B&O 10" sub replacement guide

[wadewolf76]

OK, so after reading all of this and a few other threads about both the 9 speaker and the B&O 12 speaker systems I'm torn. Is it really worth upgrading to the B&O? I am in the middle of ordering my new 2021 and now I'm not so sure its worth 995 if its this bad.

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[gpierce]

OK, so after reading all of this and a few other threads about both the 9 speaker and the B&O 12 speaker systems I'm torn. Is it really worth upgrading to the B&O? I am in the middle of ordering my new 2021 and now I'm not so sure its worth 995 if its this bad.

We didn’t have a choice in Australia, we all get it. The main advantage for me was always the sub enclosure because I have a Convertible and no one makes one that fits in the same place as the factory. I decided my B&O is perfectly fine as is with just a better sub and an amp. It rocks!

 

[s1ms]

OK, so after reading all of this and a few other threads about both the 9 speaker and the B&O 12 speaker systems I'm torn. Is it really worth upgrading to the B&O? I am in the middle of ordering my new 2021 and now I'm not so sure its worth 995 if its this bad.

It's not bad, but for a few extra coins you can make it sound even better. The Pioneer sub upgrade is very simple and not expensive.

 

[Milktasd]

thanks for making this thread. After adding this sub, this sounds like what I figured it should have sound like from the factory.

 

[frank_white]

Are the two models listed the same item? Because they’re both on Amazon US with a 15 dollar price difference. They also both are listed separately on a ‘top pioneer subs’ list I found

 

[2016S550]

Are the two models listed the same item? Because they’re both on Amazon US with a 15 dollar price difference. They also both are listed separately on a ‘top pioneer subs’ list I found

Actually there are 3 different Pioneer speakers referenced in this thread. 2 have been indicated to be of the same values and from what I’ve gathered only 1 person has installed the D version so theres really no comparison given. Here are shots if the threads and the speakers. I would like to have more input but in the end I am sure the difference is minimal. The D series cost 2x that if the A series and the specs are very close. Roughly $75 vs $150

https://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Car/Speakers/D-Series/TS-D10D4

https://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Car/Speakers/A-Series/TS-A250D4

 

[aw081271]

hi there,

I have now also replaced my OEM-Subwoofer with a JL Audio 10W0v3-4 SW.

I am very satisfied with that.

the front speakers are okay.

now the only thing that annoys me are the rear speakers, they are really bad too.

 

[Matthewstorm]

Go with the JBL Stealthbox instead. I did and haven't looked back. It shakes my rear window.

 

[m3incorp]

JL Audio Lot's of people mistype it to read JBL.

Go with the JBL Stealthbox instead. I did and haven't looked back. It shakes my rear window.

 

[Gregs24]

Go with the JBL Stealthbox instead. I did and haven't looked back. It shakes my rear window.

Which is why I fitted the Pioneer! I want to listen to music not shake my rear window

 

[Cathul]

Which is why I fitted the Pioneer! I want to listen to music not shake my rear window

Which you can also do with the Stealthbox. (with a lot more headroom that is)

 

[Matthewstorm]

Which is why I fitted the Pioneer! I want to listen to music not shake my rear window

Yes, but the bass quality is just outstanding. Window shaking is just a perk.

 

[bryyce62]

I just finished the sub swap in my GT. Used the Pioneer TS-D10D4. Pretty straight forward swap. Took about an hour. I notched each of the screw holes in the new sub and bolted it down using the original grille/holes. Worked like a charm.
I must say the OEM sub is one of the cheapest, weakest looking piece of shit speakers that I've ever seen in an "upgraded" sound system. I've seen better cones in a Radio Shack alarm clock. It should be headed to my local landfill by this afternoon.

 

[Motorin Mark]

I just finished the sub swap in my GT. Used the Pioneer TS-D10D4. Pretty straight forward swap. Took about an hour. I notched each of the screw holes in the new sub and bolted it down using the original grille/holes. Worked like a charm.
I must say the OEM sub is one of the cheapest, weakest looking piece of shit speakers that I've ever seen in an "upgraded" sound system. I've seen better cones in a Radio Shack alarm clock. It should be headed to my local landfill by this afternoon.

When you say it took about a hour, is there any chance that you could give us your particular step-by-step install including removing the stock grill, exact wiring hook up and exactly what you notched? Thanks a ton.

 

[Gregs24]

When you say it took about a hour, is there any chance that you could give us your particular step-by-step install including removing the stock grill, exact wiring hook up and exactly what you notched? Thanks a ton.

If you go back to the start of the thread - it is all there as per my install including speaker options

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