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Component Speakers
Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2006 8:48 pm
by Jackthelad
Elo everyone, I've just installed my new touch screen head unit, and while I was testing it I managed to blow my component speakers that are situated in the two front doors! I was just wondering what size I will need to replace these? My car is a 9n on an 02 plate. Thanks.
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 6:10 pm
by Jackthelad
So no one has changed there front doors speakers in their 9n's!?
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 6:53 pm
by spot_on_jon
if its any help the 6n has 6.5s but i havent a clue if der similar at all
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 6:56 pm
by Jackthelad
K thanks mate, looks like I'm just gonna have to take my door pannel off

Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 12:59 pm
by xplinth
Hi Jackthelad,
Let me know how it goes will you, I will be changing the fronts pretty soon, so some pics or something would really help if you get the chance!
The only thing I have managed to find out about them is that they are not normal.... I guess they must have some sort of moulding on them to fint into the door so you can't just swap in aftermarkets straight away.
http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/product ... 4541abfd10
That is some sort of converter so you can add aftermarkets. Like I say I haven't tried it, haven't even had the door off, and probably don't know what I am talking about but it should give you a bit of an idea what is likely to be going on!
Hope that helps and good luck

Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 6:11 pm
by Jackthelad
I've found these speakers
http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/produc ... /2848.html
but I'm not sure what the little boxes that come with them are, they look like little amps, but i have very little knowledge in car audio (as you may have guessed!) If someone could let me know what they are, and where they go it would help me a lot. Thanks!
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 6:33 pm
by Randall
Those are classed as crossovers.
A component that divides an audio signal into two or more ranges by frequency, sending, for example, low frequencies to one output and high frequencies to another. An active crossover is powered and divides the line-level audio signal prior to amplification. A passive crossover uses no external power supply and may be used either at line level or, more commonly, at speaker level to divide the signal after amplification and send the low frequencies to the woofer and the high frequencies to the tweeter.
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 6:50 pm
by Jackthelad
Jesus! Thats a lot to take in, thanks!
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 6:54 pm
by ModifiedMadness
In laymans terms from what I understand, it sends the highest frequencies to the tweeter and the lower frequencies to the speaker.
Correct me if I'm wrong.
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 6:56 pm
by Randall
CORRECTO
sorry big kid at heart really
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 6:59 pm
by ModifiedMadness
That's ok, it's good to have someone with in-depth knowledge, I pick everything up by watching and reading, I'm too scared to try if I don't know what I'm doing
Which is why the audio I'll be getting for the Polo will be done by the pro's
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 7:04 pm
by Randall
yeah mines a lot of trial n error
im not worried worried when it comes to somethings as at the end of the day it can be replaced
did consider smoothing me front bumper

would rather get a spare one to work on tho n heard so many ways n hows im more confused than ne thing
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 7:13 pm
by ModifiedMadness

I think mine was filled, what with I'm not sure. At least I think that's how it was done

Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 9:03 pm
by Jackthelad
After looking at the ammount of work i think i might just get the pros to do my speakers

a lot less hassel
Thanks for the help people!!
Re: Component Speakers
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 11:35 pm
by n3oNx
Jackthelad wrote:Elo everyone, I've just installed my new touch screen head unit, and while I was testing it I managed to blow my component speakers that are situated in the two front doors! I was just wondering what size I will need to replace these? My car is a 9n on an 02 plate. Thanks.
6" 1/2 with spacers.