sound system

[manix0]

All,

 

As anyone already change front speakers because mines are broken.

Do you have good reference for speakers and tuto?

 

regards

[manix0]

Any idea? 

[Jaco2k]

It is all really subjective - proper speakers need to be amplified.

Also, depending on what you replace, you might need to run new wiring and add a crossover.

Also, the tweeters are welded to the plastic door insert and you need to have something that is not too big or they won't fit.

 

The correct speakers that match the OEM impedance should be 4ohm.

 

There are plenty of good options and taste is subjective, so I suggest a visit to a good car audio specialist and listen to different brands and models of speakers.

Alpine might be a good starting point in terms of price quality, but, to be honest, the biggest problem with the audio quality on this car mainly lies elsewhere than on the speakers...

[manix0]

Thanks for your feedback, fully agree with you that is difficult to select good brand. 

I expect some make a test and can share is outcome. 

Does someone have tuto to dismount it? 

[TDIum]

See here:

 

 

But what makes you think your speakers are broken? 

[manix0]

Great tuto, well detailled.

I will make a video to show you the prob and upload it soon.

 

TDIum and others,

do you have some recommendation for new speaker that fit Octy MK3?

[Inciter]

Any 6.5" midwoofer will fit. You will need a spacer between the speaker and the door frame. Im not sure about the tweeter size ...I've bought an 1" tweeter and its larger than the original (so the fitting will be a mess...)

[manix0]

Thanks for you info, what about brand and model that you already try / test?

[Inciter]

haven't tested /tried any brands / models other than the ones i'm currently installing. HNC6.1 from B2 Audio (http://www.b2audio.com/hnc).

[WayTooTall]

I have Rainbow Germaniums installed in my car. Really like them after they bedded in, but they are powered from a proper amp in the boot. Think the tweeter mounts were changed for them.

 

No idea what they would be like powered just of the headunit.

[manix0]

Hello here is the vid what do you think? This is broken ho, isn't it? 

20170712_202709_1_1_1.mp4

[TDIum]

It does sound like its broken.

[skGOda]

Has anyone tried the Focal IS set of speakers specifically designed for integration into VW Group cars on the Octy III (the IS 165 VW set) ?

 

If they are easy to fit and work on the Octy III then it might be a simple replacement option with minimal wiring or other adjustments.

Edited 27 July, 2017 by skGOda

[manix0]

Hi, great to ask the question  I just buy it 3days ago. I install it into left door. Plan to the right side next Monday 

Edited 27 July, 2017 by manix0

[marko]

please take a few pics and upload, I'm interested in changing my front speakers!

[Jaco2k]

On 7/27/2017 at 18:30, manix0 said:

Hi, great to ask the question  I just buy it 3days ago. I install it into left door. Plan to the right side next Monday 

 

Most interested about wiring and how the tweeters fit.

 

I know the stock ones are plastic welded to the mount...

[manix0]

Hi

First unpack give you the impression of quality. And speaker are really good quality. 

Remove of one need few materials and you will need to drill old fixation. 

New speaker fit perfectly well. The only think is to increase fixation hole with 8mm drill. 

After you need to buy vw fixation kit, plastic, to fix new speaker. 

Pay attention to select speaker with or without tweeter in as the plug is not the same. 

In my case with canton, no need to have tweeter in. Bad luck for me. I select wrong one. 

I recommand it. 2hours to install it with no knowledge. Very good sound. 

[manix0]

7 hours ago, marko said:

please take a few pics and upload, I'm interested in changing my front speakers!

Sorry too late for pictures. Everything is installed. 

If you follow steps explained by the link you will easily handle it

[KB1916]

Could you provide the link to the propper Focal set for Octavia 3?

I`m thinking about improving sound in my Canton system and i wonder, is replacing just the speakers worth it?

[manix0]

I buy from this site : in french ;-)

http://www.son-video.com/recherche-resultats.html?mot_cle=vw

Pay attention of type of connectivity where i have to make some bridge as I order the wrong one.

[KB1916]

So i believe this is the propper one :http://www.son-video.com/Rayons/Enceinte-Embarquee/Focal-IS165VW.html?

 

What can you tell about sound quality and improvment (if any) comparing to standard speakers of Canton set?

[manix0]

to me complete different, and you will feel it directly with the quality of speaker compare to other one. the Canton one is really cheap ....

Bass are really better , more deep.

One thing to pay attention on, is the wire and fixation in order to remove vibration parasite.

 

If you have any question, please let me know 

[KB1916]

Thanks a lot