FlyingPig,
John's speaker question thread died so I wonder if we could come back to it a sec for another question about the Kenwood KFC XR600. Crutchfield says this speaker won't fit without either using the Kenwood grills or modifying the mount to give a little more depth. Your post says unequivocally that it will fit.
Please confirm or amplify how this install went. From my reading (your recommendations especially) this is the top choice for someone who wants to keep the stock head and not get into amplification or into component speakers.
Thanks in advance,
Barry

 

We might not listen to the same type of music.
I personally listen to everything from metal to classical. It's important that I get solid performance in every range. However, I wasn't expecting a concert hall. I wasn't willing to pay 1-2k for an amp and component speakers. It's a convertible!
The speakers fit right in the stock basket without any modification. The screw holes also fit perfectly. However, if your stook's assembly is 1 mm off, it could be a little tight. It's not a big deal to cut the basket (there is no need to buy a new one).
I seriously doubt the crutchfield guys have installed one of those speaker on S2000.
When I got the speakers, I was ready to cut the baskets. As it turned out, I just dropped them in.
As I said, if it's too tight, cut the basket.
There is really no need to buy a different one.

 

I just got my Kenwoods (the 600s) from Crutchfield yesterday. I'll be installing them today after work, and I will post my results here tomorrow.

Given my mechanical skills (or complete lack thereof) if I can install these correctly, anyone can.

 

Hardest parts are gonna be taking off and putting on the door.

The rest is cake! If your talented enought you can tap the wires off the speaker clip without cutting it.....then solder and tape the wires.

Then if god forbid you ever wanted to put the factory speakers back in you can just plug them right in. For me its N/P but others I would suggest using CRIMP CAPS.

Yes I could go into a very long winded discussion on why they are better because of electrical connections resistance and a slew of other things and get flamed all along the way. Lets just say your more likely to have no problems by twisting the wires together and putting a crimp cap on it than using the in-line crimps.

 

Pinky, what's the easiest way to get the door panels off? I've the post on S2000Fans about removing them, but it seems complicated the way they did it and the way they did it in the Helms manual

 

VA S2K,

I'm hoping a few people will read my extended instructions on removing the panels and replacing the stock speakers and tell me what they think about the instructions (whew!).

I haven't developed the roll of install pictures yet, since my clear turn signals come in 10/19 and I'll finish the roll with that install. Pictures should be up by the following Monday (10/23).

 

The easiest way to wire the speakers is to request the wiring adapters from Crutchfield. This isntallation is completely reversible.

They won't have the S2000 listed, but you can use the ones for the 99 Prelude because the speaker wires are identical.

To clarify, with your Crutchfield order ask them to include the appropriate connectors for your speakers (i.e. Kenwoods) to be installed in a 99 Prelude. They will include the connectors for free.

Good luck!

 

Taking the door panel off was surprisingly easy.
You just take the screws off and pull it off!
That's it!
Of course, you have to look for the screws under the plastic covers. You should also pull mildly (not gently) from a corner of your choice. Remember how the top (the edge by the window) hangs onto the ditch. You will need to remember that when you are putting the panel back.
So, find the screws and use your brute force to open the panel.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Pinky:
[B]Hardest parts are gonna be taking off and putting on the door.

 

To tell the truth, FlyingPig, I listen to mostly country and cross over.

Thanks for filling out your response. What do you think of Dented's install problem.

Barry