msorokin1

Hey guys, im driving a 2004 rx8 with the bose system. I was wondering if these speakers would fit in my car.

front: http://www.kenwoodusa.com/Car_Entert...ers/KFC-1682ie

back: http://www.kenwoodusa.com/Car_Entert...ers/KFC-6982ie

I hope they do, please let me know. thank you very much.

xShinka666x

6x9 in the rear yes, but for the front you need custom brackets, either made yourself or by a shop, or the easiest option http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/6-Spe...fAudioQ5fVideo

msorokin1

ok thank you, also if i just purchase new speakers, a couple more questions. If i get new speakers, do i have to connect them to the bose amp? If i do, will it even work? Also, where can i find a how to with pictures on how to remove the bose speakers? i know how to remove the front door panels, but i dont know how to remove the back panel where the 6 by 9s are.

xShinka666x

best thing to do is go with an aftermarket 4 channel amp, or maybe even a 5 channel and add a sub in the trunk, right now www.sonicelectronix.com is having an anniversary sale with discounted prices on some things you might be able to find a decent amp there, and subs of course are always the best prices there

firebirdude

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No you cannot power those front with the Bose amp. The rears are fine, but you'll need an aftermarket amp for the front. Might as well get a 5-channel now and love life. I use the Kicker ZX700.5 and love it. eBay is your cheapest price.

msorokin1

Another question, how do i know if the speakers i want to purchase will sound better than the bose system that is in the car? Also, if i get new speakers, do i absolutely have to get a new amp?

firebirdude

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I just answered your amp question...

And if you're going to replace the front Bose speakers with a 6.5" set and hold off on adding a subwoofer, you're going to lose a lot of bottom end in your music.

xShinka666x

get a 5 channel amp and run a sub, any speaker will likely sound better than the stock paper ones

SpencerM1

iTrader: (1)

I'm not a fan of the 5 Ch amps. The mono out for the sub is always so weak from what I have seen. 100-200w rms is not enough to run a sub. I have done it so don't get me wrong but it defiantly sounds better when you overpower and tune appropriately.

Making a boom boom boom is one thing but making a consistent boom boom boom with out any drop out is another. I guess you could band-aid this problem with a decent capacitor.

mmmm.... coffee

firebirdude

iTrader: (3)

Uhhh try an underrated 420WRMS?? Plenty of power to bump the heck out of an RX8

xShinka666x

well the 5 chan that i want has a 500 rms sub chan so i pretty sure thats plenty to bump 2 cvrs like what i have already (JL HD 900.5)

firebirdude

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Running the same subs on a ZX700.5. Bumps like a champ.

msorokin1

hey guys, ok back to this subject, so i see they have brackets to fit 6-1/2 speakers in the 9" hole, but to they make brackets to fit 6x9 speakers in the 9" hole? if no, is a 6-1/2 speaker the largest i can go in front?

xShinka666x

you would have to make or have those custom made because a 9" stock speaker location is not normal, also some 6x9 speakers will have a mounting area larger than 9" and they may not fit, most that i would use are 8.75" so it would be a tight squeeze making a bracket