RX47 installed

saabster SG

RX47 center speaker was installed today.

Definitely improves the sound stage.. The improvement is not as obvious as when I installed the FX3...

Overall a recommended upgrade. Mr. Green

It is a difficult install so those not comfortable with DIYing, the advise is let the pros do it for you.

Instructions on installation can be found here
http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=21957&highlight=center+speaker

GreyMatter SG

OK - This is what I'm planning:

Front L+R - FX3 x 2
Centre - RX47 x 1
Rear L+R - RX47 x 2

Issue 1: who wants to share the RX47's?

Issue 2: Now I don't know what to do with my 6x9 Infinity Kappa 693.5i...

saabster: you considered PDR(Paintless Dent Removal)?

t-r-s SG

i’ll share the center rx47 with you.

saabster SG

GreyMatter

One suggestion is that it might not be necessary to use RX47s on the rear parcel shelf as depth constraints are not a problem. The FX4s are a good alternatives at only about 60% of the price.

Idea Idea
Saabster

GreyMatter SG

trs: deal!

saabster: that shop got FX4? If so, I'll get them!

SwedeSport SG

That shop also got FX4.

We were considering it for the centre, but cannot fit.

saabster SG

The shop has FX4s. The price he quoted last was about 130.

The FX4s are for the rear. NOT the center as it will not fit. The owner already tried and failed.

I feel it is no point paying a premium for the shallow depth of the RX47 in the rear when it is not an issue.

Saabster

GreyMatter SG

Maybe I should do a lelong sale... they're only 3 months old.

SwedeSport SG

I think Eps is looking for a 6x9.

When he was at the speaker place before you arrived, he was checking them out!! Very Happy

davechew SG

Hi, interested in the centre dash speaker for my 95. May I know where can I get it? Also, I am interested in sharing if anyone is keen. What size is the RX47? Is it also 3.5” like the FX3?

GreyMatter SG

Hi Dave: the RX47 is a 4" coaxial speaker. Its low profile allows it to fit into the centre dash cavity, with some minor modifications.

I'm interested in getting it too. Sharing with t-r-s, so we'll just have to look out for another owner to share with you.

davechew SG

Hi, do you know which shop has the RX47? Thanks.

doodler SG

Hi Dave. The place that we're getting the Bostons from is:

Parkway Auto Accessories
Blk 66 Kallang Bahru
#01-519
(Eric Lim)
Tel: 6294 8093

doodler SG

Well, t-r-s and I went down to install speakers today. Eric couldn't confirm that the speakers had arrived until 4+ in the afternoon, we quickly rushed down and the installation was finished by about 6pm.

I got the FX3s and RX47 done while t-r-s got the FX3s. No more RX47s in stock, Eric has to order another pair but he said it should only take a day or so. They didn't seem to have any trouble installing the speakers though, probably because they got to practise on the rest of you guys first, ha ha Mr. Green

Much better clarity and soundstaging now. I have to adjust my treble downwards a bit. Pity the tone controls on our cars are so crude, not even an equalizer.

t-r-s SG

GreyMatter, let me know when you are free to go to Eric’s place for the RX47 installation, say mid-week or so. If weekday not convenient, weekend is fine too :-)

GreyMatter SG

t-r-s: OK lemme check with Eric if he got the FX4, which I wanna try. I’ll SMS you after I find out. Think I got your hp no. in the e-mail somewhere.

saabster SG

GreyMatter

Definitely Eric has the FX4s.. He was trying to fit them in the center for me before I fitted the RX47...

Saabster

davechew SG

Hi, would the FX3 fit the centre dash? I would think so, since they have the same depth 41mm as the RX47? Any comments?

epsilon93 SG

Note that FX3 is 3.5” while the FX4 and RX47 is 4”. The depth of the 3.5” is definitely less than the 4”. Just check that your dash takes the 3.5” speaker.

davechew SG

Anyone keen to share the RX47 for the centre dash? Let me know.
Thanks.