Speaker Installation on Factory Mount - Demo On Acura RDX
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- Опубликовано: 12 янв 2020
- A common problem installing off-the-shelf replacement speakers is that they won't fit into the door's existing speaker mount opening; that the car manufacturer designed the speaker and the speaker mount as one unit. If you're lucky enough to find a speaker mount for a specific year, make and model ... that's great! But most of the time, even with high production models, an aftermarket mount can be difficult to come by. As a simple, inexpensive solution, what I've done is to physically cut out the factory speaker from its mount and installed the new speaker into that mount. This video will show you how I did it on a Acura RDX. A channel poster claims there's a kit in Amazon that'll work on a 2018 Accord and the RDX. Here's the link if you want to try it out: www.amazon.ca/dp/B01G6W7BFM?r...
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For another example of a speaker replacement job where I cut out the speaker from a metal speaker frame, here's the link:
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What made this job a little more difficult was the speaker frame was made out of stamped steel. So I used a dremel rotary cut off disc and cut around the frame.
Note: If you really want to improve the sound quality of your stereo, don't start by replacing the radio; start with the speakers! Factory car speakers with these $20,000 + passenger cars are incredibly cheap and crude. Replacing the factory speakers with nice name brand 3 way (woofer, tweeter and sub range) speakers will provide a noticeable improvement in your car stereo's sound quality! Afterwards you can think about upgrading you radio. I can guarantee you can turn your factory radio volume control to the max and you won't hear any distortion from your aftermarket upgraded speakers!
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Dremel 561 Multipurpose Cutting Bit
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I just ordered a Dremel 561 multipurpose cutting bit.....is that the same, or similar to what you used?
If the car comes with separate tweeters does it really need a three way speaker ?
Not really but 3 way speakers are cheap.
How many watts are the speakers supposed to be?
It's up to you.
Great! Very helpfull!!
Glad it was helpful!
I'm assuming that this car is an rdx?
That's correct.
Great video! Nice way to do what could be a complicated job. May I ask - you used a "rotary bit" to cut the old speaker out. What was that bit? It looks like it fits a Dremel tool (which I have), and I have what seem to be smaller length bits.....But when I use what I have the plastic starts melting. Could you please share what bit that was? I'd like to get one.
Yes ... that's the bit to use. To be effective, use it at a high speed ... like around 5,000 rpms. When cutting plastics, move the cutting bit quickly or the friction will melt the plastic. Not too big of a deal since the plastic residue can be peeled/scrapped away. Good luck!
@@hardlymovingpro Thank you for that. I've had a Dremel tool for at least 20 years (seriously), and must have about 30 bits. My favorite is the Tungsten carbide cutter, and I use that for metal cutting. But I have had to cut quite a few plastic items - and never knew the bit you showed here existed. Your tip here is very much appreciated!
Also, I also have "upgraded" a number of car stereo systems, including changing door speakers. And while what you show here is definitely a great idea, my biggest issue/concern was the lack of water shroud/cover that the replacement speakers - don't come with. The insides of doors do get wet, and I've had to hand make some type of covering, in particular - for the upper half of the speaker. Thanks so much for this idea! In the long run, while this takes "some" time to do, it's probably the best way........thanks!
@@stephenbay9564 Thanks for your post. The new speakers did come with new covers but left them off figuring the door panel's integrated speaker cover would suffice. Adding the new cover with the door panel cover would be redundant and impede sound output?
@@hardlymovingpro Yes, in my opinion you did the right thing! Part of the beauty of your method of cutting the old speaker out (I would think) is that it leaves the shrouds/covers in place. And in my experience nothing beats an OEM cover for rain/water protection (I guess because they have tested, and refined it already).
And so that's a big part of why I like your method! Thanks again!
Oh, and btw - after reading what you titled this video, I never expected to see what you showed. The title makes it sound like - just another stereo speaker upgrade. And (at least to me) it was so much more!
This is a great video. Only one problem though. On the Acura RDX the front door speakers are component speakers. Replacing them with 2 way or 3 way speakers is pointless because only bass is sent to those speakers from factory amp. So unless you install a line output converter and after market amp you would just hear bass from those speakers. Or just replace them with aftermarket component speakers with the crossover. And if you order them from crutchfield they come with a free mounting bracket and speaker wire harness so you wouldnt have to cut anything like in this video.