Make a donation

Author Topic: 8 to 10 speaker upgrade  (Read 2825 times)

Offline th3_f15t

  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 66
  • -Receive: 183
  • Posts: 2676
  • My Ride: http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,101525.0.html
8 to 10 speaker upgrade
« on: April 24, 2014, 09:57:51 pm »
Hey, bit of a random one. My 3dr Golf has the standard 8 speaker setup (2 in each front door). If I bought new door cards that came from a car with 10 speakers (3 speakers in each door), are the mounts for the additional speaker already on my door structure or is it built only for 2 speakers?

Moving over to Flickr, sorry for the broken picture links!

Offline SI-R32

  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 8
  • -Receive: 125
  • Posts: 1001
Re:
« Reply #1 on: April 24, 2014, 10:05:06 pm »
It's built for 3, so quite easy, but the extra wiring and crossover that should also be fitted might be a nightmare if your not used to stuff like that
Loads of extra's and retro fits.

Offline th3_f15t

  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 66
  • -Receive: 183
  • Posts: 2676
  • My Ride: http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,101525.0.html
Re: 8 to 10 speaker upgrade
« Reply #2 on: April 24, 2014, 10:55:56 pm »
I've wired in upgraded speakers, crossovers, sub's and amps in Fiestas before (yes I'm an Essex chav, it was law to have sub in my white Fiesta) so not scared of a bit of wiring. Thanks for the reply mate!

Moving over to Flickr, sorry for the broken picture links!

Offline xjay1337

  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 15
  • -Receive: 377
  • Posts: 4916
  • My Ride: http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,88399.0.html
Re: 8 to 10 speaker upgrade
« Reply #3 on: April 25, 2014, 12:36:58 am »
Do 10 speaker setups work in 3 doors?
Thought they were all 8..

Better off buying better door speakers and a better head unit than faffing around doing an 8 to 10 speaker conversion.

Offline th3_f15t

  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 66
  • -Receive: 183
  • Posts: 2676
  • My Ride: http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,101525.0.html
Re: 8 to 10 speaker upgrade
« Reply #4 on: April 25, 2014, 01:03:24 am »
I've seen some door cards that fit a 3 door but also have the grills for 3 speakers per door. While I'm swapping door cards I planned to re-do the speakers, logical to while their exposed! And while I'm at it, going from a 2-way to a 3-way is worth while too for the extra few quid.

Moving over to Flickr, sorry for the broken picture links!

Offline th3_f15t

  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 66
  • -Receive: 183
  • Posts: 2676
  • My Ride: http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,101525.0.html
Re: 8 to 10 speaker upgrade
« Reply #5 on: April 26, 2014, 12:37:05 pm »
Also, is it 16.5cm 2 way systems in both the front and rear of a 3 door? Do I need the adaptor rings for both front and rear?

Moving over to Flickr, sorry for the broken picture links!

Offline Jamminjim

  • Always Involved
  • ****
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 3
  • -Receive: 2
  • Posts: 109
Re: 8 to 10 speaker upgrade
« Reply #6 on: April 26, 2014, 10:23:54 pm »
I think the standards are 8" in the front doors although you can mount either 6.5s or 8s you'll need adapter rings because the factory units are all in one and are riveted to the door. There are a few vids on YouTube...  :happy2:

Offline rich83

  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 165
  • -Receive: 802
  • Posts: 13444
    • MK5 Golf GTI
  • My Ride: https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=6nb4aqmkefr5ih9067v9tucpet&/topic,19740.0.html
Re: 8 to 10 speaker upgrade
« Reply #7 on: April 27, 2014, 12:01:42 am »
Do 10 speaker setups work in 3 doors?
Thought they were all 8..

Better off buying better door speakers and a better head unit than faffing around doing an 8 to 10 speaker conversion.

My previous mk5 was 3dr and had 10 speakers. My GTI only had 8... and TBF I didnt notice any difference.

Offline aarondsg

  • Always Involved
  • ****
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 16
  • -Receive: 3
  • Posts: 353
Re: 8 to 10 speaker upgrade
« Reply #8 on: April 27, 2014, 12:06:45 am »
My edition 30 is three door and has ten speakers.  With a aftermarket head unit there is a noticeable difference between this and my previous 8speaker gti
R-Tech Power Stage 2+ Edition 30 (LC9Z)

Offline Jamminjim

  • Always Involved
  • ****
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 3
  • -Receive: 2
  • Posts: 109
Re: 8 to 10 speaker upgrade
« Reply #9 on: April 27, 2014, 06:53:06 am »

Offline th3_f15t

  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 66
  • -Receive: 183
  • Posts: 2676
  • My Ride: http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,101525.0.html
Re: 8 to 10 speaker upgrade
« Reply #10 on: April 28, 2014, 08:08:30 am »
8" in the front you say? Google time...

The age old question, what's the better brands to look at when you have a mixed music taste? I know this is a very perceptive thing, but I've always gone for JBL as they deliver a good all round sound.

Anyone recommend something else to consider?

Moving over to Flickr, sorry for the broken picture links!