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After following several message threads (especially http://www.odyclub.com/ubb/Forum4/HTML/000094.html) I decided to install Pioneer TSA-1665's and TSA-1086's along with foam baffles (rear only) to replace the stock speakers in my '01 EX. I also visited several local stores trying to evaluate this combination in advance but I couldn’t find anyone that had both of these speakers set up in the same demo area.
I ordered the speakers and baffles from Autotoys (reasonable prices and free shipping). I picked up a couple pair of Metra 72-7800 wiring adapters at a local Best Buy.
Installation was pretty simple. The rain guard had to be modified (see Chuck's installation) for the front speakers. A utility knife with a fresh blade did the job quickly.
I originally just let the wires hang loose but they interfered with the windows; nothing serious, just some noise when the windows operated. I solved this problem by tie-wrapping the factory wire to the door panel through the small hole at the bottom of the speaker opening. I also tied the two wires from the adapter together to hold them close to the speaker.
While I was installing the speakers my wife and I evaluated the replacements versus the originals (she originally questioned why I wanted to make this mod) with the new speaker on the right side and the original on the left. We both agreed there was a definite improvement, better bass and highs and a much cleaner sound.
We just came back from a week long, 1600+-mile road trip (Minnesota, to Chicago area, to Northeast Indiana, and back, with lots of driving around Chicago and Indiana). We're quite pleased with the performance of this setup.
BTW: I have a Sony 10-CD changer (RF modulated type) installed under the front of the driver's seat with the wired remote run into the glove compartment.
Mel
I ordered the speakers and baffles from Autotoys (reasonable prices and free shipping). I picked up a couple pair of Metra 72-7800 wiring adapters at a local Best Buy.
Installation was pretty simple. The rain guard had to be modified (see Chuck's installation) for the front speakers. A utility knife with a fresh blade did the job quickly.
I originally just let the wires hang loose but they interfered with the windows; nothing serious, just some noise when the windows operated. I solved this problem by tie-wrapping the factory wire to the door panel through the small hole at the bottom of the speaker opening. I also tied the two wires from the adapter together to hold them close to the speaker.
While I was installing the speakers my wife and I evaluated the replacements versus the originals (she originally questioned why I wanted to make this mod) with the new speaker on the right side and the original on the left. We both agreed there was a definite improvement, better bass and highs and a much cleaner sound.
We just came back from a week long, 1600+-mile road trip (Minnesota, to Chicago area, to Northeast Indiana, and back, with lots of driving around Chicago and Indiana). We're quite pleased with the performance of this setup.
BTW: I have a Sony 10-CD changer (RF modulated type) installed under the front of the driver's seat with the wired remote run into the glove compartment.
Mel