Speaker sizes for 210 w/Bose?
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'97 E320
Speaker sizes for 210 w/Bose?
What are the oem speaker sizes for a 210 (specifically 1997 model, if it matters) with Bose sound system? My CD changer just quit, so I might as well just redo the entire system to get clearer sound. Thanks.
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'98 E320 4Matic, '85 380SL
I think the doors are shallow 6 1/4", but I'm not positive. Search the archives. I know this has been discussed many times.
If you plan to keep the stock Bose amp, you'll need low impedance speakers (e.g. 2 ohm) to maintain compatibility.
The head unit makes the biggest difference in sound quality. The stock Becker unit sucks. I'd try a new head unit (& changer) before messing with the speakers. You may decide the benefits don't justify the expense of new speakers.
New head unit requires a VW wiring harness, available at just about any car audio shop.
If you plan to keep the stock Bose amp, you'll need low impedance speakers (e.g. 2 ohm) to maintain compatibility.
The head unit makes the biggest difference in sound quality. The stock Becker unit sucks. I'd try a new head unit (& changer) before messing with the speakers. You may decide the benefits don't justify the expense of new speakers.
New head unit requires a VW wiring harness, available at just about any car audio shop.
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The head unit makes the biggest difference in sound quality. The stock Becker unit sucks. I'd try a new head unit (& changer) before messing with the speakers. You may decide the benefits don't justify the expense of new speakers.
Is there a CD/MP3 head unit with Sirius controls out there that looks "proper" in the interior of a 210? The only decent-looking HU I can find is made by Nakamichi, and doesn't come with satellite radio controls.
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Originally Posted by stickygreen
What are the oem speaker sizes for a 210 (specifically 1997 model, if it matters) with Bose sound system? My CD changer just quit, so I might as well just redo the entire system to get clearer sound. Thanks.
Raj
Raj
