[TOM_CTS_FN1]

Hi All,

The drivers side speaker in my civic has given up the ghost - crackling like hell. I want to try and fix it this weekend if i can, but i have a slight dilemma....

Do i take this opportunity to upgrade both front speakers, if so, can anyone recommend a set that are easy to fit (very much a novice at this, but will give it a whirl), have better bass and are no more than £100.

Or... Do i just get a replacement Honda speaker and put some Dynamat in the doors to try and improve the sound a little?

Your input as ever guys, is gratefully received!

Tom

 

[murray]

IMO upgrade with a nice speaker and tweeter package.

 

[Tom8126]

http://www.civinfo.com/forum/how/277-front-speakers-replacement-infinity-ref-6510cs.html

 

[crowmar kirkliss]

I got inphase components. they were quite cheap but good quality.

dont buy dynamat you can get the exact same stuff off ebay without the shiny brand name for a lot less lol

only suckers buy dynamat

 

[total_k-os]

I got inphase components. they were quite cheap but good quality.

dont buy dynamat you can get the exact same stuff off ebay without the shiny brand name for a lot less lol

only suckers buy dynamat

Link please

 

[TOM_CTS_FN1]

http://www.civinfo.com/forum/how/277-front-speakers-replacement-infinity-ref-6510cs.html

Thanks for the link fella! This is a very detailed thread, think i may need to study it properly later as all the re-wiring is looking at little scary, i'm a complete noob at this kind of thing! Mind you, if the chimps at Halfords can do it [smilie=gt_grinz-br:

 

[crowmar kirkliss]

Link please

here you go buddy

Let me google that for you

 

[TOM_CTS_FN1]

here you go buddy

Let me google that for you

I like the look of these, were they the same to fit as how Pottsy describes in his Infinity speaker fitment?

ta,

Tom

 

[dablink]

here you go buddy

Let me google that for you

Quick one mate, are these a direct fit or would I need the speaker rings and some modifications done?

 

[crowmar kirkliss]

speaker rings are a must. i knocked some up out of wood. then simply glued them into the door.

you can buy them though i believe. if your lazy/crap with tools

 

[crowmar kirkliss]

few pics of my install

 

[TOM_CTS_FN1]

Lovely job Crowmar, did you need cross over etc....?

 

[crowmar kirkliss]

Lovely job Crowmar, did you need cross over etc....?

yes i put components in the front and 6.5 woofers in the back.

nice treble and mix of bass also got a inphase sub in the boot and an inphase amp. got the lot including wires for £300 by haggling

cross over simply goes to the original speaker cable then takes the speaker into one input and the tweeter to the other.
simples

 

[SykomantiS]

yes i put components in the front and 6.5 woofers in the back.

nice treble and mix of bass also got a inphase sub in the boot and an inphase amp. got the lot including wires for £300 by haggling

cross over simply goes to the original speaker cable then takes the speaker into one input and the tweeter to the other.
simples

Stupid question: why 6.5" woofers in the back and not coaxials? Is there a specific reason for this?

 

[crowmar kirkliss]

not really, just decided.

works well for me.

 

[TOM_CTS_FN1]

Phoned local Honda dealer today. A replacement speaker is £60+ inc VAT!

Think i will upgrade to Inphase and give the re-wiring a whirl! what could possibly go wrong : P

 

[crowmar kirkliss]

Phoned local Honda dealer today. A replacement speaker is £60+ inc VAT!

Think i will upgrade to Inphase and give the re-wiring a whirl! what could possibly go wrong : P

Its really easy mate. door card just pops off, tweeter surround pops off first,
then unclip the handle and lock bits.

Old speaker out, new speaker ring + speaker +crossover in. no soldering required

job done.

 

[chopper70]

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[tufty turner]

Hi tom ive got two original speakers which ive taken out my fn2 in the garage... i upgraded a few months back... they are in perfect condition.
if you decide not to upgrade you can have these for free just pay me for postage from blackpool... enough for me knowing ive stopped honda ripping you off...kind hearted arnt i let me know.

 

[TOM_CTS_FN1]

Hi tom ive got two original speakers which ive taken out my fn2 in the garage... i upgraded a few months back... they are in perfect condition.
if you decide not to upgrade you can have these for free just pay me for postage from blackpool... enough for me knowing ive stopped honda ripping you off...kind hearted arnt i let me know.

Tufty you're a chuffing legend and that is a very generous offer indeed, but i found some on the fleabay for 30 for a pair the other day and bought them. D'oh!!!!

Thank you for your kind offer!

p.s. i completey wussed out of doing a speaker upgrade! electronics just aren't my friend. I'll stick to polishing it!