California_Clarky
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I believe these are the door clips are they the same as the ones in the A-pillar trim? this is spare one I purchase and I inadvertly squeezed it now to you get it to release ?
Anyone fitted T6.1 Alpine 'Plug & Play' speakers?
I believe these are the door clips are they the same as the ones in the A-pillar trim? this is spare one I purchase and I inadvertly squeezed it now to you get it to release ?
flying banana
T6 Ocean 204ps manual
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You can buy a pack of 20 of those on ebay if its broke, About 6 quid
California_Clarky
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I just reached out to Dodomat and they have advi
sed the SQ sound deadening should be fixed on the door and not the door card the only reason I mentioned this was because I saw this on the box -or have I got something different ?
Begize
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I guess they say that generally for most applications anywhere else in a vehicle, you would put it on metal.
On the T6.1, there is very little interior metal work on the doors, the outer skin is obviously metal but you can't really get to that unless you remove the inner plastic panel with all the electric window stuff attached to it (there's some pics earlier in this thread). Personally, I wouldn't try that and I'm not sure putting stuff inside the door would have much effect anyway and possibly obstruct the window mechanism.
I've seen pics of T5 and T6's (which do have an metal inner door panel) with deadening on and I thought about putting some on the plastic panel, but again I'd worry because of all the stuff attached to it, wires etc. Once I got the door cards off and saw the only stuff VW had fitted themselves was to the cards, that seemed the logical option, and looking at other pics in this thread, that seems to be what others have done.
Dodo actually sell a very similar product as part of a kit where they say apply the roll to the doors and extra foam panels to the doors behind the speakers. I'm no expert, but in terms of sound deadening, you attach it to anything that potentially vibrates. All the stuff I've seen and read online shows insulation attached door cards as well as the doors themselves too.
It's worked for me anyway, and was by far the easiest and less messy option. As I've got some left over, I might put a bit on the metal door just behind where the speakers are (which you can get to when you take them out), but I'd be careful as it might interfere with the window going up and down.
Begize
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If anyone is after the speakers, eBay are doing another 20% offer and the same seller I used is taking part which means you can get them for £255 delivered.
They also have the sub on offer, but as the discount is limited to £75, it's £424
For those that use Quidco (cash back site), they are doing 8% back on eBay purchases today as well.
Alpine SPC-106T61 Component Speakers & Tweeters for Volkswagen Transporter T6.1 | eBay
This Alpine Adventure Audio system for the Volkswagen T6.1 perfectly unites function with form: enjoy audiophile grade sound quality, while the beautiful photo-etched stainless-steel tweeter grills simply look stunning in your A-pillars.
www.ebay.co.uk
They also have the sub on offer, but as the discount is limited to £75, it's £424
For those that use Quidco (cash back site), they are doing 8% back on eBay purchases today as well.
Kayleigh
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Also I just checked the 8 inch set for T6. Same offer but comes in at £279.If anyone is after the speakers, eBay are doing another 20% offer and the same seller I used is taking part which means you can get them for £255 delivered.
Alpine SPC-106T61 Component Speakers & Tweeters for Volkswagen Transporter T6.1 | eBay
This Alpine Adventure Audio system for the Volkswagen T6.1 perfectly unites function with form: enjoy audiophile grade sound quality, while the beautiful photo-etched stainless-steel tweeter grills simply look stunning in your A-pillars.www.ebay.co.uk
They also have the sub on offer, but as the discount is limited to £75, it's £424
For those that use Quidco (cash back site), they are doing 8% back on eBay purchases today as well.
Alpine SPC-108T6 8” Component Speakers Tweeters for Volkswagen Transporter T6 4958043905287 | eBay
Our sound engineers also created audio optimized tweeter installation brackets for the A-pillars, allowing the tweeters to point right at the listeners in the cabin. Take your listening experience to the next level with the Alpine Adventure Audio systems for the VW T6.
www.ebay.co.uk
flying banana
T6 Ocean 204ps manual
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So this is how I've fitted the dodo mat sound proofing. Removed door card and unbolted metal skin. Held it in place at the top with a longer bolt. The window regulator has to come off otherwise and that looked like a pain to me. Working from the bottom and scraping my arms alot I stick the sound proof to the door skin in strips. Was difficult but doable. Get mainly behind the speaker too. Tapping the door externally compared to the other side that I need to wrestle with still, there s a notable difference. The tinny noise is gone to be replaced by a more notable thud.
California_Clarky
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It there a knack to getting the door trim clips to clip in I did purchase replacements ( and managed to break most of them) they just dont seem to clip back in - on previous other models a gently thump as all that was needed - if you do that with these they break
flying banana
T6 Ocean 204ps manual
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those clips,how sh1t are they. only thing i noted is they have to start off in a closed position and when you bang them in they open out like a rawl plug. if they are already open they are impossible to reset and break apart when you try knock them in
Begize
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Yeah I was lucky I think - most of mine popped closed as I took them out and open as I put them back in. Had a couple which stuck open, logically you should be able to pull the two discs at the bottom apart repeating the action of the door panel coming away when you pry it.
I couldn't get it to work at all and in the end I managed to reset them with a small screwdriver forcing the little tabs open a bit, I did break one though.
GrumpyGranddad
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I won’t invest in Alpine speakers as my hearing probably won’t appreciate the upgrade. Too many very loud gigs throughout my life!
Would love to listen to the system though. Anybody going to Camperjam with the Alpine speakers fitted?
Would love to listen to the system though. Anybody going to Camperjam with the Alpine speakers fitted?
flying banana
T6 Ocean 204ps manual
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Not sure they would sound that good playing Reginald nixon or cat stevens.
