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how to change speakers - Lewis6317 - 30:th-Jul-2014
So 280watts in back and 240 in front ??
how to change speakers - tucpal - 30:th-Jul-2014
the ones with the built in tweeters put in the front and the ones with out in the back
the extra tweeters in the doors makes all the difference
even the missis said what have you done to the radio it sounds much better
the sound is much richer with them that way
how to change speakers - Lewis6317 - 30:th-Jul-2014
Lol i will swap them round :-p
how to change speakers - tucpal - 30:th-Jul-2014
it will be worth it
how to change speakers - Lewis6317 - 30:th-Jul-2014
I can take the door cards off just struggle getting them on lol
how to change speakers - Lewis6317 - 30:th-Jul-2014
Mate are these the one with tweeters in speakers? 400705000116 240watt because the other ones are 280w and only has the black part in the middle
how to change speakers - tucpal - 30:th-Jul-2014
yes the ones with the tweeters in the middle put them in the front
this will give a better sound believe me.
also the wattage will only be as high as the head unit puts out
so you won't get anywhere near 240watts
how to change speakers - Lewis6317 - 30:th-Jul-2014
Yeh i understand that im just say are the 240w speakers the ones with tweeters lol i dont know how else to explain about them lol
how to change speakers - tucpal - 30:th-Jul-2014
yes mate they're the ones
how to change speakers - Lewis6317 - 30:th-Jul-2014
:-) lol
how to change speakers - Rusty2009 - 2:nd-Aug-2014
I have updated my first post to include the wiring diagrams of the factory speakers.
how to change speakers - Lewis6317 - 2:nd-Aug-2014
need some help asap. which is the pos and neg on my tweeters
I have a solid clear one and a clear with black strip.... now i didnt get manual and currently waiting to fit them now
how to change speakers - cornishtaz - 2:nd-Aug-2014
Lewis are you on about car speaker wiring
how to change speakers - Lewis6317 - 2:nd-Aug-2014
I was but sorted it in end :-)
how to change speakers - cornishtaz - 2:nd-Aug-2014
Ok cool
how to change speakers - tucpal - 27:th-Sep-2014
anyone looking for a good 3.5 inch replacement center speaker
i can recommend this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BOSS-AUDIO-BRS35-50W-8cm-3-5-CAR-DASH-DOOR-REAR-SHELF-SPEAKERS-/180733045591?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item2a14876b57
much better speaker than the standard one
it lets alot more bass out and overall the sound is much better
you can see this specker move with the sound unlike the standard one
i have been using this for a week now and i think it is very good for the price
perfect fit just needs to be wire in.
![[Image: camspe003_zpsdf35ea60.jpg]](https://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w301/tucpal/camspe003_zpsdf35ea60.jpg)
![[Image: camspe002_zpscc6ef9b7.jpg]](https://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w301/tucpal/camspe002_zpscc6ef9b7.jpg)
and here is clip of it working.
you can see how well it moves and kicks the bass out
just lift the grill off your speaker and see how bad the standard one is
[video=youtube;Q6HEMR3G5hA]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6HEMR3G5hA&list=FLWbz_u8PCLgYjRRIrE9CDKA&index=2[/video]
how to change speakers - tucpal - 26:th-Dec-2014
i swapped that center speaker over a few months back for a better make
i now have this one and it is very good
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321413127606?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
how to change speakers - texaspete1973 - 26:th-Dec-2014
Did you have anything in mind Lewis
how to change speakers - Lewis6317 - 26:th-Dec-2014
Going fir tucpAls
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how to change speakers - Lewis6317 - 26:th-Dec-2014
Tucpal hows the tweeters holding up?
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how to change speakers - texaspete1973 - 26:th-Dec-2014
Sounds good, are you getting them or do you want me too
how to change speakers - tucpal - 26:th-Dec-2014
get the ones i just linked you two there real good and a good brand
yes Lewis the tweeters are still working fine mate much better
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321413127606?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
![[Image: s-l140_zps498322a5.jpg]](https://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w301/tucpal/s-l140_zps498322a5.jpg)
how to change speakers - Lewis6317 - 26:th-Dec-2014
Mate when you can could you tell me which wires you wired where please for tweeters x
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how to change speakers - tucpal - 26:th-Dec-2014
just make a note of the colors for left and right
cut the connector off add two spade clip connectors one small and one normal
![[Image: sony_connect_zps73a51237.jpg]](https://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w301/tucpal/sony_connect_zps73a51237.jpg)
then connect back up the same way they were originally
the tweeters you had did need trimming to fit the holder for the tweeters
and hot melt glue to hold them together
but check the fit and make sure the covers fit back on before you glue it all together
how to change speakers - texaspete1973 - 27:th-Dec-2014
All ordered Lewis, it says delivery is between jan 2nd and jan 6th so i'll let you know when they arrive, thanks Tucpal for the recommendation
how to change speakers - tucpal - 28:th-Dec-2014
let us all know how you two get on
but i am sure you will be pleased
how to change speakers - texaspete1973 - 28:th-Dec-2014
will do as soon as they arrive
how to change speakers - texaspete1973 - 31:st-Dec-2014
Good news Lewis, the speakers arrived. I installed mine and I like it. Its not a massive sound difference but you can now hear voices from the top which is quite cool. When I took the grill off to my amazement there was already a speaker in there but it wasn't working. It was a Vauxhall speaker so the car must have come with it
how to change speakers - Lewis6317 - 31:st-Dec-2014
Awesome mate
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how to change speakers - tucpal - 31:st-Dec-2014
i have heard of this with a few others also
weird how they put the speaker in and then just dont connect it up
glad your happy but now you need a good set of door speakers and tweeters
and you will be much happier
there is a link here about that
http://www.vxoc.org.uk/forum/Thread-how-to-change-speakers
how to change speakers - tucpal - 31:st-Dec-2014
just an update on this
i have now changed the speaker above to this and find it much better quality and make
also a perfect fit it just goes in with no problems at all
Blaupunkt GT 352 SC. 120W. 3.5 INCH.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321413127606?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
it has a tweeter built in and it works well
with the alpine door speakers and BMW tweeters i have also installed
i will link this post also
http://www.vxoc.org.uk/forum/Thread-Speaker-help-needed
how to change speakers - Lewis6317 - 31:st-Dec-2014
Lol, glad i have spares of the tweeters :-)
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how to change speakers - Lewis6317 - 3:rd-Jan-2015
[MENTION=301]texaspete1973[/MENTION] got it today mate, have to say you used a massive box. It was well packed.
