BASARAB

Speaker crackles a bit and I would like to replace it. Seems like Audi sells just the whole assembly (two door speakers together), but I need to replace just the lower one.
Has anybody done that? Wonder if it would be possible to get that speaker from a place other than Audi

richard-tx

WIth a few rare exceptions, most speakers are originally sourced through Seas Speaker. SEAS: The Art Of Sound Perfection

The problem is finding the correct one. If Seas does not make it, then you will have to source one from a junkyard/recycler.

BASARAB

Its pretty much impossible to find a used one. Found one on Ebay for $200, but since new one is $360, dont want to risk it fail again. Thanks, will check with Seas

Jehu8

I believe you are looking for this, if its the front door.

BASARAB

thank you! So it's just a bass woofer? I thought it's a full range speaker
Do you know if it's 4ohm or 8ohm?

BASARAB

I was pretty skeptical about $20 speakers being good and googled those Silver Flute woofers, people on different forums seem to be very pleased with them. I am gonna give them a try, ordered both 4ohm and 8ohm version to try out, since nobody knows what OHM do stock speakers have...
Worth the try before dropping almost $400 on a speaker from Audi dealer

BASARAB

Received the speakers (used 4ohm one after measuring the stock) and it was the right size, but had to drill mounting holes a bit for better fitment.
Unfortunately, this speaker distorts and since stock B & O amp pumps 125w per channel, I assume I just need a better speaker.
After lots of researching the only speaker, which appear to fit, is Morel MW-144 4ohm version. It has 150w RMS, so hopefully it will be fine.
Believe it or not, the only other available 5 1/2 4 ohm woofer with over 100w power is https://www.madisoundspeakerstore.co...idrange-4-ohm/
apparently its a very rare size

P.S. The damage on the stock speaker is weird, I doubt it could have blowned up by itself like that

richard-tx

What has failed is the speaker surround. This is caused by age plus environment. Very common problem. There are companies that will replace the surround for a modest fee but for something that small you might have to search.

I do not believe that excessive power damaged the speaker.

richard-tx

I would also contact Simply Speakers as they may have a surround repair kit.

Here is one of their products.


You may have to give them the surround OD.

Another source for drivers is Vifa/Typhany. Scanspeak and Vifa are also well known makers.

http://www.tymphany.com/

Aceler8

I would just unplug the speaker. Bass is omnidirectional so I doubt you will hear any difference or loose bass. Plus, i'm sure there are subwoofer(s) in your system so you will not lose much if anything.
Trying to blend in a different type of speaker will make sound worse.