GT Premium Front Speakers Replacement
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Just finished the installation, and all I can say is wow. For ~$100 or so, this is absolutely amazing, and extremely simple and quick to do. If you are on the fence about it, go out and buy them right now!
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Sorry to seem dumb, but went to get the Pio TS-D6802R from amazon.com and something pops up that says they don't fit my 2013 Mustang (V6 Premium). What's up with that? They do fit the '13 doors, right? Do they say they "don't fit" because they don't without the brackets?
Secondly, how the hell'd they know that's what I have, I've never bought or looked for anything car-related on amazon. They must have gobbled my info from another car site (here?) or something; I was also looking for a CAI last year from a U.S. supplier's site (K&N, never did it).
Secondly, how the hell'd they know that's what I have, I've never bought or looked for anything car-related on amazon. They must have gobbled my info from another car site (here?) or something; I was also looking for a CAI last year from a U.S. supplier's site (K&N, never did it).
Last edited by cfraser; Sep 10, 2014 at 03:01 AM.
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Amazon does that for me now as well.
1) I must have Input "MyCar" in the search criteria a few months ago...
2) or their tracking our sites with cookies. Probably both
Yes those speakers should fit with the brackets. Amazon says they won't but you just need the bracket from a 2010 mustang
1) I must have Input "MyCar" in the search criteria a few months ago...
2) or their tracking our sites with cookies. Probably both
Yes those speakers should fit with the brackets. Amazon says they won't but you just need the bracket from a 2010 mustang
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From: Toronto area
^ So, you got any snow yet there in my home town? 
So those brackets mentioned early in the thread here are actually from a 2010 Mustang? Where'd you get yours, if you got some? I'm almost afraid to ask the price for any plastic parts at my local Ford dealer, "they" charge more for a flimsy piece of plastic than a solid chunk of metal it seems... Yeah, I am cheap.
It seems I'm extremely unwilling and resistant to put any $$ into this audio system because stock (Shaker 500) is so darn cheap-looking and sounds so awful. The worst I've ever heard actually, but I haven't heard 'em all. Those Pio speakers look decent for not much $$. If they're OK for me, then maybe I'll put them in the rear and upgrade the fronts, or get another set for the rear (more likely).
I just finished removing a decent after-market audio system from a 25 year old Ford (it's been in the car since '94 lol) and I gotta say it's light years ahead in quality compared to what's in the Mustang. Even the original/stock system from that low-buck '91 car is far better than the "upgraded" Mustang Shaker, you'd think Ford could have done better there in 20-odd years, not worse considering how electronics have gone. Shameful really.
Mustang has a long way to go to get their interiors and fittings up to world snuff, that's where they're obviously lagging compared to much cheaper cars, and they could start at the audio since just about everybody will notice that. When they do stuff crap "audio systems" in their cars, they should at least make it easy to replace the rubbish with something half-decent, but oh no, they make it awkward and inflexible. I bet most here didn't know they could make speakers as bad as the ones in the rear deck, I'm pretty sure a normal person can't buy any that bad in that size i.e. you need to buy "millions" to get them to make such junk, that nobody would ever actually choose to buy. Rant over. I'm an "audio guy" BTW.
So those brackets mentioned early in the thread here are actually from a 2010 Mustang? Where'd you get yours, if you got some? I'm almost afraid to ask the price for any plastic parts at my local Ford dealer, "they" charge more for a flimsy piece of plastic than a solid chunk of metal it seems... Yeah, I am cheap.
It seems I'm extremely unwilling and resistant to put any $$ into this audio system because stock (Shaker 500) is so darn cheap-looking and sounds so awful. The worst I've ever heard actually, but I haven't heard 'em all. Those Pio speakers look decent for not much $$. If they're OK for me, then maybe I'll put them in the rear and upgrade the fronts, or get another set for the rear (more likely).
I just finished removing a decent after-market audio system from a 25 year old Ford (it's been in the car since '94 lol) and I gotta say it's light years ahead in quality compared to what's in the Mustang. Even the original/stock system from that low-buck '91 car is far better than the "upgraded" Mustang Shaker, you'd think Ford could have done better there in 20-odd years, not worse considering how electronics have gone. Shameful really.
Mustang has a long way to go to get their interiors and fittings up to world snuff, that's where they're obviously lagging compared to much cheaper cars, and they could start at the audio since just about everybody will notice that. When they do stuff crap "audio systems" in their cars, they should at least make it easy to replace the rubbish with something half-decent, but oh no, they make it awkward and inflexible. I bet most here didn't know they could make speakers as bad as the ones in the rear deck, I'm pretty sure a normal person can't buy any that bad in that size i.e. you need to buy "millions" to get them to make such junk, that nobody would ever actually choose to buy. Rant over.
