n00b thread :wavey:
03-26-2006, 10:29 AM
#1
Supporting Maxima.org Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (30)
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: 127.0.0.1
Posts: 40,647
n00b thread :wavey:
Doesn't have to do with maxipads 
1998 Durango
pretty much all of the speakers are blown
. I believe the stock system is 2ohm. I'd like to use the factory amp if possible because I don't think I'll be able to find an amp small enough to fit in the stock location.
My Dad does not want an aftermarket headunit, he likes the stock one. The amp cannot go on the back of the seats/under the seats because it will interfere with the function of the truck. There might be the option of inside the center console or possibly under the middle seat in the middle row, but he said he does not want an amp anywhere other than the stock location, he would rather just replace the speakers with stockers.
Doesn't need to be high end stuff, budget is $350 (with some play), yes it is tight, but since he rarely drives it, he does not give a ish.
1998 Durango
pretty much all of the speakers are blown
. I believe the stock system is 2ohm. I'd like to use the factory amp if possible because I don't think I'll be able to find an amp small enough to fit in the stock location.My Dad does not want an aftermarket headunit, he likes the stock one. The amp cannot go on the back of the seats/under the seats because it will interfere with the function of the truck. There might be the option of inside the center console or possibly under the middle seat in the middle row, but he said he does not want an amp anywhere other than the stock location, he would rather just replace the speakers with stockers.
Doesn't need to be high end stuff, budget is $350 (with some play), yes it is tight, but since he rarely drives it, he does not give a ish.
03-26-2006, 10:39 AM
#3
Well if they are 2 ohm speakers in there without getting another set of 2 ohm speakers, or some with > 90db sensitivity its going to sound like anus. Good luck finding 2 ohm speakers < $350 for 2 sets.
Where is the stock amp located? and how big is it? Does this durango have that little opening in the trunk under on the floor? Don put a diamond amp in there for my old boss and it fit fine.
Where is the stock amp located? and how big is it? Does this durango have that little opening in the trunk under on the floor? Don put a diamond amp in there for my old boss and it fit fine.
03-26-2006, 10:51 AM
#6
Originally Posted by Pearl96Max
Efficency isnt gonna effect the load at all, regardless of them. Even at a 95+db hes gonna have some pretty poor power runnin em..
03-26-2006, 10:56 AM
#7
I tend to get a bit irritable
iTrader: (151)
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Central Jersey
Posts: 17,671
First.. the difference between a 88-90 is minimal, further hed be hardpressed to find a 94+ set of coaxs and within the budget he has set. I can find a few, but the pricing wouldnt be there for him. Theres also other factors that would come into play, cant base everything off of one spec.
03-26-2006, 11:04 AM
#8
Supporting Maxima.org Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (30)
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: 127.0.0.1
Posts: 40,647
Originally Posted by AscendantMax
how big is the area where the stock amp is mounted?
(it's in the front passenger kick panel though 
)stock speakers are 6.5", I forgot to mention that tidbit.
03-26-2006, 11:07 AM
#9
Supporting Maxima.org Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (30)
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: 127.0.0.1
Posts: 40,647
Originally Posted by nismos14
Well if they are 2 ohm speakers in there without getting another set of 2 ohm speakers, or some with > 90db sensitivity its going to sound like anus. Good luck finding 2 ohm speakers < $350 for 2 sets.
Where is the stock amp located? and how big is it? Does this durango have that little opening in the trunk under on the floor? Don put a diamond amp in there for my old boss and it fit fine.
Where is the stock amp located? and how big is it? Does this durango have that little opening in the trunk under on the floor? Don put a diamond amp in there for my old boss and it fit fine.
yes it has a storage compartment, however it is crammed full of tools, towing and recovery gear.
03-26-2006, 11:09 AM
#10
Originally Posted by MrGone
I'll get the measurements later today or tomorrow (it's in the front passenger kick panel though )
stock speakers are 6.5", I forgot to mention that tidbit.
(it's in the front passenger kick panel though )stock speakers are 6.5", I forgot to mention that tidbit.
03-26-2006, 11:13 AM
#11
Supporting Maxima.org Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (30)
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: 127.0.0.1
Posts: 40,647
Originally Posted by Pearl96Max
Like Gordo asked...what space do we have to work with, I do have some amps available with a very small footprint.
I assume I would just throw some RCA ends on the wires going into the amp, right? or would I need a high/low? :-/
and Nismo, why not just find 2 ohm speakers?
honestly everyone was happy with the stock speakers
03-26-2006, 11:26 AM
#17
Supporting Maxima.org Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (30)
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: 127.0.0.1
Posts: 40,647
I know, weaksauce but
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/98-00...spagenameZWDVW
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DODGE...spagenameZWDVW
I don't want to tear apart the interior until I'm done with the engine
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/98-00...spagenameZWDVW
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DODGE...spagenameZWDVW
I don't want to tear apart the interior until I'm done with the engine
03-26-2006, 11:28 AM
#18
Supporting Maxima.org Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (30)
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: 127.0.0.1
Posts: 40,647
Originally Posted by Pearl96Max
sticking with 2Ohm ,limits you to what you can use, especially crap like the infinitys. 
