mandyfig

Finally made an offer for a set of PPS8-6 8 Ohm, we will see...missing my old ML speakers. The Sony's I put in are so-so. But I have heard a lot about this Fosgates!

ShawnOk

iTrader: (1)

So here's a running total of my speaker changes, and after about 4 months I couldn't be happier with the results.
- Changed to the 8ohm RF in the doors
- Siliconed the mids and tweeters on both doors (since I was replacing with the RF's- convenient timing)
- Replaced the rear subwoofer with a series-wired dual voice coil sub from ebay (see my earlier post for more info)
- Changed the rear speakers to RF 4" 4-ohm P142's
- Matted both doors, rear side panels, and back seat (with insulation/flashing from Home Depot)

I really love the sound coming from my car now! It's not too much of that shake the block, ghetto-blaster bass but a more full spectrum, deeper sound. I tend to listen to Hip-Hop and Club Hop when I drive so the bass is deep while the highs are very clean, although I'm no audiophile. I've had to set my fader towards the front slightly since the rear speakers are only 4ohm rather than 8ohm as factory suggests. Therefore, more power is coming through the rear speakers and thus they are louder then the OEM but I like it. I've also set the following units on the headunit: Bass:+5, Mids: -3, Treb: +2. I hope anyone that follows suit on this project is equally impressed with the difference it makes in the sound.

PS. i will say that i had some rattle from the driver door. After months of searching, I was able to narrow it down to the locking mechanism plate. I had to tighten the exterior star shaped screws that are located in the door jamb. Just a hint to anyone who experiences similar issues.

fj40ih8mud

I keep hearing mumblings on the poor life expectancy of the DC Gold or whatever those are.... COME TO THE DARK SIDE..... IT SHAKES MORE OVER HERE.....

mandyfig

Well my offer was rejected. Time to go to Amazon to get my set! And be done with it!

neeper

FJ40 I can't find the DC Gold on ebay. Your link in the previous post doesn't work anymore. Any help would be appreciated!!! Thank you!

Raven01750

Good morning Neeper. That last post is six years old. You may be on your own with any new research. Use the search feature and see what else may pop up. Call Crutchfield or RF directly if you want a quick answer. Good luck.
Paul

Raven01750

I don't know if this is the company/brand you are looking for but there you go.
https://www.dcgold.com
Paul

neeper

Thank you Raven. I know it's an old post, just trying to get the most sound out of my old amp in the factory location.

khuong

Hate the necro this thread -- but when you guys popped in the P142 - did you reuse the bracket top to hold speaker into bracket, or screw/mount the speaker directly on the plastic bracket.