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Old Jul 19th, 2007, 01:58 PM
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Question Rear speakers for Harmon Kardon system

I have a 2005 S conv. with the HK system. I'm very happy with the sound from the front speakers but the rears sound dull in comparison. Can someone give me suggestions on what to put in the rear? I'm not interested in woofers or other more elaborate set ups, just a good quality replacement. Adding a little more bass would be fine so if something like a 6x9 or larger roiund speaker would work, please let me know. I looked at Crutchfield's website but there are about 45 speakers they say fit. Also, I live in Dawsonville, GA and work in Alpharetta, GA so if anyone has a shop to recommend, please let me know.

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Old Jul 19th, 2007, 02:02 PM
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Be careful if you have the HK. The speakers will have to be the 2 ohm ones (normal are 4 ohm)

also, i think the rear of the convertible are circular, even tho the hard top has 6X9's

Might be wrong tho....
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They are rounds in the rear of my conv. I've found other posts about the fact that the head unit "talks" to the speakers so upgrading my not be easy. i'm looking to see if HK makes upgraded speakers themselves.
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Yes, the HK speakers should be considered a full system and not components. Because of this, you have to be careful of what you get.

The original speakers are also dual voice coils which is where they get the 8 speakers from.

Here is a good site with lots of information.

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Old Jul 19th, 2007, 02:56 PM
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Additionally, there's no high frequency capability with the H/K rears - that's why they sound "dull"; it's by design, they're primarily intended to support the low end frequencies, while the clarity is created solely by the upper door speakers.

Best not to change H/K speakers alone; you're unlikely to achieve what you hope to ...

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Ive just read the link above posted by DaFlake...... seriously read it before you start buggering around with the HK. Sounds like you have to do alot if you plan to mod it!
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