Alpine speaker upgrade ANC question

[Heisrizn]

I've swapped the 3.5" dash to infinity with no issues.

The door speakers were just swapped to CDT 2ohm (or so they were purchased as). Front were the HD-69S.2 midwoofers and rear HD-690CFX.2

I now have a strange rumble through them when the Borla Atak is under load shifting 4th-5th. It cuts out as abruptly as it comes on when the engine upshifts and lower rpm around 6th/7th gear.

 

[MannymanX]

Did you verify the polarity is correct?
Which adapter did you use to connect them?

 

[Heisrizn]

Did you verify the polarity is correct?
Which adapter did you use to connect them?

Used the Metra adapters

 

[Jason605]

Other than the strange rumble are they better than the alpines. I don't see HD-69S.2 listed in their website.

 

[MannymanX]

Used the Metra adapters

Which one? What is the Metra number?

 

[Heisrizn]

Which one? What is the Metra number?

They must be out of phase and the polarity wrong.

I'm not veresed in this.

I read somewhere that the driver's side dash from the factory has reversed polarity. Is this intentional or should it match the other speakers?

How is that done with the metra connectors? Is there a way to change the wiring to the pins?

Thx for the help.

 

[MannymanX]

They must be out of phase and the polarity wrong.

I'm not veresed in this.

I read somewhere that the driver's side dash from the factory has reversed polarity. Is this intentional or should it match the other speakers?

How is that done with the metra connectors? Is there a way to change the wiring to the pins?

Thx for the help.

If you used Metra 72-6514 then you need to remove the adapter and switch the wires. it's very easy, you push a tiny flat-head screwdriver through the front of the connector and the pin just pops out...

See attached picture

 

[Heisrizn]

If you used Metra 72-6514 then you need to remove the adapter and switch the wires. it's very easy, you push a tiny flat-head screwdriver through the front of the connector and the pin just pops out...

See attached picture
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Thanks for the help. Should all speakers in the alpine system match or should the driver's dash be opposite like I saw somewhere on here?

 

[MannymanX]

Thanks for the help. Should all speakers in the alpine system match or should the driver's dash be opposite like I saw somewhere on here?

I believe the dash speakers are not using the same polarity but it doesn't matter really... Only the door speakers and sub are being used by the ANC system. Switching the dash speakers polarity will not interfere with the ANC system.

 

[Heisrizn]

I believe the dash speakers are not using the same polarity but it doesn't matter really... Only the door speakers and sub are being used by the ANC system. Switching the dash speakers polarity will not interfere with the ANC system.

Thank you!!! I thought only the doors were used. Should I swap pins in the driver dash so all are matched?

Pins swapped in Doors and that fixed it!!

 

[Heisrizn]

Other than the strange rumble are they better than the alpines. I don't see HD-69S.2 listed in their website.

Swapped the pins and solved the ANC issue.

Speakers are fantastic!

 

[MannymanX]

That's awesome!
I'm glad it worked out for you!

 

[Jason605]

Swapped the pins and solved the ANC issue.

Speakers are fantastic!

Glad you got it figured it out. Can you confirm you have the HD-69S.2 in the fronts. How is the bass? I just need convinced to buy the same speakers.

 

[Heisrizn]

Glad you got it figured it out. Can you confirm you have the HD-69S.2 in the fronts. How is the bass? I just need convinced to buy the same speakers.

The speaker part numbers listed above are accurate. I bought them in February. Like you, I don't see these exact midwoofers on their site. I'm guessing these are the CL-69S.2 But the box label is HD-69S.2

The packaging leaves much to be desired and the speakers aren't labeled.

I paid $99 for the 69S.2 midwoofers and $109 for the 690FFX.2 rears plus $20 each set for shipping. No way ANY speaker comes close to these at this price point or twice the $ for that matter.

These are the rear speakers. https://www.cdtaudio.com/coaxials/hd690cfx.php

Ensure you buy the 2ohm sets.

 

[Heisrizn]

Glad you got it figured it out. Can you confirm you have the HD-69S.2 in the fronts. How is the bass? I just need convinced to buy the same speakers.

Front speakers are the CL-69S.2 midwoofers.

 

[CRAIG4FSU]

I've swapped the 3.5" dash to infinity with no issues.

Do you have a Infinity P/N on the 3.5's?

Also, did you swap the center dash speaker?

 

[Heisrizn]

Do you have a Infinity P/N on the 3.5's?

Also, did you swap the center dash speaker?

I did swap all three. You'll have to slightly trim the mounting tabs on the infinity. Well worth the upgrade.

Infinity Reference REF-3032CFX 3-1/2" 2-way Car Speakers - Pair https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B8T66KB/ref=cm_sw_r_apanp_ntyCTGwyDRBiN

 

[CRAIG4FSU]

I did swap all three. You'll have to slightly trim the mounting tabs on the infinity. Well worth the upgrade.

Infinity Reference REF-3032CFX 3-1/2" 2-way Car Speakers - Pair https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B8T66KB/ref=cm_sw_r_apanp_ntyCTGwyDRBiN

Thanks. So i'm clear. There were no polarity issues on the Infinity dash corner speakers? Just plug and play (after trim)? The Metra 72-6514 are needed?

 

[Heisrizn]

Thanks. So i'm clear. There were no polarity issues on the Infinity dash corner speakers? Just plug and play (after trim)? The Metra 72-6514 are needed?

Yes

 

[CRAIG4FSU]

Yes

Thanks for the response. I'm a little slow (it takes me an hour and a half to watch 60 Minutes), but those speakers with wire harness are $99 @ Crutchfield and $45 @ Amazon?