Speakers (again)

[nicebutdim]

Hi all. I know this has been covered before, but after looking through all the posts I still can't make my mind up!! I'm looking at replacing the speakers in my mk1 gal. 16.5cm and 17cm speakers have been mentioned, but which is a direct fit replacement for the paper crap that's in there? I've upgraded the head unit a while ago, and have now been looking at sony's offerings in the 17cm range, but someone mentioned edge's ed206. If anyone has tried them are they any good? were they a direct fit?

Any help would be great.

Many thanks, Tim

[steve67car]

edge aint to bad but of the std or entry level aftermarket radio i would use the kicker ds range of speakers

i use these in all the upgrades i do where ever possible as a customer has never complained about them, or the vibe slick 17cm is also a good speaker too

[cotter]

I fitted Kenwood 17s, and they were a direct fit, easy job. Now I just have to fix the bust wire in both front doors that have bust since fitting the speakers.............. ;)

[pestarkings]

Hi all. I know this has been covered before, but after looking through all the posts I still can't make my mind up!! I'm looking at replacing the speakers in my mk1 gal. 16.5cm and 17cm speakers have been mentioned, but which is a direct fit replacement for the paper crap that's in there? I've upgraded the head unit a while ago, and have now been looking at sony's offerings in the 17cm range, but someone mentioned edge's ed206. If anyone has tried them are they any good? were they a direct fit?

Any help would be great.

Many thanks, Tim

hi Tim,This sunday just gone,i fitted some edge ed206 speakers to my mk2 galaxy they are a bit tight depth wise,when fitted in the back doors but do fit perfectly as i used the same fixing screws that held in the originals.As i didn't fit any covers so you can see the orange colour of the ed206's through the grill on the door panels ,i put some black insulation tape over the fixing screw heads. To avoid possible vibration in the back i put a piece of non slip matting between the magnet and window runner,all works fine sounds alot better than originals.My head unit pumps 50 watts per channel and gets plenty loud enough without going above 30 on the dial.I would go for as higher power watts on the speakers as you can afford if you like it loud and would recommend having new clips for door cards to make sure of a tight fit when putting them back, as the amount of base you get from new speakers really vibrates the door panels and doors.If you go for more powerful speakers make sure the depth is no bigger than the ed206's.Hope this helps you decide on which ones you choose. kev

[nicebutdim]

Hi all. I know this has been covered before, but after looking through all the posts I still can't make my mind up!! I'm looking at replacing the speakers in my mk1 gal. 16.5cm and 17cm speakers have been mentioned, but which is a direct fit replacement for the paper crap that's in there? I've upgraded the head unit a while ago, and have now been looking at sony's offerings in the 17cm range, but someone mentioned edge's ed206. If anyone has tried them are they any good? were they a direct fit?

Any help would be great.

Many thanks, Tim

hi Tim,This sunday just gone,i fitted some edge ed206 speakers to my mk2 galaxy they are a bit tight depth wise,when fitted in the back doors but do fit perfectly as i used the same fixing screws that held in the originals.As i didn't fit any covers so you can see the orange colour of the ed206's through the grill on the door panels ,i put some black insulation tape over the fixing screw heads. To avoid possible vibration in the back i put a piece of non slip matting between the magnet and window runner,all works fine sounds alot better than originals.My head unit pumps 50 watts per channel and gets plenty loud enough without going above 30 on the dial.I would go for as higher power watts on the speakers as you can afford if you like it loud and would recommend having new clips for door cards to make sure of a tight fit when putting them back, as the amount of base you get from new speakers really vibrates the door panels and doors.If you go for more powerful speakers make sure the depth is no bigger than the ed206's.Hope this helps you decide on which ones you choose. kev

 

I think that makes my mind up then! I have been looking at all the other options given to me here but find myself strangly brought back to Edge's offerings over and over again. Quite funny how a day after I posted this thread one of the kids decided to put his knee through one of the rear speaker covers! Only a few quid for a new set from evilbay though. I see you can get the door card clips alot cheaper on there too. Will make a start when funds become avaliable again, wife's Astra just decided that it didn't like it's engine anymore so that's taken priority over my listening needs for the time being! ;)