[V8] Rear Speakers KB?

[Tim Hollister]

BTDT

I ended up going back to the bose system. It sounds sooo much better


--- Scott Simmons <indischrot at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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