Fitting aftermarket speakers to the 6C

[rsmagee]

So, decided that after fitting a sub, amp and DSP the next step was obviously speakers!

Will be fitting thesehttp://www.focal.com/en/dedicated-drive ... 65-vw.html

They should be plug and play, though the old speakers will need drilling out and the new ones will need riveting. The tweeters will need cut out and then glued. Will be invisible but hopefully very easy to hear!

Anyone done this, got any tips? Have changed the speakers on a Golf MK5 so suspect it will be similar.

Photos will follow when I fit next weekend!

[saty]

I'll be fitting mine sunday next week, tweeters look like they're gunna be a pain for me, running new wires through the door. Might buy some silent coat to insulate the doors while the cards are off

[rsmagee]

Was thinking of using a bit of deadening as well. Suspect I will do it on Sunday too! Any reason your not just going to use the factory wiring and location for the tweeters?

[saty]

Gunna be amping the speakers too

[rsmagee]

Gunna be amping the speakers too

Ah ok. I just used a t harness to send the amped signal via the car wiring. Guess it depends how much power your using.

[Penarth Blues]

So, decided that after fitting a sub, amp and DSP the next step was obviously speakers!

Will be fitting thesehttp://www.focal.com/en/dedicated-drive ... 65-vw.html

They should be plug and play, though the old speakers will need drilling out and the new ones will need riveting. The tweeters will need cut out and then glued. Will be invisible but hopefully very easy to hear!

Anyone done this, got any tips? Have changed the speakers on a Golf MK5 so suspect it will be similar.

Photos will follow when I fit next weekend!

Are these the recommended replacements for the new Polo 6C GTI speakers too? I'm a bit disappointed with the stereo in mine to be honest and would probably look to install the Focals with Flax drivers as well as a subwoofer, but I'm really not interested in having to rip the trim apart as the car's too new at the moment. I'm not even sure there's enough space in the boot to take a sub...

I guess the amplifier should also be upgradeable more easily as it now sits in the glovebox separate from the CMS Head Unit I believe? Anyone know what experience, if anything, exists in this area and what mods would be suggested? I'm not sure if the car mentioned here has the CMS head unit?

[rsmagee]

So, decided that after fitting a sub, amp and DSP the next step was obviously speakers!

Will be fitting thesehttp://www.focal.com/en/dedicated-drive ... 65-vw.html

They should be plug and play, though the old speakers will need drilling out and the new ones will need riveting. The tweeters will need cut out and then glued. Will be invisible but hopefully very easy to hear!

Anyone done this, got any tips? Have changed the speakers on a Golf MK5 so suspect it will be similar.

Photos will follow when I fit next weekend!

Are these the recommended replacements for the new Polo 6C GTI speakers too? I'm a bit disappointed with the stereo in mine to be honest and would probably look to install the Focals with Flax drivers as well as a subwoofer, but I'm really not interested in having to rip the trim apart as the car's too new at the moment. I'm not even sure there's enough space in the boot to take a sub...

I guess the amplifier should also be upgradeable more easily as it now sits in the glovebox separate from the CMS Head Unit I believe? Anyone know what experience, if anything, exists in this area and what mods would be suggested? I'm not sure if the car mentioned here has the CMS head unit?

This might help http://www.uk-polos.net/view ... 56&t=65703

Fitted a sub and amp that integrates directly.

[Penarth Blues]

So, decided that after fitting a sub, amp and DSP the next step was obviously speakers!

Will be fitting thesehttp://www.focal.com/en/dedicated-drive ... 65-vw.html

They should be plug and play, though the old speakers will need drilling out and the new ones will need riveting. The tweeters will need cut out and then glued. Will be invisible but hopefully very easy to hear!

Anyone done this, got any tips? Have changed the speakers on a Golf MK5 so suspect it will be similar.

Photos will follow when I fit next weekend!

Are these the recommended replacements for the new Polo 6C GTI speakers too? I'm a bit disappointed with the stereo in mine to be honest and would probably look to install the Focals with Flax drivers as well as a subwoofer, but I'm really not interested in having to rip the trim apart as the car's too new at the moment. I'm not even sure there's enough space in the boot to take a sub...

I guess the amplifier should also be upgradeable more easily as it now sits in the glovebox separate from the CMS Head Unit I believe? Anyone know what experience, if anything, exists in this area and what mods would be suggested? I'm not sure if the car mentioned here has the CMS head unit?

This might help http://www.uk-polos.net/view ... 56&t=65703

Fitted a sub and amp that integrates directly.

Many thanks - I'll have a further look at that approach

[CrypticG]

any chance of a photo thread when you do this? it would be a great idea

[rsmagee]

any chance of a photo thread when you do this? it would be a great idea

Already done a door, so will take lots of pic when I do the other tomorrow

[saty]

Was it difficult getting the door cards off?

[cheba]

Was it difficult getting the door cards off?

Getting the door cards of is not that difficult, if you look at the pictures in the repair manual to find out where the clips are. You will also need a plastic trim removal tool to open the clips. I have described the process in this thread:
http://www.uk-polos.net/view ... 56&t=66706

There is also a reference to ciclo's thread and the advice he gave me when I was struggling at first. Also links to the repair manual where you will find pictures of the clip locations.

[CrypticG]

any chance of a photo thread when you do this? it would be a great idea

Already done a door, so will take lots of pic when I do the other tomorrow

Great! Thank you, looking forward to it. Did you get some sound deadening material for your doors?


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