MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Sat Nav and Car Audio => Topic started by: Tfsi_Mike on August 15, 2014, 09:57:28 am
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Without using amps and what not is there an improvement to be had by replacing the oem door components with upgraded ones such as infinity etc?
I've read the 2-3 way ones require the snipping of the wire that goes to the tweeter in the door.
Is it pointless to replace them if not bothering with amps & XOvers? The head unit is a Sony 4x 52w :happy2:
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Yes you will have to cut the wires...the stock crossover units are poo.. I have Hertz ESKL163.L in my fronts... mids are a very tight fit so aren't in yet...but tweeter and large speaker are... crossover unit is nice and easy to do for anyone capable with audio.. big improvement.
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Really not fused about adding any more kit if it's not necessary, just wondering if there's a half decent improvement to be had by simply swapping the speakers of if it's just money wasted? :happy2:
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If you're going to bother fitting upgraded speakers then you should fit whatever crossover box comes with your uprated speakers. As proper ones do not come as a "clip" connectors.
You would get an improvement anyway, but you'd get more of an improvement with better wiring. :happy2:
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If you're going to bother fitting upgraded speakers then you should fit whatever crossover box comes with your uprated speakers. As proper ones do not come as a "clip" connectors.
You would get an improvement anyway, but you'd get more of an improvement with better wiring. :happy2:
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Get in touch with BLADEICE, got some cracking deals on Gladen bits atm
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If you like your music, it's definitely worthwhile upgrading the speakers - and as already pointed out in previous post, change the crossovers as well with the ones that come with new speakers.
Up to you if you go 2 way or 3way - as also mentioned above, swapping the mids can be tight, but some do fit without need for modifying anything.
If you already have the 3 way, even upgrading to a half decent 2 way set up will drastically improve the sound! I know others who have simply fitted new speaker wire behind the door card, leaving the original wiring unused and in tact? Easy enough to do.
I would also recommend adding a little sound deadening around the bass driver as well, if you have the door card off anyway. This alone will greatly improve the sound :happy2:
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Get in touch with BLADEICE, got some cracking deals on Gladen bits atm
Heard good things about this kit. Woofer is 8" instead of 6.5".