Speakers in GTS hatch?

[Jerry Horton]

Does anyone know when they moved the "subwoofer" from the upper console to the rear of the hatch? Also, I can't really tell what size the speakers are in the back. I thought they were 6.5", but they could be 8". Thanks in advance.

 

[Ulysses]

That graphite is a great looking color, Jerry.

The GTS's have always had the speakers in the rear hatch and the RT/10 in the center console, so that would make the first appearance of the rear speakers in the hatch at 1996. They are definitely not 8" unless something has changed for 2002.

 

[Brian Denham]

The speakers are 6.5" in the rear hatch.

 

[Scott J]

Yep, 6.5" and they are eager to be replaced if you're so inclined. MB Quart, Infinity, and others make some great 6.5" speakers that project the high-tones much better than the muffled cone speakers that currently reside in the snake. If you like a "crisp" sound I recommend the MB Quarts and if you want bang-for-the-buck you might look into Boston Acoustics.

Another bonus is that the speakers are connected to the amplifier, making a simple swap all that much easier. In other words, you don't have to worry about adding more driving power to the speakers unless you add non-powered subs.

 

[Jerry Horton]

Jorge, The 2002 Graphite is just a bit darker than the steel grey of 2000. I would have picked the steel grey, but I wanted ABS.

 

[kernie]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by monster:
Just installed this past weekend, Boston Acoustic 6.5 Two Way Pro Series in the doors, Boston Acoustic 6.5 2way RX67 in the rear,
and a self powered Kenwood 8" tube in rear. All wired to the stock amp accept for the 8" bass. Sounds Great.

00 blk GTS


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How hard was it to install the bass tube. Were you able
to splice into the existing amp connectors or did you
have to run new wire to the receiver?