Caldina GT-T Speaker Query

WanaGo · Post by **WanaGo** » Sat Jun 24, 2006 8:41 pm

Hey,

Does anyone know what size speakers are in the front and rear doors of the Caldina GT-T, and what is the max depth for replacement speakers?

Also, are the tweaters that come standard in the front doors, are they replacable....?

Thanks
WanaGo

rodstr · Post by **rodstr** » Sun Jun 25, 2006 6:41 pm

i wouldnt know the exact size but the speakers are factory rivited in and has to have a custom speaker job done, and the tweaters can be changed too.
SNWTOY did one to his in some forums back and did a guide to how he did it

HERGTT · Post by **HERGTT** » Sun Jun 25, 2006 6:54 pm

Search is your friend.........

viewtopic.php?t=47368

WanaGo · Post by **WanaGo** » Sun Jun 25, 2006 7:13 pm

Yeah I had already read that.

What it didnt mention (I think), is what is the max depth etc of the speakers that can fix (preferably without a spacer), and what is the diameter (again without a spacer).

Thanks

snwtoy · Post by **snwtoy** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 5:10 pm

Mounting depth of my speakers is 60mm, which was too much (spacer required). So you're looking at a maximum of 55mm with no spacer.

Diameter = 160mm = 6 1/4 inches. I'm think TWSTD said he needed a little massaging to make 6 1/2 inch fit. Spacer was not required for width.

WanaGo · Post by **WanaGo** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 5:16 pm

snwtoy wrote:Mounting depth of my speakers is 60mm, which was too much (spacer required). So you're looking at a maximum of 55mm with no spacer.

Diameter = 160mm = 6 1/4 inches. I'm think TWSTD said he needed a little massaging to make 6 1/2 inch fit. Spacer was not required for width.

Thanks.
So is the best size to fit with no spacer and no massaging, a 6" Speaker of approx 55mm depth max.
And do 6" and 6.5" speakers have the same mounting hole positions?

Ta
WanaGo

snwtoy · Post by **snwtoy** » Tue Jun 27, 2006 5:45 pm

I would say 6 /14" (16cm) were the perfect diameter, and 50-55mm depth also perfect.

The mounting hole positions are pretty irrelevant as no matter what speakers you buy they're guaranteed to have different spacing to factory. Just drill small pilot holes and use some short self tappers. Easy.

WanaGo · Post by **WanaGo** » Tue Jun 27, 2006 5:48 pm

Ok mint.

What speakers did you install, and do you power them from an amp or a headunit.
Im wanting to get the best speakers I can, that sound the best, but only to run off my headunit. Its a 60W x 4, nominal power is 27W each channel.
Most speakers I have seen on trademe are about 65mm to 75mm mounting depth....

Ta
WanaGo

snwtoy · Post by **snwtoy** » Tue Jun 27, 2006 5:56 pm

Mine are Pioneer TSC somethings.. model number in that thread with the pics of the install. They are not this year's model so you probably won't be able to find the same things.

They sound great just off hte head deck. I plan to amp them as they clip at high volume, but I've just got too many hobbies to afford it right now heh.

WanaGo · Post by **WanaGo** » Tue Jun 27, 2006 6:18 pm

Hey,

Just got offered:
Pioneer Components TSC1602 for the front
Sony Speakers XSGF1621 for the rear

Total $154 including freight to invercargill.

Now - are these speakers any good, or are they just tooooo cheap? All brand new with 12 month warranty.

Ta
WanaGo

Alex B · Post by **Alex B** » Tue Jun 27, 2006 7:02 pm

How much do you like your music? If you could spend a bit more i reccomend you get hold of Dan at pauls audio in chch. daniel@paulsaudio.co.nz, or (03) 372 1578.

I would try dan first, always a great guy to deal with

Or for something a bit more local see tims range at atomic in dunedin, hes got a bit of gear going for about half price at the moment. http://forums.nzicemag.co.nz/viewtopic.php?t=8415

snwtoy · Post by **snwtoy** » Tue Jun 27, 2006 8:26 pm

They are the model below mine. Could be ok:
http://www.pioneernz.co.nz/default.asp?ObjectID=312

Personally I would look at spending $150 minimum on the front speakers.
Powerbass components from parallel imported are probably the best for that money.

Don't bother replacing the rears unless they're really stuffed - they only need to provide a bit of fill. If needs be you could put the stock fronts in the back.

You're better off spending (for eg) $300 on fronts, and nothing on the rears, than $150 on each.

WanaGo · Post by **WanaGo** » Tue Jun 27, 2006 8:35 pm

Yeah.
Was thinking even maybe possibly maybe getting a small amp to power the speakers off. Not interested in a sub or anything.

Was thinking maybe about getting a 2 channel amp, and powering the front speakers from it, and having the rear speakers powered from the head unit. Possibly even join the front and rear together, and running at 2 ohm.

Any suggestions?

WanaGo

WanaGo · Post by **WanaGo** » Tue Jun 27, 2006 9:29 pm

Has anyone had anything to do with the Magneto branded stuff on trademe, that a guy called nzcaraudio sells. By the looks of his feedback, he has sold LOTS of them.

I dont want crap. I havent heard of this brand though, but looking at what people say about other 'known' brands, a branded items isnt always the way to go - unless you pay decent money.

If anyone knows anything about them, please post.

Thanks
WanaGo

Alex B · Post by **Alex B** » Tue Jun 27, 2006 10:15 pm

Its rubbish, any one who rips off the looks of a brand thats very avrage in the first place (sony)....how good do you rekon its going to be :wink:

Alex B · Post by **Alex B** » Tue Jun 27, 2006 10:17 pm

My rainbow slx 265 were around the $250 mark brand spanking, handmade in germany. Talk to dan if you want something decent. I wasted so much money buying cheep shit, then finialy brought a decent set up and am happy as larry

WanaGo · Post by **WanaGo** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 7:01 am

Thanks for the feedback.

I have emailed dan. Will wait and see what he says

Thanks
WanaGo

WanaGo · Post by **WanaGo** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 11:43 am

What is the absolute max dept speaker that can fit in the factory holes, with spacers (in caldina).

Dan emailed me, and needs to know.

Thanks
WanaGo

WanaGo · Post by **WanaGo** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 6:20 pm

Got these quoted by a company in NZ.

Alpine SPS-171A Components - $190
Alpine SPS-170A Speakers - $90
Alpine MRV-F345 4/3/2 (75WRMSx4) 4ohm Amp - $450

or

If only going to do front with components, this amp.
Alpine MRP-T220 2/1 50WRMSx2 4ohm, 70WRMSx2 2ohm - $200 (found this on trademe for $169).

Or else I got offered a 4 channel 600W West Coast Customs (Orion) amp for $599 (ouch) and components for $299. Not sure on models. This is from a local company.

Anyone know about any of this gear?

Ta
WanaGo

Arthanon · Post by **Arthanon** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 7:35 am

The mounting depth is actually quite a lot.

Heaps of room behind the panel.

The factory ones are riveted in, but you just drill them out. Easy as.

As for the tweeters, they are screwed onto a mountin bracket, wich I screwed my new tweeters onto.

I fitted a set of Blaupunkt Velocity Compnents, mounted the crossovers behind the door cards.