I'm an "audio guy" BTW.
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Hey Craig sorry for the late reply.
We had some snow Monday, and Calgary recorded 25 cms yesterday in some places? I hate winter.
I tried to find the product number for the adapters needs but I couldn't find them at the moment. I heard they are about $50 a piece from the ford dealer, but amazon or eBay will have adapters for cheap.
Also, some popular speaker brands come with adapter plates so that's what I'm hoping happens when I order my speakers.
I'm in the market for a new head unit but I'm so overwhelmed it's making my head spin. I've never even used a double din before!!
On the plus side I received my fiberglass sub box today from a company called Atrend. Good quality! Good pricing as well. Too bad amazon shipped me the box for a Toyota scion instead of a mustang. Oh well, I mounted it anyway and the new one is on it's way so I'll have an extra to sell.
The bass is good and crisp, but doesn't hit the lower notes as well as my ported box did.
Might switch back to ported over the winter.
We had some snow Monday, and Calgary recorded 25 cms yesterday in some places? I hate winter.
I tried to find the product number for the adapters needs but I couldn't find them at the moment. I heard they are about $50 a piece from the ford dealer, but amazon or eBay will have adapters for cheap.
Also, some popular speaker brands come with adapter plates so that's what I'm hoping happens when I order my speakers.
I'm in the market for a new head unit but I'm so overwhelmed it's making my head spin. I've never even used a double din before!!
On the plus side I received my fiberglass sub box today from a company called Atrend. Good quality! Good pricing as well. Too bad amazon shipped me the box for a Toyota scion instead of a mustang. Oh well, I mounted it anyway and the new one is on it's way so I'll have an extra to sell.
The bass is good and crisp, but doesn't hit the lower notes as well as my ported box did.
Might switch back to ported over the winter.
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These are the part numbers you're looking for.
Ford part nbrs for the spacers are;
4R3Z18B947AA - Right Side Door
4R3Z18B947BA - Left Side (Driver) Door
Less than $30 shipped From Tousley Ford
I got these numbers from another forum. I had to get these for my mustang.
Ford part nbrs for the spacers are;
4R3Z18B947AA - Right Side Door
4R3Z18B947BA - Left Side (Driver) Door
Less than $30 shipped From Tousley Ford
I got these numbers from another forum. I had to get these for my mustang.
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This^
Adapters worked great in my 2014 Premium. Got them from Tousley.
I put in the Pioneer's in the front - with the stock Shaker 500 - and it sounded much better. I then put in a DNN991HD and it sounds very, very, very good - even with stock amp (the "adjustability" on the sound is incredible).
Now that it is cooling down bit down here - planning to put the Pioneers in the rear as well. Should be a fun project judging by some of the guides (not!).
Adapters worked great in my 2014 Premium. Got them from Tousley.
I put in the Pioneer's in the front - with the stock Shaker 500 - and it sounded much better. I then put in a DNN991HD and it sounds very, very, very good - even with stock amp (the "adjustability" on the sound is incredible).
Now that it is cooling down bit down here - planning to put the Pioneers in the rear as well. Should be a fun project judging by some of the guides (not!).
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Installing the rear speakers isn't as bad as it seems, it's just time consuming. There are lots of threads and a youtube video out there demonstrating this. Take your time and you'll be glad you did.
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This^ Adapters worked great in my 2014 Premium. Got them from Tousley. I put in the Pioneer's in the front - with the stock Shaker 500 - and it sounded much better. I then put in a DNN991HD and it sounds very, very, very good - even with stock amp (the "adjustability" on the sound is incredible). Now that it is cooling down bit down here - planning to put the Pioneers in the rear as well. Should be a fun project judging by some of the guides (not!).
But this thing is; I don't know what I want?
I don't NEED nav because I have an iphone. I don't NEED a backup cam because I have my mirrors. For example the raxiom unit comes with all that, and it's pretty cheap price-wise so that's an option.
The kenwoods come with nav too and the option for a cam. I know I can get a double din without nav or a cam to play DVDs... But are they're any units even worthwhile or should I just get one like the Dnn991?
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I have a 14 GT Premium. I just ordered the spacers from Tousley Ford. Do I also need the spacer in the rear? Is this the wiring harness I need to get from Crutchfield? Do I need this harness for the front and the rear?
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_1207105...er-reviews-tab
I will also be getting the Pioneer TSD6802R for the front. Will this same speaker fit the rear?
