Upgrading door/dash speakers
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Hello beautiful friends.
I have seven 3.5" Kicker KS speakers I would like to swap in.
My questions as I brainstorm and map the project:
-Do I need to remove entire door panels? I'm under the impression that I can remove the grill with a tool without taking the whole panel out.
-Also what other size speakers are there? I'm trying to find a list, but I'm seeing mixed results. I believe the front two doors also have 6x9s, but I want to know the answer before I remove the door panel (if I even need to).
-Will I need any mounting brackets, or should the speakers fit nicely in.
Also, I MAY add a 4-channel amp.
What is the best way to wire them to the speakers?
-run wire directly through panels into speaker?
-run wire directly to amplifier and hit speaker wires this way?
Thank you all!
I have seven 3.5" Kicker KS speakers I would like to swap in.
My questions as I brainstorm and map the project:
-Do I need to remove entire door panels? I'm under the impression that I can remove the grill with a tool without taking the whole panel out.
-Also what other size speakers are there? I'm trying to find a list, but I'm seeing mixed results. I believe the front two doors also have 6x9s, but I want to know the answer before I remove the door panel (if I even need to).
-Will I need any mounting brackets, or should the speakers fit nicely in.
Also, I MAY add a 4-channel amp.
What is the best way to wire them to the speakers?
-run wire directly through panels into speaker?
-run wire directly to amplifier and hit speaker wires this way?
Thank you all!
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Hello beautiful friends.
I have seven 3.5" Kicker KS speakers I would like to swap in.
My questions as I brainstorm and map the project:
-Do I need to remove entire door panels? I'm under the impression that I can remove the grill with a tool without taking the whole panel out.
-Also what other size speakers are there? I'm trying to find a list, but I'm seeing mixed results. I believe the front two doors also have 6x9s, but I want to know the answer before I remove the door panel (if I even need to).
-Will I need any mounting brackets, or should the speakers fit nicely in.
Also, I MAY add a 4-channel amp.
What is the best way to wire them to the speakers?
-run wire directly through panels into speaker?
-run wire directly to amplifier and hit speaker wires this way?
Thank you all!
I have seven 3.5" Kicker KS speakers I would like to swap in.
My questions as I brainstorm and map the project:
-Do I need to remove entire door panels? I'm under the impression that I can remove the grill with a tool without taking the whole panel out.
-Also what other size speakers are there? I'm trying to find a list, but I'm seeing mixed results. I believe the front two doors also have 6x9s, but I want to know the answer before I remove the door panel (if I even need to).
-Will I need any mounting brackets, or should the speakers fit nicely in.
Also, I MAY add a 4-channel amp.
What is the best way to wire them to the speakers?
-run wire directly through panels into speaker?
-run wire directly to amplifier and hit speaker wires this way?
Thank you all!
Wel ok, the EASIEST way..
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Ok several things.
Mounting IS NOT aligned.
When I replaced it with Kicker KS 3.5 series, I could only mount one side. Not best practice, but whatever.
ALSO: Do they ML panels on rear doors pop off? Or do I need to remove entire door panel.
I was attempting, but it wasn't coming off easily (I have a prying tool kit). I didn't want to risk damage the panels so I stopped.
Someone please confirm.
Mounting IS NOT aligned.
When I replaced it with Kicker KS 3.5 series, I could only mount one side. Not best practice, but whatever.
ALSO: Do they ML panels on rear doors pop off? Or do I need to remove entire door panel.
I was attempting, but it wasn't coming off easily (I have a prying tool kit). I didn't want to risk damage the panels so I stopped.
Someone please confirm.
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Just take the door panel off. It really is super simple. Like two, maybe three screws, and then you just pull the panel off. Shouldn't take more than 10 minutes your very first time. After that, you'll do it in 3 minutes.
The only "trick" is to remember to secure the door latch cable before reinstalling. Ask me how I know - okay, I didn't secure the cable properly, buttoned the door back up, and had to call my wife (from the garage) to come let me out
The only "trick" is to remember to secure the door latch cable before reinstalling. Ask me how I know - okay, I didn't secure the cable properly, buttoned the door back up, and had to call my wife (from the garage) to come let me out
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Hi new here -- I was wondering for those who upgraded their speakers to the REF307F in the ES350 did you use the supplied capacitor. Have 2 opinions from Crutchfield one says use and one says do not use.
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Just take the door panel off. It really is super simple. Like two, maybe three screws, and then you just pull the panel off. Shouldn't take more than 10 minutes your very first time. After that, you'll do it in 3 minutes.
The only "trick" is to remember to secure the door latch cable before reinstalling. Ask me how I know - okay, I didn't secure the cable properly, buttoned the door back up, and had to call my wife (from the garage) to come let me out
The only "trick" is to remember to secure the door latch cable before reinstalling. Ask me how I know - okay, I didn't secure the cable properly, buttoned the door back up, and had to call my wife (from the garage) to come let me out
LOL - Yea I can see myself doing that. Uhm, but what about the other three doors?
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Ok several things.
Mounting IS NOT aligned.
When I replaced it with Kicker KS 3.5 series, I could only mount one side. Not best practice, but whatever.
ALSO: Do they ML panels on rear doors pop off? Or do I need to remove entire door panel.
I was attempting, but it wasn't coming off easily (I have a prying tool kit). I didn't want to risk damage the panels so I stopped.
Someone please confirm.
Mounting IS NOT aligned.
When I replaced it with Kicker KS 3.5 series, I could only mount one side. Not best practice, but whatever.
ALSO: Do they ML panels on rear doors pop off? Or do I need to remove entire door panel.
I was attempting, but it wasn't coming off easily (I have a prying tool kit). I didn't want to risk damage the panels so I stopped.
Someone please confirm.
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Ah excellent. saw that! Will do that soon.
Also I haven't noticed a considerable improvement... dare I saw slightly downgraded? I was expecting more volume and clarity.
ALSO did you happen to swap out 6x9s too?
-did you need mounting bracket for 6x9
Also I haven't noticed a considerable improvement... dare I saw slightly downgraded? I was expecting more volume and clarity.
ALSO did you happen to swap out 6x9s too?
-did you need mounting bracket for 6x9
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