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Old 01-27-2015, 05:28 PM
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Default Boxster Dash Speakers Upgrade?

Saw one post about someone fitting these RF R14X2 speakers in their Boxster, so I'm sure it'll fit and work. But on the other hand, I saw someone saying that they need to be tuned out to sound and play right, and I'm not really sure how to do that with the stock amp. And lastly, is there any consensus on how to actually break in these kind of speakers - or is it just "listen to it for 2 weeks and its fine)?

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I replaced the front speakers in my wife's 2000 Boxster with a set of 4 inch MB Quart speakers a few years ago. The Boxster came with the Hifi package, but crappy speakers. The replacements made a big difference in sound quality. It did take some work to modify the exiting grilles, etc...but well worth the effort
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I have oem bose speaker, subwoofer if your interrested
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I upgraded my dash speakers to Infinity and they sound a lot better. the biggest improvement was when I added the rear speakers. HUGE difference

Here is a link to a DIY for the front speakers. You will need to either destroy the factory speakers or make a mounting template

http://986forum.com/forums/diy-proje...placement.html
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Thank you all for your advice! I ordered the RFs and excited to see how they turn out. I'm hesitant on rear speakers because of custom fabbing a box for them - any boxes premade i could get?

I'm probably going to go for an aftermarket underseat subwoofer, thanks. Speakign of which, do i have to tap the signal from the door speakers because of the high/low pass filter from the factory amp?
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Originally Posted by chromecarz00
Thank you all for your advice! I ordered the RFs and excited to see how they turn out. I'm hesitant on rear speakers because of custom fabbing a box for them - any boxes premade i could get?

I'm probably going to go for an aftermarket underseat subwoofer, thanks. Speakign of which, do i have to tap the signal from the door speakers because of the high/low pass filter from the factory amp?
The rear storage "box" can be fitted with speakers. There are some kits available for around $300 that include everything you need, speakers, mounting plates, all wiring, etc (except for the storage box)

If you find a sub that will fit under the seat, let me know. I have been looking for one for a while
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Originally Posted by JayG
The rear storage "box" can be fitted with speakers. There are some kits available for around $300 that include everything you need, speakers, mounting plates, all wiring, etc (except for the storage box) If you find a sub that will fit under the seat, let me know. I have been looking for one for a while
This one should work:
Amazon.com : Kenwood Car Under Seat Super Slim Powered Subwoofer Aluminum Enclosed : Vehicle Subwoofer Systems : Car Electronics Amazon.com : Kenwood Car Under Seat Super Slim Powered Subwoofer Aluminum Enclosed : Vehicle Subwoofer Systems : Car Electronics
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Thanks, but its abort 2" too high. There is only around 2.5 inches below the seat frame
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chromecarz00,

How did the install go? How do the RF's sound?



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