My System but have a few questions

[Robert Saylor]

Looking for some input please. 

Below are the components of the system I am going to install in my 2013 Kia Forte EX Sedan.

I currently have changed the stock head unit to a Sony MEX-GS 610BT Very Happy with it although its a few years old.

The Following is what I am planning on installing in the next week or so.

NVX AD900.5: 5-Channel Class D Amplifier, 900W RMS 70 x 4 @ 4 ohm but rated at more like 95 and 5th channel 440 @ 2 ohm But rated more like 520

Clarion 7 Band EQ

Sony XS-GS1621C 2-Way 6.5in. Components

Sony XS-GS1621C 2-Way 6.5in. Components

Sony XS-GS120LD GS Series 12" subwoofer with dual 4-ohm voice coils

Sealed Box

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Basically it will be a straight forward install as I have components in the front the tricky part for me is that the rear door seems to have a midrange not even a 2 way speaker. Im happy with the bass response I am getting so I really dont want to change that part of it. So i was going to install just the MID in the rear doors. is that the right thing to do or should I do a coaxial?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. 

I have included a pic of the rear door speaker.

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[keep_hope_alive Premium Member]

Ideally, you would mount the rear tweeter on the rear door panel, aimed at listener ears (up and back).  Coaxial is easier but less ideal due to tweeter position.

 

[Robert Saylor]

Ideally, you would mount the rear tweeter on the rear door panel, aimed at listener ears (up and back).  Coaxial is easier but less ideal due to tweeter position.

My thought process is that rarely do I have anyone in the rear seats. Do I need the tweeters?

 

[keep_hope_alive Premium Member]

Yes, the rear won't sound good if the new woofers aren't designed to be ran full range.  Coax would be easier for you.

I don't run rear speakers in my cars but many people prefer them in the front seats also.

 

[Robert Saylor]

Yes, the rear won't sound good if the new woofers aren't designed to be ran full range.  Coax would be easier for you.

I don't run rear speakers in my cars but many people prefer them in the front seats also.

But wouldnt it make sense for sound fill?

 

[keep_hope_alive Premium Member]

But wouldnt it make sense for sound fill?

That is the idea most follow.  Myself and others focus on a soundstage up front and the soundstage is usually adversely affected by rear speakers.