headrest speakers

[nismo]

my dad and I share our 1990 miata. recently he discovered that there is a zipper on the top of the seat covers which houses small speakers.

can anyone recommend a place that can find and install speakers back there? figured it might be more of a specialty since I don't think this is a common finding in other cars?

just figured it'd be a neat x-mas present.

[lbader]

Instead of using the rectangular speakers, I recommend 3-1/2" two-way speakers. They fit well and provide better sound.

Adding a cross-over or "cap" to cut frequencies below 250Hz will greatly improve the sound and reduce the chance of blowing or damaging the speakers.

The only strong caution, watch the overall height of the speaker. If it protrudes when installed, you run the risk of damaging the tweeter. (Especially under hard accelleration...)

Examples of the speakers I am describing can be found here:
http://www.crutchfield.com/g_51100/3...ers.html?tp=96

- L

[Coolhand]

You can spend a small fortune on the stock speakers from Clearwater and almost as much buying high quality speakers from the custom shops.

Back when I had my '95, the headrest speakers were shot from exposure and I went to Wal Mart and bought their smallest round speakers for around $6.00 each. That's right, I said SIX BUCKS! They sounded great and fit into the small foam opening just fine! Actually, they sounded better than stock speakers. Check it out.

[lbader]

George is on track when he says you don't have to spend big bucks to get good sound.

The 3-1/2's fit best, but you *might* be able to squeeze 4-in speakers in without having to cut the foam.

Make certain the speakers you buy can handle the output wattage (RMS, not peak) from your head unit (stereo).

- L