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Hey all -
As many of you know, I've recently acquired a second Supra (an '85
P-type in excellent condition with about 77K miles). I am *completely*
trashing the factory stereo setup and need some advice:
(1) Some on the forum have said they've gotten Pioneer 5x7" speakers to
fit in the rear factory enclosures. How!?!?! If a no-go here, would a
good 4x6" or 5" speaker fit fairly easily? Which brands fit and sound
best?
(2) I have Infinity Kappa 3.5s in the front factory locations in my '84.
They're better than the factory speakers but still pretty tinny. Anyone
managed to get a good 4" speaker to fit without major surgery?
In both cases (front and rear factory locations), how would I "box"
the speakers to make them sound better (suggest enclosures, fille
material and technique for doing it)?
(3) I'm also planning to add a subwoofer. I'm thinking of using a 10"
or 12" "open-air" sub mounted in a 14" diameter "ring" sitting on top on
the spare tire (turned over, which gives me a fair amount of depth) or
one of those Infinity BassLink units. Could anyone recommend brands on
the "open-air" subs?
(4) Amps: I've been told that 5-channel amps "tend to overheat". True
or false? It's been suggested that either (a) I use the internal
45Wx4 amp in the head unit to power the 4 speakers in the factory
locations and get an amp for the sub (if I don't go with the BassLink),
or (b) get two amps, one for the sub and one for the other four
speakers. If I did the latter, I'm wondering if the load would be too
much for the 5M alternator. I'd rather get a 5-channel amp...if they
really *don't* overheat, could anyone recommend one that is: (1) fairly
slim, so it'll fit under that wood panel in the trunk, (2) good quality and power,
yet a fair price?
(5) Can anyone recommend brand names and part numbers for the dash kit
which allows me to mount the single-DIN head unit and have the "pocket"
underneath (I've seen pictures from several people's cars) and also the
harness converter which would allow me to avoid slicing, splicing and
dicing wires (the head unit is a Sony)?
Thanks -- Bob
As many of you know, I've recently acquired a second Supra (an '85
P-type in excellent condition with about 77K miles). I am *completely*
trashing the factory stereo setup and need some advice:
(1) Some on the forum have said they've gotten Pioneer 5x7" speakers to
fit in the rear factory enclosures. How!?!?! If a no-go here, would a
good 4x6" or 5" speaker fit fairly easily? Which brands fit and sound
best?
(2) I have Infinity Kappa 3.5s in the front factory locations in my '84.
They're better than the factory speakers but still pretty tinny. Anyone
managed to get a good 4" speaker to fit without major surgery?
In both cases (front and rear factory locations), how would I "box"
the speakers to make them sound better (suggest enclosures, fille
material and technique for doing it)?
(3) I'm also planning to add a subwoofer. I'm thinking of using a 10"
or 12" "open-air" sub mounted in a 14" diameter "ring" sitting on top on
the spare tire (turned over, which gives me a fair amount of depth) or
one of those Infinity BassLink units. Could anyone recommend brands on
the "open-air" subs?
(4) Amps: I've been told that 5-channel amps "tend to overheat". True
or false? It's been suggested that either (a) I use the internal
45Wx4 amp in the head unit to power the 4 speakers in the factory
locations and get an amp for the sub (if I don't go with the BassLink),
or (b) get two amps, one for the sub and one for the other four
speakers. If I did the latter, I'm wondering if the load would be too
much for the 5M alternator. I'd rather get a 5-channel amp...if they
really *don't* overheat, could anyone recommend one that is: (1) fairly
slim, so it'll fit under that wood panel in the trunk, (2) good quality and power,
yet a fair price?
(5) Can anyone recommend brand names and part numbers for the dash kit
which allows me to mount the single-DIN head unit and have the "pocket"
underneath (I've seen pictures from several people's cars) and also the
harness converter which would allow me to avoid slicing, splicing and
dicing wires (the head unit is a Sony)?
Thanks -- Bob