My Dad said he would rather just put stock speakers in, I just don't want to because I know my sister will blow them again in a few months
03-26-2006, 11:38 AM
#22
Supporting Maxima.org Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (30)
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: 127.0.0.1
Posts: 40,647
Originally Posted by AscendantMax
damn, that's a lot bigger than the stock amp in the 6th gen. i think you'll find many options (from Don 
)
)
03-26-2006, 11:56 AM
#23
I tend to get a bit irritable
iTrader: (151)
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Central Jersey
Posts: 17,671
Originally Posted by MrGone
I know, weaksauce but
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/98-00...spagenameZWDVW
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DODGE...spagenameZWDVW
I don't want to tear apart the interior until I'm done with the engine
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/98-00...spagenameZWDVW
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DODGE...spagenameZWDVW
I don't want to tear apart the interior until I'm done with the engine
Theres a reason people are selling, AND a reason why people arent buyin em, even at those prices.
Go aftermarket and be done with it, youll thank me later.
Now go get those measurements !
03-26-2006, 11:59 AM
#26
Don, at Paul's shop we just replaced the factory amp in a TL, in the kick itself. We used an Eclipse amp, it was tiiiiny. I think the model number was 1412 or something. He said it came with a flip out unit from a couple years back, but since the customer was using RCA's, that wasn't necessary.
Maybe a unit like that would work?
Maybe a unit like that would work?
03-26-2006, 12:07 PM
#27
Supporting Maxima.org Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (30)
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: 127.0.0.1
Posts: 40,647
Originally Posted by Pearl96Max
Theres a reason people are selling, AND a reason why people arent buyin em, even at those prices.
Go aftermarket and be done with it, youll thank me later.
Now go get those measurements !
Go aftermarket and be done with it, youll thank me later.
Now go get those measurements !
03-26-2006, 12:09 PM
#29
Supporting Maxima.org Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (30)
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: 127.0.0.1
Posts: 40,647
Originally Posted by djfrestyl
Don, at Paul's shop we just replaced the factory amp in a TL, in the kick itself. We used an Eclipse amp, it was tiiiiny. I think the model number was 1412 or something. He said it came with a flip out unit from a couple years back, but since the customer was using RCA's, that wasn't necessary.
Maybe a unit like that would work?
Maybe a unit like that would work?
it's tiny
03-26-2006, 12:22 PM
#30
I tend to get a bit irritable
iTrader: (151)
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Central Jersey
Posts: 17,671
Originally Posted by djfrestyl
Don, at Paul's shop we just replaced the factory amp in a TL, in the kick itself. We used an Eclipse amp, it was tiiiiny. I think the model number was 1412 or something. He said it came with a flip out unit from a couple years back, but since the customer was using RCA's, that wasn't necessary.
Maybe a unit like that would work?
Maybe a unit like that would work?
I know all about that TL, whos phone do you think kept ringing with questions?
Paul =
Also who ya think supplied him with all the wiring info?
The Eclipse amp is what I had in mind for Shaun.
03-26-2006, 12:45 PM
#32
I tend to get a bit irritable
iTrader: (151)
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Central Jersey
Posts: 17,671
Originally Posted by djfrestyl
We used an Eclipse amp, it was tiiiiny. I think the model number was 1412 or something. He said it came with a flip out unit from a couple years back, but since the customer was using RCA's, that wasn't necessary.
Maybe a unit like that would work?
Maybe a unit like that would work?
I have a handful of em in the workroom.
03-26-2006, 01:07 PM
#33
Supporting Maxima.org Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (30)
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: 127.0.0.1
Posts: 40,647
Originally Posted by Pearl96Max
I know all about that TL, whos phone do you think kept ringing with questions?
Paul =
Also who ya think supplied him with all the wiring info?
The Eclipse amp is what I had in mind for Shaun.
Paul =
Also who ya think supplied him with all the wiring info?
The Eclipse amp is what I had in mind for Shaun.
can you buy those amps seperately?
Even better, will the factory wiring be sufficient? :x:
03-26-2006, 01:35 PM
#35
I tend to get a bit irritable
iTrader: (151)
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Central Jersey
Posts: 17,671
Originally Posted by MrGone
Don needs to switch the U and W keys on his keyboard
can you buy those amps seperately?
Even better, will the factory wiring be sufficient? :x:
can you buy those amps seperately?
Even better, will the factory wiring be sufficient? :x:
No he doesnt, he knows Exactly where they both are.
Nope and they havent been made/used since '02
Yes itll be fine.
03-26-2006, 02:40 PM
#36
Originally Posted by Pearl96Max
I know all about that TL, whos phone do you think kept ringing with questions?
Paul =
Also who ya think supplied him with all the wiring info?
The Eclipse amp is what I had in mind for Shaun.
Paul =
Also who ya think supplied him with all the wiring info?
The Eclipse amp is what I had in mind for Shaun.
seems like we're on the same page
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
BPuff57
Advanced Suspension, Chassis, and Braking
33
04-16-2020 05:15 AM
mkaresh
8th Generation Maxima (2016-)
21
03-12-2018 06:48 PM