[airman_dopey]

I saw that someone was talking about how it would be possible to change the a-pillar tweeters, but I have not read about anyone actually doing it. I was wondering if anyone has actually swapped them out with something nicer. Thanks in advance

 

[sternyy]

and if you swapped out to something nicer, did you just get a new tweeter or a whole new component setup...?

 

[airman_dopey]

I'm actually refering to the whole component setup. When I had my Focus I had the Polk db-6500 (I think). Good speakers, if not a little harsh on the highs. Anyway, in the Focus I had the crossover in the door, and the tweeter was mounted on the door itself. It looked alright, but I want to get some nice components that could hide the tweeters where to stock ones are. Just want to research a little before making the purchase. I think it would be cool to keep the stock look of the doors and still be able to make your ears bleed. :lol:

 

[ming321]

IMO components are the way to go if you have the $$$. I didn't have the $$$ so I went with upgraded 2 ways in the door with an amp. You should be able to put components in the doors and a pillars without much problem- except maybe finding a place to put the crossovers. Also, I've always heard (and read) that you need an amp to push the components. The 2-5 watts the factory deck is pushing ain't gonna cut it. I always recommend www.crutchfield.com, both as a reputable place to shop/buy, but also a good place to get advice and reviews.

 

[airman_dopey]

Well what I'm looking at are Diamond Audio S600A components for the door, and instead of doing 6x8 in the rear door using the holes in the back and installing some Eclipse 6x9 4-ways. The amp I'm thinking of using is the Diamond Audio D6600.4 75w x 4 RMS. Thought it had a very low THD. (Well, as low as I can afford.) Then swapping the deck for the Pioneer DEH-P980B. Anyway, sry for the long post, but tell me what y'all think. 

 

[ming321]

I'm not that familiar with the brands you are considering, but as long as you've had good experience with them in the past, or someone you trust recommends them, then go for it. My only reservation would be mounting anything in the rear deck. I seen some post where people with the audiophile (8 speaker system- with 2 in the rear deck), have had bad vibration problems. Also, since most of the sound you hear comes from your front speakers, I'd just upgrade my rear doors to something "better than stock".

 

[Showtime]

The way the tweeter is mounted, you can only use the Ford tweeter.....I took a bunch of 3M black window seal calk and squished the aftermarket tweeter into that. After almost a year, they're still there!

 

[airman_dopey]

Any idea if any car audio places have used anything else? Last thing I want to do is buy the stuff and find out it can' be done.