You people suck. 12 years later, I finally replace speakers.

[SpookX5]

Anyone knows the size of the Mid-ranges in the rear doors, can't find it anywhere. I know they are unusual but what size speaker will fit in there with some modification?
Stupid me did not measure them when I took the doorpanels off last week.

[semcoinc]

Originally Posted by SpookX5

Anyone knows the size of the Mid-ranges in the rear doors, can't find it anywhere. I know they are unusual but what size speaker will fit in there with some modification?
Stupid me did not measure them when I took the doorpanels off last week.

I've posted this here before (can't remember where), so here it is again, what I used (based on early input I gleaned from this thread) and am very pleased with in my non-DSP NAV E53:

E53 Speaker Upgrades

Dash Midrange: Memphis Audio PRX275 (4 Ohm)


Front A-Pillar Tweeter: JL Audio C2-075-ct (4 ohm)


Front Door Woofer: JL Audio C2-600 (4 ohm)


Rear Door Woofer: Dayton Audio RS150-4 6" (4 Ohm)


Rear Door Midrange Position: JL Audio C2-075-ct (4 ohm)

I also fitted a DSP subwoofer in the factory position and drive it with a separate amp between my spare tire and the left spare well wall, using the subwoofer pre-amp outputs of my Eonon head unit.

For me, I love this system.

Copy it now and save it in your E53 Notes on your Mac or Outlook or ...........

Enjoy,

Mike

[Clockwork]

Originally Posted by semcoinc

Copy it now and save it in your E53 Notes on your Mac or Outlook or ...........

Enjoy,

Mike

Speaking of that, and totally off topic, just for a moment, but does anyone else have a folder in their email (and computer0 specifically for e53 emails/info/receipts/DIY info? I'm loaded to the tits with it since ownership of any of my vehicles. such a saving grace folder, at times.

Well I actually have the pc folder saved on my OneDrive (cloud service) so I can access it from anywhere! SUPER CONVENIENT

[wpoll]

Originally Posted by Clockwork

Speaking of that, and totally off topic, just for a moment, but does anyone else have a folder in their email (and computer0 specifically for e53 emails/info/receipts/DIY info? I'm loaded to the tits with it since ownership of any of my vehicles. such a saving grace folder, at times.

Email, folders on multiple computers, dropbox, Google drive, just all over. I'm like a squirrel storing nuts!!

[semcoinc]

My E53 porn album is here

https://goo.gl/photos/7fnL7Q7t8A5HFMHm8

I keep pics of my projects and key schematic images and such there.

In Notes on my Mac (iCloud) I have an E53 note with a running history of VIN, PNs for routine maintenance parts, links to awesome DIYs and particularly helpful tips I glean from this forum.

I do this for each of my vehicles so finding and re-posting things like: "What speakers did you use in your upgrade?" are easy to snip and re-post.

Works for my OCD-ness........

LOL

Mike

[Clockwork]

Originally Posted by semcoinc

I've posted this here before (can't remember where), so here it is again, what I used (based on early input I gleaned from this thread) and am very pleased with in my non-DSP NAV E53:

E53 Speaker Upgrades


Front A-Pillar Tweeter: JL Audio C2-075-ct (4 ohm)


Rear Door Midrange Position: JL Audio C2-075-ct (4 ohm)

Mike

SO, you mounted a set of tweeters in the rear doors where the factory mid range were hey??? hmmmm I installed the same speakers here as what I put in my dashboard mid range and while I'm VERY happy with the dashboard sound (definitely upgraded) I feel the sound in the reas now misses the high end the tweeters give, so I was debating on splicing in a set of extra JL C2-075 tweeters I had from the C2 2 way set I purchased years ago for my speakers upgrade...but not sure if I was to splice them into the door's wiring if they'd get the high signals OR just the signals sent to the midrange and therefore the tweeters wouldnt sound proper. I believe that is was what would happen as the factory amp sends specific frequency ranges to specific speakers and therefore my lazy attempt would be not smart.

[semcoinc]

Originally Posted by Clockwork

SO, you mounted a set of tweeters in the rear doors where the factory mid range were hey??? hmmmm I installed the same speakers here as what I put in my dashboard mid range and while I'm VERY happy with the dashboard sound (definitely upgraded) I feel the sound in the reas now misses the high end the tweeters give, so I was debating on splicing in a set of extra JL C2-075 tweeters I had from the C2 2 way set I purchased years ago for my speakers upgrade...but not sure if I was to splice them into the door's wiring if they'd get the high signals OR just the signals sent to the midrange and therefore the tweeters wouldnt sound proper. I believe that is was what would happen as the factory amp sends specific frequency ranges to specific speakers and therefore my lazy attempt would be not smart.

Whatever is being fed to my non-DSP rear door "Mid" speaker position, the tweeters like it and I like the overall sound of it with those JLs in there.

You might also alter the total impedance if you downstream the tweeters? Just wondering'? An EE or audiophile would need to chime in on that aspect.

Good Luck.


Mike

[Clockwork]

Originally Posted by semcoinc

Whatever is being fed to my non-DSP rear door "Mid" speaker position, the tweeters like it and I like the overall sound of it with those JLs in there.


Mike

I think the thing here is NON-DSP as opposed to my DSP system. I guess it can't hurt to try wiring up my spare new tweeters and if it DOES modify my impedance for the worse, it will make the speaker volume output lower so that's kinda fine to me cause the majority of passengers I have are dogs anyhow


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[E36X5er]

Originally Posted by semcoinc

I've posted this here before (can't remember where), so here it is again, what I used (based on early input I gleaned from this thread) and am very pleased with in my non-DSP NAV E53:

E53 Speaker Upgrades

Dash Midrange: Memphis Audio PRX275 (4 Ohm)


Front A-Pillar Tweeter: JL Audio C2-075-ct (4 ohm)


Front Door Woofer: JL Audio C2-600 (4 ohm)


Rear Door Woofer: Dayton Audio RS150-4 6" (4 Ohm)


Rear Door Midrange Position: JL Audio C2-075-ct (4 ohm)

Mike

I have a non-DSP, NAV 4.4i. I am looking to do this exact set up but Im having a hard time finding the JL C2-600. I do find a few alternatives tho. Has anyone tried the following component sets?

• 6" Fosgate TS16-S
• 6" Hertz DSK160.3
• 6" Phoenix Gold SX6CS

Just for a final clarification so I can have this all in one place as well - the 4ohm vs 8ohm difference hasn't caused any problems?

Thanks!

[semcoinc]

I can confirm that in the year or more of my speaker upgrade there have been no issues with the 4ohm speakers that I listed in my post.

The only caveat being that I no longer use the stock factory head unit, I installed an Eonon GA6166 a few years ago.

Mike