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Thanks I think I’ll try them and see how they sound. Saying that I've started researching component speakers, looking around at used sets for sale, would these be a good choice? Hertz Energy ESK 165.5 - used in good working order £75 Focal K2 Power 165 KR2 - used, current bid £50, what would...

The speakers are proper old school (as is the car) but they are in good condition and seem to be well made. There are no spec details marked on the speakers, this is the best info I’ve found on the net. I started the audio upgrade only intending to replace the head unit but I’ve got a bit...

I suddenly had a panic today that the Pioneer GM-D1004 Amp I bought to run my Infinity component speakers may be too much for them to cope with, as I’m struggling to find any specs for the 5.25” Pioneer 500cs speakers (Mids/tweeters). I’ve attached the Amp spec sheet, can someone tell me what...

Thanks for that, option 1 it is then, if I’m going to do it I might as well do it right the first time.

I’m going to use the existing wiring between the RF Amp and RF Subwoofers but I had to cut the subs off as the wires were soldered to the terminals and there wasn’t enough spare length in the wire to be able to unsolder them. The wiring is 12 gauge and my plan is to re-solder a short length of...

Thanks for the link I’ll go with those. I did wonder today when I was reading up and found a 1m RCA cable that retailed for $4000! For now I’m going to reinstall the RF subs along with the new upgrades and see how it all sounds together. If I do decide to swap out the RF parts there is this...

Great that’s good to know. I bought the car (Toyota MR2) with the RF amp and all the speakers fitted, but the Infinity speakers (plus 4” infinity speakers in the rear which I’m removing) were wired up directly to a 2012 Sony head unit. The sound quality was poor, too much base and not enough...

Cheers for the advice, much appreciated, I hadn’t considered running the subs directly off the head unit and I’m unsure what I’d need in terms of wiring. If I give you my full spec could you let me know what you think I should do? Head Unit: Pioneer DEH-80PRS Front Speakers & Tweeters: 5.25”...

Thanks, yes that is exactly how they are wired in. I am in the middle of installing a new Pioneer DEH-80PRS receiver and will be connecting the amp to the low rca output, should I leave the subs wired in as they are or would it be better to switch to left and right channels like this?

Thanks Would a Pioneer GM-D1004 400W 4 Channel Amp power the Infinity front speakers and tweeters okay? It’s in a 2 seater MR2 so it’s compact size would help with the install. https://www.pioneer-car.eu/uk/products/GM-D1004

I’d rather leave the RF amp and subs in place as they are already wired in. Would I be better to get a new 4 channel amp to power the door speakers and the tweeters, with them wired separately to the high and mid outputs on the head unit?

My car, an SW20 MR2 came fitted with the following setup: Head Unit: Sony (being replaced) Front Speakers: 5.25” Infinity Reference 500cs & Tweeters Rear Speakers: 4” Infinity Kappa 42i Amp: Rockford Fosgate Punch 40ix Subwoofers: 4 x 6.5” Rockford Fosgate Punch AUDIOphile RFA64 I’m swapping...

Hi all this is my first post. Audio novice hoping for some advice please. My car - 1995 MR2 - came fitted with a 2 Channel Rockford Fosgate Punch 40ix Amp (mounted under passenger seat) wired to 4 x 6.25” Rockford Fosgate Punch RFA64 Subwoofers (2 x subs mounted together in a box behind each...