step by step speaker change.

simmytt · May 4, 2007

Guide now located in the new resources section of the site

Audio systems - Step by step speaker change

Tools needed, flat screwdriver, torx bit 20 phillips screwdriver, wire snips (sharp scissors) electrical tape. hacksaw. Parts needed, 16.5cm speakers, autoleads sak-3103 adaptors. 1st, put a flat bladed screwdriver in the slot at approx 7...

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Paulki · May 5, 2007

Nice clear pictures and instructions, just a couple of things that have been mentioned about this in a previous thread; if you're using co-axial speakers like the ones you have fitted it's recommended to cut wire 2 on the adapter to disable the original tweeter; also shouldn't it be SAK 3103?

I have done this on my Leon with Infinity speakers, well worth upgrading, big improvement over the standard speakers!

simmytt · May 5, 2007

Cheers Paulki, they had put 3130 on invoice and i was useing that for reference, checked box and you are correct 3103. I cut wires 2 and 4 and everything works fine i am sure i read that on here somewhere.

LordElric · May 5, 2007

A really nice and useful thread...
Did anyone place amplifiers for a simular presentation?It would be really interesting

markfranklin · May 5, 2007

Well done to simmytt for this really excellent step by step guide, which I am sure will be very useful for many people.

As a complete novice with this sort of thing, the one point that springs to mind is can you get any speakers that will actually be a like-for-like exchange (ie, where you do not need to put in adapters, screw holes, cut wires, and so on)... that would be much simpler, but do I guess right that a direct replacement does not exist?

googies · May 5, 2007

I Have Alpine E series in my toledo, and no need for adaptors, had them in and had lot of buzzing etc, took them out and got rid of 90% of it. enough clearance for window etc, try it and just be carefull with the adapor cable (use this as you can then cut the original tweeter signal wires on adaptor and not car) so it does not snag on the window mounts.

Emm · May 5, 2007

An excellent write-up and photos.

Well done simmytt.

foxy367 · May 26, 2007

Thanks for all the detail above I now have 4 Infinity Kappas thanks to your guide. Finally my Leon sounds good hoorah!!!!

k4ith · May 26, 2007

does it make any diff i you only cut wire 2, but on the adaptor side?

johnvx220 · May 26, 2007

Hi, are these worth buying - ebay item 120121194253 or is there anything better at or around this price?

Paulki · May 26, 2007

k4ith said:
does it make any diff i you only cut wire 2, but on the adaptor side?

I only cut wire 2 and it works fine, nothing comes from the original built in tweeter.

leoncp11 · Jun 14, 2007

thanks

hi simmytt thanks for thread was a great help fitting my door spakers made it easy leoncp11

welsh-rich · Jun 19, 2007

Cheers for the guide, it's great :clap:

But has anyone changed the rear speakers yet, I want to know if it's the same adaptor for the back as well as the front

hon_n_gem · Jun 19, 2007

nice work! i think the original speakers on the Leon are ok. the ones on the ibiza are poo!

foxy367 · Jun 19, 2007

Welsh Rich, The Front ones fit the back too! I did all 4 in mine with the same adaptor rings and speakers.

welsh-rich · Jun 19, 2007

foxy367 said:
Welsh Rich, The Front ones fit the back too! I did all 4 in mine with the same adaptor rings and speakers.

Top job Foxy, thanks

Off to order mine from Halfrauds in the morning then, can finally get them fitted (apart from the small issue with the front ones being components

)

foxy367 · Jun 19, 2007

Your welcome!

welsh-rich said:
Top job Foxy, thanks

Off to order mine from Halfrauds in the morning then, can finally get them fitted (apart from the small issue with the front ones being components )

Try here this is where I got mine from for half the price!!!!

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Rudie-Mods

leonfr170 · Jun 19, 2007

hey, this is really easy to follow - im gonna give it a go when i finally get my car (sat). one question: what size speakers will i need?

doobeboy · Jun 21, 2007

Thanx simmytt

Just completed the guide last night (first mod), used the Infinity Kappas. Sound is much better than the stock speakers!

JonoUK · Jun 21, 2007

doobeboy, in what way "much better"? I'm a kinda closet audiophile and I hate listening to music in the car - road noise drowns much of it out. Has anyone put anything like brown bread/flashing tape in the doors to improve things?

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