jainbaby

Pchasen,

I plan to use these, unless I find a better alternative...

You mount the ring behind the speaker and then the grill snaps over the speaker. Looks very factory, and you could paint if necessary.

Link:

http://www.parts-express.com/pe/show...number=260-422

pchansen1

Jainbaby,

I should clarify that with the Hi-Fi option, I re-used the stock door panels/ speaker enclosures. I ended up filling the resultant air cavity with about 50% polyfill to heap deaden any vibration. ( I also installed Dynamat on the inside metal surface of the door panels.) If I didn't have the Hi-Fi enclosures, your idea would be perfect. I'm not one to advertise brand or or quality of my components. My Focals actually came with a window sticker. Why not just put a "Free audio system" sign in the back window!

jainbaby

Oh, I see that now...my car is a non hi-fi option car...

SuperUser

I am cutting up the original non HI-FI speakers to get just the outer ring/grill. This way the Hybrid Audio L6's will look completely stock behind the factory grill and I do not have to cut the door panel.

Reddy Kilowatt

By 'active', I assume you mean with the Room Perfect room correction? Yes, I am.

SuperUser

Active meaning use of active cross-overs instead of ordinary passive filters in the speakers.

Reddy Kilowatt

Ah. Nope, haven't gone that far yet. I've had it only a few weeks. My Monitor Audio speakers do allow 3 different connections, so perhaps in the future.

ABCar

Well, I went against the advice of Rod Birch and the current trends in technology and installed a 2004 model McIntosh MX406 head unit. I could not resist the beauty and simplicity and quality of the MC. Plus, it really goes to the late-old school style that attracts me to the 993.

I think it is the perfect radio for this car and love the way it looks. So far it is the only upgrade on the audio system I have done so I am still on stock speakers and amp for now. The sound is much better already. I pod cable and charger cable to come along with McIntosh amp and unknown speaker upgrades.

Here are the first photos.

Franklin229

OK-I ask why? If you want to achieve sonic perfection, rule one is to make the listening room quiet and controllable. The Porsche cockpit and road environment is so far away from that concept that I am confused as to how you would think the sonic quality of a system costing XXX is going to be better than X? Let alone the added weight dragging your rocker panels around. Just trying to understand-try not to flame too much-

NC TRACKRAT

Congrats, ABCar! Excellent match to your trim rings. Great head unit to build on. Franklin229, you've got a point but the same rationale could be given to our cars. Any old vehicle could get us from A to B but we choose to do it with class and performance. Granted, the unit may be overkill but what's wrong with a little wretched excess?

ABCar

Hey Franklin, point taken. But I think you have been inhaling too much Zaino. I know I have! I like my unit and had so much fun listening to my "LET IT BE-NAKED" disc on the way home tonight that I forgot to shift. Well, things got bad after that...first the synchros went flying (but only 1st through 3rd) and the engine fan actually propelled itself into the two cars behind me (no one injured thankfully) and then...the engine went silent. You are right, when I finally stopped at the side of the road with no engine or road noise, the radio really came to life!

Seriously, I just want better sound and I am so happy. Now go put another coat of Zaino on your car...

Quote NCCongrats, ABCar! Excellent match to your trim rings. Great head unit to build on. Franklin229, you've got a point but the same rationale could be given to our cars. Any old vehicle could get us from A to B but we choose to do it with class and performance. Granted, the unit may be overkill but what's wrong with a little wretched excess?
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Thanks NC...I thought the same thing...the trim on the deck is almost the exact texture and shade as the rings...it all looks so normal and right I cant stand it! I have never had a deck of such high quality...I cant wait for the amp and speakers now. Then I can turn it all off and listen to my stage III's!

boulderbobo

Hey Andy, the new HU looks great!

Now it it is time for speakers, amp and sub (ok more speakers)...

What's the plan?



Bob-

ABCar

Hey Bob
Love the new avitar!
I have some Diamond Audio speakers that are coming out of our 2003 330i ZHP (for sale btw!). I know at least two of those will go in the fronts. The rears may fit too but I have to assess. I would like to get a McIntosh MC440 amp or equivelant (2X100 or 4X50) and a couple of 8" subs for the floor. But the first part of my plan involves you actually...

Make your (rather large please) check out to Andy Boesky... and mail it to...
If your check does not arrive soon I will just have to save my pennies and enjoy what I have for now. Now at least I have good sound, an I pod and CD for the car. I guess I can finally put away my cassettes from the late 80's!!!

gonzilla

Wow Andy! Even if it doesn't make ANY noise, it sure LOOKS good!!! Congrats.

As for why... Sure the "flat-6 soundtrack," "exhaust note," blah blah blah. Every once in a while it's nice to go to 11 with the windows down and the wind blowing through your hair.

boulderbobo

I went with one 10"...killer


Hmmmmm?