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Omega Help Area => Omega Electrical and Audio Help => Topic started by: V6CDBOY on 18 January 2009, 14:47:40

Title: Speakers
Post by: V6CDBOY on 18 January 2009, 14:47:40
Hi All

A vauge question, how many speakers should there be in a 2001 omega saloon.

So far I can only locate 4 all in the front doors.

There are speaker vents in the back door but no speakers behind is this correct for a CD spec. :)

Regards
Title: Re: Speakers
Post by: vauxfan2k on 18 January 2009, 14:50:55
front doors = 1 large and 1 tweeter (each door)
Rear doors = 1x sligtly smaller speaker (each door)
Rear shelf = 2x sub speakers (optional)

your car should deffo have speakers in the rear doors at least.

have a look under your rear shelf inside the boot and see if you can find any wiring for the shelf speakers, some have some dont.  :y
Title: Re: Speakers
Post by: V6CDBOY on 18 January 2009, 14:53:47
Thanks

Deffinately go the large and tweeters in the front doors but nothing in the rear doors.  what type of speaker should I fit?

 :(
Title: Re: Speakers
Post by: vauxfan2k on 18 January 2009, 15:21:20
in my opinion you cant get much better than the std ones, Ive tried a few makes in the past and none of them seem any better.

I cant remember the size of the rear door speakers off hand, something like 6.5 inch I think. 7.5 for the fronts
Title: Re: Speakers
Post by: V6CDBOY on 18 January 2009, 15:23:28
Thanks again
 :y
Title: Re: Speakers
Post by: Woodfull on 18 January 2009, 20:07:36
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Thanks

Deffinately go the large and tweeters in the front doors but nothing in the rear doors.  what type of speaker should I fit?

 :(

Am thinking about changing mine too.
 
If you do change them, would be interested to know which ones you have chosen and your thoughts on the improvement (if any)  :y :y

Title: Re: Speakers
Post by: Ian_D on 19 January 2009, 00:46:28
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in my opinion you cant get much better than the std ones, Ive tried a few makes in the past and none of them seem any better.

I cant remember the size of the rear door speakers off hand, something like 6.5 inch I think. 7.5 for the fronts

Wouldn't go that far tbh!

Having said that, when Stu fitted a pioneer head unit of mine in his council spec, I was gob smacked! There're million times better than the standard speakers that were in my Vectra and Ford Escort put it that way! ;D
Title: Re: Speakers
Post by: Dave DND on 19 January 2009, 11:27:17
Standard paper cone speakers go mushy with condensation, are actually manufactured for less than 10p each and are made with the sole responsibility of distracting you from the rattles of the vehicle.

So how good do you really think they are going to sound compared to an aftermarket speaker ?
Title: Re: Speakers
Post by: Lazydocker on 19 January 2009, 12:01:21
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Standard paper cone speakers go mushy with condensation, are actually manufactured for less than 10p each and are made with the sole responsibility of distracting you from the rattles of the vehicle.

So how good do you really think they are going to sound compared to an aftermarket speaker ?

OK Dave... Just from an interest point here... What aftermarket speakers would you recommend for an Elite with Bose?

I need at least one door speaker and am tempted to go with a new set so just want a professional opinion :y :y :y
Title: Re: Speakers
Post by: Dave DND on 19 January 2009, 12:45:40
With the exception of the nasty budget range of JBL speakers, there are no other aftermarket speakers to the best of my knowledge that are 2 Ohm rated and compatable with the BOSE system.

Professional opinion?

Ditch the BOSE  !!  
Title: Re: Speakers
Post by: Lazydocker on 19 January 2009, 13:02:54
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With the exception of the nasty budget range of JBL speakers, there are no other aftermarket speakers to the best of my knowledge that are 2 Ohm rated and compatable with the BOSE system.

Professional opinion?

Ditch the BOSE  !!  

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

TBH I think the sound is acceptable for what I'm after, plus I've got the built in phone which is fine for what I need :y :y :y

Guess I'll just get one from a scrapper then :y :y :y
Title: Re: Speakers
Post by: Martin_1962 on 19 January 2009, 16:26:47
I have Infinity 605 components in the front door, the cross over goes in the arm rest (thanks Kevin) and they are 65mm in size.

FL use Corsa adaptors from Halfords ( I think I had to lop off alug)
Title: Re: Speakers
Post by: V6CDBOY on 19 January 2009, 18:14:23
Ok Guys

Another stupid  :-/ question.  There's alot of talk on here about 'bose' systems how do you know if it fitted with this system.

A stupid question, it's probably very simple to tell. But I don't know?

 :(
Title: Re: Speakers
Post by: V6CDBOY on 19 January 2009, 18:31:56
On the same subject, can I fit any speaker into the rear door or is it a certain size?

Title: Re: Speakers
Post by: tmx on 19 January 2009, 18:58:41
im in the process of upgrading my stereo from the underpowered bose system!

Fronts will take a standard 65cm speaker with an adaptor kit rears require much smaller speakers which is why i have decided to use the parcel shelf instead and put my woofers in the boot

ive gone for Component Alpine Speakers 6x9 rears and 65cm fronts with a Denon DCA 800 8ch Amp in the boot

i didnt use a template i smashed up the crappy paper speakers and superglued the speakers to the old paper frames
Title: Re: Speakers
Post by: Woodfull on 19 January 2009, 18:59:41
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I have Infinity 605 components in the front door, the cross over goes in the arm rest (thanks Kevin) and they are 65mm in size.

FL use Corsa adaptors from Halfords ( I think I had to lop off alug)

Martin, should that be 165mm?? ;D

Wouldn't want anyone trying to fit 2  1/2 inch speakers or thereabouts :y :y :D

btw what do you think of the Infinities?? :y
Title: Re: Speakers
Post by: Merlindriver on 19 January 2009, 19:31:27
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Ok Guys

Another stupid  :-/ question.  There's alot of talk on here about 'bose' systems how do you know if it fitted with this system.

A stupid question, it's probably very simple to tell. But I don't know?

 :(

If it's anything like mine it'll have a whopping great speaker on the parcel shelf with the Bose logo on the grille.  It'll also have the cabinet for the sub-woofer taking up space in the top of the boot!
Title: Re: Speakers
Post by: DC on 19 January 2009, 22:04:52
it has been mentioned before, but it would be worthwile if anyone could quote the speakers' thickness as there is not much space in the doors. Are the ones in the rear doors (estate) also quite limited?
Title: Re: Speakers
Post by: Martin_1962 on 19 January 2009, 22:09:44
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I have Infinity 605 components in the front door, the cross over goes in the arm rest (thanks Kevin) and they are 65mm in size.

FL use Corsa adaptors from Halfords ( I think I had to lop off alug)

Martin, should that be 165mm?? ;D

Wouldn't want anyone trying to fit 2  1/2 inch speakers or thereabouts :y :y :D

btw what do you think of the Infinities?? :y


aghhh!!!!! (again)

yes actually 6.5" and that is 165mm ::) ::) ::) ::)

Very good, but a standard head unit cannot drive them - a CDR500 struggled but my MXD5970 managed.

On this car (moved speakers) I used an amp