I will be fitting at some point today or tomorrow.
How much do I owe you mate?
how to change speakers - Lewis6317 - 3:rd-Jan-2015
tucpal Wrote:just make a note of the colors for left and right
cut the connector off add two spade clip connectors one small and one normal
then connect back up the same way they were originally
the tweeters you had did need trimming to fit the holder for the tweeters
and hot melt glue to hold them together
but check the fit and make sure the covers fit back on before you glue it all together
[MENTION=2]tucpal[/MENTION] with the connectors on the speakers, which legs is neg and pos?
Also I been looking on ebay for some speaker connectors with wire already connected but can find any :(
mate that centre speaker the same make of 6.5" thinking of getting
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Blaupunkt-GTx-663-DE-in-car-speakers-6-5-165mm-16-5cm-3way-coaxial-220W-Max-/321417976920?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item4ad6011c58
how to change speakers - Rusty2009 - 3:rd-Jan-2015
Yes mate big pos
how to change speakers - tucpal - 3:rd-Jan-2015
are you on about the door speakers lewis if so why not
but i thought you had already replaced them for the alpine ones ?
so no real need and it was rusty that found the connectors for the door speakers
how to change speakers - DNT - 21:st-Jan-2015
I just ordered the fitting rings so which coaxial speakers sound better? Rusty's Kenwoods or tucpal's Alpines?
I was thinking of fitting these:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pioneer-TS-G1722I-Speakers-2-way-Coaxial/dp/B006K32CJI
how to change speakers - Rusty2009 - 21:st-Jan-2015
I think it's all down to the user TBH. I've since fitted an amp for all the door speakers as the headuint kept cutting out when I was on a motorway with the music up loud.
how to change speakers - tucpal - 21:st-Jan-2015
i would keep the all the same type if you can
what ever you go for
how to change speakers - DNT - 21:st-Jan-2015
I ve fitted alpine center speaker and waiting alpine twitters to be delivered. But I noticed that alpine coaxials dont have woofer rubber surrounding:
http://images.sonicelectronix.com/images/1278074/main/sxe1725s.jpg
Kenwood and pioneer do have it so the may be better regarding bass:
http://i.ytimg.com/vi/E0l4ZW_gyfE/maxresdefault.jpg
how to change speakers - Rusty2009 - 21:st-Jan-2015
If it's bass your after you really want an amp and sub for best results.
I'm looking at getting an under seat sub something like this to help with the bass.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=281017217946
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how to change speakers - DNT - 21:st-Jan-2015
This flat sub looks very convenient. Since CD500 lacks of rca out you can add an amp using hi/low adaptors, right? Sub will be connected to rear speakers wiring?
how to change speakers - Rusty2009 - 21:st-Jan-2015
There are some adaptor cables you can buy, will see if I can find a link for you.
I think most people take the feed off the rear speakers.
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how to change speakers - Rusty2009 - 22:nd-Jan-2015
Here you got this is what you can use.
http://www.halfords.com/sat-nav-audio/car-audio/sound-system-accessories/autoleads-pc1-601-line-output-connector
how to change speakers - DNT - 22:nd-Jan-2015
Rusty2009 Wrote:I think it's all down to the user TBH. I've since fitted an amp for all the door speakers as the headuint kept cutting out when I was on a motorway with the music up loud.
No 'how-to'?
I know I m asking too much
how to change speakers - tucpal - 22:nd-Jan-2015
i asked and he never did it for me ether
how to change speakers - Rusty2009 - 22:nd-Jan-2015
Haha think I took some pics lol, really simple just need to run a positive from the battery to the boot.
then the RCA leads to the boot then run new wires to each speaker.
how to change speakers - Rusty2009 - 22:nd-Jan-2015
Oh also need a remote wire from HU to AMP, not sure where you will get that from on the factory HU mind.
how to change speakers - DNT - 22:nd-Jan-2015
maybe use car lighter's line...
RE: how to change speakers - BigAstra - 12:th-Dec-2016
What gauge wire is used to connect speaker to the cut off connector for the centre speaker?