Which speakers do you suggest to replace the front speaker on 05 Lotus? - LotusTalk

NorCal · 08-06-2009, 08:46 AM

I am plagued with the chronic "popping" of the stock Blaupunkt speaker covers, so I want to replace the front speakers on my 05 Elise.

I have heard that some who buy replacement speakers have to enlarge the cutouts on the dash to get them to fit, which I would like to avoid. I've also heard of others who have replaced them with anything but all black complain about the reflection off the windshield.

What speakers do you guys suggest, that don't require any widening of the circular speaker cutouts? And also have ALL BLACK speaker grills on them?

V-RAPTOR · 08-06-2009, 08:56 AM

I suggest getting the 5.25 speaker adapter ring from Jim Clayton. He is on this forum. It is a big improvement over the stock 4" and open up a wider variety of speaker choices. I am using his ring and running JL Audio VR525-CXi Front and Rear and enjoying them very much. There are quite a few others using the same set up here.

If you decide to go with the JL's look on ebay I got mine there at a great price.

buzzy · 08-06-2009, 10:13 AM

I bought some polk's and painted the covers black.

scottyb · 08-06-2009, 12:07 PM

Go with the Focals. They drop right in and are terrific. In fact I replaced my rear speakers with JL 6W0's (small subs) because I was so happy with the mid and highs from the focals.

ivan1 · 08-06-2009, 12:10 PM

which focals did you use, and where did you get them from? I replaced my rears with JLs but havent changed my front yet...

scottyb · 08-06-2009, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ivan1

which focals did you use, and where did you get them from? I replaced my rears with JLs but havent changed my front yet...

I will check when I get home. However I think I posted a thread about it back in June/July of 2006

Ivan, anytime you want to come listen to my system, just say so. It sounds about as good as can get in the elise without spending tons of money.

mrcarcrazy · 08-17-2009, 08:16 AM

I have JL TR series. I like em. They handle just having headunit power quite nicely.

The Jim Clayton rings are good, since it allows a larger speaker, just make sure its warm out, and you don't tap your windshield when removing the rings (I might have had to replace my windsheild after such an incident)

oh and the covers are nice and black on the JL's.

Valenz · 08-17-2009, 10:37 AM

Pelosi!

Viggen · 08-17-2009, 12:00 PM

Your best bet is to find a good stereo shop and listen to the different speakers. Speakers sound totally different & only you know what you do or don't like.

I have been a infinity kappa fan & also polk audio speakers which sound totally different.

Smoky · 10-24-2009, 09:06 PM

Hey guys...bringing this post back to ask a question..

I notice a couple of you used JL VR525 up front. Those are now discontinued. I saw one another reply using a JL TR525, which is the replacement.

I purchased TR525 speakers for the front of my 07 Exige S. They don't fit. The a/c ducting is in the way. I am using Jim Clayton's 5.25" adapters.

Which speakers should I have bought instead? Or, how are folks using the TR525s??

Thanks!

AgentTripleX · 10-25-2009, 11:15 AM

I have some really nice pioneers I'm quite happy with. Replaced all 4.

Smoky · 10-25-2009, 11:23 AM

Hi Agent. Which model of Pioneer? Did they drop right in? Thx

chuck_risen · 10-26-2009, 04:29 AM

Hi Agent,
Check out our website; Home_Page to see the most advanced sound systems for your Lotus. These systems were in development for two years before being released to the general Lotus public.

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Originally Posted by Smoky

Hi Agent. Which model of Pioneer? Did they drop right in? Thx

AgentTripleX · 10-26-2009, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Smoky

Hi Agent. Which model of Pioneer? Did they drop right in? Thx

I'll take a look as well as some photos. I took it to my favorite local audio shop for all the install work. No way I'm messing with that stuff. It took them 6 hours just to rewire my amps from the shelf behind the seats to the trunk.

08-06-2009, 08:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
NorCal Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 55	Which speakers do you suggest to replace the front speaker on 05 Lotus? I am plagued with the chronic "popping" of the stock Blaupunkt speaker covers, so I want to replace the front speakers on my 05 Elise. I have heard that some who buy replacement speakers have to enlarge the cutouts on the dash to get them to fit, which I would like to avoid. I've also heard of others who have replaced them with anything but all black complain about the reflection off the windshield. What speakers do you guys suggest, that don't require any widening of the circular speaker cutouts? And also have ALL BLACK speaker grills on them?

