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adrianpowers · Jan 30th, 2008, 01:16 PM

I just bought myself alpine type s component speakers to replace the existing front woofer and tweeter. The alpine speakers came with two crossover units as well. Does that mean the original standard speakers also have a crossover unit? if so, where is it located so i can remove it?

thanks

theminiv · Jan 30th, 2008, 08:17 PM

I believe the crossover is in the tweeter assembly. As in, its a resistor attached to the tweeter. Take it out and you will find it.

Good luck with the S series,

adrianpowers · Jan 31st, 2008, 05:09 AM

ah k. also the alpine tweeters are bigger than factory. and it appears the factory tweeter bracket is one piece with the door handle backing. in that case, how do i install the alpine tweeter? do i just have to cut the factory bracket?

theminiv · Jan 31st, 2008, 11:05 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by adrianpowers (original)

ah k. also the alpine tweeters are bigger than factory. and it appears the factory tweeter bracket is one piece with the door handle backing. in that case, how do i install the alpine tweeter? do i just have to cut the factory bracket?

Hey there, yer the factory ones are small. What I did was removed the plastic clip holding them in and put some foam behind the aftermarket tweeters to hold them in place.

adrianpowers · Feb 2nd, 2008, 04:48 PM

Its all done and it sounds great =]

Took some time at the start, had to alter the bracket that came with the alpine speakers. Used zip ties to mount the tweeter on. there was heaps of room to put the crossover too. Also got a mbq compact sub with internal amp (realy small!) in the boot and the setup is perfect! much more clearer than stock.

cristo · Feb 2nd, 2008, 05:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by theminiv (original)

I believe the crossover is in the tweeter assembly. As in, its a resistor attached to the tweeter. Take it out and you will find it.

Good luck with the S series,

Actually a capacitor.

Jan 30th, 2008, 01:16 PM	#1
adrianpowers MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Melb Local Time: 05:49 AM Posts: 44 Offline	installing speakers - help I just bought myself alpine type s component speakers to replace the existing front woofer and tweeter. The alpine speakers came with two crossover units as well. Does that mean the original standard speakers also have a crossover unit? if so, where is it located so i can remove it? thanks

Jan 30th, 2008, 08:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
theminiv MINI2 Veteran My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Britain Local Time: 07:49 PM Posts: 606 Offline	I believe the crossover is in the tweeter assembly. As in, its a resistor attached to the tweeter. Take it out and you will find it. Good luck with the S series, Focus > Mini One > Mini Cooper > Mini Cooper > BMW 316 > BMW 318 > MINI ONE > BMW 120i > MINI ONE PEPPER! - IM BACK!!

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theminiv MINI2 Veteran My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Britain Local Time: 07:49 PM Posts: 606 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by adrianpowers (original) ah k. also the alpine tweeters are bigger than factory. and it appears the factory tweeter bracket is one piece with the door handle backing. in that case, how do i install the alpine tweeter? do i just have to cut the factory bracket? Hey there, yer the factory ones are small. What I did was removed the plastic clip holding them in and put some foam behind the aftermarket tweeters to hold them in place. Focus > Mini One > Mini Cooper > Mini Cooper > BMW 316 > BMW 318 > MINI ONE > BMW 120i > MINI ONE PEPPER! - IM BACK!!

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Jan 31st, 2008, 05:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
adrianpowers MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Melb Local Time: 05:49 AM Posts: 44 Offline	ah k. also the alpine tweeters are bigger than factory. and it appears the factory tweeter bracket is one piece with the door handle backing. in that case, how do i install the alpine tweeter? do i just have to cut the factory bracket?

Feb 2nd, 2008, 04:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
adrianpowers MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Melb Local Time: 05:49 AM Posts: 44 Offline	Its all done and it sounds great =] Took some time at the start, had to alter the bracket that came with the alpine speakers. Used zip ties to mount the tweeter on. there was heaps of room to put the crossover too. Also got a mbq compact sub with internal amp (realy small!) in the boot and the setup is perfect! much more clearer than stock.

Feb 2nd, 2008, 05:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
cristo BLIKSEM (my brg/brg mc) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: york, pennsylvania Local Time: 02:49 PM Posts: 2,210 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by theminiv (original) I believe the crossover is in the tweeter assembly. As in, its a *resistor* attached to the tweeter. Take it out and you will find it. Good luck with the S series, Actually a capacitor.

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