Jump to content

Speaker Upgrade ?


2002-Z71

Recommended Posts

Posted

I found a set of speakers laying around the house.

Here is what I have:

2-Polk Ex502 series 51/4" speakers

2-Jensen Ks 6922Cx 135 Watts Peak 4x6" speakers

 

1. Will the Polk's work in the front?

2. Will the Jensen's work in the back?

3. If they will work, are these speakers going to have any better performance than the stock speakers?

I can't stand the stock speakers, and thought these might work until I have enough money saved up to get a good set.

4. Assuming that these are good enough to replace the stockers for a little while, How do I get the door panels off? I know there are a couple screws to take out, lift up on panel, pull out.

Where are the screws at? I don't want to tear the panel up.

Here is a link to pictures of the speakers:

Speaker Pictures at Webshots

Thanks to all who help

Posted

Yes, those speakers will work fine!!!!  The 5 1/4" will need to have an adapter ring made (or bought) to fit in the front doors, but the 4x6 should fit right in the rear.  I've had my panels off before, but without looking, can't remember where exactly the screws are, there aren't many.  I'm sure someone here had a link to instructions somewhere.

Posted

BTW: Yes, they will be better than stock, but the real difference can be noted by changing the head unit to an aftermarket one, and adding some sort of crossover.  I have my stock speakers sounding pretty good, but I have changed the head unit and added a EQ/DSP/X-OVER also.  The trick is to get a good clean signal to your speakers, not necessarily the speakers. ;)

  • 3 months later...
Posted

If you change the stock head unit to something aftermarket (like Pioneer) how does the radio account for Onstar being intergrated with the speakers? I mean will the speakers still cut off when Onstar comes on? How about the speed sensitive volume control? Is that lost as well? GM sure integrated the electronics together in the newer trucks.

Posted

You can get an adapter so that you can continue using the onstar, haven't done it personally because I don't have it, but I've been reading a lot of audio forums lately.  Don't know about the speed sensitive volume.

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
  • Forum Statistics

    250.4k
    Total Topics
    2.7m
    Total Posts
  • Member Statistics

    342,835
    Total Members
    8,960
    Most Online
    ballencd
    Newest Member
    ballencd
    Joined
  • Who's Online   0 Members, 0 Anonymous, 518 Guests (See full list)

    • There are no registered users currently online
×
×
  • Create New...