Rear speakers for 99 I/S

[kimed123456]

What speakers has anyone used in the trunk ? Easy install ?

[PhredValk]

I used the Polk Audio DB501s. In fact I put the 501s in the faring pods as well. They are 4.5" marine speakers. See

http://s161.photobucket.com/user/wixthedog/library/Front%20Speaker%20Upgrade?sort=4&page=1
for front pods and

http://s161.photobucket.com/user/wixthedog/library/Rear%20Speaker%20Upgrade?sort=4&page=1
for rear speaker mod.

Also, Electrical Connections sells a rear speaker harness

http://www.electricalconnection.com/wire-harnesses/hrns_speaker.htm

With just the fronts, and no amp, there was a marked improvement in sound. I haven't got the rears hooked up (the harness doesn't seem to be long enough, but I will play with it over the winter), and I have a marine 4-way amp I will install as well. I expect wonderful things...
Fred.

[BigBad1]

I have Polk DXi 400. They are exact fit but you will need to change the ends of the speaker wire (Polk connectors are smaller). I can't comment on the sound because I do not have them connected yet. FYI they are 4 ohm's and the front speakers are 2 ohm's. They means that they will need more power (amps) to get the same volume. I have an amp to install before I connect the speakers. I would really like to find a set to replace the front ones before installing the amp. The amp is probably not a necessity but I think it will help with the 4 ohm speakers.

[fordmano]

The DB501's from Polk audio will fit fine in the front you will need to do some custom work on the old speakers to help make the new one a perfect fit. Follow the links listed above and/or do a search for Multipoint that's my old thread that I have a few alternate pictures from my install.

[kimed123456]

Thank you for your help. Ed

[SloRider]

I used the Honda speakers. That was 10 years ago so I don't remember specifics. I do know it was a very simple plug and play. If I did it anyone can. The quality has been ok but they don't seem to be as clear as the fronts and they are in need of replacement. That being said - I listen to speed/thrash/death metal so I have put them through plenty of abuse.

[Gunner]

I put these J&M speakers in the rear of my 99 IS.  They are a direct replacement and the terminal spades even match the Honda wiring.  It was easy to take the old rear speakers out and replace them with these J&M's.

http://www.sierra-mc.com/proddetail.asp?prod=JM-USK-9000

[BradValk48237]

Polks here...

Ditto on follow the mods listed... easy hour or so to do.... just need dremel for the backs....

Brad

[kimed123456]

My 99 I/S didn't come with rear speakers, so the installation is from scratch. I just don't want to screw up and connect to the wrong wires.

[bikerboy1951]

Buy the wire already made up from Electrical Connection.  I have the original installation instructions if you want them.

Brad

[kimed123456]

Thank you, yes, if you could copy the instructions and post them up or email them to me that would be a big help. I'm less than mechanically inclined so you can imagine the importance of pictures and instructions.