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christian900se · 05-07-2010, 11:09 PM

Speaker installation guide for all NG900s (1994-98.) and og9-3 (1999-2003), convertible included.

Tools Needed

Headunit Removal and Installation

Dash Speakers

Door Speakers

Rear Deck Speakers (Hatchback)

Rear Speakers (convertible)

Speaker Wiring

christian900se · 05-07-2010, 11:12 PM

This is how I installed the my speakers in terms of wiring: cut the factory speaker connector, a connector for the new speaker wire, and female quick disconnects.

LB Viggen · 05-10-2010, 06:40 AM

Awesome resource, thanks again! I will use this soon.

christian900se · 05-10-2010, 01:56 PM

No problem Ryan, I thought I would post this up because it seems like way too good of a resource to not share.

christian900se · 05-10-2010, 04:17 PM

Thanks for the sticky!

PoisonBeef · 05-12-2010, 08:00 PM

Errr... which wire in the door is postive vs negative?

DanF. · 05-12-2010, 08:04 PM

Multimeter?

PoisonBeef · 05-12-2010, 08:09 PM

From here: http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=165398

Quote:

Front Left
Positive BN 2
Negative BN/GY 1

Front Right
Positive BN/BK 2
Negative BN/RD 1

Door Left (LHD)
Positive YE/WH 2
Negative OG/WH 1

Door Right (LHD)
Positive GY 2
Negative BN/RD or OG/WH 1

Rear Left
Positive BN/WH 2
Negative BN 1

Rear Right
Positive BK/GN 2
Negative BK/WH 1

christian900se · 05-12-2010, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PoisonBeef

Errr... which wire in the door is postive vs negative?

I looked at the wire colors and the polarity they possessed before I cut the speaker connector, other than that trial and error: you have a 50/50 shot.

bassvirtuoso · 09-12-2010, 05:51 PM

Hey, can we also get the speaker sizes for each of the 3 speaker placements? I know you can put 6.5's in the doors and tweeters in the dash, but what would fit, rear speaker wise, for a hatchback?

srp · 09-12-2010, 06:40 PM

6x9's are drop in. Anything will fit if your willing. I put in 6.5" mid's with a 1" tweeter using a custom adapter and some slight trimming.

redciv1 · 09-12-2010, 06:41 PM

I believe they are the same
3.5's in the dash
5 1/4 or 6 1/2 maybe shallow mount
6x9 drop in for the rear, or if you buy from Crutchfield, they will send a adaptor that will allow you to put 5 1/4 or 6 1/2 coaxial or component set.

bassvirtuoso · 09-12-2010, 08:08 PM

Thanks guys, are there any depth problems with the 6x9's in the back?

srp · 09-12-2010, 08:17 PM

Not if you top mount them.

Forced_2.0 · 09-13-2010, 07:22 AM

Just as i was about to pay $575 to do this (new speakers included) I saw this wow its not that hard at all i was thinking i was gonna have to pull the whole dash. great sorce thank you for this sticky. saved me ALOT of cash!!

redciv1 · 09-13-2010, 07:32 AM

Wow, $575 can get you a REALLY good system if you DIY everything.

Snabb SAAB · 09-13-2010, 10:11 AM

People love paying $$$ for easy work, when a little bit of wrenching does the trick. Yes, $575 gets you a nice system if you do it yourself.

Goldenbear · 09-25-2010, 08:33 PM

Can someone confirm the what size rear speakers fit in a viggen convertible?

Crutchfield told me it's a 6.75" in the rear, not 6x9.

They also told me I couldn't fit 6.75" in the doors, but I've read other people have done it without too much trouble.

This thread is great, since I'm looking at finally upgrading the sound system!

Forced_2.0 · 10-22-2010, 09:36 AM

575 was a good upgrade system too with all alpines

Forced_2.0 · 10-22-2010, 09:36 AM

but i could spend more on the door subs when i diy this spring.

