replacing monsoon speakers.. couple of ?'s
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replacing monsoon speakers.. couple of ?'s alright guys, i dont know anything bout speakers or anything. my factory monsoon speakers are going out i suppose. so i want to replace those, and the factory cd deck. i dont plan on putting any subs or anything. i just want to replace those. so how many speakers would i need? is it 8 speakers? so how many 6 1/2 would i need? and if there are any other sizes?
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Front door speakers are 6 1/2, i recommend going with infinity kappas for those. Sail panel speakers are also 6 1/2, but they are the "subs" for the system. I hear you can get the kappa component speakers and use them for the subs. As for the rear, im not exactly sure what size they are. Im thinking 4". Someone else will chime in with more knowledge.
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hey thanks for the reply man. im just trying to figure out what im gonna need. im not doing the install myself..lol. but yeah like i said im not gonna put any subs or anything. i just want to replace my factory speakers.
I am not an expert on this, but this is what I learned when replacing my system. The factory monsoon system runs through a monsoon amp that requires different speakers (different resistance through the speakers). If you are replacing the head unit and speakers you will probably be better off just running new speaker wires from the head unit directly to the new speakers. In that case, you can get away with just 4 speakers and not using the monsoon amp. Do some searches on monsoon there is a lot of information on here. It turned out to be easier (and cheaper) to just eliminate the whole monsoon setup and start from scratch for me.
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thanks rmr jam.. i dont plan on putting any subs or anything. im just trying to replace those factory speakers. so would i be good with 4 speakers? the 2 in the front and 2 in the back seat?
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so will i only be running 4 speakers than? im not putting any subs or anything. as far as the 2 ohms, i just have to make sure all the 6 1/2 speakers have 2ohms?
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2-ohm speakers are preferred for the 6.5" replacements because that's what the factory speakers are. However, there's no reason you can't substitute 4-ohm speakers if they're efficient enough (90db or higher) to compensate for the loss of volume with the higher impedance. Lots of people have had good results with Alpine speakers. I would go to a stereo shop and listen to the Infinitis before buying them because many find them too bright.
You will not lose the hatch 4" speakers unless you make a point of disconnecting them. Bear in mind that the sail panel speakers are subs and are fed a filtered signal from the amp so your replacements there won't produce anything but bass unless you rewire.
You will not lose the hatch 4" speakers unless you make a point of disconnecting them. Bear in mind that the sail panel speakers are subs and are fed a filtered signal from the amp so your replacements there won't produce anything but bass unless you rewire.
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here is what you need to do.......replace the deck, replace the speakers in the door, and sail panel....and forget about the 4" speakers in the back, they are too far back there and too small. plus you dont have the power off of a aftermarket deck 17 watts rms per channel ro run more than 4 speakers. buy regular 4 ohm speakers.....which is the only way they come anyway. yes the factory monsoon speakers are 2 ohm speakers which is why if you want to replace the speakers you have to replace the deck and bypass the amp. so replace those 4 because you actually hear those. and the sail panel speakers are right behind your head (sounds great) then run speaker wires directly from the speakers to the deck. (run through the rubber grommet in the door) then your all set, your factory amp will be bypasses witha new head unit and speakers. if your going to amp your speakers you can cut the output side of the wires from the amp and run those to the 4 channel if you dont want to run all new wires.....or just run all new wires. i just got done installing my 4 channel today and i replaced those 4 speakers with infinity components in the doors and alpine type s 6.5 int he sails with dynamat and a alpine 4 channel and a pioneer 7800 deck and ran all 12 guage speaker wire. sounds good. but i also install this stuff for a living so im around it alot and know whats best for all vehicles
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Originally Posted by 96TransAmM6
here is what you need to do.......replace the deck, replace the speakers in the door, and sail panel....and forget about the 4" speakers in the back, they are too far back there and too small. plus you dont have the power off of a aftermarket deck 17 watts rms per channel ro run more than 4 speakers.
Originally Posted by 96TransAmM6
buy regular 4 ohm speakers.....which is the only way they come anyway.
Originally Posted by 96TransAmM6
yes the factory monsoon speakers are 2 ohm speakers which is why if you want to replace the speakers you have to replace the deck and bypass the amp.
Originally Posted by 96TransAmM6
if your going to amp your speakers you can cut the output side of the wires from the amp and run those to the 4 channel if you dont want to run all new wires.....or just run all new wires.
Originally Posted by 96TransAmM6
but i also install this stuff for a living so im around it alot and know whats best for all vehicles
