[V8] Rear Speakers KB?

[Scott Simmons]

Did you put back in the same speaker?  I'm planning on changing the 
speaker and using my own amp.  Bose is a nice brand name, yes, but a 
single paper cone speaker just isn't that great for sound quality.  I'm 
still debating on what brand to go with (Blaupunkt?  Infinity?  Alpine?) 
but I plan on doing something like this:

OE setup:
[head unit]==[vehicle harness]====[onboard amp][speaker]

My setup:
[head unit]==[vehicle harness]====[aftermarket amp]=[speaker]

I debated redoing the Bose amps but unless someone can convince me that 
they're superior, it seems like I should just replace the whole system 
while it's out.  The lower speaker housing has all those vent holes, 
perfect for running in two new speaker wires to bypass that amp.  This 
is a viable and clean option for the rear, but the front has me really 
concerned.  No real place to mount an amp up there and I dread running 
wires into the doors...

~Scott

MORRALEE David wrote:

>I re did all my speakers last year and the hardest part of this job it
>getting the little nuts back on to the back of the speakers . I had them
>out to replace all the CAPs , now the system works like new again, no
>pops , no squeezzz and No possible fire .
>
>Dave M
>93 V8 4.2 summer car
>87 5000 quattro T winter Car 
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: v8-bounces at audifans.com [mailto:v8-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf
>Of Scott Simmons
>Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2007 5:50 PM
>To: V8 Audi Fans
>Subject: [V8] Rear Speakers KB?
>
>Pulled my rear speakers today.  It's almost too easy for a KB entry, but
>I thought I'd save some folks some trouble.
>
>Tools Needed:
>7mm socket or driver
>Flatblade screwdriver
>
>There are four nuts (with two washers each) holding up the lower speaker
>and amp housing.  There's a flat washer, a lock washer, and the nut.  
>They like to fly in different directions after the nut is loose, so pay
>attention.  The right speaker is pretty simple.  I had to use a
>flatblade screwdriver to undo the electrical connector.  Wiggle it back
>and forth and pry very gently on the tabs.
>
>The left rear speaker has a nut that's a bit hard to get to.  Pull the
>rear carpeting on the floor and the wheel well/fender to get a tool up
>in there.  I'm contemplating whether or not to put that nut back on when
>I reassemble. 
>
>Speaker housing will probably fall on your face after the last nut is
>out.  There's a small gasket that may stick to the upper housing or may
>come down with the speaker unit.
>
>Do not try this on a windy day, as the wind will blow the trunk lid down
>and it will smash into your shins.
>
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