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11 March 2013 #161
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- 13 Jan 2011
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- Eagle, ID
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- 18
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- 2008 9-3 SS 2.0T
Greetings! So did you, or anyone else, figure out if there was a way to install a better 4" speaker in the center (i.e. BA45se)? I just now got around to disconnecting and removing the pos oem center speaker and can't really see how to install a different speaker very easily...
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16 March 2013 #162
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14 April 2013 #163
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- 04 Feb 2012
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- Western Connecticut
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- 2004 9-3 convertible
This is a terrific thread and I'm looking forward to upgrading my 9-3's front speakers this spring. So I was disappointed to discover the recommended speakers have been discontinued, Boston Acoustics S35 3 1/2" S Series. Crutchfield's website suggests a pair of speakers nobody has discussed here, Kicker 40C S354 and JL Audio TR350-CXi. Amazon has what appears to be very similar speakers, Boston Acoustics Se35 3 1/2" but they're priced twice as expensive.
Any recommendations?[FONT=verdana]Never met a SAAB I didn't like. [/FONT]
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17 April 2013 #164
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- 01 Jun 2012
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- Long Island, NY USA
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- 2004 9-3 Arc Convertible, 2008 9-3 2.0T
I think Boston Acoustic has gotten out of the auto sound business. You will have little luck finding S35's or SE35's at any price. Anything with similar specs to the Boston's will certainly be much better than the stock speakers. The JL's don't look to bad to me. I also have looked at these:
Lanzar - VX320 - VX 3.5'' Two-Way Speakers
About $20/pairLast edited by AVguy; 17 April 2013 at 00:32.
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17 April 2013 #165
And this is my choice - much, much better than boston and other coaxial speakers: Hertz HL 70-4 + U-dimensions XT2
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17 April 2013 #166
this is my install:
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17 April 2013 #168
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04 May 2013 #169
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- 03 May 2013
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- London
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- 1
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- 2007 TiD Vector Sport 150
Hi all,Newbie here.
I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who has contributed to this thread, your advice really helped me with my upgrade. I have the 2007+ premium 150 system and wanted to improve the sound without adding an additional amp. I've replaced the left/right front dash speakers with JL Audio TR350 CXi's and removed the centre dash speaker. these speakers are a perfect fit and make a massive difference compared to the stock speakers. I've left the door speakers in and replaced the rear shelf speakers with 6x9's (Alpine SPG 69C3's). I know many poster's have reccomended amping 6x9's but these speakers are a perfect fit and have made a big difference to the overall in car sound. I'm very happy with the improved sound in my car which cost me approx. £90.00 for the speakers and nothing for the labour as I fitted everything myself thanks to you guys advice. Just giving my two pence worth to a top,top thread. Thanks again!!!
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24 May 2013 #170
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- 21 May 2013
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- iowa
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- 4
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- 2011 Saab 9-3xwd
After reading this thread I decided up upgrade my dash speakers as well. Since the Boston aren't available I went to crutchfield and ordered the MTX thuderdome series,$34.99 for the set. The front installed as advertised, couldn't be any less room between the dome and the grill, but don't notice any impedance or rattling. Their specs said the same would fit the back, foolishly, I assumed, they must be sending a bracket to make it fit the 4" in the rear. Now I have to call them and get a replacement sent, but it's going to be too late for the summer vacation.
Otherwise, up next is the door. Went MTX thuderdome again, TDX-52, $59.99. These did come with the mounts, but I think that project will have to wait till tomorrow, need to go back and read up on how to get the door panels off safely.
thanks everyone for the great discussion
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