Speaker Connections

[faded-fish]

Somebody is bound to know the answer to this :huh:

 

Is there a Ford specific connector for the factory fit speakers or do they use the standard blade connectors?

 

I just want to know so that I have all the neccesary tools & equipment when I take the door cards off.

 

Any help would be much appreciated. :huh:

[Guest j_mchattie]

Ford have their own connectors im afraid. Or at least they were in my fiesta and my mondeo.

 

Its to speed up mass-production, the workers dont want to be fiddeling about with blade connectors that could potentially be the wrong way round.

 

Cut the bugger off and crimp on some blades!

[faded-fish]

Thanks for the quick reply

 

I was afraid that might be the response. I've been deliberating over which speakers to get and am torn between the Kenwood KFC-1729C and Sony XS-F1734. The Sony ones are 3 way with a higher power rating and wider frequency response than the Kenwoods which are only 2 way, but the Kenwoods have an Easy Fit connector which claims to accept most European OME connectors. I was swaying toward the Kenwoods because the best price I found was a bit less than the Sonys, but today I found the Sonys at a cheaper price - OH THE QUANDRY :huh:

[faded-fish]

Quandry solved :huh:

 

I've gone for the Sony XS-F1734s. The price swayed me - RRP

[Guest j_mchattie]

At the end of the day, they are going in a tin box!

 

I have a set of those Sonys too, and they are as good-a speaker as any.