CTD Level 2 package from Kee Audio review
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CTD Level 2 package from Kee Audio review I ordered this speaker package for my 2002 Z28 on Monday and received it Yesterday, so shipping was fairly fast. The speakers look very High Quality.
Install took a few hours simply because there were some extra steps needed to install the speakers. No biggie, I enjoy projects like these.
-The CDT-KA 6M sub drivers for the sail panels are not a exact fit. I had to mark and drill new holes as the stock holes did not line up. If you used the adjustable thread zerts, they hit the frame of the driver and would not seat flush. So I ended up using different hardware that I had lying around from other projects.
-Hatch speakers require drilling out rivets to remove the speaker from the panel.
-All speakers required using a soldering iron to remove the stock harness and mate to the new speakers. I did not want to cut or splice my factory wiring and I do not like crimp connectors when possible, so I soldered everything like the factory does. Be sure you have the Polarity correct before soldering the connections. Monsoon Wiring guide in the stickies FTW.
-Crossover not needed in the front door speakers, installation was straight forward.
-No supplied hardware with the speakers. So you will need the necessary electrical hardware, screws, and soldering gun to correctly complete the installation.
Listening impressions reveal a big difference in sound quality from all speakers! Much clearer and more crisp sound and the bass is much tighter!! Overall this is a very nice speaker setup!!
Install took a few hours simply because there were some extra steps needed to install the speakers. No biggie, I enjoy projects like these.
-The CDT-KA 6M sub drivers for the sail panels are not a exact fit. I had to mark and drill new holes as the stock holes did not line up. If you used the adjustable thread zerts, they hit the frame of the driver and would not seat flush. So I ended up using different hardware that I had lying around from other projects.
-Hatch speakers require drilling out rivets to remove the speaker from the panel.
-All speakers required using a soldering iron to remove the stock harness and mate to the new speakers. I did not want to cut or splice my factory wiring and I do not like crimp connectors when possible, so I soldered everything like the factory does. Be sure you have the Polarity correct before soldering the connections. Monsoon Wiring guide in the stickies FTW.
-Crossover not needed in the front door speakers, installation was straight forward.
-No supplied hardware with the speakers. So you will need the necessary electrical hardware, screws, and soldering gun to correctly complete the installation.
Listening impressions reveal a big difference in sound quality from all speakers! Much clearer and more crisp sound and the bass is much tighter!! Overall this is a very nice speaker setup!!
Last edited by kinglt-1; Jul 30, 2016 at 09:27 PM.
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Thanks! Boston makes a good speaker. I am going to pull the sail panel speakers and use a dynamat speaker kit to make sure I have a good seal and cover up that gap at the bottom. Ian @ Kee Audio said that would make a big difference. I also am replacing the factory head unit with a digital media receiver. I just can not stand how the factory head unit applies so much low end bass boost then throttles way back when you turn it up.
I'd like to get another head unit to. Right now i just want the cat back in one piece. I want 2 head units anyway and i want them to be the same. .....car and truck.
Next time i blow my speakers i might try the kee stuff. Yours looks good
Next time i blow my speakers i might try the kee stuff. Yours looks good
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I liek them alot. I have had nothing but Android for 6yrs. I bought the Excelon x997 for my Yukon 3 yrs ago and just bought thd digital media version that is similar but does not play CD's for the z28(KMM-515HD I think). Both have HD tuner, Pandora control, full BT, and similar menu controls...etc. I did not want to learn a new unit. Lol
Almost went double din, but decided not to.
Almost went double din, but decided not to.
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I sent the KM-515 back. The buttons felt cheap. just overall the quality is not very good so I went ahead and picked up the Exelon x998 since I really like the x997.
Seems like a nice upgrade! Were the sail panel subs a pain to get out? I'm looking into trying to get replacement subs for mine at the moment but don't even own a soldering kit or anything. I assume that there are no plug and play replacements for these cars? I've looked at a few 6.5 4ohm subs but not even sure if that's what I need. Currently have an email out to KEEaudio, awaiting response. Nice setup though nonetheless man.
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Thanks!
The sail panel sub's were the easiest to remove and install. Look up metra speaker harness and you should be able to find the factory harness adapters.
The sail panel sub's were the easiest to remove and install. Look up metra speaker harness and you should be able to find the factory harness adapters.
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Update...Replaced the stock HU with a Excelon x998 and WOW what a difference. I should of known better to even try aftermarket speakers with the Stock HU...being the Monsoon has a separate amp, I assumed it would sound good...it was decent, but it sounds way better now. The KA-6MB bass drivers hit hard and clean for 6.5's.
so i pulled my covers off my trunk speakers today to have a look and i thought there was just a tweeter back there i have two speakers in each spot, so with the lvl 2 kee audio package what happens to the trunk setup does one of them get deleted or kept?
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Not sure...the Kee Audio level 2 package is F body specific. You will need to look up your factory truck speakers and order CTD replacements direct or through Amazon.
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Kee Audio is a CDT authorized vendor so even though the packages he has put together are specific to F-body Monsoon systems, he also handles individual CDT products for whatever vehicle you may need.
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I would send Ian a email but it sounds like you need component speakers back there as shown in the level 4 package if you want to replace both speakers. With the level 2 package you just replace the 4" midrange driver and leave the factory tweeter alone.
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The Firebird Monsoon system has components in the hatch area but it is not necessary to replace them with another component set. Those speakers are merely for rear fill and not intended as a primary audio source so replacing them with simple full-range or coaxial speakers will work fine.