Help picking the right kicker door speakers for BRZ - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Jfheisenberg · 03-03-2015, 10:30 AM

Like you guys know the BRZ/FRS audio quality sucks. My left door speaker already has some rattle whenever i play a high bass music.

I had some kicker door speakers in my celica and they were AWESOME, those little speakers sound quality were amazing for the price and also very durable.

Im thinking on getting some kicker door speakers for my BRZ.

Anybody has this setup on their brz/frs? I been searching and i have seen that i will need some kind of spacers to make the speaker fit.

jaf89f · 03-03-2015, 10:57 AM

Take a look at this thread for a potential rattle fix...

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9676

As for the speakers, I would recommend upgrading the stock amp first before swapping out the actual speakers, as the factory amp isn't pumping out much of anything...

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42239

GL!

toast · 03-03-2015, 10:59 AM

Just keep in mind when deciding on an amp that the door speakers are 2 ohms...

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaf89f

Take a look at this thread for a potential rattle fix...

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9676

As for the speakers, I would recommend upgrading the stock amp first before swapping out the actual speakers, as the factory amp isn't pumping out much of anything...

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42239

GL!

Jfheisenberg · 03-03-2015, 11:15 AM

Im not looking to replace the amp. Im looking to have a nice clean sound (just like kicker audio delivers) on my door speakers.

I found this kicker speakers on bestbuy:

Kicker - CS65 6-1/2" Coaxial Speakers with Polypropylene Woofer Cones (Pair) - Black

Anybody know if they will fit on the brz? or do i need to buy additional mounts.

jaf89f · 03-03-2015, 12:23 PM

Just be careful when pairing the new speakers with the stock amplifier, as it may turn out worse than you were expecting.

GL!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jfheisenberg

Im not looking to replace the amp. Im looking to have a nice clean sound (just like kicker audio delivers) on my door speakers.

I found this kicker speakers on bestbuy:

Kicker - CS65 6-1/2" Coaxial Speakers with Polypropylene Woofer Cones (Pair) - Black

Anybody know if they will fit on the brz? or do i need to buy additional mounts.

brandonblt2 · 03-03-2015, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jfheisenberg

Im not looking to replace the amp. Im looking to have a nice clean sound (just like kicker audio delivers) on my door speakers.

I found this kicker speakers on bestbuy:

Kicker - CS65 6-1/2" Coaxial Speakers with Polypropylene Woofer Cones (Pair) - Black

Anybody know if they will fit on the brz? or do i need to buy additional mounts.

With those speakers youre going to need a new amp since they're 4 ohms. The stock amp won't put out enough power so they may sound worse than stock I would look at speakers that are 2 ohms if you don't want a new amp.

Jfheisenberg · 03-03-2015, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by brandonblt2

With those speakers youre going to need a new amp since they're 4 ohms. The stock amp won't put out enough power so they may sound worse than stock I would look at speakers that are 2 ohms if you don't want a new amp.

Interesting..

Now that im thinking back, on my celica i replaced the audio unit with a pioneer head unit and also installed the kicker door speakers... I dont recall seeing an amp on the celica...

brandonblt2 · 03-03-2015, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Jfheisenberg

Interesting..

Now that im thinking back, on my celica i replaced the audio unit with a pioneer head unit and also installed the kicker door speakers... I dont recall seeing an amp on the celica...

Well I don't know about your celica but the brz/frs use a amp in the truck to power 2 ohm speakers in the doors the rest is powered by the headunit. Using 4 ohm speakers when your amp can only put out 2 ohms will not provide the best quality the speakers can offer. They may sound ok but upgrading the app will make them better. So look at 2 ohm speakers

Chimera · 03-03-2015, 05:02 PM

If you only want to do the speakers try something like JBL GTO628. Otherwise I strongly recommend upgrading the amp to a little 10A. alpine and pioneer both have good options, and this will significantly increase your options.

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Jfheisenberg Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Drives: 2015 BRZ Series Blue WRB Location: North Jersey Posts: 830 Thanks: 371 Thanked 204 Times in 156 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Help picking the right kicker door speakers for BRZ Like you guys know the BRZ/FRS audio quality sucks. My left door speaker already has some rattle whenever i play a high bass music. I had some kicker door speakers in my celica and they were AWESOME, those little speakers sound quality were amazing for the price and also very durable. Im thinking on getting some kicker door speakers for my BRZ. Anybody has this setup on their brz/frs? I been searching and i have seen that i will need some kind of spacers to make the speaker fit.

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jaf89f Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Raven MT Location: St. Louis Posts: 85 Thanks: 27 Thanked 26 Times in 15 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Take a look at this thread for a potential rattle fix... http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9676 As for the speakers, I would recommend upgrading the stock amp first before swapping out the actual speakers, as the factory amp isn't pumping out much of anything... http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42239 GL! __________________ OpenFlash Tablet Tune v2.06 E85 Stage 1 - Grimmspeed Intake, Strut Tower Brace & Master Cylinder Brace - MTEC Clutch & Shifter Springs - TRD Quickshifter - cQuartz Finest Paint Protection Coating - and more to come...

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Jfheisenberg Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Drives: 2015 BRZ Series Blue WRB Location: North Jersey Posts: 830 Thanks: 371 Thanked 204 Times in 156 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Im not looking to replace the amp. Im looking to have a nice clean sound (just like kicker audio delivers) on my door speakers. I found this kicker speakers on bestbuy: Kicker - CS65 6-1/2" Coaxial Speakers with Polypropylene Woofer Cones (Pair) - Black Anybody know if they will fit on the brz? or do i need to buy additional mounts.

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