Rear speakers
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FYI…it was recently posted that in order to replace the rear door speaker all one must do is remove the grill over the speaker. That is not correct. On my 97you must remove the whole door panel to replace the speaker. It is easy to do Do not attempt to pull out the grill or you will break it. No, it did not happen to me. FYI…the connector has a little tab on it. The tab is the positive side. Jenson’s don’t sound as good as factory speakers. They are brighter and more efficient but lack any base response. Bob
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Jenson’s don’t sound as good as factory speakers. They are > brighter and more efficient but lack any base response. > Bob
Aftermarket speakers usually never have as much bass as the original speakers. They will, of course, sound better overall but the factory speakers were designed to sound good in your specific door but not great. I’ve replaced factory paper speakers with VERY expensive aftermarkets and they’ve all lacked as much bass. But they sounded so much better. A subwoofer will be needed to augment any aftermarket speakers. I have always found this to be true. Tony – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text –
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They were refering to the 2 door (Sport) models. On those you need not pull of the door panel (well because there isn’t one….) but instead only need to remove the grill. btw Why on earth did you buy Jensons? Terrible speakers… try the Cerwin Vega or Pioneer 6×8’s and all your bass and more will return. Jason.
FYI…it was recently posted that in order to replace the rear door speaker all one must do is remove the grill over the speaker. That is not correct. On my 97you must remove the whole door panel to replace the speaker. It is easy to do Do not attempt to pull out the grill or you will break it. No, it did not happen to me. FYI…the connector has a little tab on it. The tab is the positive side. Jenson’s don’t sound as good as factory speakers. They are brighter and more efficient but lack any base response. Bob
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Sounds like you need a different brand. My Cerwin Vega’s have WAY more bass than the factory speakers did. And they don’t sounds all "muddy" when they produce it either. Jason.
Jenson’s don’t sound as good as factory speakers. They are > brighter and more efficient but lack any base response. > Bob
Aftermarket speakers usually never have as much bass as the original speakers. They will, of course, sound better overall but the factory speakers were designed to sound good in your specific door but not great. I’ve replaced factory paper speakers with VERY expensive aftermarkets and they’ve all lacked as much bass. But they sounded so much better. A subwoofer will be needed to augment any aftermarket speakers. I have always found this to be true. Tony – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text –
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I had the Jensons from my Bronco. I had some free time and wanted to see if it made a difference. It only took about 20 mins to do both speakers. The speakers that came out of the Expolorer were the exact same speaker as the ones that came out of my 89 Bronco. I don’t think Ford really has tuned speakers for each truck. Did anyone notice the cutout in the lower part of the door for another 6×8? I will save up some money and get some better speakers. Considering trading the truck in on a Nissan Crew Cab pickup. Thanks for the input on the speaker brands. Bob
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Yup I saw that extra hole down there but unless you cut a grill hole I don’t think the sound will be that great. Do the EB and Limited’s have speakers there (part of the JBL Lux stereo maybe?) Jason.
I had the Jensons from my Bronco. I had some free time and wanted to see if it made a difference. It only took about 20 mins to do both speakers. The speakers that came out of the Expolorer were the exact same speaker as the ones that came out of my 89 Bronco. I don’t think Ford really has tuned speakers for each truck. Did anyone notice the cutout in the lower part of the door for another 6×8? I will save up some money and get some better speakers. Considering trading the truck in on a Nissan Crew Cab pickup. Thanks for the input on the speaker brands. Bob
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> Yup I saw that extra hole down there but unless you cut a grill hole I > don’t think the sound will be that great. Do the EB and Limited’s have > speakers there (part of the JBL Lux stereo maybe?)
Nope… 97 EB JBL system has a single speaker in each door and the sub-mid (Too small to be a sub woofer!). The lower part of the door panel isn’t really for a speaker… Just happens to look that way.
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On (older?) 2-door models, there’s a pop-out grill in the sidewall trim panel for the rear speakers.
