Hi, I have A question, one of my speakers is not sounding perfect, they are OEM speakers, I would like to replace it but I am not sure what aftermarket speakers would be compatible, has anybody done this before? I'm not really interested in replacing the entire system, I just want to do a quick speaker swap, from the attached picture is the speaker on the top that is giving me issues, thanks for your advice.

 

Check out "budget audio install" thread. I have replaced mine with bigger speakers --- and without cutting/hacking.

Follow my steps and you won't need to enlarge the dash opening. This will save you time also. --- assuming you're going to upgrade the tweets also.

The door panels are super ez

 

holy moly!! Over 35 pages that thread, I guess I'll have to browse trough it, what brand speakers did you use and what was the diameter??

 

We used Focals Integration. Ryem and I also split a pair of the Focal tweeters to use as the center channel.

There should be a summary post by Ryem in that thread.

 

ok thanks, I'll take a look at it when I get home!

 

okay, I think I read through most of these thread, i'm just looking to replace the two mid range speakers on the doors, does it matter that the aftermarket speakers are 4 ohms versus two ohms from factory?

 

You'll be out-of-balance (i.e., the factory speakers would be louder and the non-factory ones would be quieter). Prime example is the center channel; this became much louder when we attempted to keep it stock. As a result, I proposed to RYEM that we split a pair.


You are better off buying a used factory set and use just the ones you need --- or replace everything with non-factory.

 

well...... Do you still have your replaced door mid ranges? Interested in selling them

 

Find out from this site how much they go for? Then make me an offer?

 

...and don't forget what Toby Keith sang....

"whatever happens in Mexico, stays in Mexico...!"

Merry X'mas!

 

lol, feliz Navidad.

 

The full speaker swap is such a HUGE change! If you enjoy audio at all I highly recommend it. Changing out that speaker is a bit of a challenge. Removing the door panel is an adventure. As my bud pointed out, compatibility is the big thing for speakers so don't add any piece that isn't compatible with the rest.

 

I thought I read the 83 pages pretty carefully! Didn't see the part about replacing the center channel...thought everyone just disconnected. Interested in why you added a tweeter as center.


BTW, really enjoyed the education on speaker technology!

 

To summarize,
1. The center channel is an oddball sized speaker. No compatible Focal mid could be found.
2. With it connected, it drowned the other speakers as it was louder than the Focals
3. With it disconnected, the audio system just felt incomplete and imaging was not so good.
4. With a matching tweeter as the center, the audio finally sounded complete.

Btw, before replacing the factory center channel, I placed a piece of cloth over the speaker to lower its output. still, I felt it was a Mickey mouse job and the idea of replacing it with matching Focal tweeter was the solution.

 

Thanks Cab..appreciated! I'm going to do all of mine. Marti, do you want to split a pair of tweets?