[jocatch]

I have the GT Prem Mustang with the Shaker500 system. It sounds really good. But while I was looking around in the trunk I noticed the speakers look kind of cheap. What I mean is the magnets look awfully small for the amount of power the system puts out. Has anyone with the Shaker500 system replaced just the two rear deck speakers and did you notice any increase in bass response or music clarity?

I just doubled checked. The rear two deck speakers are cheap. They are rated at 4 ohms, 25 watts and have paper cones! That makes the 500 watt claim rather dubious. On every car I have ever owned, the rear deck speakers are the power speakers to produce the bass because they use the trunk itself as the speaker cabinet which really gives you good bass. You don't usually get the bass our of door speakers as there isn't enough volume of air in the door. Another thing I noticed is the speakers are held in by some orange plastic clips or something. I assume they slip off so an aftermarket speaker can go in. I still don't know the size but they look small, like 5x7s so I need to find some 5x7, 4 ohm, 50 or 75 watt speakers.

[UofASouthpaw]

Actually, your bass comes from the 8" subs in the doors.

[jocatch]

The bass comes from both the door and rear speakers. I did a test with a bassy song and I heard more bass coming from the rear speakers than the fronts although the fronts weren't too bad either.

Well, I checked even further the rear deck speakers and I see they are mounted from the top. I thought they would be mounted from below. This changes everything. On my rear deck the deck itself is some fabric panel thing that covers the whole area under the rear window. I am not sure how to remove it. It seems to lift up a little but I didnt want to force it. Are there clips or something else that needs to be removed first? Also, in front of each speaker are two black plastic caps which when you open reveal a U shape handle. What is that?

The Polk MM5571 speakers look very good. If I can figure out how to remove the rear deck covering, I'll pick up a pair. I have no idea how in the world you would replace the 2 door speakers (the subs).

Joe

[jocatch]

Well, I called Crutchfield and got more info from them. The guy tried to talk me out of the Polks and to go with the Infinity 6822CF speakers which are 1/2 the price! He said they were more efficent than the Polks. Looking at their web site I don't see that under specs. I see the Polks more sensitive. I also read the 45 reviews for the Infinitys and alot of people said the bass ls lacking. So I still want to the Polks.

The guy did give me some info on installing. It seems that the two side plastic panels (the rear seat arm rests) have to be removed to get to clips which hold the rear deck panel in place. I don't think I want to do that, not even sure if I need any special tools for that.

Joe