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I’ve recently installed a new pair of front speakers. I noticed, before and also now, that the rear speakers seem to put out, I dunno, half the sound volume than the front. I fade all the way to the back, then to the front and theres just no comparison. I’m not sure I want to buy another pair of speakers if only a part of the sound goes to the back anyways? Is this similar to other peoples’ Explorers? (91′ 4dr 2wd)
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I have a 91 explorer 2dr and the speakers are dead even, I would think that when you change speakers you should do all 4 because every speaker is different, even if you got the same speaker from the factory it would sound different. Every speaker or speaker sets that are used together under the same load in the same temp condition wear evenly, when you introduce a new set of speakers, they are tight crisp new , there magnits are strong the paper in the cones is still ridged and they haven’t been exposed to load, heat, bouncing!! I’m sure that you hear a real difference, get a 4 set of any type you want, or if the front ones are still new enough get another pair for the rear Good Luck Ton – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >I’ve recently installed a new pair of front speakers. I noticed, before and >also now, that the rear speakers seem to put out, I dunno, half the sound >volume than the front. I fade all the way to the back, then to the front and >theres just no comparison. I’m not sure I want to buy another pair of speakers >if only a part of the sound goes to the back anyways? Is this similar to other >peoples’ Explorers? (91′ 4dr 2wd)
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If its like my 95 or 96 at all, you have to pulol out the rear seat, then remove the rear armrests to get at the screws and clips to pull out those plastic panels. Its a breeze after that, sometimes you have to fiddle a bit with the plastic piece of the headliner above the rear window, but no big deal. I had my stereo in and out of both my 95 and 96 ext cabs, and stilll have to put it in my 99, which Im not looking forward to. Gonna require a — Darren 97 RMK 700 http://members.xoom.com/RMK700/
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I want to get at the rear speakers of my 94 GMC Z-71 extra cab….but it > looks like a pain and the plastic parts look fragile…. Any clues or help > would be great…… Thanks…..
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I want to get at the rear speakers of my 94 GMC Z-71 extra cab….but it looks like a pain and the plastic parts look fragile…. Any clues or help would be great…… Thanks…..
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>That really sucks. and what is it with people who are 6′1" driving hondas?? >I’m 6′1" 220lbs and surprisingly fit very comfortably in my prelude. (of >course it quickly becomes a two seater only)
I agree. I’m about the same size and when I get in my friend’s I adjust the seat to where I have enough room but feel nice and planted in it. Just have to get the right combination on the lumbar, reclining, and sliding levers. People shorter than me have said theres not enough head room. I guess it depends on how you’re built. >i personally think the rear seats in a Lude are for insurance breaks only. >hehe
The back seats are only for your worst enemies.
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I drive a ‘96 Honda Civic Ex.One of my rear speakers is busted I guess,since there’s distortion.Can anybody point me to a site where they show how to remove the rear speakers?Or maybe someone in here can explain how to do it?Please any help would be greatly apreciated.
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If its anything like my 96 Lude all you have to do is climb in the trunk and remove the bolts that hold the grill down and then unscrew the screws that hold the speaker in place from above. unhook wires and viola! since they are the same year its probably pretty similar procedure. if only the mids in the doors were that easy…..im going to have a time trying to fit some Nakamichi’s in there. the mounting depth is a little deeper than stock so modifications here i come! hope that helps Chris
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I drive a ‘96 Honda Civic Ex.One of my rear speakers is busted I > guess,since there’s distortion.Can anybody point me to a site where they > show how to remove the rear speakers?Or maybe someone in here can > explain how to do it?Please any help would be greatly apreciated.
