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MODIFYING OR DETAILING YOUR I30 => ELECTRICAL | ELECTRONIC | AUDIO => Topic started by: merc200 on April 03, 2019, 10:59:27

Title: retrofit rear speakers?
Post by: merc200 on April 03, 2019, 10:59:27: Hi forum. I'm the 2nd owner of a 2014 i30. First owner bought it without any rear speakers, and i would like to fit a pair to fill out the sound a bit. Any chance there is 'plug and play'? Allready wired to my rear doors? Or do I need a harness? Don't want to remove the panels unless necessary.

I only need my sound to fill the car better, I want the cheapest upgrade possible (within known manufacturers like Sony, JBL, Kenwood and so on)
Any suggestions? Links to EU-seller?

Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: retrofit rear speakers?
Post by: Dazzler on April 03, 2019, 12:25:37: :welcome: merc200,

Well that's a new one for me. Been a "senior" member of this club since its inception 11 years ago and was not aaware of an i30 being sold with only front speakers!; :crazy1:
Title: Re: retrofit rear speakers?
Post by: CraigB on April 03, 2019, 15:01:38: Were there rear speakers at any stage :undecided: should be able to see the cut outs in the rear doors which would mean the wires should still be in there.

I can recommend the Morel Maximo coax 6 speakers, they're much better sound than the standard speakers and will fit straight in, they'll will run off the factory head unit without needing an amplifier :link: Morel Maximo Coax 6 6-1/2" 2-way car speakers at Crutchfield.com (https://www.crutchfield.com/S-Det680s1y2F/p_210MAXIM6/Morel-Maximo-Coax-6.html)
Title: Re: retrofit rear speakers?
Post by: merc200 on April 03, 2019, 16:17:45: I dont know if it was a cheaper version of infotainment, I have the normal radio/mp3/bluetooth.

But there are no speakers in the rear doors.

If it was unusual to not have speakers in the rear doors, it must raise the chance that hyundai only has one type of harness ; )
So I could hope that there are unused cables allready there.
Title: Re: retrofit rear speakers?
Post by: merc200 on April 03, 2019, 16:21:38: Thanks for the advice on the speakers.
Title: Re: retrofit rear speakers?
Post by: Shambles on April 03, 2019, 16:34:50: If the head unit has a front/rear balance option then the harness will be there, I reckon.
Title: Re: retrofit rear speakers?
Post by: Dazzler on April 03, 2019, 16:45:34: Quote from: Shambles on April 03, 2019, 16:34:50
If the head unit has a front/rear balance option then the harness will be there, I reckon.

That is a good point Steve...
Title: Re: retrofit rear speakers?
Post by: merc200 on April 03, 2019, 23:08:34: Quote from: Shambles on April 03, 2019, 16:34:50
If the head unit has a front/rear balance option then the harness will be there, I reckon.
Well, tickle my goats scrotum...... I almost do not want to admit what I found....

....- took my lil 2inch LED-flashlight, for emergencies, that I have in my glovebox, in my car. Figured I could shine the light into the panel at my rear speaker....it sure looked like a simple speaker behind it......so I had to try to locate "fade/balance" on the main unit......surprise, all sound "forward" on "fade"....

Yea, yea, we all do it sometimes, miss the obvious.
Haha, sorry for the inconveniance, and thanks for all the advice.
I'm better with outboard motors than cars, lol
Title: Re: retrofit rear speakers?
Post by: CraigB on April 04, 2019, 05:43:42: :lol: :rofl:
Title: Re: retrofit rear speakers?
Post by: The Gonz on April 04, 2019, 07:11:40: :snigger:
Title: Re: retrofit rear speakers?
Post by: Shambles on April 04, 2019, 07:40:31: :lol: Good to see you took my 'hint' ;)
Title: Re: retrofit rear speakers?
Post by: Dazzler on April 04, 2019, 11:01:38: Quote from: Shambles on April 04, 2019, 07:40:31
:lol: Good to see you took my 'hint' ;)

:baps:

Your new title "Speaker of the club" :D
Title: Re: retrofit rear speakers?
Post by: Mikkantoo on April 04, 2019, 11:08:40: Quote from: merc200 on April 03, 2019, 23:08:34
Quote from: Shambles on April 03, 2019, 16:34:50
If the head unit has a front/rear balance option then the harness will be there, I reckon.
Well, tickle my goats scrotum...... I almost do not want to admit what I found....

Nah mate, good on you for coming back and owning the situation. I don't think I could've :snigger:
Title: Re: retrofit rear speakers?
Post by: The Gonz on April 04, 2019, 11:19:21: Well said, Mik. Your standing is much improved and the goat reference is a cracker. :lol:
Title: Re: retrofit rear speakers?
Post by: merc200 on April 04, 2019, 18:03:40: Quote from: CraigB on April 04, 2019, 05:43:42
:lol: :rofl:
I make people happy = )
Title: Re: retrofit rear speakers?
Post by: Crustycottage on April 08, 2019, 13:39:03: Quote from: merc200 on April 04, 2019, 18:03:40
Quote from: CraigB on April 04, 2019, 05:43:42
:lol: :rofl:
I make people happy = )

I used to travel from UK to Trollhättan frequently when working with SAAB so very much get the Swedish sense of humour, and my missus is Finnish, so just dont mention the ice hockey rivalry.... :whistler: