Those with non Bose sound system
 

Need ur advise on whats the speaker size at the door and rear? Are they both 6.5"? Thanks.

Search around, several people have posted their experiences. From memory, I THINK the fronts are something odd like 5x8 (but most people are making a mounting plate out of lexan or something, and using a 6.5) and the rears I believe are 6x9. Of course, many 6x9s don't seem to be complete drop-ins for some reason. I haven't done this yet but its on my list.

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I juzz did that, it didn't cross my mind to search for "base system" until after I started this.:)

I m a bit confused though. Most threads here says the front are 6x8. I did asked my agent and he told me both front and rear speakers are 6.5".

I am in Singapore and we are getting the Euro version RX8. Our base system does have the in dash 6 Disc changer. So are the base system between Euro and US version the same?

Front is 6x8, rear is 6x9.
Many 5x7 speakers have mounting holes for 6x8 locations.

Front speaker is kinda wierd size ie cant really get from market. behind is 6x9.

One advice for those getting from MM. Change the speaker & feel d difference.

Had changed mine to component speaker for both front & back, & throw in another active subwoofer. Using the existing stock wiring. Without any amp, it already sound impressive. :)

hoks -- can check it out if u interested..

forgot to mention, the magnet for the stock speaker is very small & light. I changed all to 5 or 6 inch (cant rem exactly ;p ) & the shop will be able to mount using existing hole.

Xman, thanks for sharing the info....I hv bought a set of component and amp liow. I suppose can fit after talking to MM. Think will leave the rear alone for the time being, bo lui liow:D

Oh man. I have $2,K+ Kenwood system in my front room that I need to have put in. But now I may have to up grade from where I bought it. In my old car (3G Eclipse) I had 5x25 in the front and 6x9's in the back with 2-12's with a amp. Here goes more ca$h.

Hi, can u share on which speakers did u get. where and how much? Thanks in advance.

Hi Vamp,

I juzz got mine done. Its opposite Beauty World at Upper Buikit Timah, along the row of foodstalls. Mine is the first one they did so by now they should hv some experience in doing RX-8.

Alternatively, there's another place around Deskar road, a friend told me she always see an 8 parked outside a car stereo shop, so I guess that must be the shop owner. When I drove pass recently I saw a white one in it, they must have plenty of expeirence.

Hope the above helps.

I have 6.5s in the front--the stock size is 6x8s in the front--but you just need to make an adaptor plate.