MK986 Posted February 20, 2018 Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 Hi all, I want to replace the dashboard loudspeakers. They are 10cm, and mounted in the housing/grill, which isn’t ideal and actually pretty annoying. There is quite a simple mod I found, and I was wondering if anyone had done anything similar, and/or found a better alternative. Cheers for the input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike597 Posted February 20, 2018 Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 I've done this and I'd think the majority of 986 owners on here have done it as well or used the custom mounting kit that used to be available on eBay - may still be. It was quite expensive for a couple of clips basically. I replaced with a pair of alpine speakers that cost about 40 quid and sound about 40 times better than the Nokia junk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyderman8 Posted February 20, 2018 Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 I bought the kit and sold the original speakers on eBay - less hassle than carving them up! Definitely worth doing the swap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK986 Posted February 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 @spyderman8 do you have a link to the 'kit'? I've been looking for this and can't seem to find it. @mike597 did your Alpine speakers power up ok using the CR-22 (I take it you have that Becker radio installed? - I think it's stock). I'm not sure what wattage it kicks out. I'm slightly concerned I might need a little amp (?) Thanks for your input. MK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike597 Posted February 21, 2018 Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 13 minutes ago, MK986 said: @spyderman8 do you have a link to the 'kit'? I've been looking for this and can't seem to find it. @mike597 did your Alpine speakers power up ok using the CR-22 (I take it you have that Becker radio installed? - I think it's stock). I'm not sure what wattage it kicks out. I'm slightly concerned I might need a little amp (?) Thanks for your input. MK I have a becker grand prix which is more or less plug and play replacement for the cr-22. I have the amp and door speakers as well though do you not have these then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK986 Posted February 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 @mike597 no I don’t have door speakers, nor an amp. I have a cd changer in the frunk and a Bruce Springsteen cassette in the drive (previous owner‘s). So... hoping the Becker have enough power output to power some half decent 2ways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike597 Posted February 21, 2018 Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 I think it'll be fine. The amp is principally used to drive the door 'sub woofers' I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK986 Posted February 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 1 hour ago, mike597 said: I think it'll be fine. The amp is principally used to drive the door 'sub woofers' I believe. I agree. Uncle Amazon just dropped of some 2way Kenwood 10cm’s so I’ll keep you all posed how I get on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyderman8 Posted February 21, 2018 Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 Sorry, can’t remember the name of the kit but I think the company are based in Southampton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK986 Posted February 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 1 minute ago, spyderman8 said: Sorry, can’t remember the name of the kit but I think the company are based in Southampton. Cheers spidey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyderman8 Posted February 21, 2018 Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 Sorry, can’t remember the name of the kit but I think the company are based in Southampton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyderman8 Posted February 21, 2018 Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 I’ve got a feeling it was JMG http://www.jmgporsche.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike597 Posted February 21, 2018 Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 Just now, spyderman8 said: I’ve got a feeling it was JMG http://www.jmgporsche.co.uk/ Thats them. I bought a kit and then didn't use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK986 Posted February 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 Legends! Thanks. - I’ll check it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Posted February 21, 2018 Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 Hi mk986, l replaced mine can not remember what speakers l put in but used the existing holders and modified. I am not one for DIY Boxster tasks but this was fairly easy just go for it you will surprise yourself with a little care and save you money. They work great and can not believe that Porsche put such ancient speakers in such a lovely engineered car. Cheers muddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Posted February 21, 2018 Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 Muddy again l did follow that DIY video and worked for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzlee Posted February 21, 2018 Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 I recently bought the JMG kit, very easy to fit and made the world of difference, radio reception is still cr@p though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfprorich Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 I just checked my speakers as I wasn't convinced they were the originals....and they're not The mod has already been done as per the video at the top. Alpine speakers haven't been used but I'm happy with the sound so not going to be changing them and will spend the money on something else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzlee Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 18 minutes ago, golfprorich said: I just checked my speakers as I wasn't convinced they were the originals....and they're not The mod has already been done as per the video at the top. Alpine speakers haven't been used but I'm happy with the sound so not going to be changing them and will spend the money on something else Believe me you would know if they were the originals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfprorich Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 Just now, Grizzlee said: Believe me you would know if they were the originals So I've heard!! I suppose that the Alpines would be see a slight upgrade on what's in there now but I really don't see the point. The money saved on speakers will go towards the front bumper repaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzlee Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 2 minutes ago, golfprorich said: So I've heard!! I suppose that the Alpines would be see a slight upgrade on what's in there now but I really don't see the point. The money saved on speakers will go towards the front bumper repaint Sounds like a plan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlp606 Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 At the end of the video what wire is he soldering to the connections? Can you use standard speaker wire?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK986 Posted February 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 1 minute ago, karlp606 said: At the end of the video what wire is he soldering to the connections? Can you use standard speaker wire?? Yea for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon_S Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 You don't need to do any soldering. The sockets moulded into the speaker housings are standard VW speaker connectors which can be purchased from ebay for a couple of quid. I cut the socket off and replaced with these: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Volkswagen-Golf-MK2-Speaker-Adaptor-Adapter-Plug-Leads-Cable-Connector/253262431939?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlp606 Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 Nice @Simon_S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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