Speakers for 993
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I need to replace all the speakers in my 1995 coupe. The stock speakers are available from Porsche. Should I go with those or with after market? I like to keep my car as bone stock as possible so definitely don't want it to look any different. Appreciate any help!
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Did this 2 years ago, turned out to be a very cost effective upgrade.
This is the thread I followed for speaker install:
https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...many-pics.html
Rear Speaker install:
https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...-speakers.html
Polk Speakers I bought:
Front Door Grills:
http://www.parts-express.com/steel-m...black--260-418
I did everything along with installing a Blaupunkt Toronto 410bt, very happy with everything.
This is the thread I followed for speaker install:
https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...many-pics.html
Rear Speaker install:
https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...-speakers.html
Polk Speakers I bought:
Front Door Grills:
http://www.parts-express.com/steel-m...black--260-418
I did everything along with installing a Blaupunkt Toronto 410bt, very happy with everything.
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You have probably figured out replacing the OE speakers [8 in all] thro your favourite Porsche dealer will be around $600.
Let us know what you finally pay for your choice of speakers when you finish the job.
Let us know what you finally pay for your choice of speakers when you finish the job.
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Let me stop this thread right here and make an important announcement. There are two different stereo systems in the 993: standard and hi-fi. Any discussion of speaker choices must start with that distinction, or much confusion and rending of garments will ensue.
So far I see a lot of speaker recommendations with no regard for this essential distinction.
So far I see a lot of speaker recommendations with no regard for this essential distinction.
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Let me stop this thread right here and make an important announcement. There are two different stereo systems in the 993: standard and hi-fi. Any discussion of speaker choices must start with that distinction, or much confusion and rending of garments will ensue.
So far I see a lot of speaker recommendations with no regard for this essential distinction.
So far I see a lot of speaker recommendations with no regard for this essential distinction.
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You're spot on with the pricing, $615 including the labor. This is for the standard speakers.
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I'd like to point to this recent thread from Kika when he gave me some great advice about upgrading speakers and sound systems in general. This might answer some of OP's questions, especially since we were both cursed with the standard sound system.
https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...-993-hifi.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...-993-hifi.html
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+993 . . . what NP993 said.
Additionally, OP the search function is your friend. Pardon OP but these "what speaker should I use" threads is right up there with "what oil should I use" ......"
Additionally, OP the search function is your friend. Pardon OP but these "what speaker should I use" threads is right up there with "what oil should I use" ......"
Let me stop this thread right here and make an important announcement. There are two different stereo systems in the 993: standard and hi-fi. Any discussion of speaker choices must start with that distinction, or much confusion and rending of garments will ensue.
So far I see a lot of speaker recommendations with no regard for this essential distinction.
So far I see a lot of speaker recommendations with no regard for this essential distinction.
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Phoneyman - pardon, but take it from a 993 owner who is more than familiar with both production speaker systems; Wiring and etc. ... the stock speaker placement or location has no curse, the OE speakers themselves are easy to upgrade. Ok the tweeter pod placement is out in left field, I'll give ya that however both production speaker systems share this arbitrary location.
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I will reiterate, everyone hears things differently, as well as has different opinions as to what sounds best.
Choosing a specific make and model of speaker needs to be an individual choice, based on your own budget and what sounds good to you.
If you want to keep the car reasonable unaltered, select a speaker that can be installed without cutting anything, there are plenty to choose from. If you don't mind cutting, your choices are endless.
As far as the original speakers, when I changed mine out, they were still in pretty decent condition and still sounded pretty decent. There was no way they were going to handle the increased power of the amp, so I changed them. They are only considered poor, by today's standards, and the fact that the baffles are likely dried out after 15+ years.
Choosing a specific make and model of speaker needs to be an individual choice, based on your own budget and what sounds good to you.
If you want to keep the car reasonable unaltered, select a speaker that can be installed without cutting anything, there are plenty to choose from. If you don't mind cutting, your choices are endless.
As far as the original speakers, when I changed mine out, they were still in pretty decent condition and still sounded pretty decent. There was no way they were going to handle the increased power of the amp, so I changed them. They are only considered poor, by today's standards, and the fact that the baffles are likely dried out after 15+ years.
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It was pretty interesting to see how deteriorated the original paper speaker cones were and a wonder that they were even able to push any thing out! Just replacing the rear deck speakers made a world of difference!
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Phoneyman - pardon, but take it from a 993 owner who is more than familiar with both production speaker systems; Wiring and etc. ... the stock speaker placement has no curse. Ok the tweeter pod placement is out in left field, I'll give ya that however both production speaker systems share this what would seem arbitrary location.