Infinity Speaker Replacement
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Infinity Speaker Replacement
So my friends 2000 Grand Cherokee Limited came with tweeters which are worn out and need to be replaced. I've been doing some research on replacements and wanted to obtain feedback on replacements. Specifically I'm wondering if I should purchase OEM replacements which will give me the exact fit and sound of the original tweeters. However the OEM parts appear to be a weak part and easily damaged. I see there are three revisions of this part and I believe the latest has an added capacitor which migh help alleviate the issue with damage. I'd prefer to buy OEM knowing they'll fit exactly with no modifications. However I don't want to have to continuously replace them due to a poor design. Anyone have any comments about the "C" revision of the tweeters?
I've also found a number of third party tweeters but they seem to be deeper (2.75") than the OEM (1.75"). Reading the reviews most buyers state they're drop in replacements. But an inch is a significant difference. Since I don't have the Jeep handy I can't measure. Has anyone installed after market tweeters with a depth of 2.75"?
I did a search and read some threads about third party tweeters but they were older and referencing ebay auctions which have long closed.
I've also found a number of third party tweeters but they seem to be deeper (2.75") than the OEM (1.75"). Reading the reviews most buyers state they're drop in replacements. But an inch is a significant difference. Since I don't have the Jeep handy I can't measure. Has anyone installed after market tweeters with a depth of 2.75"?
I did a search and read some threads about third party tweeters but they were older and referencing ebay auctions which have long closed.
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The problem is I've read the 2.75" tweeters fit but not all the reviews seemed to agree they were a drop in replacement. I don't want to be hacking the dash to install tweeters with a larger depth. I'm going to measure the next time I see my friend but until then I'd like to know if anyone has experience with installing 2.75" depth tweeters.
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If you have the measurements then just find some after market ones that will drop in, but why are you buying speakers for your friends Jeep? Just curious.
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As for buying the tweeters it's more doing the research. She's not mechanically inclinde so I'm helping her out.
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Just go to
www.crutchfield.com
Enter the cars info and they will give brands, sizes and types of what fits and what does not.
www.crutchfield.com
Enter the cars info and they will give brands, sizes and types of what fits and what does not.
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Originally Posted by sunny5280
I know the measurements of the original tweeters and the measurements of the third party tweeters. And the depth is different (1.75" OEM versus 2.75" third party). What I need to know is the depth of the hole for which the tweeters are mounted into. If the mounting holes do not provide a mounting depth of at least 2.75" then the third party tweeters will not work. Since I don't have the vehicle at the moment I cannot measure the depth.
As for buying the tweeters it's more doing the research. She's not mechanically inclinde so I'm helping her out.
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"Since I don't have the Jeep handy I can't measure."
and:
"I'm going to measure the next time I see my friend but until then I'd like to know if anyone has experience with installing 2.75" depth tweeters."
and:
"Since I don't have the vehicle at the moment I cannot measure the depth."
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Enter the cars info and they will give brands, sizes and types of what fits and what does not.
Any thoughts on replacing the OEM with third party? Specifically sound quality and longevity?
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What are you meaing by third party? Are you talking about Aftermarket? I own a 2001 GC Laredo. I replaced my tweeters with a set from Memphis Audio. They fit in teh hole just fine, however I did have to modify the plastic dash panel that covers them slighty for the panel to sit flush.
If that inch is still too much for you to deal with, advise her to take the jeep to the nearest audio store. I am not trying to bash you but they will find a way to make it work since they want to get paid.
If that inch is still too much for you to deal with, advise her to take the jeep to the nearest audio store. I am not trying to bash you but they will find a way to make it work since they want to get paid.
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What are you meaing by third party? Are you talking about Aftermarket? I own a 2001 GC Laredo. I replaced my tweeters with a set from Memphis Audio. They fit in teh hole just fine, however I did have to modify the plastic dash panel that covers them slighty for the panel to sit flush.
If that inch is still too much for you to deal with, advise her to take the jeep to the nearest audio store. I am not trying to bash you but they will find a way to make it work since they want to get paid.
If that inch is still too much for you to deal with, advise her to take the jeep to the nearest audio store. I am not trying to bash you but they will find a way to make it work since they want to get paid.