{"product_id":"stage-2-hi-fi-mk8-golf-gti-base-audio-system-front-kit","title":"STAGE 2 (HI-FI) - MK8 Golf\/GTI (Base Audio System Front Kit)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eStage 2 (HI-FI) \u003c\/strong\u003espeaker upgrade kit includes (4) speakers to replace the \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efront door\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e woofers and A-pillar tweeters in the MK8 Golf\/GTI equipped with the \u003cstrong\u003eBase Audio \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esound system only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Featuring custom 3D printed brackets to house the woofer and tweeters and fit into the OEM locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its robust and intelligent design, this \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlatefiber\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e kit greatly improves the quality of in-car listening. The speakers feature exclusive Focal technologies to provide generous sound. With their standard size of 16.5 cm and their careful aesthetic, they combine ease of integration and performance, for the pleasure of listening. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTweeter and loudspeakers benefit from unique Focal technologies for sound reproduction synonymous with clarity and purity. They offer excellent power handling, even after prolonged listening at high volume levels. Their performance and reliability are guaranteed, whether you use your audio system occasionally or intensively.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit includes;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(2) Focal PS165SF (SLATEFIBER) woofers with foam tape applied\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(2) Focal tweeters\/crossover + harness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(2) Door Speaker Brackets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(10) 3\/16 rivets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(8) Speaker Mounting Screws\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(2) VW Plug\u0026amp;Play speaker harnesses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e(4) 1\" pieces of heat shrink tubing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimilar to the Focal ISVW155, these speakers will need to be riveted into place (rivet gun not included), followed by plugging in the harness to the positive\/negative terminals of the speaker and then screwed into place using the supplied screws (harness connector pointing upwards - as seen in pictures). By employing this process and a shallower depth bracket - we were able to accommodate the use of true \u003cstrong\u003e6.5\" speakers \u003c\/strong\u003einto the doors - this is what sets this kit apart from the popular Focal ISVW155 kit which uses a 5.5\" speaker and cheap aluminum tweeter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstall Video\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/jB28NSshPMc?si=6Pkcw5o0GtWBKVM9\" title=\"MK8 Golf Speaker Upgrade\"\u003ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/jB28NSshPMc?si=6Pkcw5o0GtWBKVM9\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Result? - \u003c\/strong\u003eIncredibly rich and detailed sound thanks to the audiophile quality SLATEFIBER cone which provides excellent efficiency \u0026amp; dynamics. It also provides improved bass extension, mid-bass definition, and clarity. Thanks to the lightweight cone \u0026amp; high-efficiency design - these plays very well even with the limited power coming from the stock headunit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**For Best Results - pair these with a dedicated amplifier like the Focal Impulse 4.320**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e the speaker brackets can be used on either driver or passenger side they are identical. When riveting in the bracket it is a tight space and they will go in on a slight angle - be sure to keep pressure of the rivet and bracket on the door and give it at least 3 squeezes to tighten up against the door and break off. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTools Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePry tools\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRivet Gun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhilips screwdriver\/drill bit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3\/16 drill bit (drill out OEM rivets)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall needlenose pliers or pick tool to remove A-pillar safety clip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efine edge Pliers to cut off the remaining rivet head in the doors when removing the stock speaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat gun or small lighter for heat shrink tubing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esoldering pen or small drill bit to remove the stock Tweeter that is plastic welded into place\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlastic Weld\/Glue gun\/Silicone to glue the upgraded tweeter in place followed by a piece of sound deadening material or foam to go over top and hold in place\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSound deadening material for doors (optional but recommended)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**No Errors or Sensors Triggered**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RS Acoustics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55474172952881,"sku":"6a68070f18a4f","price":586.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/5727\/5441\/files\/17.png?v=1785202456","url":"https:\/\/acmtechnik.com\/products\/stage-2-hi-fi-mk8-golf-gti-base-audio-system-front-kit","provider":"ACM Technik LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}