bass sounds with radio muffled & lousy..

98EB5.4 · 08-17-2009, 09:28 AM

AFAIK, got a stock radio/cassette/cd changer package setup in a 98EB5.4 & can't use the bass cos sounds lousy, maybe like the speakers are blown, or can no longer deal with bass.

= very distorted noise/sounds.. bvvvvvv, bvvvvvv

Before I start replacing speakers, figured might be the radio itself that is buggered up?

Haven't (figured out or..) tried a CD yet (6? pack changer between the seats) or cassette to see if bass is Ok that way.

Is it common for speakers to act up as far as bass no longer being usable? tia

TBIRD430 · 08-17-2009, 12:29 PM

It can be a common thing, especially if you have a couple of teenagers. =o)

Stock speakers in the 1930-90's were pretty basic. In short, it wouldn't hurt at all to change out the stock speakers in your SUV, PERIOD. Try looking here for kits & pricing:

Crutchfield: LCD TV, Car Stereo, Home Theater, Speakers, Plasma TV

98EB5.4 · 08-21-2009, 04:38 PM

Well ..def the right rear speaker is the worse, goes bvvvvvvvv bvvvvvvvv distorted even at low volume so figure I'll go at that one first but..

FSM sez boo about how to take it out..

maybe cos sooo easy..

Anyone done it or have tips?

Also.. only appears to be one speaker back there?

98EB5.4 · 08-22-2009, 10:08 AM

Turns out a regular flat screwdriver can be uses to work around the enclosure panel that has simple built in plastic push in clips (not visible from the outside) to put it back in. Have to be careful suppose when you pull it out ..I could see them breaking if you just start yanking.

The speaker grill is built into the panel (one piece) & didn't really look a it first to see if it would come off alone ..but no way on mine.

Speaker is about 6 inch diameter round & has about six small bolts around it bolting it in, Not sure at this point if it's a custom fit type that might be hard to replace & get the panel back on.

Seen front replacements on ebay but not rear. Haven't actually checked but just read the rear doors have speakers.

So no huge deal, only the back one is distorted (I unplugged it) & as far as I can see there is only one there on the right side.

At a quick glance on the front doors, I think the inner door panes have to come off to get at those speakers.