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Old May 5, 2025 | 03:30 AM
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Angry Both rear speakers are crackling...

Both rear speakers behind the seats in my Crossfire are crackling.
I suspect they haven't been replaced since 2004...
Before I buy new ones, I'd like to make sure the speakers available in this offer below will definitely fit:
https://www.ebay.pl/itm/131727791234?_skw=rear+speakers+crossfire&itmmeta= 01JTF....

As for replacing the rear speakers, I found this instructional video on YouTube:

Can I have your confirmation please?
Will I need anything else?
 

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Old May 5, 2025 | 08:46 AM
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The foam surround that holds the speaker cone in place has disintegrated. You can repair them as it's very hard to find ones that fit without modifications. Here's a link for the kit and there are how to videos on youtube to do the repair : https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw...023.m570.l1313
 
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Old May 5, 2025 | 08:58 AM
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@dcskmail thank you, that's an option to consider.

However, I'd be more inclined to buy new speakers.
The speakers from the offer I mentioned above look like they should fit.
But with shipping they'll cost me about 600PLN, so I'd rather be 100% sure...
 
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Old May 6, 2025 | 12:20 AM
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@dcskmail thank you, that's an option to consider.

However, I'd be more inclined to buy new speakers.
The speakers from the offer I mentioned above look like they should fit.
But with shipping they'll cost me about 600PLN, so I'd rather be 100% sure...


I do not believe the speakers you posted will work. The OEM speakers are DUAL COIL. There are 4 wires going to each speaker behind the seats. I do not know of a replacement dual coil speaker but someone in the forum knows for sure. Good luck!


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Old May 6, 2025 | 02:14 AM
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@GraphiteGhost Thanks for your advice.
I haven't decided yet whether to repair my speakers or buy new ones - and if so, which ones.
 
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Old May 6, 2025 | 07:42 AM
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Check the impedance (ohms) replacement should be 4 ohms
 
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Old May 6, 2025 | 07:50 AM
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Harmony Audio HA-65 Car Stereo Rhythm Series 6.5" Replacement 300W Speakers & Grills:

Specifications:
  • 6-1/2" Rhythm Series 2-Way Car Speaker Pair
  • Power Handling:
    • Peak: 300 watts
    • RMS: 100 watts
  • Sensitivity: 90dB
  • Frequency Response: 40Hz-20kHz
  • Mounting Depth: 2 3/8"
  • Mounting Cutout Diameter: 5 11/16"
  • Tweeter Size: 1/2"
  • Single 4 Ohm
Features:
  • Direct Fit OEM Replacement Size
  • Polypropylene Injection Molded Cone
  • Butyl Rubber Surround
  • PEI Neodymium Magnet Dome Tweeter
  • Passive Tweeter Crossover
  • Steel Basket
  • Ferrite Magnet
  • Kapton Former Material
 
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Old May 6, 2025 | 11:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Myopic
Harmony Audio HA-65 Car Stereo Rhythm Series 6.5" Replacement 300W Speakers & Grills:

Specifications:
  • 6-1/2" Rhythm Series 2-Way Car Speaker Pair
  • Power Handling:
    • Peak: 300 watts
    • RMS: 100 watts
  • Sensitivity: 90dB
  • Frequency Response: 40Hz-20kHz
  • Mounting Depth: 2 3/8"
  • Mounting Cutout Diameter: 5 11/16"
  • Tweeter Size: 1/2"
  • Single 4 Ohm
Features:
  • Direct Fit OEM Replacement Size
  • Polypropylene Injection Molded Cone
  • Butyl Rubber Surround
  • PEI Neodymium Magnet Dome Tweeter
  • Passive Tweeter Crossover
  • Steel Basket
  • Ferrite Magnet
  • Kapton Former Material



Nope, these speakers may fit in the hole but they are not the right design. Our rear SUBS are of a dual coil 4 wire speaker. If you install a single coil speaker you'll have a spare set of wires not hooked up on each side and may burn out your under the floor amp. There are numerous posts in the forum for replacement subs behind the seats, do a google search for crossfire rear subs and you may have to read a few (as there may be quite a few). Search is your friend, I would caution on using/searching some stereo systems websites for the crossfire rear bulkhead subs, the information is here in the forum, many have used the ones listed (and quite a few have rebuilt the rotted cones too). Good luck!