05-07-2010, 11:09 PM	#1
christian900se Elder Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 4,702	The Speaker Installation Thread Speaker installation guide for all NG900s (1994-98.) and og9-3 (1999-2003), convertible included. Tools Needed Headunit Removal and Installation Dash Speakers Door Speakers Rear Deck Speakers (Hatchback) Rear Speakers (convertible) Speaker Wiring __________________ 2010 370Z 6MT Touring: 320rwhp/262ftlbs, SpecialtyZ, Swift springs, Berk HFCs, Stillen G3 CAI, F.I. CBE, Stillen Sway bars To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Last edited by christian900se; 05-07-2010 at 11:14 PM.

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christian900se Elder Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 4,702	This is how I installed the my speakers in terms of wiring: cut the factory speaker connector, a connector for the new speaker wire, and female quick disconnects. __________________ 2010 370Z 6MT Touring: 320rwhp/262ftlbs, SpecialtyZ, Swift springs, Berk HFCs, Stillen G3 CAI, F.I. CBE, Stillen Sway bars To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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LB Viggen Avid TSL User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brighton, MA Posts: 208	Awesome resource, thanks again! I will use this soon. __________________ -Ryan 99' Viggen

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christian900se Elder Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 4,702	No problem Ryan, I thought I would post this up because it seems like way too good of a resource to not share. __________________ 2010 370Z 6MT Touring: 320rwhp/262ftlbs, SpecialtyZ, Swift springs, Berk HFCs, Stillen G3 CAI, F.I. CBE, Stillen Sway bars To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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christian900se Elder Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 4,702	Thanks for the sticky! __________________ 2010 370Z 6MT Touring: 320rwhp/262ftlbs, SpecialtyZ, Swift springs, Berk HFCs, Stillen G3 CAI, F.I. CBE, Stillen Sway bars To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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PoisonBeef Elder Join Date: May 2007 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 3,270	Errr... which wire in the door is postive vs negative? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 99 3-door 9-3 - SOLD 99 5-door 9-3SE - td04, 3" dp, t5 suite - Sold 2001 Audi a6 2.7 twin turbo 1986 Audi 5000 2.2 turbo 2012 VW Golf TDI 1982 Yamaha Seca xj650

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09-12-2010, 05:51 PM	#10
bassvirtuoso SAABeginner Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 2	Hey, can we also get the speaker sizes for each of the 3 speaker placements? I know you can put 6.5's in the doors and tweeters in the dash, but what would fit, rear speaker wise, for a hatchback? __________________ -Dave

09-12-2010, 06:40 PM	#11
srp Elder Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northwestern NJ Posts: 5,111	6x9's are drop in. Anything will fit if your willing. I put in 6.5" mid's with a 1" tweeter using a custom adapter and some slight trimming.

09-12-2010, 06:41 PM	#12
redciv1 TSLMember Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 76	I believe they are the same 3.5's in the dash 5 1/4 or 6 1/2 maybe shallow mount 6x9 drop in for the rear, or if you buy from Crutchfield, they will send a adaptor that will allow you to put 5 1/4 or 6 1/2 coaxial or component set.

09-12-2010, 08:08 PM	#13
bassvirtuoso SAABeginner Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 2	Thanks guys, are there any depth problems with the 6x9's in the back? __________________ -Dave

09-12-2010, 08:17 PM	#14
srp Elder Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northwestern NJ Posts: 5,111	Not if you top mount them.

09-13-2010, 07:22 AM	#15
Forced_2.0 Avid TSL User Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 109	Just as i was about to pay $575 to do this (new speakers included) I saw this wow its not that hard at all i was thinking i was gonna have to pull the whole dash. great sorce thank you for this sticky. saved me ALOT of cash!!

09-13-2010, 07:32 AM	#16
redciv1 TSLMember Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 76	Wow, $575 can get you a REALLY good system if you DIY everything.

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09-25-2010, 08:33 PM	#18
Goldenbear SAABeginner Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1	Can someone confirm the what size rear speakers fit in a viggen convertible? Crutchfield told me it's a 6.75" in the rear, not 6x9. They also told me I couldn't fit 6.75" in the doors, but I've read other people have done it without too much trouble. This thread is great, since I'm looking at finally upgrading the sound system!

10-22-2010, 09:36 AM	#19
Forced_2.0 Avid TSL User Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 109	575 was a good upgrade system too with all alpines

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