Speakers for '99 2DR Tahoe...

[PromptCritical]

I'm kinda new here. I lurked around but couldn't find and answer, so here I am...

So, I just got this new (to me) Tahoe. Problem is that one of the rear speakers is blown (or sounds like it).

My rig is a 2-door sport model with a tailgate. The rear speakers are located in the roof. I removed the covers and found that they are 4x10's. But the most interesting part is that the coaxial tweeters are angle toward the forward end of the truck. I figure this is because higher frequency sound is more directional. Problem is, that none of the new speakers I have found incorporate this feature (not a surprise).

Would using the standard speakers seriously affect the ability of the vehicle occupants to hear the highs? Or are there some replacements with angled tweeters out there for this most unusual application?

Also, I would like to have a decent system without any sort of tradeoffs. No sub boxes to take up space, and I want to keep the factory head unit and remote CD Player since I really like the stock configuration. Anyone have any experience with this?

Sorry for such a long first post, but I have many questions dangit!

[shiftmx120]

It depends, do you want to replace everything with with coaxials or do you want to put a component set in the front? I put a component set with a small amp and when I sat in the backseat, I didn't even hear the back speakers. If they are blown, pull the speakers or at least cut the wiring to them, get a nicer set of componenet speakers for the front than you planned on and add an amp to power them. Also you will need a line output converter to keep the stock stereo but I would advise you get one that allows you to hook up 2 sets of rca's for later expansion if necessary. I have the same 99 2dr tahoe as you and I am going through all of this right now...I didn't get the dual loc, so now I just wasted money on the first one. Anyway, just trust me, those back speakers are pointless especially to you in the driver's seat, which is what should matter most.

[///M5]

Just disconnect them and run a good set of components up front, it will sound way better anyway.

[thekl0wn]

Just disconnect them and run a good set of components up front, it will sound way better anyway.

:word:

[PromptCritical]

Here's what I figure:

I might as well have speakers in the rear, and if I'm gonna replace them, I will probably replace the ones in the front, and since they are component speakers from the factory, I'll probably put components there too.

I noticed that component speaker sets come with some sort of box too. Is that the crossover? I suppose I'll have to install that too. But where is the crossover for the factory component speakers? If it's in the stock amp, will that have to go too? What would I replace it with?

Is there someplace that has a good diagram for how the factory system is set up so I know what I will have to replace? And where everything is located?

Gotta go to work now and sell some guns...

[///M5]

If you were going to spend x dollars on fronts and backs together, you will get more bang for your buck just spending that x dollars on the front stage and having no rears.

[thekl0wn]

///M5 isn't lyin' about the front setup bein' better! Your best bet would be goin' with decent front comps, and then a decent amp for them. Then just fade everything to the front. With it bein' a 2-door, I'm guessin' you don't have rear passengers too often. If you do, then you can just pick up some 4X10's (other sizes can be made to fit. later for some rear fill when you have passengers.

By the comments you've made, I'm assuming you're gonna run off the factory HU? If so, then you'll have to amp a decent set of comps in front. Yes, that "box" is a crossover. It's a very easy mount.

[PromptCritical]

ok, so I don't know much about how these stock H/U's are wired up, but I doubt they have pre-outs, but is the stock amp in the H/U or is it somewhere else? How would I hook an amp up? I have no desire to install subs. Any recomendations on a good amp that is enough to drive the components and the rears? (no, there is no talking me out of rear speakers. I may turn them down, but I will be getting some.)

[mudpuppy]

replace rears with 6x9s (takes some modifaction, but they fit ok..)

[Sinister C3]

6x9s are a hold over from the 80s. There is no reason for 6x9s in the rear.
I have a set of components in the front with a set of 4x10s in the rear just for fill.

[PromptCritical]

replace rears with 6x9s (takes some modifaction, but they fit ok..)

I really don't wanna screw with that. Sounds like too much work.

Hey, your 'Hoe looks like mine...

[PromptCritical]

6x9s are a hold over from the 80s. There is no reason for 6x9s in the rear.
I have a set of components in the front with a set of 4x10s in the rear just for fill.

Now this is what I'm talking about.

What system are you running and can I set up a similar one with the stock H/U?

[///M5]

You can get an amp with high level inputs or a LOC. As for your "talking you out of rears" I am not trying, but will guarantee that it will add NO volume and just make the stage sound worse than if you just put money into the fronts. Doubling speakers does less than doubling power, unless of course you are already maxed out. The more sources you have as well the worse they will combine together, especially in a car. If you really want rears, I would just run midbass to them and nothing else.

[thekl0wn]

Don't do the 6X9 conversion. If you're set on new rears, then get some new 4X10's and just wire them to your HU just as a replacement of your factory speakers. Then you can get a LOC (line-out converter), such as the ones on Navone's website. Then you'll have a line-out that you can use to drive your amp for the front component set.

The amp/component set all depends on your price range!

[///M5]

Don't do the 6X9 conversion. If you're set on new rears, then get some new 4X10's and just wire them to your HU just as a replacement of your factory speakers. Then you can get a LOC (line-out converter), such as the ones on Navone's website. Then you'll have a line-out that you can use to drive your amp for the front component set.

The amp/component set all depends on your price range!
Or a pair of 8 ohm 4" full ranges. It would be easy to build a baffle for them and something like the Hi-Vi B4N from Partsexpress would be cool. Part 297-429 $13.89 ea.