Speaker removal
 

I've got a '93 RX7 with Bose audio. Recently, there is a loud squeal coming from the left door speaker. It makes the radio unlistenable.

I assume that the speaker (with Bose amplifier) needs to be serviced or replaced. I found a company that repairs them, but don't know how to remove the speaker.

Any suggestions / plans / instructions / etc...???

Thanks in advance.

Jim

4 screws hold the door cover on, take the plastic.around the inside handle off and list up and pull. After that 3 screws holding speaker in.

I suggest ditching that Bose crap, and put some 6 1/2 in there.

^ Agreed with ditching the Bose....to access the speakers you have to remove the door panel. Pretty easy to do

I put in some infinity reference 6.75". They sound awful in my car. Any other suggestions?

^^^ did you use the factory wiring? or did run a straight cable from the HU to the SPKRS?

if anyone wants to go with aftermarket speaker and ditching the BOSE here is where you can get the
speaker adapters http://car-speaker-adapters.com/items.php?id=SAK068

Here is a pic of how they look installed

Attachment 724491

I used the factory wiring.

+1 on ditching factory wiring and running new wires from headunit to each speaker, or running rca's from the headunit > 4ch amp > wires to each speaker.

+1 on ditching bose crap and going with 6.5" speakers. If you like great sound and don't want to run subwoofers, I suggest MB Quart component speaker setups. Hands down, they are the best interior speakers.

MB Quart's
q-line = best of the best, Q216 ~ $340 shipped for 1 pair.
premium = 2nd best, PVL 216 ~ $130 shipped for 1 pair.
onyx = 3rd best, ONX 216 ~ $72 shipped for 1 pair.
formula = 4th best, FSB 216 ~ $55 shipped for 1 pair.
*1 pair should include, 2 woofers, 2 tweeters, and 2 cross-overs.

I haven't tried out their onyx and formula lines, but they are most likely kick ass compared to all others in that price range. I don't like to cheap out on the interior speakers since I don't like to add in sub's. If you use a 4ch amp, make sure the ohm's match the ohm's of the speakers. AND WHEN WIRING SPEAKERS POLARITY MATTERS, get it right the first time, or else you will end up with blown speakers as most head unit's don't have safety features to detect improper wiring.

Car speaker selection is going to largely depend on how much you want to spend.

If you really want good sound and don't mind spending some coin, Focal speakers are hard to beat. You can spend a pretty penny on them, but even their "low-end" stuff still sound fantastic, such as the 165VB 6 1/2" 2-way speakers.

I ditched the factory bose head unit & front door speakers. Kept the bose subwoofer and used the factory wiring for the doors. Infinity reference speakers are supposed to be pretty good but I didn't use an amp, and don't really want to. I think I just need some lower wattage speakers. I also don't really want a component system where I have to drill more holes to mount a tweeter.

I got pioneer on mine as you can see in the picture, I used the factory wires and yes it sound kind of crappy. I'm think is because the center dash speaker, Im going to be replacing that one too.

I removed my center speaker altogether (flyrx7 pod). Maybe I just need some lower wattage speakers. :scratch:

Just don't force the door trim off, you don't want to snap off any of the clips. It's a simple job but take your time.

Using your door shell cavity as your speaker box is...

1)Cheap/easy route!
2)Not the correct way to do things!

Either use factory Bose enclosures or make your own.

How do you go about making your own? Do you have any specific recommendations? Materials? Tools? Shape?

It's actually amazing how good the factory bose system sounds when working properly (I don't think there are many working examples out there). I replaced the head unit with a 2002 (I think) Mazda 626 bose head unit, had all the speaker amps rebuilt, and it sounds really good -- I was surprised! It had probably been years since my system had worked properly. Might be easier to just replace everything, but there is something nice about keeping it "near" stock.

I know this is an old thread that I just brought back, but I have searched and searched but just cannot find help on how to wire the front speakers in. I purchased the adapters to fit 6 1/2 speakers and ditch the stock bose set up but would like to know how or which two factory wires are you guys using to connect to the aftermarket speakers on each door? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

somebody?

Green (+) and blue (-) for the driver side door.
Red (+) and white (-) for the passenger side

Thanks! Ill give it a try!