Speakers for NB

Astkk · Postby **Astkk** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 12:32 am

Hi all,

I'm new here on this forum, brought my 2001 NB just a few months ago and have really enjoyed driving it, the handling and balance is amazing.

Anyway, I'm about to install my HU which is a JVC AVX2, and the Alpine V12 MRV-F505 Amp. I'm not thinking of getting a sub as there's not much space in the boot, so I'm after a set of speaker that has a bit of bass to them.

This questions has probably been asked 1000 times before, but what speakers would you guys recommend? Budget is under $350.

I've already read in this forum that the fronts can fit up to 8\", so I guess size doesn't really matter.

Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

Cheers,

K'

Benny · Postby **Benny** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 9:11 am

You can easily fit a sub in the boot without taking up much room, if you do it cleverly.

Can't give you any ideas on speakers for under $350, as all the ones I like are over $1K a pair, like the Focals I am running now (and sound absolutely fantastic!).

Click on my home page below, and check out the sub and the way it's been installed.
It's also easily removeable if the need arises.

chatchat · Postby **chatchat** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 9:17 am

MB Quart DSG 216, 6.5\" split, should able get them under $350. sounds pretty good around $300 range, but you need to cut some woods to fit them in the 8\" holes to your doors.

cranky_smurf · Postby **cranky_smurf** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 1:00 pm

Would the Bose speakers fit from an NC and if they do then could you hook them up?

wun911 · Postby **wun911** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 1:11 pm

I have pioneer 8\" speakers (they are within your price range). Im not an audio freak but I would consider them as mid range subs. There is a huge downside they weigh a ton aprox 3x more than stock. Sound is good even with the top down.

Okibi has the same speakers and an amp etc he can tell you what they sound like.

I posted pics hear:
http://www.mx5cartalk.com/viewtopic.php?t=29048

Sub install without loss of boot space:
http://www.miata.net/hakuna/subspeak.html

Mactype · Postby **Mactype** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 1:37 pm

This'll fill up the behind seat shelf space - noice!

http://cgi.ebay.com/BAZOOKA-NOS6-6-5-300W-SUBWOOFER-TUBE-NOS-6-NEW-06-HOT_W0QQitemZ250226946469QQihZ015QQcategoryZ32823QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Steampunk · Postby **Steampunk** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 1:44 pm

I'm no audiophile in the least, but there are \"flat\" subwoofers out there.
Alpine (or was it Kicker) made thin subwoofers called \"Bass Engine\" like 10 years ago, and I've seen quite a few from different manufacturers.

You may find one thin enough to fit under the seat, or at least behind the seat if you don't have it all the way back.

ducktape69 · Postby **ducktape69** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 3:31 pm

what 1red5 is talking about is something that looks like a small amp.
they are actually a small sub and small amp in one...
usually not more than 100w RMS though...so not really useful...probably better gettin some really top end speakers
most audio manufacturers make them...

Steampunk · Postby **Steampunk** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 4:23 pm

Aahh...pkey dokes.

I just assumed with a name like Alpine, those Bass Engines can make some decent doof doof.
I'm not into it by the way, I just know there are these things about taylor-made for space-restricted applications

chatchat · Postby **chatchat** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 6:24 pm

anyone having problem running the speaker wires from the speakers through the side doors to the headunit or the amp located inside the car?

Astkk · Postby **Astkk** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 12:36 pm

Thank you to everyone for their recommendations, might have a look at the Pioneer 8\" speakers as they fit straight in.

The sub in the pacel tray looks interesting, never thought of that.

Benny, your sub installation in the boot looks real neat, very nice.

TieNN89 · Postby **TieNN89** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 5:48 pm

1red5 wrote:You may find one thin enough to fit under the seat, or at least behind the seat if you don't have it all the way back.

Impossible under the 5s seat i reckon

Spoke to a guy at Autobarn about these subs and he pointed to the JVC which he has installed before in an MX5 and he reckons they are great for there size

but if your after BIG DOOF DOOF then he says fill up the boot

muzzy66 · Postby **muzzy66** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 10:34 am

You could always try an 8\" sub behind the seats, but it may hinder your ability to put the seat all the way back.

Image Dynamics ID8 is a good sounding small enclosure 8\" which has a lot more oomph then most 8\" subs, and is more sensitive then most (so it is less power hungry).

They can happilly acieve optimal results in enclosures of less then 10L volume, so they are absolutely perfect for installs in tight situations.