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but if you dont want the hassle just put in some decent 5.25's and amp them. There's really not a big difference between 5.25's and 6.5's
 
Ok I ordered the morel 5.25 coaxial speakers (not component set). They should be here this week.

I HAZ QUESTION: When installing the new speakers, what should I do with the factory tweeters? Should I unplug them or just leave em plugged in or buy some new ones?

Opinions are appreciated.
 


the factory tweeter would have been connected to the factor mid woofer, so the new coaxial replaces them both
 


Hippo Machine said:
So what do you think I should do?
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If your not going to amplify, the factory wires will still give power to the tweeter, although its not a big deal if you choose to disconnect it. If you are going to amplifiy, you should run new wires, and not worry about reconnecting the tweeter.
 
Ok, I'm stock powered for right now. Amplification in the future. Thanks.

BUT do you think it will sound better with or without the tweeters? I'm not sure if they are blown out or not.
 


Ok the Morels are in and sound great! I ended up leaving the tweeters unplugged. I think I will replace the tweeters with some 6 ohm 1" replacements eventually. (the stock ones are 1" right?)

Dynamat was not installed... too complicated with how our speakers are mounted. (Wheres an easy place you think I should put it? I have two 10"x10" sheets)

There was some aftermarket wiring going on in the doors, just to the 5.25's. Kinda interesting.


ALSO it sounds like one of my Kenwood 4" 3-way speakers may be rattling already. I will keep an eye on it. Otherwise coming along nicely!
 
Honestly....seal the doors with dynamat/sound deadener/second skin/raamat...whatever product you choose. Next, don't use the stock tweeter and see if you like it, then use the stock tweeter and see if you like it. I have a feeling it might sound better without it. Once you seal up those doors, put a layer of ensolite between the door skin and panel. When replacing the mid...make a pancake out of duct seal right behind it making sure to put as many non symetrical shapes as you can on the surface.
 
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