What an Idiot I am!!!!!!!!

[peterzoom]

We just bought a 986 Boxster and on the 5 hour drive home the stereo was terrible, crackly and generally thin poor sound.
I didn`t recognize the brand of speakers in the doors ( MB quart) and presumed they were some cheap unknown rubbish.

So I did a bit of research and ended up purchasing a pair of Alpine SPG-10C2 and a Boxster 986 specific adaptor kit to replace the dash speakers, on the basis that the dash speakers are a known weak spot.

I thought to change the dash speakers and see what a difference that made before changing those in the doors, seemed like a reasonable plan of attack....wrong!!!!!!!!!!!!

As soon as the kit from JMG arrived I set about removing the dash speakers and.. Help, what the heck is all this? Underneath the the dash speaker covers were all sorts of amps, crossover and assorted MB quart sound system gubbins.
No way were my shiny new Alpines going to fit without removing all this kit first.

Further investigation revealed a broken cable and a dry solder joint. Once these had been given some first aid.... TAAA DAAAHH!!!! Brilliant quality sound throughout the car.

I can`t make up my mind if I feel elated or deflated!
I really should have checked first before jumping to the assumption, I know.

Moving on though, if anyone here fancies a cheap set of brand new Alpines and fitting kit for a bargain price, just let me know.

On a different tack does anyone know where I might be able to get a replacement cover for one of the 6.5 inch MB quart units in the doors?

Ah well, we live and learn!

[schnellman]

Don't feel bad. We all screw up from time to time. As for the speaker covers, check online with Pelican Parts. They have them, and they won't cost you a testicle, either.

[thom4782]

In my prior car, a 300Z, I had MB Quart speakers installed by a high-end audio shop. When the system was installed, it was the best stereo I've ever heard in a car. The MB Quarts must have been good quality.

PS: Imagine my surprise when I bought the 01S and the factory system sounded like a Walkman through $20 earphones

[BYprodriver]

MB Quart is a high quality brand. When I worked at Beverly Hills Motoring accessories custom vehicle division that's all they used to replace oem speakers.

[WhipE350]

Idiot you be not! I'm impressed you found the problem just now being a new Boxster owner...good for you! Welcome to the forum! Post pics...

[Jittsl]

Boxsters have a stereo?

[Ds80w]

I have a 2000 Boxster...looking at an exhaust upgrade? Performance and sound - any ideas?>