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_1207105...er-reviews-tab
I will also be getting the Pioneer TSD6802R for the front. Will this same speaker fit the rear?
Last edited by dohc97; Sep 12, 2014 at 04:08 AM.
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It is my understanding that you do not need the adapters for the rear - only the front - due to the speaker design Ford used for the fronts in the 2013/2014 Premium (tweeter is separate from mid).
I also believe the same Pioneer's will fit in the back - I am sure hoping so since I already bought another set for the back - and plan to install this weekend if it cools off a bit!
I also used the Crutchfield adapters - as various posts indicate they have the correct polarity layout - versus those from Amazon and others. They will work for front and back and save you from having to cut and solder wires. Not required - but do make it easier. Work of advise - make sure when you connect them to the factory connector - that you push it together firmly and hear the click. On my first round - I thought the left connector was seated - and then after driving a few days - the left side started cutting out. Opened the door panel back up - and turned out I did not have it engaged. Pushed a littler firmer and heard the click - has been good since!
I would say you are on the right track.
I also believe the same Pioneer's will fit in the back - I am sure hoping so since I already bought another set for the back - and plan to install this weekend if it cools off a bit!
I also used the Crutchfield adapters - as various posts indicate they have the correct polarity layout - versus those from Amazon and others. They will work for front and back and save you from having to cut and solder wires. Not required - but do make it easier. Work of advise - make sure when you connect them to the factory connector - that you push it together firmly and hear the click. On my first round - I thought the left connector was seated - and then after driving a few days - the left side started cutting out. Opened the door panel back up - and turned out I did not have it engaged. Pushed a littler firmer and heard the click - has been good since!
I would say you are on the right track.
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I have a 14 GT Premium. I just ordered the spacers from Tousley Ford. Do I also need the spacer in the rear? Is this the wiring harness I need to get from Crutchfield? Do I need this harness for the front and the rear?
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_1207105...er-reviews-tab
I will also be getting the Pioneer TSD6802R for the front. Will this same speaker fit the rear?
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_1207105...er-reviews-tab
I will also be getting the Pioneer TSD6802R for the front. Will this same speaker fit the rear?
Stock is on top and the JBL I replaced it with
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It is my understanding that you do not need the adapters for the rear - only the front - due to the speaker design Ford used for the fronts in the 2013/2014 Premium (tweeter is separate from mid).
I also believe the same Pioneer's will fit in the back - I am sure hoping so since I already bought another set for the back - and plan to install this weekend if it cools off a bit!
I also used the Crutchfield adapters - as various posts indicate they have the correct polarity layout - versus those from Amazon and others. They will work for front and back and save you from having to cut and solder wires. Not required - but do make it easier. Work of advise - make sure when you connect them to the factory connector - that you push it together firmly and hear the click. On my first round - I thought the left connector was seated - and then after driving a few days - the left side started cutting out. Opened the door panel back up - and turned out I did not have it engaged. Pushed a littler firmer and heard the click - has been good since!
I would say you are on the right track.
I also believe the same Pioneer's will fit in the back - I am sure hoping so since I already bought another set for the back - and plan to install this weekend if it cools off a bit!
I also used the Crutchfield adapters - as various posts indicate they have the correct polarity layout - versus those from Amazon and others. They will work for front and back and save you from having to cut and solder wires. Not required - but do make it easier. Work of advise - make sure when you connect them to the factory connector - that you push it together firmly and hear the click. On my first round - I thought the left connector was seated - and then after driving a few days - the left side started cutting out. Opened the door panel back up - and turned out I did not have it engaged. Pushed a littler firmer and heard the click - has been good since!
I would say you are on the right track.
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Dnn991HD. I'm keeping an eye out on amazon for some decent headunits...
But this thing is; I don't know what I want?
I don't NEED nav because I have an iphone. I don't NEED a backup cam because I have my mirrors. For example the raxiom unit comes with all that, and it's pretty cheap price-wise so that's an option.
The kenwoods come with nav too and the option for a cam. I know I can get a double din without nav or a cam to play DVDs... But are they're any units even worthwhile or should I just get one like the Dnn991?
But this thing is; I don't know what I want?
I don't NEED nav because I have an iphone. I don't NEED a backup cam because I have my mirrors. For example the raxiom unit comes with all that, and it's pretty cheap price-wise so that's an option.
The kenwoods come with nav too and the option for a cam. I know I can get a double din without nav or a cam to play DVDs... But are they're any units even worthwhile or should I just get one like the Dnn991?