I want to change the front speakers in my b6 (17cm i think) as well as amplifying these and as i believe there to be no speakers in the rear id like some put in. Can you guys recommend me what amp and components to go for in the front and what type of speakers for the rear. And finally someone to install it for me as i am a mong.
Passat b6 speaker upgrades
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@mckeown - I'd split the budget roughly £150/ £50 for the speakers, getting the better ones in the front door - there's loads to choose from at that price.
Choose 16.5cm speakers and make sure you buy the speaker adaptor to fit (approx £14 for two sets).
I really rate these for an entry-level high quality speaker: http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/spe...-17cm/rainbow-el-c6-2-6-5-2-way-component-set
As for an amplifier, this little beauty has speaker level inputs, perfect for adding to a non-sub system: http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/amp...-gm-a4604-4-channel-bridgeable-amplifier-480w
Don't forget to buy a wiring kit (8 Gauge minimum) and Speaker cable
Or just give me a budget and I can install a nice system no probs. I'm home July 9th to 14th Inclusive, but have a few RMS legends cars to look at in that time..
Del
Choose 16.5cm speakers and make sure you buy the speaker adaptor to fit (approx £14 for two sets).
I really rate these for an entry-level high quality speaker: http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/spe...-17cm/rainbow-el-c6-2-6-5-2-way-component-set
As for an amplifier, this little beauty has speaker level inputs, perfect for adding to a non-sub system: http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/amp...-gm-a4604-4-channel-bridgeable-amplifier-480w
Don't forget to buy a wiring kit (8 Gauge minimum) and Speaker cable
Or just give me a budget and I can install a nice system no probs. I'm home July 9th to 14th Inclusive, but have a few RMS legends cars to look at in that time..
Del
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I'll get them in with a mallet!
16.5-17 should fit the adaptor OK - they fitted my 16.5cm adaptors in my last car.
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If you can get the dynaudio kit for Passat b6's it's quite good
QUITE good? Someone's hard to please! Dynaudio are my favourite speaker brand ever for cars - fitted a pair to an E46 about 12 years ago with custom door builds and they blew my socks off. No need for a sub.
Bit pricey though £799 for the pair back then, which is over many people's budget for one pair of speakers.
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Comes as an option in some vw's! Have an estate ATM with it!
roverspeed
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I upgraded mine last week, nothing fancy and didn't amp them. I will keep the look out for a cheapie 4 channel amp.
I put 6.5 inch speakers in the front and back (like yours there was no rear speakers, and no wiring.
I didn't use any adapters, the speakers fitted without them when I drilled the rim and use the self tapper plates that came with the speakers.
I also fitted a little 140watt D class amp subwoofer that I bought of here for the princely sum of £20 quid.
I would recommend putting a bit of money aside for a bit of dynamatt or similar for the doors, as they buzz a little now at higher volume, nothing terrible though.
Gimme a shout if you need any advice on cable routing or getting power etc in from the engine bay.
I just went for Vibe Slick 6 components in the front and Vibe Slick 6 co-axials in the back.
I had to use the speaker line level's for the subwoofer, which is less than ideal but it works well enough. I am still trying to get the crossover and gain to just the right spot.
I put 6.5 inch speakers in the front and back (like yours there was no rear speakers, and no wiring.
I didn't use any adapters, the speakers fitted without them when I drilled the rim and use the self tapper plates that came with the speakers.
I also fitted a little 140watt D class amp subwoofer that I bought of here for the princely sum of £20 quid.
I would recommend putting a bit of money aside for a bit of dynamatt or similar for the doors, as they buzz a little now at higher volume, nothing terrible though.
Gimme a shout if you need any advice on cable routing or getting power etc in from the engine bay.
I just went for Vibe Slick 6 components in the front and Vibe Slick 6 co-axials in the back.
I had to use the speaker line level's for the subwoofer, which is less than ideal but it works well enough. I am still trying to get the crossover and gain to just the right spot.
roverspeed
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Hello all,
is there anyway to get pre-amp signals from an RCD310 to go to an amp?
PS I would be willing to open the unit up if it achieved the results I want.
I have decent components and the limiting factor is the head unit, I want to stay OEM and I don't like using line levels for amps, but will if forced to.
I am pretty sure that the amp is reining itself in at high volume levels to prevent clipping, and the speakers aren't even being pushed. (it doesn't clip ever even at max)
On another note, the amp in my sub decided to die, but I feel its better to amp the 4x 6.5 inch speakers than replacing the sub amp???
is there anyway to get pre-amp signals from an RCD310 to go to an amp?
PS I would be willing to open the unit up if it achieved the results I want.
I have decent components and the limiting factor is the head unit, I want to stay OEM and I don't like using line levels for amps, but will if forced to.
I am pretty sure that the amp is reining itself in at high volume levels to prevent clipping, and the speakers aren't even being pushed. (it doesn't clip ever even at max)
On another note, the amp in my sub decided to die, but I feel its better to amp the 4x 6.5 inch speakers than replacing the sub amp???
roverspeed
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I do like a good sub, I think that's why it sounded better before, I had the bass dialed back on the head unit and it was coping fine.
I mostly listen to rock/metal that doesn't require major lows, but I will have the odd bit of hip hop or dubstep too so I will maybe go for a LC2i jobbie and see out it goes with a 4 channel amp before going all mad and adding a sub.
I mostly listen to rock/metal that doesn't require major lows, but I will have the odd bit of hip hop or dubstep too so I will maybe go for a LC2i jobbie and see out it goes with a 4 channel amp before going all mad and adding a sub.
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