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I’m pretty sure that you’ll have to remove the rear shelf to access the rear speakers. For that, you’ll have to remove the rear seat back sides (one bolt each, hidden in the side of the rear seat cussion, near the door)… If you look for it, you’ll find it. THen you’ll have to take the shelf out. (nplug stop lamp, etc.). It’s held by a number of clips, make sure you don’t break them. (not sure, but it may also have a couple of screws…) You may also need to remode the trim from the side pillars… Again, clips… Good luck! Got questions? Get answers over the phone at Keen.com. Up to 100 minutes free! http://www.keen.com
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I had two Accords and NEVER had to remove the seat to change speakers. I believe the other resonse is correct. Uscrew the covers from the bottom and uscrew three screws that hold the speakers in and thats about it. The hard part is climbing in the trunk when you’re 6′1". Got questions? Get answers over the phone at Keen.com. Up to 100 minutes free! http://www.keen.com
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I did the rear speaks in my ‘96 Civic EX (coupe; I dunno if it matters), and CarJunkie’s response is accurate. The speakers screw in from the top; to access the screws you must remove the plastic shelf (from the inside), and to do that the rear seat needs to come out. Unfortunately, climbing around in the backseat also sucks for a 6′1"… – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->I had two Accords and NEVER had to remove the seat to change >speakers. I believe the other resonse is correct. Uscrew the >covers from the bottom and uscrew three screws that hold the >speakers in and thats about it. The hard part is climbing in the >trunk when you’re 6′1". >Got questions? Get answers over the phone at Keen.com. >Up to 100 minutes free! >http://www.keen.com
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That really sucks. and what is it with people who are 6′1" driving hondas?? I’m 6′1" 220lbs and surprisingly fit very comfortably in my prelude. (of course it quickly becomes a two seater only) i personally think the rear seats in a Lude are for insurance breaks only. hehe chris
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I did the rear speaks in my ‘96 Civic EX (coupe; I dunno if it matters), > and CarJunkie’s response is accurate. The speakers screw in from the top; > to access the screws you must remove the plastic shelf (from the inside), > and to do that the rear seat needs to come out. > Unfortunately, climbing around in the backseat also sucks for a 6′1"… >I had two Accords and NEVER had to remove the seat to change >speakers. I believe the other resonse is correct. Uscrew the >covers from the bottom and uscrew three screws that hold the >speakers in and thats about it. The hard part is climbing in the >trunk when you’re 6′1". >Got questions? Get answers over the phone at Keen.com. >Up to 100 minutes free! >http://www.keen.com
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I just bought a Civic CX that comes equipped with only two front speakers. Now I hear that the wiring for the back speakers is already there so I would basically just have to plug in my set of speakers in the back. Is that true? Can anyone tell me more precisely how to do that?
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: I just bought a Civic CX that comes equipped with only two front : speakers. Now I hear that the wiring for the back speakers is already : there so I would basically just have to plug in my set of speakers in : the back. : Is that true? Can anyone tell me more precisely how to do that? What year? I have an 89 Civic CX and needed two things: a rear shelf kit (which itself consists of both side shelves and the main rear shelf) plus the speaker mounting kit. Both are no longer manufactured. I was able to get a mounting kit from hondaparts.com and also ordered the Si rear shelf kit (I am assuming that the shelf mounting system is the same- hasn’t arrived yet…) The speakers mount on the side shelves (so you don’t actually NEED the main shelf) Otherwise you could find some place to cut holes in and surface mount a set of speakers somewhere. — http://www.acs.ucalgary.ca/~sywlau/ | Office: SB429A/437 Lab: SB436
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$25 for the OEM speakers? I wouldn’t give 25 drachmas for those pieces of crap. You can get some much better speakers from somewhere else for 50 or 60 bucks a pair (if you get them through Crutchfield, they give you a wiring harness with the speakers so installation is as basic as it can get). What do you mean by "$25 a set 50watt?" If you means those OEM speakers handle that much power, I think you’re mistaken. Run 50 watts RMS through those P.O.S. factory speakers and they’d probably spontaneously combust. — Doug Chartier – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > What year 97-98? you probably need a rear speaker mounting kit I have the > OEM speakers $25.00 a set 50watt visit my Web Site for more information > http://www2.cybernex.net/~cowboy/index.html > How To Buy Original Honda Parts > at or > Below Dealer Cost > If you own a Honda Automobile, and are tired of paying > the HIGH cost for parts you need to fix your car > WAIT….NOW you can buy many of these same Original Honda Parts > at or BELOW DEALER COST > THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN INVENTORY > E-mail me for your information portfolio TODAY > Parts available from 1976 to 1998 > Example Part # 08A10-061-310 Speaker Kit > Fits 1994 to 1997 Civic, Accord and Del Sol > $25.00 set of 2 >I just bought a Civic CX that comes equipped with only two front >speakers. Now I hear that the wiring for the back speakers is already >there so I would basically just have to plug in my set of speakers in >the back. >Is that true? Can anyone tell me more precisely how to do that?
