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(Message started by: geraghtyg on Apr 10^th, 2005, 3:53pm)

Title: Parcel Shelf Speakers
Post by geraghtyg on Apr 10^th, 2005, 3:53pm

Just wondering if anyone knows if you can get more powerful speakers for the Scorpio - Specifically the ones on the back parcel shelf? The woofer part of one of my speakers has never worked and I've checked all connections several times. I reckon its just broken. The speakers I have are the ones with the tweeters sticking out on them. I'd ideally like to get another Ford speaker so it'll fit in. The thing is the speakers are only 20w and the head unit is 40 or 45 watts (can't quite remember which - it's the 7000 model). Is there a higher powered speaker available for the Scorpio or even one for a Mondeo or whatever? Aftermarket speakers, I would rather not go down that road. I like the look of the current speakers. PLus the fact that aftermarket speakers will not fit in the hole properly as most are too deep and there is metal under the parcel shelf. SO any help would be much appreciated. As anyone else successfully upgraded their rear speakers, without too much hassle or cost, of course!!!???

Title: Re: Parcel Shelf Speakers
Post by spencer on Apr 10^th, 2005, 6:32pm

You can buy infinity 6 x 9 150w rms ;D for the back parcel shelf as they fit exactly without damaging the parcel shelf they retail at £150 - £199 for the pair

Title: Re: Parcel Shelf Speakers
Post by geraghtyg on Apr 11^th, 2005, 12:39am

Thanks Spencer. I don't suppose you happen to know the model number of those speakers or any more details on the model? Would the speakers just fit straight in place of the present speakers or would I have to break the woofer part of the present speakers from the speaker unit intself?

Title: Re: Parcel Shelf Speakers
Post by geraghtyg on Apr 11^th, 2005, 12:26pm

Hey spencer - I was these speakers on ebay. Not sure if they are the correct ones to get though
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=58029&item=5766480602&rd=1

Would these go straight in the hole on the parcel shelf or would they go where the existing woofer goes in the speaker unit itself? Looks like some of breaking involved if that is the case. It the speaker goes straight into the hole, I'm a little worried there will be gaps in the trim as the speaker on its own will be very unlikely to fit over the gap in the trim, which is alomost as big as the speaker unit!

Title: Re: Parcel Shelf Speakers
Post by Nick_H on Apr 11^th, 2005, 12:55pm

Any use to you?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=21654&item=4538083418

At least they'll fit...

N_H
:)

Title: Re: Parcel Shelf Speakers
Post by geraghtyg on Apr 11^th, 2005, 4:31pm

Thanks for that Nick - I was kinda hoping to get something a little bit more powerful than the measly 20w on offer from these speakers. It's a pity there isn't a more powerful speaker of the same dimensions made by Ford - You'd think that after putting a fairly high powered head unit into the car, they'd also put speakers as powerful to match. Ah well, I may just get those speakers when I get home tonight when I have my CC (credit card, not cruise control ;) ) on me. It'll be cheaper than Ford anyway. Hope the P&P is not too expensive to Ireland. Thanks again Nick

Title: Re: Parcel Shelf Speakers
Post by Nick_H on Apr 11^th, 2005, 9:00pm

Maybe they'll keep you rockin' until you find some beefier ones. :)

Let us know if you find anything good!

Must say I'm a touch disappointed to learn the Scorp's are only 20W. :(

N_H
8)

Title: Re: Parcel Shelf Speakers
Post by geraghtyg on Apr 11^th, 2005, 11:30pm

If I can get more details on the Infinity speakers from Spenser, then I might those ones. If not, the ones on the ebay site do seem like good value. Admittedly, for 20w speakers, they're not all that bad

Title: Re: Parcel Shelf Speakers
Post by Eddie on Apr 12^th, 2005, 5:35am

Dont be misled by so called power ratings of speakers!

A 20w speaker can make just as much noise as a 100w one.

A 100w speaker driven by a weaker amp can be easily damaged without you knowing it,as the amp struggles to supply the current for them it will go into clipping,which produces near DC effects and burns them out.

Speakers that are lower rated than the amp will let you know when they are in danger,they will deafen you!

Ignore the sales Hype and use your ears. :D

eddie