V70 2005 Dolby Audio - Replace/upgrade speakers?

V70 D5 SE AUTO 05 · Dec 3rd, 2019, 23:04

Hello,

I have a facelift 2005 V70 with the Dolby sound. I have been a big overzealous with the bass and have began to blow a speaker.

Any advice on replacing/upgrading speakers?

Sound is great, but would like to be able to change speakers when I blow them.

Best,

Sam

barrybritcher · Dec 4th, 2019, 21:24

pretty sure they are all riveted in so you will need to drill out then re-rivet

JoeNinety · Dec 4th, 2019, 21:53

Yes, front door speakers riveted, was able to nut and bolt my replacement back in with the right tools and skinny arms

V70 D5 SE AUTO 05 · Dec 7th, 2019, 14:47

Nightmare, okay

V70 D5 SE AUTO 05 · Dec 10th, 2019, 19:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeNinety

Yes, front door speakers riveted, was able to nut and bolt my replacement back in with the right tools and skinny arms

You say front door speakers are riveted... What about the rest? A simple screw job?

JoeNinety · Dec 10th, 2019, 20:20

Not had the need to investigate, assume the worst

oragex · Dec 11th, 2019, 00:26

Not just rivets, but hard steel rivets. Idea behind - heavy speaker during a crash might fly through the cabin. These are fun to drill out because at some point they start spinning - I managed by drilling it at an angle. Then you'll need to find a replacement pin - fun fact, a speaker likes to rattle if it's not secured solidly. To top it up, a detail often times ignored is there is a small white tape behind each speaker, to prevent water that gets inside the doors to sip into the cabin. This tape must be placed back properly. The premium speakers on Dolby systems do fail now and then - my take, I would replace them with the base paper cone single speakers - these sound with more 'meat' at medium volumes and are perfectly fine as long as you don't pump the volume too much

Dec 3rd, 2019, 23:04	#1
V70 D5 SE AUTO 05 New Member Last Online: Apr 29th, 2023 14:17 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: London	V70 2005 Dolby Audio - Replace/upgrade speakers? Hello, I have a facelift 2005 V70 with the Dolby sound. I have been a big overzealous with the bass and have began to blow a speaker. Any advice on replacing/upgrading speakers? Sound is great, but would like to be able to change speakers when I blow them. Best, Sam

Dec 4th, 2019, 21:24	#2
barrybritcher Flaccid Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 16:09 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norwich	pretty sure they are all riveted in so you will need to drill out then re-rivet __________________ 2001 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.3 Geartronic (Scrapped) 2007 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.4 Geartronic (Sold) 2008 Volvo V70 D5 SE Sport Geartronic (Current)

Dec 4th, 2019, 21:53	#3
JoeNinety Senior Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 20:59 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Winchester	Yes, front door speakers riveted, was able to nut and bolt my replacement back in with the right tools and skinny arms __________________ V70 P2 2006 2.4 Petrol 170bhp Est SE Automatic (5 speed) MG Midget Mk1 1962 Previous: RR TDV8 3.6 '08; RR TD6 3.0 '02; RR P38A V8 '99; Audi A4 Cab 3.0 V6 2004; Volvo 740 GLE Est 1989 Have VIDA & VXDIAG NANO on W10Pro - happy to help

Dec 10th, 2019, 20:20	#6
JoeNinety Senior Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 20:59 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Winchester	Not had the need to investigate, assume the worst __________________ V70 P2 2006 2.4 Petrol 170bhp Est SE Automatic (5 speed) MG Midget Mk1 1962 Previous: RR TDV8 3.6 '08; RR TD6 3.0 '02; RR P38A V8 '99; Audi A4 Cab 3.0 V6 2004; Volvo 740 GLE Est 1989 Have VIDA & VXDIAG NANO on W10Pro - happy to help

Dec 11th, 2019, 00:26	#7
oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	Not just rivets, but hard steel rivets. Idea behind - heavy speaker during a crash might fly through the cabin. These are fun to drill out because at some point they start spinning - I managed by drilling it at an angle. Then you'll need to find a replacement pin - fun fact, a speaker likes to rattle if it's not secured solidly. To top it up, a detail often times ignored is there is a small white tape behind each speaker, to prevent water that gets inside the doors to sip into the cabin. This tape must be placed back properly. The premium speakers on Dolby systems do fail now and then - my take, I would replace them with the base paper cone single speakers - these sound with more 'meat' at medium volumes and are perfectly fine as long as you don't pump the volume too much __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

Dec 7th, 2019, 14:47	#4
V70 D5 SE AUTO 05 New Member Last Online: Apr 29th, 2023 14:17 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: London	Nightmare, okay

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