How easy is it to replace front speakers?

[vaios]

Just one of them is working. Wondering if I can replace them on my own and spare me the hustle.

Need some quality sound for motivation.

There are no back speakers (don't care at the moment)

[westie]

Very easy. Just find the bolts to get the plastic trim off and the speakers are screwed / bolted to that. I think the wiring is just spade connectors, but it might be soldered.

[vaios]

Thanks Westie,

I suppose taking of the plastic cover won't brake something else.

I ll give it a shot.

[akyakapotter]

Pointless changing them imo they are is the worst position ever best off trying to custom make door pods and put them there instead. I changed mine out for alpine replacements years ago and they are still crap in the oem position. 

Cheers nick 

[BMX-RIG]

Best thing you can do is put something on the rear shelf

[vaios]

Is there any actual step by step video guide out for ep91? Eg. Run wires, cut holes in the back self or doors.

Can I give it shot or just go to the appropriate workshop?

[akyakapotter]

The wires for rear speakers may be taped up behind the drivers side panel in the boot mine were in my na.

[Logsdon]

I just did the ones in the mrs glanza, was a piece of piss 2 small screws and 2 10mm screw bolts..

 

but as says the 4” speakers are seriously pants, I just bought some vibe replacements from Halfords and some 6x9s worked out around £48..

mine didn’t have the rear speaker wire, so just bought 10m of wire cost £3, and just ran it behind the rear 1/4 and plastic running board, then up along the plastic under the steering wheel..

took around 30-45 minutes.

think I’m going to look at cutting and fitting some 6” speakers into the door where the pocket is.

this is the only picture I took 

[vaios]

Ok so I made a first step and removed passengers cover to see what is what. Although I am skilled in computers I am afraid to touch almost anything in a car that I don't know about. Especially when it comes to voltage etc.

I can at least try and replace these which is a cheap solution for starters. Thinking of Sxe-1025s Alpine 10cm 4'

I might need your help on connectors.

If all goes well I ll need your advice on how to properly run cables to the rear and cut holes for better speakers.

 

[maerijn]

the speaker will have a + and - on it, just cut off the connector and solder the wires to your new speaker

Edited October 27, 2019 by maerijn

[vaios]

Any solution that does not require any soldering? 😅

[BMX-RIG]

You can get adapters that plug onto those connections to avoid soldering.

[vaios]

Ok, so it was rather easy after all.

Took both panels off cut the old ones and connected 2 new JVC ones.

Simple with duct tape, a bit more decent sound.

Next step is to run 2 oval speakers to the back like the ones @Logsdon has.

Last step is to get the old Clarion unit off and replace it with a modern one.

[vaios]

yesterday i also got rid of a relic Clarion and installed a new sony. 

With a bit of advice from a mechanic friend of mine on the phone i got the wiring done and it plays fine.

When someone in here tells me how to remove the inner side plastic things on the floor that hold the carpet i will also install a couple of good 6x9 in the back 😛

[westie]

If you take of the plastic trim on the right hand side of the boot (as you look at it with the boot open) you should find a spare plug taped up in the wiring harness. This is for rear speakers, so no need to run a wire from the front yourself!

 

[vaios]

Hey Westie  thanks for this reply. I have already run the first cable up to a point (still need to figure out how to get the rear trims near the wheels off).
Is it possible you can make some photos of the spots you mention?

[westie]

I'll try and get some photos for you at the weekend mate.

 

[vaios]

Thanks man .

appreciate it

[westie]

Here's some photos of the plug that should be taped up in the loom behind the panel in the first photo. It's designed to fit into the factory rear speaker parcel shelf as in the last photo, but you'll be able to attach your own plug for aftermarket speakers. 

Hope that helps! 

[vaios]

Thanks for taking the time to take these westie.

I take a peak at it although I don't get my hopes up since my starlet did not have any speakers at the back. I also need to figure out how to take all the trims out. I did the front trims but not the rear ones yet.

[westie]

Both my current one (Ep95 Reflet X) and previous one (UK spec EP91 Sportif) didn't have factory rear speakers both both had the plug, it might be there on yours. 

[vaios]

Can you recall if it was hidden/tucked in inside the trims or it was just there hanging in wait ?

[akyakapotter]

8 minutes ago, vaios said:

Can you recall if it was hidden/tucked in inside the trims or it was just there hanging in wait ?

Taped to the loom bud.