spoonman2 2 Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Hi all,Newbie ICE installer alert!97' 5 door VR6 Just bought some Infinity Kappa (2 way) speakers to go in the back doors and some Infinity reference speakers (component 3 ways with seperate tweeters ) for the front.The question is: Do I need crossovers for the tweeters in the top of the dashboard, or just exchange them?The infinity's come with crossover boxes too, do I need to install them??Any help greatly appreciated, many thanks! Ian Link to post Share on other sites
thegoth 5 Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 The standard VW 'crossovers' simply consist of a parrallel capacitor which would have audiophiles, even alive ones, turning in their graves.I would suggest installing the crossovers as you have them as it can only help improve the sound quality. Link to post Share on other sites
spoonman2 2 Posted May 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Ok, are the crosovers for the tweeters in the top of the dashboard hidden or easy to find? Only asking as I haven't started installing them yet. Many thanks for your advice Link to post Share on other sites
thegoth 5 Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 on the rear speakers they are simply soldered across the terminals on ther back of the tweeter unit. Would imagine the fronts are the same Link to post Share on other sites
CALICO 130 Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 front dash tweeters are also on the back of them. rune speaker wires from you AMP/HADUNIT to the tweeter position add crossoverthen connect the wire that runs to the door (which is piggy backed on the tweeter) in to crossover eezy peezy Link to post Share on other sites
spoonman2 2 Posted May 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Thanks very much Link to post Share on other sites
CALICO 130 Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 if you need a hand pm me if you are not to far away i could help Link to post Share on other sites
spoonman2 2 Posted May 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 Thanks Calico! I have downloaded some instructions from the Infinity website, will have a go this morning to fit them. Can't be worse than the factory paper coned crap that are in the doors at the moment lolI have never come across such bad quality factory fitted speakers in my life. Link to post Share on other sites
CALICO 130 Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 they probably sounded good when new as they were quite large for standard at the time lol Link to post Share on other sites
spoonman2 2 Posted May 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 All installed now and quite happy, just need an amp and a sub put in the spare wheel now, will keep me busy. Thanks Calico Link to post Share on other sites
spoonman2 2 Posted May 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Can anyone give me suggestions for a sub' please?I am running a Kenwood 6541U head unit and suppose I will need an amp to run the system too.The treble and midrange are very nice, just no bloody bass lol. Thanks in advance Ian Link to post Share on other sites
shail 0 Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 I run a JL Audio 10" sub. It was there base range of the time, but it sounds very good. Link to post Share on other sites
xyber 1 Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Ive got an Infinty Perfect 10 VQ, its got a magnesium cone and comes with 2 massive alloy doughnuts that insert to the back of the sub to tune it. Its really punchy!!If you want to go mad a JL Audio W7 is about as good as it gets, but about £700 Link to post Share on other sites
CALICO 130 Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 auto acoustics do a nice box for the nearside will need screwing to the bodywork as standard velcrow dosnt workall depends what type base you are after base that makes your car shake and makes you go deaf or bass that is for sound quality 12" best as 10" dosnt pump the bass so much 15" do not react to quick beats Alpine type R subs seem to be the best of both worlds in a ported box jl audio are very good for both sq and bas but that is reflected in the price Link to post Share on other sites
GraLaw 0 Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 I always wanted one of them compact subs that go under your seat. They come with an inline volume control that you can fit anywhere on the center console. I think I will go down that road when I fit one because I can't be bothered to put the wires to the boot. Link to post Share on other sites
CALICO 130 Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 its only 2 wires 1 from the battery and one from the stereo its a piece of cake sounds much better too the ones that go under the seat are tuneup woofers and do not give decent base Link to post Share on other sites
GraLaw 0 Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 I also have this fear that my subs will get stolen so I want something cheaper. I've had speakers stolen from two cars and bolts from the VR6.If you get something expensive, nail it down. Link to post Share on other sites
spoonman2 2 Posted May 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Thanks for the suggestions guys Gralaw: Reminds me of my 309Gti I had years back where the spare alloy was kept in a cage underneath the back of the car and people were stealing the using bolt croppers. I made an 8" stainless steel disc to mount under the wheel and bolted it to the inside of the boot with M12 studding by drilling a hole through the floor in the boot.LOL. Link to post Share on other sites
spoonman2 2 Posted May 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 ooops Link to post Share on other sites
spoonman2 2 Posted May 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Calico: I was thinking of a 12" in the boot to one side in a specially made ported box, made them before.What about bass tubes? I cant lose much boot space as we have a 9month old baby and all her gear to carry around , hence me getting a 5 door, not a 3. Link to post Share on other sites
xyber 1 Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 If you want a little sub look at MTX subs, they used to do really good 6 & 8" ones Link to post Share on other sites
GraLaw 0 Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 I just see the MTX website and they have a 24" square sub!! That's mad. Link to post Share on other sites
spoonman2 2 Posted May 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 auto acoustics do a nice box for the nearside will need screwing to the bodywork as standard velcrow dosnt workall depends what type base you are after base that makes your car shake and makes you go deaf or bass that is for sound quality 12" best as 10" dosnt pump the bass so much 15" do not react to quick beats Alpine type R subs seem to be the best of both worlds in a ported box jl audio are very good for both sq and bas but that is reflected in the priceJust had a look at the StealthBoXz Calico, £190 just for the box , think I`ll make one Link to post Share on other sites
CALICO 130 Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 i paid £60 for my large one brand new off Ebay very neat though keeps all your boot for proper use lol Link to post Share on other sites
spoonman2 2 Posted May 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Just ordered one of these for a tryout, got it at a reasonable price... will let you know how I get on.http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/1538.htmlhttp://www.infinitysystems.com/car/products/product_detail.aspx?prod=BASSLINK/230&cat=BSL&ser=BSL&Language=ENG&Country=GB&Region=EUROPEWhat you think? Ian Link to post Share on other sites
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