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« 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


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Re: speakers
« Reply #1 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:

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Re: speakers
« Reply #2 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

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Re: speakers
« Reply #3 on: November 06, 2010, 08:54:39 pm »
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« Reply #4 on: November 06, 2010, 08:56:18 pm »

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Re: speakers
« Reply #5 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??

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« Reply #6 on: November 07, 2010, 01:07:33 pm »

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« Reply #7 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


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Re: speakers
« Reply #8 on: November 07, 2010, 09:50:47 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.


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Re: speakers
« Reply #9 on: November 07, 2010, 11:15:15 pm »
+1. Rainbows are straight swaps.

The GTI isn't just a machine. It's very much a living, breathing thing.

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Re: speakers
« Reply #10 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.

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Re: speakers
« Reply #11 on: November 11, 2010, 11:47:37 am »
what size are the std in door ones...

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Re: speakers
« Reply #12 on: November 11, 2010, 12:52:24 pm »
Bass Speaker - 168mm

Mid speaker (if fitted) - 114mm

Tweeter 39mm
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Re: speakers
« Reply #13 on: November 11, 2010, 06:30:06 pm »
Do you have to remove the door cards to change the speakers?

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Re: speakers
« Reply #14 on: November 11, 2010, 07:29:27 pm »
Bass Speaker - 168mm

Mid speaker (if fitted) - 114mm

Tweeter 39mm
thanks for that