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>$25 for the OEM speakers? I wouldn’t give 25 drachmas for those pieces of >crap.
So you must be…. Mr. Electronic Audio Wizzard Asshole. Don’t let your alligator MOUTH overload your Jay Bird ASS….any idiot knows you can’t run 50 watts thru these speakers …but then most people who own Honda cars also have OEM radios that push out anywhere from 4 to 15 watts these speaker work just fine for OEM equipment and have done so for many years… >You can get some much better speakers from somewhere else for 50 or 60 >bucks a pair (if you get them through Crutchfield, they give you a wiring >harness with the speakers so installation is as basic as it can get). >What do you mean by "$25 a set 50watt?" If you means those OEM speakers >handle that much power, I think you’re mistaken. Run 50 watts RMS through >those P.O.S. factory speakers and they’d probably spontaneously combust.
This statment shows how much of an asshole you really are….No OEM 50 watt will handle 100 watts….if you own any Honda original equipment radio these speaker will work just fine …if you install one of those aftermart souped up Booom !!!! Boxxxxxes!! with added on 500 watts of scream POWER hmmmmmmm I don’t think my speakers will work …….that’s why I’ve sold 22 sets in 30 days…I guess some people must like them…have a nice day! – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> — Doug Chartier > What year 97-98? you probably need a rear speaker mounting kit I have the > OEM speakers $25.00 a set 50watt visit my Web Site for more information > http://www2.cybernex.net/~cowboy/index.html > How To Buy Original Honda Parts > at or > Below Dealer Cost > If you own a Honda Automobile, and are tired of paying > the HIGH cost for parts you need to fix your car > WAIT….NOW you can buy many of these same Original Honda Parts > at or BELOW DEALER COST > THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN INVENTORY > E-mail me for your information portfolio TODAY > Parts available from 1976 to 1998 > Example Part # 08A10-061-310 Speaker Kit > Fits 1994 to 1997 Civic, Accord and Del Sol > $25.00 set of 2 > >I just bought a Civic CX that comes equipped with only two front > >speakers. Now I hear that the wiring for the back speakers is already > >there so I would basically just have to plug in my set of speakers in > >the back. > >Is that true? Can anyone tell me more precisely how to do that?
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>That really sucks. and what is it with people who are 6′1" driving hondas?? >I’m 6′1" 220lbs and surprisingly fit very comfortably in my prelude. (of >course it quickly becomes a two seater only)
I agree. I’m about the same size and when I get in my friend’s I adjust the seat to where I have enough room but feel nice and planted in it. Just have to get the right combination on the lumbar, reclining, and sliding levers. People shorter than me have said theres not enough head room. I guess it depends on how you’re built. >i personally think the rear seats in a Lude are for insurance breaks only. >hehe
The back seats are only for your worst enemies.
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I drive a ‘96 Honda Civic Ex.One of my rear speakers is busted I guess,since there’s distortion.Can anybody point me to a site where they show how to remove the rear speakers?Or maybe someone in here can explain how to do it?Please any help would be greatly apreciated.
