Speakers

Andy Northface · Feb 19th, 2012, 12:21

I have a hacked SC801 in my 850 and the rear speakers are pants. They are muffled. They were muffled when I had a JVC CD player fitted previously. I am planning on fitting sone Alpine speakers of simlilar size behind the grilles. Will I get better sound or do I need a better Head unit and speakers? I don't want to fit another head unit,I just want rid of the crap speakers.

ShadeTek · Feb 19th, 2012, 16:15

If they are muffled, are the tweeters working that are in the D pillars?

Andy Northface · Feb 19th, 2012, 16:51

Ain't none there mate. My car had a SC 700 when I got it. It has the dashboard ones though and they work.

Rick Barton · Feb 19th, 2012, 16:55

I've got some Alpine speakers - maybe we should talk!

martybelfastt5 · Feb 19th, 2012, 19:34

speaker upgrade will help tho if you dont have a volvo amp fit one

Andy Northface · Feb 19th, 2012, 19:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick Barton

I've got some Alpine speakers - maybe we should talk!

Would they fit behind the standard grills?

Rick Barton · Feb 19th, 2012, 20:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy Northface

Would they fit behind the standard grills?

They look about the right size but without taking the parcel shelf off I can't be certain.

Andy Northface · Feb 19th, 2012, 21:29

Mines an estate.

I will however measure the speakers tomorrow and find out the size.

Ecurie Ecosse · Feb 19th, 2012, 21:57

Hi

I've been messing around with my stereo a bit recently.

The easiest route to good results would be to swap the head unit (I got an Alpine CDE-113BT) and 5.25 inch component speakers, putting the mid range in the doors (with adaptors - the kit comes with new grilles too, as the stick speakers are an awkward size) and put the tweeters in the dash.

I did try 5.25 inch coaxials in the doors and 3.5 inch speakers in the dash, but the 5.25 components give better results. Get a decent set like Focals for good bass.

That would be a good cost effective upgrade before you start messing about with amps and subs etc.

The head unit was £130 new, and it is iPod compatible and Bluetooth compatible too for using a hands free phone.

You can leave the speakers in the rear doors, as they give quite good bass. There are also speakers in the rear pillars in the estate - just disconnect them as they are rubbish.

To fit the new head unit you will need to get a Volvo to ISO adaptor top, only about £2 on eBay, and a cubby hole if you are moving from one of the double din units.

fliprock · Jul 24th, 2012, 21:39

Help...

I left the car open . Dam thob...

well some toe rag thought they hellp them selfs to the stereo

,

i thought i could just buy a new 1 and be fine..

Oh no Halfords had no clue..

seems like the old owner cut the plus off to install the pioneer i had robbed.
i need to know how this works because all i have is wires /

i have the power and i have the antenna go up when i power up ..

i need to know about the amp side and wheres the speakers??? i have like 6 wires in total?/ and few black 5 or 6 pin monted plubs for id say a cd changer???

any help welcome at this stage im liek its a stereo how hard can this be halfords???

Feb 19th, 2012, 12:21	#1
Andy Northface Where's that 18mm socket? Last Online: Apr 25th, 2016 23:01 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Normally in the dog house, Chester-Le-Street	Speakers I have a hacked SC801 in my 850 and the rear speakers are pants. They are muffled. They were muffled when I had a JVC CD player fitted previously. I am planning on fitting sone Alpine speakers of simlilar size behind the grilles. Will I get better sound or do I need a better Head unit and speakers? I don't want to fit another head unit,I just want rid of the crap speakers.

Feb 19th, 2012, 16:15	#2
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fliprock New Member Last Online: Jul 25th, 2012 16:25 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: birmingham	Help... I left the car open . Dam thob... well some toe rag thought they hellp them selfs to the stereo, i thought i could just buy a new 1 and be fine.. Oh no Halfords had no clue.. seems like the old owner cut the plus off to install the pioneer i had robbed. i need to know how this works because all i have is wires / i have the power and i have the antenna go up when i power up .. i need to know about the amp side and wheres the speakers??? i have like 6 wires in total?/ and few black 5 or 6 pin monted plubs for id say a cd changer??? any help welcome at this stage im liek its a stereo how hard can this be halfords???

Feb 19th, 2012, 16:51	#3
Andy Northface Where's that 18mm socket? Last Online: Apr 25th, 2016 23:01 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Normally in the dog house, Chester-Le-Street	Ain't none there mate. My car had a SC 700 when I got it. It has the dashboard ones though and they work.

Feb 19th, 2012, 21:29	#8
Andy Northface Where's that 18mm socket? Last Online: Apr 25th, 2016 23:01 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Normally in the dog house, Chester-Le-Street	Mines an estate. I will however measure the speakers tomorrow and find out the size.

Feb 19th, 2012, 21:57	#9
Ecurie Ecosse Senior Member Last Online: Aug 28th, 2023 20:53 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Edinburgh	Hi I've been messing around with my stereo a bit recently. The easiest route to good results would be to swap the head unit (I got an Alpine CDE-113BT) and 5.25 inch component speakers, putting the mid range in the doors (with adaptors - the kit comes with new grilles too, as the stick speakers are an awkward size) and put the tweeters in the dash. I did try 5.25 inch coaxials in the doors and 3.5 inch speakers in the dash, but the 5.25 components give better results. Get a decent set like Focals for good bass. That would be a good cost effective upgrade before you start messing about with amps and subs etc. The head unit was £130 new, and it is iPod compatible and Bluetooth compatible too for using a hands free phone. You can leave the speakers in the rear doors, as they give quite good bass. There are also speakers in the rear pillars in the estate - just disconnect them as they are rubbish. To fit the new head unit you will need to get a Volvo to ISO adaptor top, only about £2 on eBay, and a cubby hole if you are moving from one of the double din units.

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