I am about to upgrade entire audio system in my Z. I am planning on using MB quart pce-216 separates in the front. Question: should i used these same speakers for the rear as seperates or coax? Is 2 sets of components overkill? Or should i use the pce-164 midrange speaker for the real fill? Should i even install rear speakers?

BTW they will be run off a jl audio 300/4 amp
And i will also be running 2 jl 10w3v2 off a jl 500/1 amp


any input would be greatly appreciated

thanx

 

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I've upgraded my Redline track model with DSC-216s in the front only. Giving them plenty of good, clean power with a USX-2100 (100 watts a side) amp has transformed the sound quality in the Z! The soundstage up front is so clean that you may not want to muddy it by doing too much with the rear. I'd suggest trying the PCEs up front and using the stock rear speakers first. You can always upgrade later if you change your mind.

 

Leave the rear speakers stock and feed them deck power. The rear speakers are too close to your ears. Spend the money on the front speakers and bridge your amp to 2ch.

 

but the rear speakers sound like SH*T!????? If anything, shouldn't I at least buy some decent coax's and run them off the head unit?

 

Take them out, they won't be missed. Save your $$ and buy a 300.2 instead of the 300.4

 

Thats exactly what a few people have told me. But man it just seems weird taking out the rear speakers and not replacing them. Its not about the money for me, I just want to do it right.

 

Why even worry about the rears. Simply disconect them & forget 'em. (one less hassle when you sell the car..if you wish to return it to stock)
Put your MBQ's in the stock areas and the subbies in the 'trunk' area (with the amps).
Too many(as in amount) and/or too many diff. kinds of speakers will just muddy the stage (you know, its like the ol' too many cooks tale) ;-)

Hey, but if ya' don't wanna trust a girl, my MBQ's , Zapco, and Kenwood were install by professional :-)

 

i guess im going to have to take your guys' (and girl's) word for it. I guess if i dont like the system, i can always just add some rears in the future.

thanx

 

If you want to be 100% legit then you should put the same exact speaker in every location with the same amount of power going to it. This is the only way to ensure that the timbre will match. Using the fader will help to adjust the volume.

Keep in mind that the ideal sound stage is in the front of you, just like a concert, and the rear speakers are just for fill. Bass is omnidirectional and is the main reason why a good sub can be located anywhere.

 

That is the response i wanted to hear. It always seemed to make sense that you would want to put the same speakers all around. Thanx