doors and sail panels.

I put some Sony 3" x 5" back there to round out the sound. I also have HD radio so I like to listen to music. If you are a Thumper it doesn't really matter.