SKIPPER 500 A PO*, HELP?
12-10-2008, 01:08 PM
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SKIPPER 500 A PO*, HELP?
Hey guys, this head unite been a pain. I've head it replace all ready and now one of my speaker is makes a lot of static well turned up a lil. I have no warranty and I'm not trying to spend money. So I went to best buy, and the guy tells me I need to replace the head unite to replace the speakers, is that true?
what are my options here? I'm trying to spend the least amount of money and get some quality back out of my 500, thank you.
what are my options here? I'm trying to spend the least amount of money and get some quality back out of my 500, thank you.
12-10-2008, 03:48 PM
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You can start by just replacing the head unit with an aftermarket unit. You don't have to change the speakers right away. You can replace them later on and have no issues. The only thing that you need to take into consideration is the amps for the door subs. Reference this thread https://mustangforums.com/forum/audi...onstopred.html for the install steps required to make everything work.
12-10-2008, 07:59 PM
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I would hate to replace the head unite for two reasons: 1.) all the aftermarket ones I've seen look ugly and are to small looking, which looks weird. 2.) money
I've have no idea if its the tweeter or sub, it sounds like the speaker above what I guess to be the tweeter, I'm not sure. LOL, I know nothing about audio, its pretty funny.
I've have no idea if its the tweeter or sub, it sounds like the speaker above what I guess to be the tweeter, I'm not sure. LOL, I know nothing about audio, its pretty funny.
12-11-2008, 08:11 AM
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If it's just a speaker issue you can swap them out for 2 new sets of 6X8's. I replaced mine with Boston Acoustics S85's and added some 300Hz Bass Blockers to them. Cleaned up the sound very nicely on the stock head unit. Cheap also. Got mine from sonicelectronix.com .
12-11-2008, 03:43 PM
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12-15-2008, 10:53 PM
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I am in the process of installing a completely new system. So if you are interested in knowing what the stock speakers are exactly like....here are some pictures.
The first pics are the 8in subs from the doors. They are dual voice coil apparently with 1.2 ohms a piece. So I am guessing they are wired in series for a final impedence of 2.4 ohms. Pretty stout for a factory speaker...but then again that 60wx2 might be max watts and not rms.
The second pics are the 6x8 speakers that are a combo 4in and a tweeter. They are built into a pretty nifty little enclosure. I am thinking about attempting to saw the back of this speaker off and attach it to what I am replacing it with.
Then again the person that posted earlier, used tupperware on the back of his speakers and that is pretty nifty...not in the mood for busting out the fiberglass in 30-40 degree weather.
I am completely removing the Shaker system so these are the only photos I think are relevant to this thread. Need pictures of anything else? Let me know quick while the car is apart.
The first pics are the 8in subs from the doors. They are dual voice coil apparently with 1.2 ohms a piece. So I am guessing they are wired in series for a final impedence of 2.4 ohms. Pretty stout for a factory speaker...but then again that 60wx2 might be max watts and not rms.
The second pics are the 6x8 speakers that are a combo 4in and a tweeter. They are built into a pretty nifty little enclosure. I am thinking about attempting to saw the back of this speaker off and attach it to what I am replacing it with.
Then again the person that posted earlier, used tupperware on the back of his speakers and that is pretty nifty...not in the mood for busting out the fiberglass in 30-40 degree weather.
I am completely removing the Shaker system so these are the only photos I think are relevant to this thread. Need pictures of anything else? Let me know quick while the car is apart.
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12-16-2008, 11:57 AM
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I have not had my head in a new body style yet and had wondered almost exactly what you answered.
That strange impedence will make it hard to swap out woofers, and the enclosure will make it interesting to replace the mids as well. You are not going to gain any sound from putting a 4" in an enclosure other then that you will have less cancellation. You can also do this by putting a coat of sound damping on the door.
That strange impedence will make it hard to swap out woofers, and the enclosure will make it interesting to replace the mids as well. You are not going to gain any sound from putting a 4" in an enclosure other then that you will have less cancellation. You can also do this by putting a coat of sound damping on the door.
12-16-2008, 01:00 PM
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I have not had my head in a new body style yet and had wondered almost exactly what you answered.
That strange impedence will make it hard to swap out woofers, and the enclosure will make it interesting to replace the mids as well. You are not going to gain any sound from putting a 4" in an enclosure other then that you will have less cancellation. You can also do this by putting a coat of sound damping on the door.
That strange impedence will make it hard to swap out woofers, and the enclosure will make it interesting to replace the mids as well. You are not going to gain any sound from putting a 4" in an enclosure other then that you will have less cancellation. You can also do this by putting a coat of sound damping on the door.
If you want more photos of other things let me know. The interior panels are off the passenger door right now as I am fabricating a mounting setup for the speakers replacing the 8in subs and tweeter mounting.