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If its anything like my 96 Lude all you have to do is climb in the trunk and remove the bolts that hold the grill down and then unscrew the screws that hold the speaker in place from above. unhook wires and viola! since they are the same year its probably pretty similar procedure. if only the mids in the doors were that easy…..im going to have a time trying to fit some Nakamichi’s in there. the mounting depth is a little deeper than stock so modifications here i come! hope that helps Chris
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I drive a ‘96 Honda Civic Ex.One of my rear speakers is busted I > guess,since there’s distortion.Can anybody point me to a site where they > show how to remove the rear speakers?Or maybe someone in here can > explain how to do it?Please any help would be greatly apreciated.
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I’m pretty sure that you’ll have to remove the rear shelf to access the rear speakers. For that, you’ll have to remove the rear seat back sides (one bolt each, hidden in the side of the rear seat cussion, near the door)… If you look for it, you’ll find it. THen you’ll have to take the shelf out. (nplug stop lamp, etc.). It’s held by a number of clips, make sure you don’t break them. (not sure, but it may also have a couple of screws…) You may also need to remode the trim from the side pillars… Again, clips… Good luck! Got questions? Get answers over the phone at Keen.com. Up to 100 minutes free! http://www.keen.com
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I had two Accords and NEVER had to remove the seat to change speakers. I believe the other resonse is correct. Uscrew the covers from the bottom and uscrew three screws that hold the speakers in and thats about it. The hard part is climbing in the trunk when you’re 6′1". Got questions? Get answers over the phone at Keen.com. Up to 100 minutes free! http://www.keen.com
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I did the rear speaks in my ‘96 Civic EX (coupe; I dunno if it matters), and CarJunkie’s response is accurate. The speakers screw in from the top; to access the screws you must remove the plastic shelf (from the inside), and to do that the rear seat needs to come out. Unfortunately, climbing around in the backseat also sucks for a 6′1"… – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->I had two Accords and NEVER had to remove the seat to change >speakers. I believe the other resonse is correct. Uscrew the >covers from the bottom and uscrew three screws that hold the >speakers in and thats about it. The hard part is climbing in the >trunk when you’re 6′1". >Got questions? Get answers over the phone at Keen.com. >Up to 100 minutes free! >http://www.keen.com
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That really sucks. and what is it with people who are 6′1" driving hondas?? I’m 6′1" 220lbs and surprisingly fit very comfortably in my prelude. (of course it quickly becomes a two seater only) i personally think the rear seats in a Lude are for insurance breaks only. hehe chris
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I did the rear speaks in my ‘96 Civic EX (coupe; I dunno if it matters), > and CarJunkie’s response is accurate. The speakers screw in from the top; > to access the screws you must remove the plastic shelf (from the inside), > and to do that the rear seat needs to come out. > Unfortunately, climbing around in the backseat also sucks for a 6′1"… >I had two Accords and NEVER had to remove the seat to change >speakers. I believe the other resonse is correct. Uscrew the >covers from the bottom and uscrew three screws that hold the >speakers in and thats about it. The hard part is climbing in the >trunk when you’re 6′1". >Got questions? Get answers over the phone at Keen.com. >Up to 100 minutes free! >http://www.keen.com
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I just bought a Civic CX that comes equipped with only two front speakers. Now I hear that the wiring for the back speakers is already there so I would basically just have to plug in my set of speakers in the back. Is that true? Can anyone tell me more precisely how to do that?
