silvermilnec

I started with the speakers first. I put Focal 100KP's in the dash, these are component speakers with 4.25 mids and tweeters, they fit with minimal modifications, just cut the old speakers out of the frames and used this frame to secure the mids in place on the grills. the tweeters were held in place with silicone, I think I used a dremel tool a little bit where th tweeters mount, and to cut the frames of the old mids. for the doors I started with a pair of 5.25 mids striped out of a set of Focal 130KP's. they were OK, but not a true sub. They fit in with just a little work with a dremel tools, had to remove some of the reinforcing ribs in the speaker enclosure as the new speakers were deeper and wider at the back.

Ran these with the stock amp and the amp/ohms worked fine. the sound was much better than stock, totally improved. Later I swtiched out the doors for a pair of Focal 5WS, a true sub, but no loner made, Focal now has 13KP and one other 5.25" sub. the true subs were a big improvement over the Mids I originally used. The next step was adding a JL Audio E6450 amp, this is a 6 channel amp, so I have two channels for the dash, tow channel for the rears, and two channels combined for the dor/subs. I also put focal 100CA's in the rear, not really necessary at the rears are only for infill, but it did make a big difference over the stock speakers which are the same as the stock dash speakers.

The new set up with the amp and speakers sounds fantastic, and you can really crank it with any distortion. Now with the small subs you won't ever get the type of base that shakes the whole car, but that is not my desire. some users put 6.5" in the doors, with a little more dremel work, or pur an enclosure in the back, with a cab there are boxes you can put in the rear seats or others that fit behind the front seats, and you can get an 8-10" sub in.

I am still using the stock head unit (CDR220) and the stock 6 disc changer, and the system sounds really good, although the CD sound better than the radio, either the in dash or the changer. I know a new head unit would be even better, but I like the stock look so I am sticking with the stock unit. GOOD LUCK!!

Hi, could you help? i've got a Y2000 C2 with the same factory sound system as you. Like you i like the H/U, i've changed the multi changer to a ipod connection. Now it's time to change the stock speakers. I want to do the dash first to see what type of difference this will make.

My question is can i use the existing speaker wiring?

Is it easy to follow the speaker wires back to the amp to wire in the crossovers?

Would it be easier to use coax speakers instead of components, i've never fitted components,how easy is it compared to coax.

I've run cables fitted new amps and seakers before so i'm no numpty, but your advice would be cool.

cheers Chris.

Hi all. This is my first post so be kind!!

I recently purchased a Y2000 C2 with the sound upgrade (speakers in the door)

I want to upgrade the audio system and wanted to start with the front dash speakers.

I've changed speakers before but just changed to coax type speakers never components.

I've no problem with adapting the front dash grill to fit the new 4" speaker and 1" tweeter but i've never done the crossover bit! Please could someone explain how to wire from the speakers to the crossover and then to the om amp.

Any pictures woud be great.

By the way a great site full of great advice, can't wait to do the garage door switch mod, great idea.

Cheers Chris.