Anyone have a pass. front lower bose speaker handy?

[turboSquatt]

I can't find the stock number for that speaker...Bose is sending me a new one but i need to give them the part number/stock number near the bar code?... And, it's f'n cold out, so before I go freezing my bag off, I thought I would ask audizine!! Thanx guys!

[2BblkAudis]

I recently removed my speakers and have them in my dining room. When I get home I'll check to see what's on them and get back to you later today.

Kenny

[turboSquatt]

Thanks Kenny, you rock...

[2BblkAudis]

Kunden-nr: 8D0 035 412B
R & S -NR: 226 002
Bezeichng: B5 Front Rechts

I don't have a barcode, but have a green sticker with the above information. (Audi/Bose Label)

[2BblkAudis]

For anyone who may ever need the left side:

Kunden-nr: 8D0 035 411 C
R & S -NR: 226 001
Bezeichng: B5 Front Links


An alternative that works for replacing these two Front Bose 4" speakers are Infinity 4022i. They were the only 2 ohm speakers I could find. I paid approximately $114 with a three or four year warranty from BestBuy. Can't go wrong. Install is a little tricky, but you can mount them to the stock ring, with rubber trim. Search and you will find a very basic DIY.

Kenny

[mrpeterparker]

to OP ... are you getting bose to warranty them? i'm curious ... i have distortion in severe cold weather in that same speaker

[OldYella]

I dont think it would be worth trying to get them to warranty them. $50 for new polks or similar and they are actual quality speakers.

[turboSquatt]

Bose is replacing the speaker for free....No warranty....simply excellent customer service...

[theboogieman1]

Bose is replacing the speaker for free....No warranty....simply excellent customer service...

fuuny, i just noticed my passenger front speaker was bad last night. How did you get a free replacement?

[therox182]

Bose is replacing the speaker for free....No warranty....simply excellent customer service...

bumpppp. my front pass. speaker is shot too.....how'd you manage to get it for free?

[S4444]

my front drivers side speaker is bad too lol.. whats the secret to free replacement?

[B501S4]

bump for this pass side is on its way out

[lonestar22]

tell us tell us

[OldYella]

Im gonna say its probably not worth your time or the hassle with it. Just grab a set of Polks for $50 and replace both front speakers and be done with it and have better quality speakers.

[AudiSportB5S4]

yeah, my driver side midrange (lower) speaker is gone, but only on certain midranges like when it's playing a song it's not as noticeable as like when the song stops and they never stop talking on the radio. I'm probably going to end up upgrading it all.

[Simon]

Does anyone know which model Polks are needed for the front speakers? Model #'s? Or where i can purchase them. I've had a blown speaker for about 9 months now and it's quite annoying. Time to get off my lazy ass and replace them. Thanks!

[theboogieman1]

I'm curious as well!

[2BblkAudis]

I searched and searched, however could not figure out which polk model worked with the stock Bose system. Fortunately, I came across the infinity 4022i reference series speaker. It's not exactly $50 bucks, but it is a true ~2ohm speaker. I replaced both my front speakers and they work great. I did a basic write up a couple weeks ago.

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=248318

Check the link.

In my opinion the install was not too difficult and the sound is great.

[theboogieman1]

So my question is about the stock tweaters. In the link, the last guy seems to think it would work fine with both connected. Anyone else have thoughts on this? I think I might go with either the infinities or the Polk if we can find out which ones. I've already replaced the Bose door speakers once and would rather try a different route this time.....too expensive for them to keep going out.

Now, can anyone explain to me why the Bose speakers seem to sound shittier when it is cold outside. Once my speaker warms up it sounds better, what's up with that? Also found that I have the rattling in one of my rear speakers as well. Pulled it apart and sure enough it's starting to separate.

[theboogieman1]

Anybody know anything about these (INFINITY KAPPA 42.7i)?

[turboSquatt]

I agree the Bose speakers aren't the best, but its great for stock so.....anyways. I emailed Bose customer service and told them of the crappy buzzing sound in my speakers, and how it was a common problem with the Audi B5. I simply offered my opinion of their car audio, and they asked for the part number, and are sending a brand new one. It took me 5 minutes and 0 dollars to write that email....Audi would not have been so kind...

[AudiSportB5S4]

I agree the Bose speakers aren't the best, but its great for stock so.....anyways. I emailed Bose customer service and told them of the crappy buzzing sound in my speakers, and how it was a common problem with the Audi B5. I simply offered my opinion of their car audio, and they asked for the part number, and are sending a brand new one. It took me 5 minutes and 0 dollars to write that email....Audi would not have been so kind...

what e-mail address did you send to. would you mind posting it or PMing ?

[2BblkAudis]

Anybody know anything about these (INFINITY KAPPA 42.7i)?

The Kappa's are a higher end model. In my opinion i think they will require too much power to get the best output. They also cost much more than the reference series that I installed. Overall my opinion is that the reference is the perfect price and power match to the factory Bose unit.

[theboogieman1]

The Kappa's are a higher end model. In my opinion i think they will require too much power to get the best output. They also cost much more than the reference series that I installed. Overall my opinion is that the reference is the perfect price and power match to the factory Bose unit.

and did you say you got them at Best Buy?

[nateS4]

I agree the Bose speakers aren't the best, but its great for stock so.....anyways. I emailed Bose customer service and told them of the crappy buzzing sound in my speakers, and how it was a common problem with the Audi B5. I simply offered my opinion of their car audio, and they asked for the part number, and are sending a brand new one. It took me 5 minutes and 0 dollars to write that email....Audi would not have been so kind...

Yeah, mine is the pass lower door speaker as well. Ever since I bought the car in April. With my hook up @ Audi they wanted well over a hundred for 1....what's the email??

[2BblkAudis]

and did you say you got them at Best Buy?

That is correct:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1166234894371

And a 4 year "geek squad" warranty is only $14.99

[saucys4]

Audi quoted me 178 just for the drivers side speaker

[theboogieman1]

Yeah, I payed around $150 to $160 for driverside 2 years ago. Way too much to have them shit on you!

[AudiSportB5S4]

Audi quoted me 178 just for the drivers side speaker

x2. I called today, haha. What a joke. If that's the case, I'm upgrading.

[saucys4]

yeah, my driver side midrange (lower) speaker is gone, but only on certain midranges like when it's playing a song it's not as noticeable as like when the song stops and they never stop talking on the radio. I'm probably going to end up upgrading it all.

Oh god, my drivers side does the same thing. AM talk radio is nothing but buzzing but when I crank it up under music it sounds fine. I think I will go ahead and get these 4022i's for $55 on ebay free shipping. http://cgi.ebay.com/INFINITY-4022I-4...%3A1|294%3A200

[theboogieman1]

anyone have a pic of the way the infinities have to be mounted? I just picked up a set from best buy and want to see what I have to do before I pull the door panels off.

[turboSquatt]

So....for anyone looking to contact bose regarding their speaker problems, this is where I went...

http://www.bose.com/controller?event...CT_US_AUTO_URL

Good luck and thanx guys!