Randy wrote:So, what did I learn? A lot, actually...
* The Leaf factory speakers are very inexpensive and are worthy of an upgrade.
* The car is so new that there isn't much information on exactly what to order or what will fit.
* I took a chance on the CDT Audio speakers because they had such good reviews, and they ended up fitting just fine.
* I do have to turn up the audio system a notch or two extra to get the same volume as the factory speakers, but the amp drives them fine and they play pretty loud without distortion.
* You need two ohm speakers to be compatible with what was there previously.
* A 10mm socket is needed to remove the 2 screws in the door to get the panel off.
* 3 or 4 of the door clips will remain in the door when you remove the panel. Just pry them carefully out of the door and reinstall them in the door before re-seating.
* The drivers door is the hardest because it has 3 wiring harnesses you have to disconnect to remove the door lock / window / mirror control panel from the door.
* I left the tweeters in place, and the system sounds fine. It seemed like too much work to replace them and the new speakers come with tweeters. The "highs" are not overwhelming.
It was a fun project!!!! Now the audio system sounds a lot better!!!!!
Let's discuss it....Any questions?
Thanks, Randy
BradFoxUS wrote:Randy wrote:So, what did I learn? A lot, actually...
* The Leaf factory speakers are very inexpensive and are worthy of an upgrade.
* The car is so new that there isn't much information on exactly what to order or what will fit.
* I took a chance on the CDT Audio speakers because they had such good reviews, and they ended up fitting just fine.
* I do have to turn up the audio system a notch or two extra to get the same volume as the factory speakers, but the amp drives them fine and they play pretty loud without distortion.
* You need two ohm speakers to be compatible with what was there previously.
* A 10mm socket is needed to remove the 2 screws in the door to get the panel off.
* 3 or 4 of the door clips will remain in the door when you remove the panel. Just pry them carefully out of the door and reinstall them in the door before re-seating.
* The drivers door is the hardest because it has 3 wiring harnesses you have to disconnect to remove the door lock / window / mirror control panel from the door.
* I left the tweeters in place, and the system sounds fine. It seemed like too much work to replace them and the new speakers come with tweeters. The "highs" are not overwhelming.
It was a fun project!!!! Now the audio system sounds a lot better!!!!!
Let's discuss it....Any questions?
Thanks, Randy
I assume the factory HU has plenty of power to push upgraded speakers? I tried this on a 2012 Honda Civic EX Sedan and it actually got worse than just using the Honda paper cones. The Honda unit is a 160w unit. Only the coupe has the 320w option. People have said the Sedan 160w system actually sounds better than the premium 320w Coupe unit even though it has a subwoofer. I've had to agree myself.
I just put a set of Sony 3-way 4 ohm speakers in my LEAF. The head unit can drive the speakers but without any additional low-end response. I was mainly concerned about highs, so I'm happy with my installation -- I'll be adding a subwoofer later.BradFoxUS wrote:I assume the factory HU has plenty of power to push upgraded speakers?
aarond12 wrote:I just put a set of Sony 3-way 4 ohm speakers in my LEAF. The head unit can drive the speakers but without any additional low-end response. I was mainly concerned about highs, so I'm happy with my installation -- I'll be adding a subwoofer later.BradFoxUS wrote:I assume the factory HU has plenty of power to push upgraded speakers?
cy7878 wrote:BradFoxUS wrote:Randy wrote:So, what did I learn? A lot, actually...
* The Leaf factory speakers are very inexpensive and are worthy of an upgrade.
* The car is so new that there isn't much information on exactly what to order or what will fit.
* I took a chance on the CDT Audio speakers because they had such good reviews, and they ended up fitting just fine.
* I do have to turn up the audio system a notch or two extra to get the same volume as the factory speakers, but the amp drives them fine and they play pretty loud without distortion.
* You need two ohm speakers to be compatible with what was there previously.
* A 10mm socket is needed to remove the 2 screws in the door to get the panel off.
* 3 or 4 of the door clips will remain in the door when you remove the panel. Just pry them carefully out of the door and reinstall them in the door before re-seating.
* The drivers door is the hardest because it has 3 wiring harnesses you have to disconnect to remove the door lock / window / mirror control panel from the door.
* I left the tweeters in place, and the system sounds fine. It seemed like too much work to replace them and the new speakers come with tweeters. The "highs" are not overwhelming.
It was a fun project!!!! Now the audio system sounds a lot better!!!!!
Let's discuss it....Any questions?
Thanks, Randy
I assume the factory HU has plenty of power to push upgraded speakers? I tried this on a 2012 Honda Civic EX Sedan and it actually got worse than just using the Honda paper cones. The Honda unit is a 160w unit. Only the coupe has the 320w option. People have said the Sedan 160w system actually sounds better than the premium 320w Coupe unit even though it has a subwoofer. I've had to agree myself.
The HU doesn't seem to have that much power. I'm half way thru upgrading my stereo and so far have installed a LC6i line converter feeding signal to a JL audio amp. With that wired to factory speakers (speaker is the next half) they already sound better. Just need some free time to get the JL audio speakers into the doors and new tweeters.
Oliverovan wrote:So 5-1/4's then? My sales person just showed me 6-1/2" component systems today - I guess she was wrong! Any adaptor plate needed to bolt the Infinitys' in? You picked high sensitivity 4-ohm speakers which should be the loudest among aftermarket options, is there enough volume without an aftermarket amp? Do you think it would be worth it to get a component system if I have a stereo shop do the install?
So many questions!
Thanks in advance,
Mike