Speakers in Headrests

[Shrewd1]

Sound System Speaker Placement
Some people say you can’t hear it while driving but I have been thinking about this for a while and I remember that the 1984,85 Pontiac Fiero stereo speakers were embedded in the headrests. The Kirkey 55 series seat may have enough room to install some 4" speakers in them and maybe add a subwoofer between the seats. Just a thought.

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[wareaglescott]

Lahrs37 did it in his build thread or was doing it but he kinda dropped off the board. Haven't seen him around much lately. You might look for his build thread.


Also I think the you cant hear it argument is a little over done. I have a bluetooth speaker I lay on the floor between the drivers seat and the door and play tunes from my iPhone. I can hear it just fine and it isn't even a real system. I even wear foam ear plugs when I drive and can still hear it fine.

[42Bfast]

Some of the NA Miata's (1st generation 90-97) had speakers in the headrest. There are aftermarket speakers available as replacements.
Aside from the normal speaker sources, you might check Miata.net. They have an extensive vendor listing, tech section, and forum. You should be able to find good recommendations from Miata owners that are replacing their old factory speakers.

[phileas_fogg]

Some of the NA Miata's (1st generation 90-97) had speakers in the headrest...

The same is true for the Mazda RX-7s. Same manufacturer, but at least now you have two models to research.


John

[Mark Eaton]

Wareaglescott's comment about the bluetooth speakers is so true. They have come so far in quality of sound and ease of use. I have a bluetooth amp in my shop that has unbelievable sound and volume. I am all about having tunes in my MK4 and ready to install a big expensive complicated system but have been thinking it might be simpler and much easier to get a couple bluetooth speakers that I can toss in the trunk while in the garage. The only disadvantage is no radio but I can't stand the radio stations anyway...

[Ray]

I had a 300amp unit designed for motorcycles installed in the trunk and a pair of 6-inch round speakers put at the top of the waterfall between the seats. A simple 1/8" plug to my phone or iPod and we "got tunes!"

Ray