T6.1 Front Speakers

[doncarlyon]

Other than the usual suspects, Focal, Alpine, Gladen... has anyone installed anything else?

Couldn't see anything else in the search results.

I'm considering some JBL components as I've always liked JBL kit.

Also considered going with 2-way speakers.

 

[borat]

Morel virtus nano in mine. I’m having a full setup by Chris at Davtec but due to some complications only currently got the door speakers and tweeters in and no amp yet and it sounds a lot better than factory, and the gladens I had on the last van. But gladens are - lot cheaper and good for the money so depends what you’re after!

 

[JumpShip]

Focals in ours

 

[doncarlyon]

I just want a bit more bass, not an audio geek who can hear how smooth the treble is etc.

Tempted by a set of 2 way JBL and leave the A-pillar tweeters disconnected.

But does the headunit have separate outputs for the tweeters, which would leave a 2-way speaker with no treble at all? Hmmm...

 

[Alster]

Have you thought about a little under seat sub? I fitted a pioneer active sub and it made quite a difference.

 

[doncarlyon]

Leisure battery is under there, although I have considered putting one behind the fridge.

 

[doncarlyon]

Guessing nobody strays away from the direct replacement route.

 

[BenT5]

Guessing nobody strays away from the direct replacement route.

And for good reason I think. The Gladens are so good even with the standard head unit and given that it (and the Alpines) come as kit specifically for the T6.1 they are easy to wire in. No matter what you go for the best additional thing you can do is use Dodomat sound deadning on the inside of the doors and the inside of the door cards where possible. It does require a fair bit of dismantling but really worth the effort.

 

[doncarlyon]

I've done the plastic panel and the door card. Was waiting till i change the speakers before I add some to the door skin.

 

[StratosFearXX]

I just want a bit more bass, not an audio geek who can hear how smooth the treble is etc.

Tempted by a set of 2 way JBL and leave the A-pillar tweeters disconnected.

But does the headunit have separate outputs for the tweeters, which would leave a 2-way speaker with no treble at all? Hmmm...

No separate tweeter outputs.

 

[doncarlyon]

No separate tweeter outputs.

Ok so it's just the inline crossover for the tweeter and the door speaker gets all frequencies.

Therefore a 2way speaker in the door should be fine.

 

[damo.mac85]

Are all these suggestions running off the OEM head unit ?

 

[doncarlyon]

99% of people seem to stick with the standard head unit. But some add an amp.

 

[damo.mac85]

Cool yea looking for a simple upgrade of the front speakers so these option will be perfect, thanks

 

[BenT5]

I've just bought a little amp from THQ to make more of the Gladens with the standard head unit, I'll get around to fitting it shortly.

 

[doncarlyon]

I've just bought a little amp from THQ to make more of the Gladens with the standard head unit, I'll get around to fitting it shortly.

Vibe amp?

Be interested to see if you notice much improvement over the built-in amp.

 

[StratosFearXX]

Vibe amp?

Be interested to see if you notice much improvement over the built-in amp.

Got the basic (gain only) vibe amp on mine, Gladens and deadened doors plus some Hertz 6x9 in the back. The amp is definitely needed in my opinion, more of everything.

I wasn't actually that impressed when the Gladens were fitted, way too much treble from the tweeters, but far better than the standard squeakers of course

 

[doncarlyon]

Got the basic (gain only) vibe amp on mine, Gladens and deadened doors plus some Hertz 6x9 in the back. The amp is definitely needed in my opinion, more of everything.

I wasn't actually that impressed when the Gladens were fitted, way too much treble from the tweeters, but far better than the standard squeakers of course

Does it work ok? Any interference noise or anything?

 

[StratosFearXX]

Does it work ok? Any interference noise or anything?

The amp? Yes fine. Only tiny thing is I can hear it switching on (through the speakers) when I open the doors sometimes.

 

[StratosFearXX]

Don't know why I can't edit that but just to add, it turns off again a few seconds later.