GrumpyGranddad
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What about Radiohead, Foals, or Future Islands?
TripleBee
Put a shear (? kniptang) between the movable part (big round) and the 3rd smaller round. Don't cut, but pry the big round back in place. That is how I do it, and 99% of the time, it works. Just make sure the 4 tabs get under the little white head.
Use this:
Be gentle.
SFO
Not Alpine but I had my T6.1 speakers replaced by Feelart speakers. Recommended by Campervan Conversion Specialists in Letchworth .. run by Ian who used to work at pdubz
There is a massive improvement. So much clearer, greatly extended range and decent bass too. Conversation listening is transformed. Only downside is no fancy tweeter grill.
Van seems quieter too with the sound deadening and dodomat installation. Door also feels a bit more “substantial”, more of “thunk” when closing.
Delighted.
There is a massive improvement. So much clearer, greatly extended range and decent bass too. Conversation listening is transformed. Only downside is no fancy tweeter grill.
Van seems quieter too with the sound deadening and dodomat installation. Door also feels a bit more “substantial”, more of “thunk” when closing.
Delighted.
Philfox3
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A great update. Thank you. I’m interested to see where the sound deadening has been placed. I didn’t use sounded deadening when I fitted the Alpine T6.1 speaker upgrade ( not the sub) and am coming around to regretting not doing so. I had my arm out of the van window the other day and my fingers came to rest to the external door panel and it was fizzing away to the music. Thanks again Phil
California_Clarky
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Yes they are stupid clips - you can't bang them like normal clips I managed it with think screwdriver to guide the clip into the hold on the door before pushing the panel home
Snoopy23
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Just done mine fitted my self i would say 80% plug and play! Took about 2.5 hours 1.5 to fit and 1 to to keep going back to you tube.
Sound is a great improvement can hear voices now!
£280 is it worth it, yes and you get some nice shinny bits
M
Mawri
I decided to treat myself for my birthday and ordered the speaker kit as well as the sub / amp combo, made use of a recent eBay 20% discount promo (and a seller who didn't jack up their prices during the offer) and got both for about £680 with hopefully another £30 odd in cash back to come as well.
Fitted just the speaker kit myself yesterday. I'm a reasonably competent DIY type, quite happy dismantling things plus back in the day just after I passed my test, I fitted one of the pull out Alpine head units and a couple of big speakers in the parcel shelf of my Fiesta. Ended up providing the same service to a lot of mates off the back of it, yesterday was a nice trip back in time
It took about 5 hours going pretty steadily, not rushing and testing each speaker at each stage as I went along. Also had a few neighbours stopping to chat and look at the van in general. Was quite straightforward using a combination of the video posted earlier in this thread and the printed instructions. Have got a set of trim tools which are definitely recommended, despite that managed to break one door clip and annoyingly crack the passenger side grab handle cover. A bit of superglue has sorted for now but will keep an eye on eBay for one as they seem to be about £30 atm.
I also had the same foam pad / wadding on the inside of both door cards, I removed it and fitted some Dodo Mat SQ deadening instead (link below).Was looking at using the basic plastic stage 1 stuff but noticed that someone above said they'd gone for stage 2 and spotted that Dodo product was a combo of both and handily came on a roll that I thought would be just about enough (it was, used about two thirds of it). I just put it on the inside of the door cards, didn't put any on the door itself or inside it. There didn't look to be much clearance between the outer door skin and the window when it's down, plus other than through the hole when you take the door speakers out, there's not much access unless you take the inner panel off. Thinking on, I could probably have got a small bit directly behind the speakers, maybe I will at a later date now I know how to get the door cards off quite easily. It is quite damp inside the door though, so maybe foam wouldn't be a great idea?
TBH there's not a lot of space for deadening on the door cards or inner panel, but I did manage to cover most of the door card with a continuous piece, trimming it to fit as a went. Getting the cards back on felt a little bit tighter, particularly on the drivers side as there's more wiring to get back into the gaps. I've got some pics I'll put up later if anyone wants an idea of what works. The doors shut with a much nicer clunk now and there's a few kg's more weight to each.
Sat and had a good listen to a few tracks I know well last night and the improvement is impressive. Generally the soundscape feels a lot wider and more detailed. I would agree that there's a lot more treble from the dash tweeters, but for me that adds clarity to the sound and I can actually hear individual drums and cymbals for example. Mid and bass wise, it again sounds less muddy than the VW speakers with more definition generally. They handle higher volumes without distortion and there's no buzz and rattle from the doors anymore - probably helped by the deadening though tbh.
I think I would have been happy with just the speaker kit, but knowing there's a matching sub kit as well, I was sat there thinking it would be nice to have a bit more bass, particularly without having to have the volume turned right up. I'm glad I bit the bullet and am looking forward to fitting it.
For reference, I've got the original factory fit VW Discover Media Pro with the larger touch screen. Van is a 2022 Ocean, about 18 months old.
Link to the deadening I used:
Dodo Mat SQ 4.5mm Sound Deadening inc Acoustic Insulation Foam 50cm x 200cm Roll 5060675880524 | eBay
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Dodo Mat SQ 4.5mm Sound Deadening inc Acoustic Insulation Foam 50cm x 200cm Roll at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.www.ebay.co.uk
I have a 2024 ocean and I was told the sub doesn’t fit because on the inverter and plug, do you know if this is the same ?
Begize
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I don't - it's very very tight in a MY22, everything has to move and tuck in around the sub.
I've read a few things, including pro fitters, saying the MY24 doesn't fit because the inverter is larger (in size)
Absolut5 Audio ltd
It will fit , the inverter just needs to be moved, we also install our own enclosure with a 10”
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