SW20 rear speakers normally this quiet?

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SW20 rear speakers normally this quiet?

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I've recently rewired in the old OEM radio and got that functioning again. However, when I adjust the fader to full front and then full back, the front speakers are probably 3x as loud as the rears. I know the fronts are larger and better quality, but is the difference supposed to be that large? Is that normal?
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Re: SW20 rear speakers normally this quiet?

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You are looking at a 2" vs a 5.25" speaker. You won't get the same volume from such a small tweeter type speaker.
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Throw some 4in 2-3way speakers in the back and it will be sweet
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Are the rear speakers running off the factory amplifier?
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I believe all four speakers run off factory amp. If you want better sound and easier wiring, you will need to ditch the factory amp.
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Re: SW20 rear speakers normally this quiet?

Post by ansys »

thanks for the replies!
Yes, they're running off the stock amp. I'm not too fussed with the low sound quality. I've just re-wired the stock system back into my car and just wanted to make sure things were running as they should be.

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