Every Speaker Blown

[jrow96]

So I recently purchased an S4 and it seems that EVERY single speaker is blown... What are the best options in terms of a full speaker revamp. No budget, thanks.

[JVD]

Every speaker? That seems odd. You sure?

There's a few threads about speaker replacement on the forum. Lots of people go with the 2ohm Infinity units. Anything will work really if you chose the correct size.

[Yuppie]

I believe a buddy of mine has infinity replacement speakers for our b5 S4. I'll have him PM you details.

[christianb5s4]

I doubt the tweeters are blown, if they aren't the most popular Infinity replacement speakers for all the stock speakers are:

Front doors: Infinity 4022i
Rear doors: Infinity 5032CF
Rear deck: Infinity 6032

And links for more info:

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...cement-Writeup
http://www.audiworld.com/forums/audi...-bose-2017846/

[jrow96]

I doubt the tweeters are blown, if they aren't the most popular Infinity replacement speakers for all the stock speakers are:

Front doors: Infinity 4022i
Rear doors: Infinity 5032CF
Rear deck: Infinity 6032

And links for more info:

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...cement-Writeup
http://www.audiworld.com/forums/audi...-bose-2017846/

Thanks, this is exactly what I was looking for.


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[jrow96]

Every speaker? That seems odd. You sure?

There's a few threads about speaker replacement on the forum. Lots of people go with the 2ohm Infinity units. Anything will work really if you chose the correct size.

I know right, even with the bass all the way down, no matter where I balance it to there is some nasty rattling.


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[B501S4]

Check the cones, they could be floating and rattling. Used a little super glue on rear decks to keep them in place. That was about 5 years ago and they still sound fine. Might keep you from a complete sound system replacement.


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[MikeyB3]

I think I have a few stock Bose somewhere in case you want a direct replacement. (I personally would upgrade, but I dont know your life. )

[Drehmoment]

I doubt the tweeters are blown, if they aren't the most popular Infinity replacement speakers for all the stock speakers are:

Front doors: Infinity 4022i
Rear doors: Infinity 5032CF
Rear deck: Infinity 6032

And links for more info:

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...cement-Writeup
http://www.audiworld.com/forums/audi...-bose-2017846/

Is that actually a upgrade in sound quality over properly working Bose speakers ? Mine work fine but if I can improve the sound I might go the infinity route thx

[christianb5s4]

Is that actually a upgrade in sound quality over properly working Bose speakers ? Mine work fine but if I can improve the sound I might go the infinity route thx

It's a definite upgrade in sound quality, especially when used alongside the "secret" EQ settings in the Bose headunit. My only recommendation is not doing the 6032s in the rear deck and getting actual low range woofers. 6032s are designed to operate as more midrange so bass isn't going to be as strong or handle lower frequencies as well.

[jrow96]

It's a definite upgrade in sound quality, especially when used alongside the "secret" EQ settings in the Bose headunit. My only recommendation is not doing the 6032s in the rear deck and getting actual low range woofers. 6032s are designed to operate as more midrange so bass isn't going to be as strong or handle lower frequencies as well.

Secret EQ settings?


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[Bordom]

Secret EQ settings?


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Turn radio off, then hold number 5 while turning radio back on.

You will come up with what looks like "5555 5555" which is the standard bose EQ settings.

First set of 5s is for the front, the other set is for the rear deck/doors.

First 5, highs
Second 5, mid high
Third 5, mid low
Fourth 5, low.

This applies for the back as well. I'm pretty sure I have 7656 8767, but I'll have to confirm tomorrow

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[christianb5s4]

Here's the link explaining it more, some of the posters suggested certain settings but I'd just play around with it and tune if for what you think sounds best.

http://www.audizine.com/forum/archiv...p/t-36377.html

[vavJETTAw36]

I doubt the tweeters are blown, if they aren't the most popular Infinity replacement speakers for all the stock speakers are:

Front doors: Infinity 4022i
Rear doors: Infinity 5032CF
Rear deck: Infinity 6032

And links for more info:

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...cement-Writeup
http://www.audiworld.com/forums/audi...-bose-2017846/

You essentially want to match wattage as well as ohms. Its hard to find 2 ohm components but they CAN be found.

[vavJETTAw36]

I doubt the tweeters are blown, if they aren't the most popular Infinity replacement speakers for all the stock speakers are:

Front doors: Infinity 4022i
Rear doors: Infinity 5032CF
Rear deck: Infinity 6032

And links for more info:

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...cement-Writeup
http://www.audiworld.com/forums/audi...-bose-2017846/

Where is everyone sourcing these bad boys?

[slowSfaux]

Last I looked, they were no longer being made.

[Bordom]

I have a complete system including sub since everything is NLA.

That's going in Thursday though lol

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[james 408]

Just make sure you get quality and take the time to do it right. Had a shop do it with some bose/german stuff on both speakers on drivers door a few years ago... same ones went out again... Could have to do with that being the most likely to be exposed to the elements cause i open it the most, but I suspect crapper install.

So yes tweeters definately do go bad (maybe less likely if you like to bump the base up).

[j-dells]

Sometimes just the plastic cone rips off because the glue gets old. If thats the case get some e6000 glue and put them back on. Will sound great.

[S4James]

before you go through all this, make sure the previous owner didnt crank up everythign via the secret EQ settings.... could account for everythign sounding like shit if he jacked up the BASS and MID to 9s.

[JVD]

You essentially want to match wattage as well as ohms. Its hard to find 2 ohm components but they CAN be found.

"Wattage" is a heat rating. It will tell you how much power the speaker can handle before it essentially burns up.

The stock speakers have an impedance of 2 ohms. This means anything above 2 ohms would be ok. In the stock system.

If you are moving to a 4 ohm speaker, for example, the amplifier will only be providing half of the power of the stock config... but again, power does not = sound pressure level. You may find a more efficient 4 ohm speaker that can provide the same SPL at the same volume. I don't know the stock specs so I couldn't tell you.

I just wanted to make this post because people get so hung up on matching power ratings and impedances without really even knowing why.

before you go through all this, make sure the previous owner didnt crank up everythign via the secret EQ settings.... could account for everythign sounding like shit if he jacked up the BASS and MID to 9s.

Good point. If the factory system is meant to be run at 5 turning everything to 9 will probably cause problems. If you want to "tune" or alter the sound I would take away(cut) what you find offensive rather than boost what you want more of to compensate. Massive boosts in EQ means you are requesting exponentially more power from the amplifier... ESPECIALLY in the lower frequencies (bass).

[jrow96]

"Wattage" is a heat rating. It will tell you how much power the speaker can handle before it essentially burns up.

The stock speakers have an impedance of 2 ohms. This means anything above 2 ohms would be ok. In the stock system.

If you are moving to a 4 ohm speaker, for example, the amplifier will only be providing half of the power of the stock config... but again, power does not = sound pressure level. You may find a more efficient 4 ohm speaker that can provide the same SPL at the same volume. I don't know the stock specs so I couldn't tell you.

I just wanted to make this post because people get so hung up on matching power ratings and impedances without really even knowing why.



Good point. If the factory system is meant to be run at 5 turning everything to 9 will probably cause problems. If you want to "tune" or alter the sound I would take away(cut) what you find offensive rather than boost what you want more of to compensate. Massive boosts in EQ means you are requesting exponentially more power from the amplifier... ESPECIALLY in the lower frequencies (bass).

So I don't have to match impedance?


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[JVD]

So I don't have to match impedance?


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If you can't find 2 ohm units you'll be fine with 4 ohm. Might notice a slight decrease in volume depending on the speakers sensitivity.