Originally Posted by cmr076

the JL shallow mount subs were just released (which means there is not much feedback on them yet). a great setup would be JL c5 components in the front and 8" shallow mount subs in the rear factory speaker location (pioneer makes a great, cheap shallow mount sub.) i have done systems in quite a few mini's and always do something along those lines, with happy customers to say the least.

as we all know the "boot" of a mini is TINY and becomes useless when filled with sub boxes... if your concerned with space, the 8's in the back factory location are PERFECT and most 8 inch subs can preform "open air" (without a sealed box.)

i work in a high end car audio shop, and get hands on time with a LOT of brands, from TMA, to dyneaudio and even Mcintosh


My Opinion's, having owned or had time with all of the below

MB quartz = really really bright speakers, so if your into super high high's they may be a good choice.

focal = super nice all around speakers, but also are $$$

Dyneaudio = my favorite, and can be found cheap-ish online

diamond audio = poor quality, poor sounding and easily blown out (unless you do go with the HEX series, but they are $$$)

JL = one of the best car audio companies, with gear that can take serious abuse.

Infinity = i hated them, and swapped them out after 3 days. were not clean sounding, the build quality seemed cheap as well.

polk = *see infinity


***all of the above are my own personal opinions, please dont be offended if you disagree, i am just trying to give the OP some angles to take in**

Originally Posted by cmr076

1. you fit people in the back seat?!?!?

2. depending on the front speakers they will more then compensate for the lack of rears... the mini is small enough that a really nice pair of fronts (with proper amplification) would do that.

3. either way if your adding a sub, you will need another amp (unless you go with a 5 channel amp.

Originally Posted by SomethingNew71

Could I just stick those 8 inch subs in the trunk where the tool set is? Then replace all the speakers with speakers that would work with the stock amp? Or do I really need to get a new amp for the speakers too. If I need to get an amp for the speakers would I need a 4 channel amp for all those speakers or would I need to get more than one amp? Any info on those JL HD subs? Are the ZR series the best speakers the have?

Originally Posted by cmr076

if you want to keep your factory amp, you need to make sure the new speakers are the same impedance as the old ones... and yes, one four channel amp would work for your four interior speakers unless you want to bi-amp the fronts (give the tweeters there own channel) but if you do decide to go bi-amping your entering into an entire new league so to say!

the JL HD is there new line of amps, there is a 600/4 and a 750/1 both are relatively expensive, but nice amps.

the ZR's are JLs highest end speaker and are worth every penny IMO.

Originally Posted by SomethingNew71

Originally Posted by SomethingNew71

Well I have the Hifi sound system. So ten speakers.... I looked online although I am not understanding which speakers I will need. Could you help out. I am very ambivalent to trust sound people at like tweeter to tell me the right thing.

Also I just looked at the price of the ZR's, although they may be worth every penny. I do not have every penny. The C5's look like what I could pay for.