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04-06-2009, 06:24 PM
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Speaker question
So I'm kind of getting tired of the crappy speakers in my Elise. I have the Blaupunkt speakers and stereo. If I leave the stock stereo and just change out the speakers, will this make a difference. I don't want a loud bumping stereo but I just want a nice clean sound without the crackling when I turn the sound up. So my next question is, is this something I can DIY or should I take it into the dealer and have them do it? And what would be a good speaker to upgrade to? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
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04-06-2009, 06:33 PM
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My car is really small
Join Date: May 2008
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I bought some take off alpine speakers from a newer exige for 40$. They sound WAY better than the stock 05s, and the grills are less prone to warping. Best part: 4 min install with one of the right angle screwdrivers.....
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04-06-2009, 06:35 PM
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Denuo Volatilis
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...a speaker swap for the stock sizes is a simple do-it-yourself project, and yes, the difference for even something decent consumer-grade is profound...
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04-06-2009, 06:40 PM
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you can do it yourself...I did it both on my 05 and my current elise... it does make a difference....you will make it easier on yourself (especially for fronts, near the windshield) if you get a mini ratchet screwdriver such as this (about $7 at sears)....
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04-06-2009, 06:56 PM
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Get the speaker rings from Jim Clayton on this board. $40 well spent - my stereo sounds great without a subwoofer.
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04-06-2009, 08:12 PM
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thats what she said...
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we have speakers and a radio?!
wouldn't know... i can only hear my Stage 2 
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04-06-2009, 09:40 PM
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Haxord but mine
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Check the stereo link in my signature, all the info you will need to install speakers or a headunit in your car.
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