Commonly Asked Speaker Questions

Speaker Depth info

Speaker Size

Replacing Speakers in Doors

Replace Rear Speakers I

Replace Rear Speakers II

The replacement speaker size for all years is 6 3/4. They are often referred to as oversized 6 1/2.

I've always liked Polk personally. I have a pair of their DB components, and I couldn't be happier. This thread has more information on my entire set up.

In Dash DVD, Navigation, Subs, Speakers, Headrest Monitors

I haven't replaced the rear speakers yet, but I'm probably going to put in another pair of the components when I get a chance, and the tweeters I'll aim towards the rear passengers, so as to not disturb the front imaging.

JBL sound really good as well. If that's what you like, then go for it. Sound is so subjective; you have to go by what sounds most accurate to you.

I had to drill new holes for the DB's so that they would fit properly, but it wasn't a big deal. It was through plastic and not metal, so it took me all of a minute. This will probably be the case for a Santa Fe from 2000-2006. I'm not sure on the 2007 models, but according to Crutchfield, they also take 6 3/4 speakers.

That sounds like a good speaker set up. I'm sure you will like it.

I also have a Kenwood deck and have been very happy with Kenwood for years. I'm sure you will like yours too.

The 9" headrest monitors are monsterous. Everyone who's been in the back on trips loves them.

I like the way the tweeter looks. How about a close up, and more importantly, how do they sound?

Well, they are componants, which usually need an amp to sound their best. I'm surprised they sound so good just being powered off the head unit. Just wait until they are broken in. They sound real good.

The pictures look great.

Wow, I hadn't seen that. The amp looks very nice. I've got to invest in a better one soon. I have an old Sony amp. It still does the job, but I want something with more power and better sound.

I think my amplifier is pre-Xplod. I bought it back in 1997.

It's a Sony XM-504X. It's a 4 channel amp. 50 watts per channel RMS.



This is the best picture I could find of it online. If you need me to, I can run out and take a picture of it.

I never had the opportunity to hear the Mobile ES or home ES lines. This amp is pretty decent. It was the best that I could afford back in 1997. It's still going strong almost 10 years later, so I think that says a lot. Sound quality has improved some since then, so I'm looking for something with a little more power and better sound. I'm really impressed with the Kenwood amp I have running my subs, so I want to get a Kenwood for my main speakers as well.

I agree with you about Onkyo. That's what I have for my home theater system and it sounds incredible.