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Old 07-21-2010, 07:49 AM
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I need a replacement and was wondering what I need to be looking for?

I was thinking a fatory replacement but I saw KEE's factory upgrade package.

How easy is it to install and is it worth the money?
Old 07-21-2010, 11:06 AM
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I have the Kee Audio Standard Speaker package, it's definitely better than stock. You really can't go wrong for that price and they're all easy to install (sail panels are a bit tricky).
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Sail panels can be made a little easier by using a #6 speednut instead of the stock ones. These bring the holes inward just slightly to line them up better.
Another option is to use self tap screws and make your own as well. The #6 speednuts work well though.
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Ok, instead of getting the whole package right now, I'm thinking of just getting the sail panel replacements.

Any thoughts or reconmendations?
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the bazookas from Kee. I have those installed with my factory head unit and wow what a difference. I am in the process of changing the entire system out but tried these with the stock amp and head unit just for fun. I am really impressed with the quality of the bazookas. You cant go wrong with them.
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I got oem ones if you want.
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Now if i get the bazookas now can I get the rest of the system later?
How will it sound if I just have the bazookas in for a few months without the rest.
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Whitebird I need one 4/4ohm sub if the other is still good.
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Just ordered the speakers, I hope the install goes smoothly..
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Originally Posted by White94Bird
Just ordered the speakers, I hope the install goes smoothly..
You'll be fine. The bazookas are all you need. Here's the install: https://ls1tech.com/forums/stereo-el...ll-w-pics.html

The most challenging part is re-soldering the wire harness to the new speakers. From there, you just need the new speed units and to rip the washers off the old bolts. Then, you are golden.

Others have put some sound insulation behind the new speakers and are said to have gotten even better results.
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Awsome thanks alot!!
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Should have received them yesterday. If you need any assistance let me know. It should be fairly easy though.
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I got them last night and JUST opened them, like literally.
Look to be in great shape, gonna put them in either tonight or tomorrow night.
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I sure hope they are in great shape, they are brand new!! LOL!!
Anyway, just cut the connectors off the old stock subs and attach them to the Bazookas using either solder or crimp on connectors...which ever your more comfortable with. Then you can plug them back into the stock harness.
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I got them installed but they don't hit as hard as the OEM speakers did? What gives?
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did you wire them like Kee says because they are dual voice coil 4 ohm you need to make them 2 ohm (forget if its series or parallel etc)
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Originally Posted by KEE AUDIO
I sure hope they are in great shape, they are brand new!! LOL!!
Anyway, just cut the connectors off the old stock subs and attach them to the Bazookas using either solder or crimp on connectors...which ever your more comfortable with. Then you can plug them back into the stock harness.
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did you wire them like Kee says because they are dual voice coil 4 ohm you need to make them 2 ohm (forget if its series or parallel etc)
I did what he said right there..
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Theoretically, they can't produce any more bass/bump. (They can... but not anything that will be noticable.) Its a function of the size of the speaker and physics.

The quality and clarity should be much better. They are on my install.

If you thought the old ones hit harder, maybe it was because of all the rattling around and vibration from the tear?
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Before they busted lol. Its weird... I feel like they can do better.



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