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[Charlestonboxster]

Upgrading the speakers helps, but I would also add a rear speaker kit (driven w/ an amp not just the head unit - to match the power evenly). Better dash speakers will increase the clarity dramatically and adding rears changes the focal point of the music. Changing the focal point in the vehicle drastically increases the low end/bass presence from your door speakers. I'm not a die hard audiophile but I do enjoy clear music. I made the following changes easily to my '99 and am pleased w/ the results:

- changed out dash speakers w/ 4.25" Infinity Refence Series $80

- added PNP rear speaker kit - $225

- swapped out factory 4x40 amp w/ a used 6x40 from a 996 - $80

Everything still looks stock, but sounds great. It took about 3 evenings of work to complete. The only other thing I might do some rainy day is replace the door woofers - but it's not a priority as they only produce lows.

Pricey custom brackets are NOT at all necessary - just some simple modifications to non visible parts of the existing ones and either 4 short pieces of wire w/ connectors or a soldering iron can do the trick! Good luck and do an archives search on 'speaker' or 'rear speakers' to find great step by step instructions from others here.

Porsche dismantler in LA often have 6 channels, but they may be a bit expensive.

You can call them, ask for eBay sales rep, and negotiate.

[Tool Pants]

Well, 1 1/2 years ago I said I would not pay more than $30 for a "crappy" Porsche 6 X 40 watt amp. Well, just got done on ebay and it cost $36. Just paid for it so I do not have it yet.

I have a 1997. The amp came from a 1999 C2 cab. Seller says he upgraded to an aftermarket DVD unit.

[silver arrow]

Sounds like an economical upgrade.