{"product_id":"stage-2-mk8-golf-gti-base-audio-system-front-kit","title":"STAGE 2 - MK8 Golf\/GTI (Base Audio System Front Kit)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eStage 2 (Base Audio System Front Kit) \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 \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA-pillar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e tweeters in the MK8 Golf\/GTI equipped with the \u003cstrong\u003eBase Audio \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esystem 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**Pairs very well with the popular Stage 1 (HI-FI) Center speaker**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit includes;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(2) Audison AP6.5 woofers with foam tape applied\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(2) Audison AP1P 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 title=\"MK8 Golf Speaker Upgrade\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/jB28NSshPMc?si=6Pkcw5o0GtWBKVM9\"\u003ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/jB28NSshPMc?si=6Pkcw5o0GtWBKVM9\u003c\/a\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. Also when mounting the speaker to the 3D printed bracket - the holes may not line up 100% but its okay to drill directly into the bracket as it will hold strongly or screw them in on a slight angle as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Result? - \u003c\/strong\u003eExceptionally detailed highs\/treble thanks to the smoothness of the AP1P silk dome tweeters which makes for a much less harsh and fatiguing listening experience while bringing much more sparkle and clarity into the highs. It also provides improved bass, mid-bass definition, and clarity.\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 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 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**No Errors or Sensors Triggered**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RS Acoustics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55474172657969,"sku":"6a68070f18291","price":518.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/5727\/5441\/files\/13.png?v=1785202454","url":"https:\/\/acmtechnik.com\/products\/stage-2-mk8-golf-gti-base-audio-system-front-kit","provider":"ACM Technik LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}