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Old May 7, 2025 | 01:04 AM
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@GraphiteGhost Thanks for the explanation.
It looks like it will be easier to repair these speakers than to replace them with new ones...
 
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Old May 7, 2025 | 10:27 AM
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I bought these on Amazon in 2021 although they didn't fit without modifying the baskets they sit in
I don't know of any sub that fits without modification and that's why it is recommended to repair your with the new foam

PYLE PLPW6D 6" 1200W Dual Voice Coil 4-Ohm Subwoofer







 
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Old May 7, 2025 | 10:47 AM
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@Valk Thank you.
That's what I think, it would be better to fix these old speakers.
 
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Old May 7, 2025 | 03:15 PM
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@GraphiteGhost Thanks for the explanation.
It looks like it will be easier to repair these speakers than to replace them with new ones...
Why not do this RIGHT?

Replace the speakers with those you posted, they look good to me.
THEN....
Replace the amp with a modern aftermarket four channel amp.
THEN...
Replace the head unit with a modern four channel AM/FM head and run four more wires from the new head to the new amp, so you have real four channel audio with fader and EQ?

I admit it's more money, but its worth it. Ask me how I know!
(And this asinine dual coil speaker thing is......................... asinine. I swear, the things they did with these cars.....)
 
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Old May 7, 2025 | 03:26 PM
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@pizzaguy thanks for the advice.
However, it would indeed be a big expense, and I am not an audiophile - this factory audio set is enough for me.
 
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Old May 12, 2025 | 04:29 PM
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Tbh, I used the kit to repair the speakers. Very easy to do, very clear instructions and won't take long - the "curing" time of the glue is the only thing that takes a while but you don't have to be there for that.

Then do yourself a favor and do the "biggest bang for your buck" stereo mod on the forum (takes 5 minutes on each side) and I am impressed how amazing the system really sounds with my BOSS 7" floating display. 7" is the perfect size where you can access all buttons without needing to tilt the display. It looks modern, comes with apple/android car play and a microphone for voice commands/hand free phone calls. It's literately worth every penny. I bought the BOSS at Best Buy and had them install it, too. I asked them a bunch of questions and the guy installing knew exactly how to work on our cars. He knew about the adapter, he knew how to NOT damage anything during the install, was very careful and ran the mic up the A-pillar and placed it in the top left frame of the windshield. They offer free installation.

Do you self a favor and just repair your speakers, do the simple "biggest bang for buck" mod and then if you feel like it, get yourself a new stereo like the BOSS. It sounds fantastic. Plus I love having a GPS I can see, voice commands and all the other apps you can use such as Torque etc.
 
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Old May 12, 2025 | 11:02 PM
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@nickwe21 thank you for your advice.
 
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Old Dec 25, 2025 | 10:22 PM
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Ive bought some speakers for the rear. They only have 2 wires going to them is there any way to make it work? Other than running new wires and just bypassing the amp.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2025 | 01:06 AM
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Definitely repair your subwoofers. I did it, it was easy and the result was fantastic.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2026 | 12:48 AM
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The rear woofers have finally been rebuilt. Music now plays beautifully in my car.
Although I'm still considering rebuilting also the front speakers.




 

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Old Apr 30, 2026 | 02:41 PM
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Does anyone have a video showing how to dismantle the plastic door trim to get to the front speakers?
I would like to do it carefully so as not to damage the latches.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2026 | 02:51 PM
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Does anyone have a video showing how to dismantle the plastic door trim to get to the front speakers?
I would like to do it carefully so as not to damage the latches.
 
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