Do I need them?

[rsrguy]

I have an old 911. I'm using component speakers up front an under seat powered sub, and 2 pioneer 3" in the dash where the single speaker once resided. I'll be running the Kenwood BT amp and an audio control eq /dac (under the other seat).
I don't know if i want rear deck speakers, I've heard rear speakers were for passengers, but my passengers are little kids (which is why I'm not putting subs in the package shelf).
If I do want speakers, I'm kinda lost, do I need to keep with the component type, or should I use 6x9's? Do 6x9's utilize x-overs to improve separation, when I was younger they were just a standard deal we just threw them in and drove. Now I care about audio quality.
I'm planning on an aux cable for music input, and Bluetooth for phone and JRE.
Advice?

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[huberoy123 10+ year member]

No sure what sound improvement you would get by adding rear deck speakers. Not a lot of room in the car you have pictured. Are you happy with the current sound? If so, forget the rear speakers.

 

[rsrguy]

Yes there is enough room, and if I get the clover style enclosure they'll have a place to mount.

 

[huberoy123 10+ year member]

When I said there wasn't a lot of room, I was referring to your sound stage. Would adding more speakers improve your sound, or create a situation that is not pleasing to the ears. Only you can decide this.

The clover style housing looks like a good option, esthetically, if you really want rear speakers.
Good luck.

 

[rsrguy]

Got it. Thanks I'll leave it alone for now, on to figuring out which compact sub, any suggestions? Don't care about rap, I'm looking for accurate clean reproduction.

 

[huberoy123 10+ year member]

My experience with subs is limited to Polk Audio and Kenwood. I had 2 - 8" Polks and now I have 2 - 12" Kenwoods. Both were installed in Mustangs. The current Kenwoods are satisfactory, but I liked the Polk better. Better audio quality, in my opinion.
I'm sure others can offer more suggestions on subs. There are many quality brands out there.

 

[rsrguy]

Leaning towards these guys.. In the rear enclosure

CDT Audio Subwoofer HD-690BES

 

[XplosiveKnockin]

I have an old 911. I'm using component speakers up front an under seat powered sub, and 2 pioneer 3" in the dash where the single speaker once resided. I'll be running the Kenwood BT amp and an audio control eq /dac (under the other seat).
I don't know if i want rear deck speakers, I've heard rear speakers were for passengers, but my passengers are little kids (which is why I'm not putting subs in the package shelf).
If I do want speakers, I'm kinda lost, do I need to keep with the component type, or should I use 6x9's? Do 6x9's utilize x-overs to improve separation, when I was younger they were just a standard deal we just threw them in and drove. Now I care about audio quality.
I'm planning on an aux cable for music input, and Bluetooth for phone and JRE.
Advice?

I say get good quality speakers with horn tweeters for the front and a good quality amp for them. Kicker has mini amps that fit in the palm of your hand for easy location.

 

[nauc 10+ year member]

rears just usually screw up the sound quality. you can run just some midbass speakers in the back and play from 200hz down, but i wouldnt bother. i never run rears... only comps upfront, sub in the back

ps, nice ride

 

[rsrguy]

That's what I was thinking .. If I only use 6x9 subs will it be OK with them firing at my shoulders?