08-06-2009, 08:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
V-RAPTOR STARLIGHT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NOVA (Winchester) Posts: 656	I suggest getting the 5.25 speaker adapter ring from Jim Clayton. He is on this forum. It is a big improvement over the stock 4" and open up a wider variety of speaker choices. I am using his ring and running JL Audio VR525-CXi Front and Rear and enjoying them very much. There are quite a few others using the same set up here. If you decide to go with the JL's look on ebay I got mine there at a great price. __________________ 2005 Starlight Black Biscuit Interior // Hard Top // Von Hep Exhaust // Von Hep Rear Delete // Full Heat Shield Removed // Fujita CAI // Rota Torque Wheels W/ Toyo R1R's // ForceFed Carbon Fiber Splitter // Carbon Fiber Engine lid cover // LidBone // JL Audio VR525-CXi Front and Rear // Micro Mirror // Painted interior bits // Bling Buttons // Darth Holder

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ivan1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bedford, NY Posts: 6,279	which focals did you use, and where did you get them from? I replaced my rears with JLs but havent changed my front yet... __________________ 2008 Elise SC Ardent Red - Touring, Sport, Starshield Previous car - 2005 Elise Saffron Yellow (totaled in flood- the original underwater elise)

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mrcarcrazy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 690	I have JL TR series. I like em. They handle just having headunit power quite nicely. The Jim Clayton rings are good, since it allows a larger speaker, just make sure its warm out, and you don't tap your windshield when removing the rings (I might have had to replace my windsheild after such an incident) oh and the covers are nice and black on the JL's. __________________ 2005 Magnetic Blue Elise - "the Lotus" (original I know) 2001 Jeep Wrangler - "soul crusher". If you dont GET it after you drive it, then you dont GET it - serpent

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Viggen Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 344	Your best bet is to find a good stereo shop and listen to the different speakers. Speakers sound totally different & only you know what you do or don't like. I have been a infinity kappa fan & also polk audio speakers which sound totally different. __________________ Exige S summer 2010.... hopefully

08-06-2009, 10:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
buzzy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Moon Posts: 879 Images: 10	I bought some polk's and painted the covers black.

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scottyb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 3,681	Go with the Focals. They drop right in and are terrific. In fact I replaced my rear speakers with JL 6W0's (small subs) because I was so happy with the mid and highs from the focals.

08-17-2009, 10:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
Valenz Next Exit 200 Lightyears Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: West Central Alabama Posts: 284 Images: 5	Pelosi!

10-24-2009, 09:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
Smoky Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 458	Hey guys...bringing this post back to ask a question.. I notice a couple of you used JL VR525 up front. Those are now discontinued. I saw one another reply using a JL TR525, which is the replacement. I purchased TR525 speakers for the front of my 07 Exige S. They don't fit. The a/c ducting is in the way. I am using Jim Clayton's 5.25" adapters. Which speakers should I have bought instead? Or, how are folks using the TR525s?? Thanks! __________________ -Smoky '07 Exige S, Chrome Orange, Track/Touring, LSD, Starshield, 2Bular 8x24, ACT XTSS Clutch, Fidanza Flywheel, S111 RTD brace, S111 Ultra Discs, rls Intercooler, Goodrich S/S brake lines, Innovative engine mounts, Valentine 1 Last edited by Smoky : 10-26-2009 at 08:02 PM.

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AgentTripleX #101 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 3,100	I have some really nice pioneers I'm quite happy with. Replaced all 4. __________________ http://www.facebook.com/SPRVXN www.twitter.com/autoVXNS http://sprvxn.tumblr.com/ "We always deceive ourselves twice about the people we love - first to their advantage, then to their disadvantage." Albert Camus "The refusal to choose is a form of choice; disbelief is a form of belief." Frank Barron

10-25-2009, 11:23 AM	#12 (permalink)
Smoky Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 458	Hi Agent. Which model of Pioneer? Did they drop right in? Thx __________________ -Smoky '07 Exige S, Chrome Orange, Track/Touring, LSD, Starshield, 2Bular 8x24, ACT XTSS Clutch, Fidanza Flywheel, S111 RTD brace, S111 Ultra Discs, rls Intercooler, Goodrich S/S brake lines, Innovative engine mounts, Valentine 1

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