Miata Mailing List: July 1995, Message #154
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   From: mbooth@cts.com (Mark Booth)
Subject: Re: Headrest Speakers
   Date: Wed, 5 Jul 1995 21:21:54 -0400

At 6:30 PM 7/5/95, BOWMAN@phybio.bhs.uab.edu wrote:
>Has anyone replaced the speakers in the head rest with a set that will
>give better sound than the factory set. I have looked at several of the
>after market auto sound shops and no one seems to know anything that
>will work and do a good job. I am looking for something that has good
>sound and can handle some power (20 to 40 watt speakers)

Tom,

I have replaced the headrest speakers in my Miata with the CLEARWATER
headrest speakers.  I am EXTREMELY pleased with the sound.  It is a
tremendous improvement over stock.

HOWEVER...at this time, I recommend you contact Clearwater BEFORE
purchasing these speakers.  I, and some others, have had problems with the
tweeters becoming unglued from the center post.  This does not appear to
affect the sound quality but I find it disheartening nonetheless.

Clearwater has stated that they are looking at this issue and are taking
steps to assure it does not happen any more.  They have already replaced my
speakers once (the second set did the same thing) and have promised to
replace them again when they finally find a glue strong enough or a design
that will help avoid the problem.

I am getting slightly concerned about the fix as it has been close to 1
month since I was told a "super glued" set would be sent to me.  I am
concerned that they have completely forgotten about me.

BTW, this only affects Clearwater's HEADREST speakers.  I also have
Clearwater's door speakers and they are also fantastic with no construction
problems!


Mark - '92 B Classic Red, MCA, SOCALM, Team Voodoo, Team Clearwater