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: I just bought a Civic CX that comes equipped with only two front : speakers. Now I hear that the wiring for the back speakers is already : there so I would basically just have to plug in my set of speakers in : the back. : Is that true? Can anyone tell me more precisely how to do that? What year? I have an 89 Civic CX and needed two things: a rear shelf kit (which itself consists of both side shelves and the main rear shelf) plus the speaker mounting kit. Both are no longer manufactured. I was able to get a mounting kit from hondaparts.com and also ordered the Si rear shelf kit (I am assuming that the shelf mounting system is the same- hasn’t arrived yet…) The speakers mount on the side shelves (so you don’t actually NEED the main shelf) Otherwise you could find some place to cut holes in and surface mount a set of speakers somewhere. — http://www.acs.ucalgary.ca/~sywlau/ | Office: SB429A/437 Lab: SB436
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$25 for the OEM speakers? I wouldn’t give 25 drachmas for those pieces of crap. You can get some much better speakers from somewhere else for 50 or 60 bucks a pair (if you get them through Crutchfield, they give you a wiring harness with the speakers so installation is as basic as it can get). What do you mean by "$25 a set 50watt?" If you means those OEM speakers handle that much power, I think you’re mistaken. Run 50 watts RMS through those P.O.S. factory speakers and they’d probably spontaneously combust. — Doug Chartier – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > What year 97-98? you probably need a rear speaker mounting kit I have the > OEM speakers $25.00 a set 50watt visit my Web Site for more information > http://www2.cybernex.net/~cowboy/index.html > How To Buy Original Honda Parts > at or > Below Dealer Cost > If you own a Honda Automobile, and are tired of paying > the HIGH cost for parts you need to fix your car > WAIT….NOW you can buy many of these same Original Honda Parts > at or BELOW DEALER COST > THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN INVENTORY > E-mail me for your information portfolio TODAY > Parts available from 1976 to 1998 > Example Part # 08A10-061-310 Speaker Kit > Fits 1994 to 1997 Civic, Accord and Del Sol > $25.00 set of 2 >I just bought a Civic CX that comes equipped with only two front >speakers. Now I hear that the wiring for the back speakers is already >there so I would basically just have to plug in my set of speakers in >the back. >Is that true? Can anyone tell me more precisely how to do that?
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>$25 for the OEM speakers? I wouldn’t give 25 drachmas for those pieces of >crap.
So you must be…. Mr. Electronic Audio Wizzard Asshole. Don’t let your alligator MOUTH overload your Jay Bird ASS….any idiot knows you can’t run 50 watts thru these speakers …but then most people who own Honda cars also have OEM radios that push out anywhere from 4 to 15 watts these speaker work just fine for OEM equipment and have done so for many years… >You can get some much better speakers from somewhere else for 50 or 60 >bucks a pair (if you get them through Crutchfield, they give you a wiring >harness with the speakers so installation is as basic as it can get). >What do you mean by "$25 a set 50watt?" If you means those OEM speakers >handle that much power, I think you’re mistaken. Run 50 watts RMS through >those P.O.S. factory speakers and they’d probably spontaneously combust.
This statment shows how much of an asshole you really are….No OEM 50 watt will handle 100 watts….if you own any Honda original equipment radio these speaker will work just fine …if you install one of those aftermart souped up Booom !!!! Boxxxxxes!! with added on 500 watts of scream POWER hmmmmmmm I don’t think my speakers will work …….that’s why I’ve sold 22 sets in 30 days…I guess some people must like them…have a nice day! – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> — Doug Chartier > What year 97-98? you probably need a rear speaker mounting kit I have the > OEM speakers $25.00 a set 50watt visit my Web Site for more information > http://www2.cybernex.net/~cowboy/index.html > How To Buy Original Honda Parts > at or > Below Dealer Cost > If you own a Honda Automobile, and are tired of paying > the HIGH cost for parts you need to fix your car > WAIT….NOW you can buy many of these same Original Honda Parts > at or BELOW DEALER COST > THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN INVENTORY > E-mail me for your information portfolio TODAY > Parts available from 1976 to 1998 > Example Part # 08A10-061-310 Speaker Kit > Fits 1994 to 1997 Civic, Accord and Del Sol > $25.00 set of 2 > >I just bought a Civic CX that comes equipped with only two front > >speakers. Now I hear that the wiring for the back speakers is already > >there so I would basically just have to plug in my set of speakers in > >the back. > >Is that true? Can anyone tell me more precisely how to do that?
