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MODIFYING OR DETAILING YOUR I30 => ELECTRICAL | ELECTRONIC | AUDIO => Topic started by: Nonna on October 08, 2024, 05:23:41

Title: 2015 i30 GD-02 Speaker Upgrade
Post by: Nonna on October 08, 2024, 05:23:41

Hi Guys,

I've just recently upgraded my head unit in my 2015 i30 Active GD-02, which I am really enjoying. I think the next step in my upgrades would be the front speakers. After a lot of research I've landed on these Morel Maximo Ultra 602 HE (https://morel.com.au/maximo-ultra-602-he-2/), but I just have a few questions about the install.

What speaker adapter will I need to connect the factory plugs to these inputs. These are the adapters (https://aerpro.com/products/oem%20speaker%20adapters?24v=All&f=All&title=hyundai&sb=created+ASC) that are available to me, If someone could point me in the right direction that would be great.

Also once I have connected the adapter and installed my woofer, how are the tweeters typically connected? The model of speaker I linked have inline crossovers for the tweeters and integrated crossover for the woofers so there is no need for a crossover to be installed separately. Can I just connect the tweeters to the connection between the woofer and the speaker adapter? I haven't opened the door up yet so I'm not sure how the current tweeters are connected - Will I need speaker adapters for the tweeters as well?

Thank you.

Title: Re: 2015 i30 GD-02 Speaker Upgrade
Post by: Nonna on October 17, 2024, 00:42:16

Hi,

In relation to my last post (https://i30ownersclub.com/index.php?topic=65504.0), I have rang around a couple installers in my area who have all said that my model (2015 i30) does not have a vehicle specific adapter or speaker spacer. As such I am going to try DIY it, I don't won't take the plug off and solder the connections as I wish to be able to return it all back to stock if I sell the car. My plan is to use the below OEM plug that is on the car side.
(https://i.ibb.co/vvMKx1h/IMG-2171.jpg) (https://ibb.co/prk9v2Q)

To then use speaker wire like this wire (https://www.jaycar.com.au/pro-audio-speaker-cable-2-core/p/WB1754) which I will insert them into the plug above and then probably using electrical tape secure them in the plug. I will then use something like this (https://www.jaycar.com.au/female-spade-blue-pack-of-8/p/PT4607?gad_source=1) (not sure on the size yet) in order to create a DIY adapter for the speaker terminals on my new speakers..

Has anyone done anything like this before? Is there a better way to do this? Will there be any issues with using a connection like this (i.e. quality)?

Thanks, Nonna