Shaker 500 Speakers?

[bjtheman1]

I've got the Shaker 500 System and would like to replace all the speakers. My question is can this be done without any pain in the ass modifications? I know some ford systems have been a pain to even add aftermarket speakers?

I don't want to replace the head-unit just yet, just got the car and I do enjoy the 6-disc changer.

[fordracing19]

I think my Shaker 500 sounds pretty decent. Might just add a sub and amp.

[bjtheman1]

I think my Shaker 500 sounds pretty decent. Might just add a sub and amp.

See I have a sub and amp but also want to replace all the Shaker speakers, I don't care for them that much.

[EW]

Replacing the 5x7 locations is easy. Replacing the "subs" in the doors is more involved.

[bjtheman1]

Replacing the 5x7 locations is easy. Replacing the "subs" in the doors is more involved.

How's this system configured, 6 or 8 speakers? I keep seeing both while trying to research online. I read about the subs in the door being a little tough, supposedly not many subs can fit in that spot?

[EW]

The doors I have seen are 5 1/4" and tweeter in the top location and 7" in the lower location. I have done three way sets in there but only when adding a real subwoofer in the trunk. Even replacing the 7" with a 6 1/2" will require cutting the plastic enclosure, building a mounting ring, and engineering a way to reattach the factory grille (not shown). Speaker set in pictures is JL Audio XR653-CS 6,4,tweet.

[clevelandkid]

Shelby / Kicker make a direct fit replacement upgrade for the shaker 500 or 1000...

http://www.shelbystore.com/SearchRes...?Search=kicker

You could just replace speakers, or upgrade everything - although I think going true after market you may get better bang for your buck...