Hey guys,
I just got a '95 Bluebird SSS a few days ago, and I've got a few questions relating to the stereo system setup. Mods feel free to close or consolidate this somewhere if there's a better place for it to be. I had a little search, but didn't find anything much
OK, a few issues. Basically, I think the speakers, amps and/or HU are on their way out. It's the 'premium' system, which means it has tweeters (dunno anything about them) in the A-pillars, 5"x7"s in the doors, and 6"x9"s in the rear parcel shelf, with a 50w (?) Clarion amp for each 6"x9" mounted on the bottom of the parcel shelf.
The tweeters sound fine. The 5x7s distort at any hint of bass, and distort at any volume above speaking level. The 6x9s crackle awfully and cut in and out (and thus they're unplugged for the moment) too, which I think might be thanks to the little amps dying.
My question is basically related to the installation of a new headunit and speakers. Apparently I can fit 6"s in the doors with a bit of work, so I imagine I'd be picking up some 6" splits, 6x9s and a new head-unit. Herein lie my questions:
1. How would I go about wiring the tweeters in - in parallel to the 6"s, to the front outputs of the HU? Or through some other method...?
2. Supposing I ditch the rear amps, would the power of the headunit (assuming 50w x 4 for all the speakers) be sufficient to drive some Jaycar 6x9s (for example) decently? Would the wiring from HU to the parcel shelf need to be changed?
3. Does anyone have any recommendations or opinions on a good cheap HU (I'm thinking ~$150-~$200ish, second hand is OK) and decent quality speakers. Especially looking for opinions on the Jaycar Response range (not Kevlar)
Thanks fellas. I'll have some interior shots of the HU and speakers up soon, but for now here's a nice exterior shot or two. Not in bad condition after 12 years, considering it's the original paint