New to stereo stuff...looking to upgrade rear deck speakers (and maybe more) in the S4

TwnTrbo · 05-10-2003, 06:31 PM

I have a Bose system with toasted rear speakers. I'm looking at some new MB Quart 6.5 Premium speakers, but that's just from reviews I've read. What should I buy, and how should I install it? If I want to replace the front speakers too?

TIA!

Merkin · 05-10-2003, 08:32 PM

Jarrod · 05-10-2003, 10:55 PM

You're best bet is to yank everything and start from scratch. Well, keep the HU if you want, but you'll need new amps as InfernoCL said to get the most out of your new speakers. And as for what is best, that is totally subjective. First get a price range then audition some and decide what you like best.

TwnTrbo · 05-11-2003, 08:08 AM

Like the rear deck and front door speakers?

Merkin · 05-11-2003, 08:50 AM

TwnTrbo · 05-11-2003, 09:08 AM

Rian Colorado · 05-12-2003, 09:06 PM

You have to change all the speakers.... and change them to speakers with the SAME ohm ratings as the stock speakers (some are like 1.8 ohms... somre are different...) And you'll be lucky to find manufacturers that are making speakers with this ratings (ie......since NO ONE does this, and they SUCK)

If you're going to do it (in the S4) it's either change out EVERYTHING (all the speakers, + amp/amps) or replace with STOCK speakers. Pretty much those are your only 2 options.

Rian

05-10-2003, 08:32 PM	#2
Merkin AudiWorld Expert Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 34,528	you gotta get new amps too, might as well just get a new setup __________________ 2003 A4 1.8 quattro manual Milwaukee I WILL DESTROY YOU

05-10-2003, 10:55 PM	#3
Jarrod Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 1,012	Bose sucks. You're best bet is to yank everything and start from scratch. Well, keep the HU if you want, but you'll need new amps as InfernoCL said to get the most out of your new speakers. And as for what is best, that is totally subjective. First get a price range then audition some and decide what you like best. __________________ Minnesota Audi Club Member www.mnaudi.com 2000 Audi A6 2.7T 6 Speed http://www.sounddomain.com/id/quattroman

05-11-2003, 08:08 AM	#4
TwnTrbo Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,422	I don't want to replace ALL the speakers...can I just replace a few and an amp? Like the rear deck and front door speakers? __________________

05-11-2003, 08:50 AM	#5
Merkin AudiWorld Expert Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 34,528	bose speakers run weird impedence, so change all or keep bose __________________ 2003 A4 1.8 quattro manual Milwaukee I WILL DESTROY YOU

05-11-2003, 09:08 AM	#6
TwnTrbo Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,422	So, replace front door, rear door, AND rear deck? what sizes are those? __________________

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05-12-2003, 09:06 PM	#7
Rian Colorado AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,144	Nope, you didn't catch what he meant. You have to change all the speakers.... and change them to speakers with the SAME ohm ratings as the stock speakers (some are like 1.8 ohms... somre are different...) And you'll be lucky to find manufacturers that are making speakers with this ratings (ie......since NO ONE does this, and they SUCK) If you're going to do it (in the S4) it's either change out EVERYTHING (all the speakers, + amp/amps) or replace with STOCK speakers. Pretty much those are your only 2 options. Rian

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