Miata Mailing List: September 1995, Message #46



     


   From: hupp@liberty.com (Altered Images)
Subject: Amplifier/Speakers
   Date: Fri, 1 Sep 1995 16:27:39 -0400

>After gathering info about the wiring on the stock cassette, I bought
>two pair of 3 1/2" speakers for the headrests  (I listed to both
>Blaupunkts and Fosgates, and I like the Blaupunks better - and they
>were $39.99/pair compared to $69.99 for the Fosgates), installed them,
>wiring to the existing harness.  As expected, the act of attaching
>speakers to the harness activates a crossover internal to the deck,
>causing the highs to drop out of the doors.  No biggy.  Once done with
>the headrests, I replaced the stock door speakers with MB Quart 6 1/2
>coax speakers - $220 / pr.  This took very minor modification to the
>speaker door-holes - drilling new screw holes ( the mazda speakers have
>3 mounting points rather then 4 - go figure!), and nipping/bending the
>metal back a bit.  No big thing.  The stock plastic cover goes right
>over, no problem.

Ok, I have a stock 93 with the A package and I feel that speaker sound and
volume leave a bit to be desired. I could install new speakers but I then
fear the need for an amplifier. There are times now when I want more power
especially when I am listening to my Sony 10 disc CD changer and driving 70
mph down the freeway (with the top down, of course!). Seems like others are
content or have found away around this problem.

Any suggestions short of an amplifier or driving slower?

Brent

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