ttah86
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I thought I would just share that I have successfully installed HK door speakers in a non-HK 'S' trim. I wanted to keep as much of a stock feel as I could. I installed an Infinity component system in my 21 and felt like although I gained highs, I lost low end sound. So in my 22, I wanted to try to keep the lows without having to deal with adding an amp right now.
Anyways, there was a seller on ebay that had #2 HK 96330-S9200 available that I bought. This is the exact part number for the Telluride HK system. I could not find another set of HK's from a Telluride so I ended up trying #2 HK 96330-J5000 from a Palisade. To be honest, I have no idea what the difference is between the two, but upon inspecting them visually, I couldn't identify any differences and they look exactly the same to me. The J5000 speakers seem to be also used in the Stinger's HK system. However, the J5000 fit perfectly, with the mounting ring matching all the holes and the 2 guide posts slotted exactly in the door. I couldn't tell a sound difference the S9200 and J5000 personally...but thats subjective.
**If you do this, note that the factory speaker harness has plastic guides that do not match up with the speakers. The guides on the harness are a bit wider than the connector on the speaker (I assume for ease of installation at the assembly plant and to not mix up speakers?). I used my Dremel and grinded down the guides on the harness and they fit the speaker connector without a problem. Everything then clicks in and bolts up without any other modifications, so I would call the job a success.
Result: I am pleased with them...and I do think it sounds better and added additional low end bass.
Anyways, there was a seller on ebay that had #2 HK 96330-S9200 available that I bought. This is the exact part number for the Telluride HK system. I could not find another set of HK's from a Telluride so I ended up trying #2 HK 96330-J5000 from a Palisade. To be honest, I have no idea what the difference is between the two, but upon inspecting them visually, I couldn't identify any differences and they look exactly the same to me. The J5000 speakers seem to be also used in the Stinger's HK system. However, the J5000 fit perfectly, with the mounting ring matching all the holes and the 2 guide posts slotted exactly in the door. I couldn't tell a sound difference the S9200 and J5000 personally...but thats subjective.
**If you do this, note that the factory speaker harness has plastic guides that do not match up with the speakers. The guides on the harness are a bit wider than the connector on the speaker (I assume for ease of installation at the assembly plant and to not mix up speakers?). I used my Dremel and grinded down the guides on the harness and they fit the speaker connector without a problem. Everything then clicks in and bolts up without any other modifications, so I would call the job a success.
Result: I am pleased with them...and I do think it sounds better and added additional low end bass.