Miata Mailing List: October 1993, Message #153
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   From: tkacik@adtaz.sps.mot.com (Thomas Tkacik)
Subject: Re: headrest speaker recommendations?
   Date: Fri, 15 Oct 1993 16:52:38 -0400


>I just got a '91 pkg A, and want to add headrest speakers so that I can
>hear the stereo top-down at speeds above a fast walk. Mazda wants ~$200
>plus installation, while the Miata Club mag ads show some  Kenwoods at $99
>and Clearwaters at $120.
>
>Does anyone on this list have experience with the alternatives? And do I
>need to spend more $ on additional amplification?

I simply went to a local radio/TV place, and picked up a couple of pair
of small round speakers.  They turned out to be Kenwood, probably the same
that are being advertised in Miata Mag.  I spent about $75. for 4 3" speakers,
about 20' of 16 gauge wire, and some little spade plugs (for attaching to the
back of the radio, I still haven't gotten the special plug needed).
I then just ran the wire down the back of the seats and up through the
center console to the radio.   Not to difficult, and sounds ok, though
not great.  I am not too disappointed with the results.

Other alternatives most likely sound better, but cost quite a bit more.

Tom Tkacik
tkacik@adtaz.sps.mot.com