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I replaced my blown factory speakers with focal 130 ACs for the front, left the tweeters disconnected and replaced the rears with some Porsche component speakers https://www.suncoastparts.com/produc...4REARSPKR.html
The job was made simpler by using the wiring harnesses from Crutchfield the Metra 71-017C.
I made a quick video of my installation if you are interested.
It was definitely an upgrade but you could certainly go further with amps, more speakers etc.
Searched on the web for the 2 rear 4x4 speakers - 964.645.504.00 for my 993 cab and found prices from $177 EACH to $250 EACH from Porsche dealers and independent suppliers, including Pelican Parts ($237 each). Delaware Porsche had them for $ 177 each.
Some dealers and independent parts houses have old prices posted at around $30 each. I placed some orders at that price hoping for a "gift", but got cancellations at that price as inventory was not in stock and calls/emails asking if I wanted to reorder at the higher prices.
Crutchfield's did not show anything available for the rear speakers for the cab which are different than the coupe's rears, i.e. JL or Polk based on recommendations in this thread. Chatted with them, but no replacement recommended after talking to 3 different reps.
The challenge is to find some reasonably priced 4x4 aftermarket plug and play speakers that will fit just right under the speaker grills and still provide the depth clearance from the back of the speaker to the seat belt tensioner mechanism on the cabs....
It is time to measure the depth and go aftermarket, as I see prices for a representative pair are much better on Amazon, Best Buy, etc...............certainly better than a total of $350 and up))
Searched on the web for the 2 rear 4x4 speakers - 964.645.504.00 for my 993 cab and found prices from $177 EACH to $250 EACH from Porsche dealers and independent suppliers, including Pelican Parts ($237 each). Delaware Porsche had them for $ 177 each.
Some dealers and independent parts houses have old prices posted at around $30 each. I placed some orders at that price hoping for a "gift", but got cancellations at that price as inventory was not in stock and calls/emails asking if I wanted to reorder at the higher prices.
Crutchfield's did not show anything available for the rear speakers for the cab which are different than the coupe's rears, i.e. JL or Polk based on recommendations in this thread. Chatted with them, but no replacement recommended after talking to 3 different reps.
The challenge is to find some reasonably priced 4x4 aftermarket plug and play speakers that will fit just right under the speaker grills and still provide the depth clearance from the back of the speaker to the seat belt tensioner mechanism on the cabs....
It is time to measure the depth and go aftermarket, as I see prices for a representative pair are much better on Amazon, Best Buy, etc...............certainly better than a total of $350 and up))
Searched on the web for the 2 rear 4x4 speakers - 964.645.504.00 for my 993 cab and found prices from $177 EACH to $250 EACH from Porsche dealers and independent suppliers, including Pelican Parts ($237 each). Delaware Porsche had them for $ 177 each.
Some dealers and independent parts houses have old prices posted at around $30 each. I placed some orders at that price hoping for a "gift", but got cancellations at that price as inventory was not in stock and calls/emails asking if I wanted to reorder at the higher prices.
Crutchfield's did not show anything available for the rear speakers for the cab which are different than the coupe's rears, i.e. JL or Polk based on recommendations in this thread. Chatted with them, but no replacement recommended after talking to 3 different reps.
The challenge is to find some reasonably priced 4x4 aftermarket plug and play speakers that will fit just right under the speaker grills and still provide the depth clearance from the back of the speaker to the seat belt tensioner mechanism on the cabs....
It is time to measure the depth and go aftermarket, as I see prices for a representative pair are much better on Amazon, Best Buy, etc...............certainly better than a total of $350 and up))
Received today after a week wondering if the rear cab speaker would be a new one...........nabbed a new Porsche OEM rear speaker which was the last one they had in stock for $ 28.00 plus shipping.......much better than $ 177 each plus quotes from the dealers...........happy camper.........
Found a place to re-cone the rear speakers for the cab, $25 each. Much cheaper than $ 200 each for the superseded part. While at it, saw that my door woofers are disintegrated for the HIFI 490 system and replaced those. Luckily, new OEM parts still available at $ 30 each. One hour job for both doors today......remove 6 screws, expose the speakers, remove speaker with #9 torx tool, undo two connectors, replace speaker and thats it....some photos....
Well, not exactly, with the Hi-Fi (Premium Speaker Option) the door card stays in place, no need to remove it or the pull handle /armrest/door pocket. But one does need to remove the Philips head screws around the periphery of the carpet covered speaker cover box to release it and remove the speaker reflex housing under it to remove the entire speaker system. If just replacing the existing drivers with exact replacement speakers there is no need to remove the speaker reflex housing under the carpeted speaker cover.
Andy
Thanks for the time saving tip. Question. How do you remove the tweeter to replace it in the Hi-Fi (Premium) system? Sorry if this is explained in another thread but I've been searching for awhile and can't find how to replace the tweeters.
tweeters usually last a bit longer I understand, mine were fine......more durable than speakers in my case....as long as sound is good....no need to replace....
01-21-2021, 03:08 PM
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