Upgraded the door speakers (Non-HK)

[nickson]

Was the door panel that easy as well.

I recommend using an automotive door panel removing tool to eliminate the risk of scratching anything but very easy. Start from the bottom and slide around the door popping the plastic clips. Before you remove the door panel, you have to gently remove the black plastic (triangle shaped) pieces on each door.

 

[Chchoe78]

Again great work and thanks for sharing. I will revisit this when I decide to upgrade my speakers. Currently working on the best solution for adding wireless charging to my center console and a way to got a/c on my seats. Have a few ideas on my other post.

 

[gmneil]

any easy way to get the rca signal so I can hook it up to my amp, I have th eupgraded sound system are there already rca's I can y off of?

 

[cheeks80]

any easy way to get the rca signal so I can hook it up to my amp, I have th eupgraded sound system are there already rca's I can y off of?

Was this worth the effort, money and time ? Do you see improved sound quality?

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[nickson]

I think it a significant improvement. Well worth the time and money. For me at least.

 

[gmneil]

Some almost finished pics. Have some wire detail work to do but all functional. Hits fairly hard but not comp level of course.

did you use a line out converter or how did you get the signal to the amp?

 

[tellurideex2020]

I asked crutchfield to send me the Kia Sorento harness. We'll see if it fits. If not, I'll buy a soldering kit from Amazon and do as you suggest.

Did the harness work? I am looking to upgrade the speakers in my Telluride EX and am thinking of going with 6.5 inch speakers which are easy to install. Unfortunately, I have zero knowledge on how to do this so, I am looking for a simple way to change speakers. Your input is very appreciated

 

[nickson]

Did the harness work? I am looking to upgrade the speakers in my Telluride EX and am thinking of going with 6.5 inch speakers which are easy to install. Unfortunately, I have zero knowledge on how to do this so, I am looking for a simple way to change speakers. Your input is very appreciated

Unfortunately, no. They were too shallow resulting in the speaker magnet (potentially) touching the window when down. I reused the factory speaker bracket as described by the original poster. Just have to cut/break away the original speaker material. It worked fine.

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[ElCangriz]

Some almost finished pics. Have some wire detail work to do but all functional. Hits fairly hard but not comp level of course.

According to that image of the speaker diagram, Is there a Subwoofer hidden inside a panel towards the rear that can essentially be replaced????

 

[Brenthon]

Here are some pictures. 4 screws and they pop right out.

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did that sorrento harness work?

 

[Rx9790]

According to that image of the speaker diagram, Is there a Subwoofer hidden inside a panel towards the rear that can essentially be replaced????

Sorry, just saw this. The ex does not have a sub and that space is storage.

 

[Rx9790]

did that sorrento harness work?

No.

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[nickson]

did that sorrento harness work?

They did not. I reused the original speaker harness. Of course you'll need to cut out the original speaker.

 

[sgrogers]

What size are the door speakers?

 

[G-782247]

What size are the door speakers?

I used 6.75" but i am sure 7" would have fit. Making your own adapter plate will let you use a smaller size if wanted.

 

[nickson]

What size are the door speakers?

6.5

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[phd1026]

Some almost finished pics. Have some wire detail work to do but all functional. Hits fairly hard but not comp level of course.

Where did you get the electrical service manual for the Telluride?

 

[G-393372]

Dont have one, used a toner, probe and care.

 

[phd1026]

Oh I thought I saw one in a picture you posted

 

[BabyRide]

Here are some pictures. 4 screws and they pop right out.

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Awesome stuff! I'll have the itch to do mine at some point. Is it possible to post a few pics labeling the door where the panel is on? It would be nice to know exactly where the screws are and how to get to them.