What is the best replacement rear speakers for 2002 GTS

[GTS02]

I would like to know what the best speakers for the rear of my GTS,with out modifing the rear area, and a place to buy them. So they would need to be 6.5" I have installed the Polk DB650 in the fronts and that really improved the sound from the stock front speakers.

 

[X vetter]

I am running a set of JL 6.5" subs that fit perfectlty in the stock positions...huge improvement & easy install

 

[GTS02]

Great ,where do I find them. I tried Google ( JL6.5" sub). But no real results to follow.

 

[KepRght]

JL Audio

http://www.jlaudio.com/

some of the best subs on earth

 

[HARDVIPER]

JL Audio

http://www.jlaudio.com/

some of the best subs on earth

Which model did you put in?

 

[GTS02]

Thanks for the link. I found:
Jl Audio XR650-CSi 6.5 2way component system ( $239.00)
JL Audio XR650-CW 6.5 component woofer ( $78.00)
JL Audio TR650-CSi 6.5 component System ( $109.00)

Anyone have any feedback on these units for the rear?

 

[ByteMe]

I replaced mine using those unused hood speakers .

 

[GTS02]

Ohh, that must sound GREAT ( Air Vent Speakers ). Your Car Rocks.

 

[Purdue_Boiler_Viper]

I haven't looked at the GTS sound system much, but since you already have decent midrange and tweeter in the front, all you want in the rear is woofer / subwoofer (with appropriate amp and crossover). Otherwise, you will have less than ideal stereo imaging.

 

[GTS02]

I haven't looked at the GTS sound system much, but since you already have decent midrange and tweeter in the front, all you want in the rear is woofer / subwoofer (with appropriate amp and crossover). Otherwise, you will have less than ideal stereo imaging.

Thanks, that kind of leads me to the "JL Audio XR650-CW6.5 Component Woofer"

I wasn't sure about installing a 2way component system with crossovers( JL XR650-CSi6.5 2 way Component System) or just the woofers in the rear ( keeping it stock appearing ), Thanks for the info.

 

[GTSnake]

JL makes a 6.5 "SUB" woofer as X Vetter stated. You're wasting time and money if you get a speaker that puts out frequencies any higher than midrange. Since the GTS speakers fire directly into the front of the trunk non of the higher frequencies would get through to the front anyway.

I think the JL sub goes down to around 30-40 HZ. Pretty good for a 6.5 incher.

 

[Flash Gordon]

Thanks for the link. I found:
Jl Audio XR650-CSi 6.5 2way component system ( $239.00)
JL Audio XR650-CW 6.5 component woofer ( $78.00)
JL Audio TR650-CSi 6.5 component System ( $109.00)

Anyone have any feedback on these units for the rear?

Yes, digging up an old thread here. I'm about to replace my rears and I'm also looking at the XR650-CW 6.5. GTS-02, did you ever get and install these? How do they sound? Can anyone verify if these are the correct JL speakers we're talking about here? Thanks.

 

[GTSnake]

If you're talking about the 6.5" subwoofer than it has to have a W0(zero) in the part number. Otherwise it's just another midwoofer. Check out the JL Audio website.

 

[Flash Gordon]

If you're talking about the 6.5" subwoofer than it has to have a W0(zero) in the part number. Otherwise it's just another midwoofer. Check out the JL Audio website.

Thanks GTSnake, I found it here http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_subs.php?series_id=23 I'll take my old speakers out first and make sure that the dimensions of these JL's will fit. Certainly looks like they would be a huge improvement. I'm sure I'll have to look into a new amp, as well. Any further thoughts?

 

[pattymelt3605]

http://www4.forum.viperclub.org/showflat.php?Cat=0&Board=UBB14&Number=535832

 

[Flash Gordon]

http://www4.forum.viperclub.org/showflat.php?Cat=0&Board=UBB14&Number=535832

Patrick, thank you for that old thread. It answered most of my questions. I'm ordering those 6W0 JL (4 Ohm) subs today. I'm not going to go the sound deadening route (too much added weight and modification for me), but I should still see a big improvement.

My next step will be to upgrade the amplifier. Again, I want something that will fit exactly into the factory area where the old alpine amp is. I would think that comparing apples to apples, an amplifier that was technologically 10 years newer, would be a vast improvement? The project continues...

 

[plumcrazy]

i dont think you can expect TOO much better sound with all the fuel being between you and the speakers in the rear and all. and not to mention i know what your car sounds like...

 

[Flash Gordon]

i dont think you can expect TOO much better sound with all the fuel being between you and the speakers in the rear and all. and not to mention i know what your car sounds like...

I'd be happy with just an incremental increase in sound quality. I'm sure the Paxton and headers ain't gonna help either. So if you think about it, it's critical that I make these changes in order to be able to hear anything at all out of my stereo!

 

[GTSnake]

Thanks GTSnake, I found it here http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_subs.php?series_id=23 I'll take my old speakers out first and make sure that the dimensions of these JL's will fit. Certainly looks like they would be a huge improvement. I'm sure I'll have to look into a new amp, as well. Any further thoughts?

Just keep in mind you won't get the full bass response that a good 8-10" sub will give. You will have lower frequency response but not the nice full bass down to and below 20hz. If you're happy with a slight improvement over stock then you are all set. But if you want audiophile full range depth and good imaging you'll have to do more.

 

[2001 GTS]

Where can you find the 6W0 available at?

 

[Flash Gordon]

Where can you find the 6W0 available at?

Here's a place that has them online -

http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.display&page_id=14&mfg_account_ID=6

Or just go to the JL Audio site and you can enter your location (zipcode). It will provide a list of all the authorized dealers in your area.

 

[JUCD VPR]

I installed all FOCAL component speakers in my RT/10. It sounds AWESOME. Plus a 8" Diamond foot well subwoofer!

 

[phantred]

www.ikesound.com

I purchased from these guys a few years back, at the time, they BLEW AWAY everyone's prices on the head unit and the speakers.

 

[2001 GTS]

Thanks!

 

[Flash Gordon]

I just finished installing the JL Audio 6W0 (4 Ohm) 6.5" subwoofers in the rear hatch of my GTS. As was stated above, they were a direct drop in replacement. No drilling, no cutting...NO NOTHING.

So far, these are the only components in the factory system that I have upgraded (still have the stock amp, headunit, front speakers).

I'm no audiophile, but I can definitely say they are a significant improvement over the old stock rears. A pleasing low end punch. Certainly not the low bass of a 10" or 12" subwoofer, but pretty damn good for their size. Hey, for $200 bucks for the pair, I give it a .

 

[GreyKnight]

I just finished the Polk 6500 Component install on the front of the 00' GTS. I also purchased a pair of JL 6W0. I think you need a low pass filter for the 6W0's correct, because installing them on the factory harness is going to pass the full range. Anyone recommended a low pass filter for these JL (brand, place to purchase on the internet)? Thanks.