General Replacing speakers?

[Lee91]

Hi guys, I'm thinking of replacing the factory speakers in my panda, having never done this before I have a few questions :

What speakers do I replace, just the front ones?
Where are the rear speakers located and is there a subwoofer in the car?
Will I need an adapter like this one? - http://www.dvbcaraudio.co.uk/fiat-panda-front-door-speaker-adapters-free-p-2681.html
Is it easy to wire up? like just a straight swap? Or does it need completely re-wiring?
Will I need to buy a new radio to go with the speakers? If so is this easy to swap?
What size speakers do I need to buy and where can I get them?
I'm looking for nice amount of bass - Can someone recommend me some good speakers that perform?

Sorry for all questions, just wanna be sure before I do anything

Cheers!

PS - It's a 2006 1.1 active

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

Try changing the HU first

Speakers arn't to bad, just the HU's

 

[garlicbread22]

Why dont you try this first?


https://www.fiatforum.com/panda/223912-make-your-pandas-standard-stereo-sound-better-try.html

Might save yourself a bit of money

 

[garlicbread22]

But if you still want to change
You wont have to re-wire unless you want to use better quality wiring
You wont need to buy a new radio, but if you do you will need the fascia surroundas they obviously wont be the same shape. Apart from that it should be a straight swap

 

[Lee91]

But if you still want to change
You wont have to re-wire unless you want to use better quality wiring
You wont need to buy a new radio, but if you do you will need the fascia surroundas they obviously wont be the same shape. Apart from that it should be a straight swap

So all I need is this:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fiat-Panda-Fa...vr_id=&cguid=704e9c661260a0e205106060fffae9ee

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fiat-Panda-04...nment_GPS_Car_Speakers_PP?hash=item3efbf1b4d6

Some speakers + Head unit?

Also how many speakers are in the panda - is it 4 (2 in front and 2 in back) ?

 

[garlicbread22]

Yeah i believe thats all you need, but i havent changed the speakers or headunit in the panda so hopefully someone else will confirm that?

yeah 2 in the front and 2 in the back

 

[Gary]

You will you need

Face plate adapter
New head unit
2 front speakers + Tweeters if you want
2 rear speakers + Tweeters if you want

I have these Fusion Components that come with tweeters :

http://www.dcp-shop.co.uk/buy-car-a...ts_id=21577&osCsid=a4dgvkqt0vsplke04sivd1klq2

Only problem you will find is that the speakers will stick out further so need to watch you dont kick them while exiting the car

 

[Lee91]

You will you need

Face plate adapter
New head unit
2 front speakers + Tweeters if you want
2 rear speakers + Tweeters if you want

I have these Fusion Components that come with tweeters :

http://www.dcp-shop.co.uk/buy-car-a...ts_id=21577&osCsid=a4dgvkqt0vsplke04sivd1klq2

Only problem you will find is that the speakers will stick out further so need to watch you dont kick them while exiting the car

Hi Gary,

How is the bass on these speakers? The main thing I want to get out of this is some nice distortion-free bass
Also, were they easy to fit and with the HU is it just a straight swap?

Cheers

 

[rob_g_clarkson]

I too want to replace the speakers... I'm happy with the HU (given the remote on the steering wheel, blue tooth, factory look etc), but the speakers are truely awful. they rattle and vibrate and handle 0 bass with any like half decent volume....

Gary, do you have any pics of yours now they're in, you say they stick out further... do they not fit benind the door cars?!? and have you located the tweeters behind the door cars also?

thanks.

 

[garlicbread22]

rob_g_clarkson, have you read the post i linked earlier? If you set up the HU correctly then you might find the speakers easily adequate

 

[ThisBitterPill]

the speakers are truely awful. they rattle and vibrate and handle 0 bass with any like half decent volume....

I must have a bad set because mine don't rattle or vibrate....The rear mirror and doors do though....

 

[Gary]

ok, well head unit is straight swap but you will lose the telephone and steering wheel buttons

The reason i have put speakers on outside of door panelling is because of the depth of the speakers

just taken pics for you all


Front Door Tweeters fitted :

Front main speaker :

rear before fitting door handles again:

 

[ThisBitterPill]

I'm sure it sounds nice and all....But I don't think I could live with those sticky-out speakers....

 

[Lee91]

ok, well head unit is straight swap but you will lose the telephone and steering wheel buttons

The reason i have put speakers on outside of door panelling is because of the depth of the speakers

just taken pics for you all


Front Door Tweeters fitted :

Front main speaker :

rear before fitting door handles again:

Thanks for the pics, what did you use to fit those speakers, just an adapter? I am very tempted to do this now Is yours a 100hp? mine doesn't have a telephone or steering wheel buttons

 

[Gary]

Thanks for the pics, what did you use to fit those speakers, just an adapter? I am very tempted to do this now Is yours a 100hp? mine doesn't have a telephone or steering wheel buttons

yeah mine is the 100hp model

 

[rob_g_clarkson]

rob_g_clarkson, have you read the post i linked earlier? If you set up the HU correctly then you might find the speakers easily adequate

I saw that post after i;d replied to this one! I'm gonna give it a bash today... i shall let you know :slayer:

 

[Lee91]

Would someone be kind enough to check this for me?:

Would these fit/work? http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/...uctId_723485_langId_-1_categoryId_165707#dtab - Also what is the connection on the panda, these speakers are component, would they work?

This head unit - http://www.caraudiocentre.co.uk/product_m-kenwood-kdc-241sa_p-23055.htm

Adapters:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fiat-Panda-04...nment_GPS_Car_Speakers_PP?hash=item3efbf1b4d6
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fiat-Panda-04...nment_GPS_Car_Speakers_PP?hash=item4839064c28
http://www.justkenwood.co.uk/car-audio.aspx/fp-01-06-adaptor

If I ordered all of these right now would I need anything else to fit them?

 

[rossmanfiatfan]

Would someone be kind enough to check this for me?:

Would these fit/work? http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/...uctId_723485_langId_-1_categoryId_165707#dtab - Also what is the connection on the panda, these speakers are component, would they work?

This head unit - http://www.caraudiocentre.co.uk/product_m-kenwood-kdc-241sa_p-23055.htm

Adapters:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fiat-Panda-04...nment_GPS_Car_Speakers_PP?hash=item3efbf1b4d6
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fiat-Panda-04...nment_GPS_Car_Speakers_PP?hash=item4839064c28
http://www.justkenwood.co.uk/car-audio.aspx/fp-01-06-adaptor

If I ordered all of these right now would I need anything else to fit them?

If I was going through the hassle and expense on changing the head unit I would spend at least £200 on it. You might not improve the sound of the standard unit much with that unit. If you can't afford to spend more than £50 on a new unit I would save a little longer and do the job well. The difference between that unit ( I know its reduced from £100 ) and a £200 one will be a big difference.

Just my opinion

 

[Lee91]

If I was going through the hassle and expense on changing the head unit I would spend at least £200 on it. You might not improve the sound of the standard unit much with that unit. If you can't afford to spend more than £50 on a new unit I would save a little longer and do the job well. The difference between that unit ( I know its reduced from £100 ) and a £200 one will be a big difference.

Just my opinion

Yeah, that one I linked was just a rough idea, haven't had a proper look for one yet
Why is it hassle to change the HU?

 

[rossmanfiatfan]

Depends if it needs rewiring really.

I'm a complete fool when it comes to installing stereos, so I have to get a proper shop/garage to do it all for me ! So it would cost me a fortune in labour .

If you are able to do it yourself its not hassle I guess.

But changing the speakers looks fiddly from what i've seen, I wouldn't know where to start and if I did I would probably balls it up !