Navigation & Audio R56 Speaker swap
#1
R56 Speaker swap
I did a search but did not find instructions on speaker swapouts for the non-hifi / HK system. Refer to the excellent speaker REMOVAL instructions here:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...nt-how-to.html
I purchased Alpine SPS-600C 6.5" speakers. The issue I was concerned with was tweeter installation w/o swapping pillars and running wires. While this is not optimal, the improvement was well worth the minimal investment in time and money. I did have to drill some new holes and used the OEM scews to hold in teh driver but there was plenty of meat for this. All in all I would rate speaker install as a 3 out of 10 for difficulty.
I wired both speakers to the same channel, the lower speaker inputs. If I change over to a-pillar pods I will change it but for the cost and time involved teh system sounds MUCH better than it did.
Rather than make a mount for the tweeter in the upper location I broke out the hot glue gun and did this:
I found a rubber plug and cut an X in it to run the wires. Luckily the speakers had inline filters and chokes so I didn't have to find a place for crossover boxes.
Installed and ready to rock your socks:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...nt-how-to.html
I purchased Alpine SPS-600C 6.5" speakers. The issue I was concerned with was tweeter installation w/o swapping pillars and running wires. While this is not optimal, the improvement was well worth the minimal investment in time and money. I did have to drill some new holes and used the OEM scews to hold in teh driver but there was plenty of meat for this. All in all I would rate speaker install as a 3 out of 10 for difficulty.
I wired both speakers to the same channel, the lower speaker inputs. If I change over to a-pillar pods I will change it but for the cost and time involved teh system sounds MUCH better than it did.
Rather than make a mount for the tweeter in the upper location I broke out the hot glue gun and did this:
I found a rubber plug and cut an X in it to run the wires. Luckily the speakers had inline filters and chokes so I didn't have to find a place for crossover boxes.
Installed and ready to rock your socks:
#2
I'm surprised this post went unnoticed. If I'm seeing it right, you glued the new tweeter to the old 4" speaker? I haven't seen that done yet. Any worries about unwanted resonance? Have you experienced any noticeable issues?
#4
changing the speakers in the non hifi is exactly like with the hifi/HK other than two fewer speakers.
I freaked when i saw your tweeter pic until I realized you aren't using the 4" anymore.
Actually the place you put the tweeter is better than in the a pillar. Ideally your 2 speakers should be closer together than further apart.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Navigation & Audio Impedance of Stock Under-Seat Speakers
jnrjr79
Navigation/Audio
18
09-18-2015 05:51 AM