After reading the forum pages, I bought a set of new Polk DB650's (6.5") on eBay for $57 and a set of MB Quart 113 (5.25") for $59.
I installed them this week and they really make a big difference. I was going to add an amp, but it is fine without it. I just don't like the amp mounting options at this point and the sound I'm getting is very good. And for $120 and a couple of hours, how can you go wrong? The stock head unit works well. I read all the post about buying a new head unit. I don't agree now that I've changes out the speakers. I suggest you do the speakers first, then change out the head unit. As for an amp, that could be added later too. So there is no need to rush into that either.
Installation notes
Rear speakers:
The rear speakers are easy to install. I removed the passenger seat to speed up the process. The hardest part is removing the seat's right-rear bolt. I used a flexable shaft drill to get the bolt out quickly. Spend $9 and save yourself some time.
Remove the speaker grill with a small pick. You pick out the mesh part, not the edge of the grill. Remove the speakers 4 screws and throw the POC in the trash.
Be sure to crimp the factory speaker plugs onto the new Polk speakers. Polk uses thinner connectors so the wires can fall off if you don't lightly crimp them.
Use a drill to enlarge the hole towards the outside. All you need is about 1/8th of an inch.
Front speakers:
Remove the speaker grill with a small pick. You pick out the mesh part, not the edge of the grill.
Remove the old plastic speakers (yes, made of plastic). You will need a screw driver that will fit. Read below to see some options.
Connect the new wires. No need to crimp them, they use the same sized connectors. The new speakers will fit, but at first you may think they won't. Just rotate the speakers into the hole and they'll pop right in.
Here's the tricky part. The new speaker grills don't want to fit flush because of the windshield. So I cut 1/4" off the enitire edge of the grill using a pair of tin snips. This can be tricky, so take your time if you choose to go this route. I bet you could just force the grills on, but I wanted a nice fit, so I cut mine.
Tools to remove the seat:
6mm allen head socket
(2) 3/8" flex sockets, using (2) 4" extentions or one flex shaft. This is to make it easy to remove the right-rear bolt. You can use 2 flex sockets and extensions, but this is easier:
This is a flex socket and extension:
To remove/install the rear speakers, the tools needed are:
Phillips head screw driver
1/8" drill bit and power drill (to enlarge the hole by just a little for the new speakers)
A small pick to remove the speaker grill.
Crimps (to make sure the new wires stay on the speakers)
To remove/install the front speakers, the tools needed are:
Small, ratching screw driver. This is optional, but will save you time!
Instead of buying the $9 ratching screw driver, you could use a small "L-Shaped" screw driver like this (off-set screw driver):
Or, another option would be to use a 1/4" socket and put a screw driver bit in the socket. Using a very small ratchet, you can get to most of the screws. Then the one's near the windshield you would have to find another way.
Or, if you have a 1/4" racheting wrench, you could put a 1/4" drive screw bit in and go to town. Here's a 1/4" rataching wrench and then you'll need a 1/4" (common size, you already should have) screw bit for an electric scew driver.
- A small pick to remove the speaker grill.
- Optional tin snips to cut the grill down a little.
Bill