What happens if you...

Camarentino · 11-10-2019, 04:56 PM

What happens if you completely remove the rear quarter 6.5" speakers (cause they are useless) and connect 6x9s (2way or 3 way)instead and mount them to the deck lid with boxes. Would that give a better sound you think and balance?

Keep in mind this would only apply to 1SSs.

Or would that rear quarter signal not be strong enough to push a 6x9?

ctrlz · 11-11-2019, 02:19 PM

In general I would not expect much gain from swapping a 6.5" speaker for a 6x9.
With a speaker-for-speaker swap, your gains are going to come from:
1) increased sensitivity (maybe 1-3 dB)
2) decreased impedance

I don't know the impedance of the stock 6.5 speaker in the 1SS. If it is 4 ohm, you could get significant increase in volume going from 4 to 3 ohm or 4 to 2 ohm. The stock amp has to be able to handle that. If the stock speakers are already 2 ohm (like they are in the Bose systems) you really have nowhere to go without adding an amp.

Also, I thought the stock rear side speakers were 4", but the space will easily accommodate a 6.5 speaker if you go aftermarket.

LARRY01Z28 · 11-11-2019, 02:41 PM

I would upgrade speakers and add a amp that will probably be the only way your going to be happy

Camarentino · 11-11-2019, 03:49 PM

Ya I guess you guys are right. I was trying to do it on the cheap lol

ctrlz · 11-12-2019, 11:49 AM

Here are some photos of the rear side panels removed. Bose system, but they do look to be 4".
https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=447779
I have some 2 ohm 6.5" coaxials laying around. I am going to swap those in soon to see if it makes any difference. I am not expecting miracles, but since I already have the speakers, I figured it was worth a try. I have some test tone mp3's and a sound level meter, so I should be able to measure any change.

11-10-2019, 04:56 PM	#1
Camarentino Drives: 2018 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Toronto, CAN Posts: 210	What happens if you... What happens if you completely remove the rear quarter 6.5" speakers (cause they are useless) and connect 6x9s (2way or 3 way)instead and mount them to the deck lid with boxes. Would that give a better sound you think and balance? Keep in mind this would only apply to 1SSs. Or would that rear quarter signal not be strong enough to push a 6x9? __________________ 2018 Camaro 1SS 1LE w/PDR Summit White KN intake-MBRP cb- 2nd cat deletes- ACS sides- iroc Z spoiler- Eibach Pro- Katech 95TB- MSD Manifold-GM strut bar- Custom tune by Arun Ahuja @ CCPERF.ca

11-11-2019, 03:49 PM	#4
Camarentino Drives: 2018 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Toronto, CAN Posts: 210	Ya I guess you guys are right. I was trying to do it on the cheap lol __________________ 2018 Camaro 1SS 1LE w/PDR Summit White KN intake-MBRP cb- 2nd cat deletes- ACS sides- iroc Z spoiler- Eibach Pro- Katech 95TB- MSD Manifold-GM strut bar- Custom tune by Arun Ahuja @ CCPERF.ca

11-11-2019, 02:19 PM	#2
ctrlz Drives: 2017 2SS, 50th pkg, M6, MRC, NPP Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Ocean City, NJ Posts: 3,174	In general I would not expect much gain from swapping a 6.5" speaker for a 6x9. With a speaker-for-speaker swap, your gains are going to come from: 1) increased sensitivity (maybe 1-3 dB) 2) decreased impedance I don't know the impedance of the stock 6.5 speaker in the 1SS. If it is 4 ohm, you could get significant increase in volume going from 4 to 3 ohm or 4 to 2 ohm. The stock amp has to be able to handle that. If the stock speakers are already 2 ohm (like they are in the Bose systems) you really have nowhere to go without adding an amp. Also, I thought the stock rear side speakers were 4", but the space will easily accommodate a 6.5 speaker if you go aftermarket.

11-11-2019, 02:41 PM	#3
LARRY01Z28 Drives: 2001Camaro Z28 Join Date: May 2009 Location: eubank KY Posts: 250	I would upgrade speakers and add a amp that will probably be the only way your going to be happy

11-12-2019, 11:49 AM	#5
ctrlz Drives: 2017 2SS, 50th pkg, M6, MRC, NPP Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Ocean City, NJ Posts: 3,174	Here are some photos of the rear side panels removed. Bose system, but they do look to be 4". https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=447779 I have some 2 ohm 6.5" coaxials laying around. I am going to swap those in soon to see if it makes any difference. I am not expecting miracles, but since I already have the speakers, I figured it was worth a try. I have some test tone mp3's and a sound level meter, so I should be able to measure any change.

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