MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Sat Nav and Car Audio => Topic started by: gti265 on November 01, 2010, 07:33:19 pm

Title: speakers
Post by: gti265 on November 01, 2010, 07:33:19 pm: hello all,

i want to upgrade the speakers in my 2007 56 plate gti, do i need to upgrade all 8/10, whatever i have got, or can i just upgrade some of them and disconect the rest??

thanks
tom
Title: Re: speakers
Post by: Hedge on November 01, 2010, 08:11:33 pm: Personally speaking I would go for 2/3 way components up front and a pair of coaxials in the rear.

Several people have done it on here (I think).

I had something similar in my Octavia and coupled with an RNS510 it sounded way better than when it left the factory. :smiley:
Title: Re: speakers
Post by: alan_n on November 05, 2010, 04:12:01 pm: A decent set of 2-way components up front would be a massive improvement. Budget for some sound deadening aswell
Title: Re: speakers
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on November 06, 2010, 08:54:39 pm: :popcornsoda:
Title: Re: speakers
Post by: Hedge on November 06, 2010, 08:56:18 pm: Quote from: xxx_mojo_xxx on November 06, 2010, 08:54:39 pm
:popcornsoda:

& :popcornsoda:
Title: Re: speakers
Post by: gti265 on November 07, 2010, 01:04:09 pm: sorry guys i have no idea about speakers whats 2/3 way?? and if i got those would i just disconect the other speakers or would i replace them all as well??

tom
Title: Re: speakers
Post by: Hedge on November 07, 2010, 01:07:33 pm: Maybe this will help.

http://www.clubknowledge.com/Car_Audio_FAQ/archives/1474.html
Title: Re: speakers
Post by: gti265 on November 07, 2010, 01:13:52 pm: cheers i think that has helped, just need to go and find some for the golf :) and a new head unit
Title: Re: speakers
Post by: GLIDN on November 07, 2010, 09:50:47 pm: Quote from: gti265 on November 07, 2010, 01:13:52 pm
cheers i think that has helped, just need to go and find some for the golf :) and a new head unit

The easiest speakers to swap into our cars are the Rainbow IQ325.25. If you can find some.

Otherwise the next best thing are Hertz HSK 163's

then build the rest of your system around that.
Title: Re: speakers
Post by: stealthwolf on November 07, 2010, 11:15:15 pm: +1. Rainbows are straight swaps.
Title: Re: speakers
Post by: Norbreck21a on November 08, 2010, 07:55:16 am: I've had Focal's Polyglass 165 VR3 3 way component set fitting in the front doors of my 5 door. Just running an RNS-510 with no additional amps etc.

The difference in sound is stunning, with Bass that now really rocks the car. Highly recommended but not cheap.
Title: Re: speakers
Post by: maf on November 11, 2010, 11:47:37 am: what size are the std in door ones...
Title: Re: speakers
Post by: Norbreck21a on November 11, 2010, 12:52:24 pm: Bass Speaker - 168mm

Mid speaker (if fitted) - 114mm

Tweeter 39mm
Title: Re: speakers
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on November 11, 2010, 06:30:06 pm: Do you have to remove the door cards to change the speakers?
Title: Re: speakers
Post by: maf on November 11, 2010, 07:29:27 pm: Quote from: Norbreck21a on November 11, 2010, 12:52:24 pm
Bass Speaker - 168mm

Mid speaker (if fitted) - 114mm

Tweeter 39mm
thanks for that
Title: Re: speakers
Post by: GLIDN on November 14, 2010, 09:56:48 pm: Quote from: xxx_mojo_xxx on November 11, 2010, 06:30:06 pm
Do you have to remove the door cards to change the speakers?

yes
Title: Re: speakers
Post by: SeanyK on November 17, 2010, 12:37:20 pm: Hey all,

Would it be a good idea to buy a 3-way component set and just disconnect the rear speakers?
Title: Re: speakers
Post by: GLIDN on November 17, 2010, 10:05:12 pm: Quote from: SeanyK on November 17, 2010, 12:37:20 pm
Hey all,

Would it be a good idea to buy a 3-way component set and just disconnect the rear speakers?

It's really depends on how you like your sound or if you frequently have passengers.

I do not run rear speakers what so ever. But that is me, And I hardly have passengers in my car.
Title: Re: speakers
Post by: gti265 on November 19, 2010, 12:56:41 am: does anyone have the sizes for the rear speakers please??

thanks
tom
Title: Re: speakers
Post by: Andy on November 19, 2010, 01:47:56 am: my rear speakers were 6.5