C70 center speaker question

c70_lindsay · Post by **c70_lindsay** » 21 Sep 2011, 16:36

I have a 2000 C70 with the 11speaker dynaudio setup. The center speaker on the dash makes a rattling noise as though something in the way it is mounted has loosened up(not a blown speaker noise). I do not know how to remove the speaker to check in out and snug everything up, does anybody know anything about this. Thanks.

Post by **JRL** » 21 Sep 2011, 20:32

Carefully pry up the corners of the speaker cover, it will unsnap
You will then see the speaker, 2 screws and out she comes!
Probably shot, these are very fragile, shallow and fail quite often

c70_lindsay · Post by **c70_lindsay** » 21 Sep 2011, 22:52

Thanks but not quite sure what you meant by "these are very fragile" the screws or the speaker?

Post by **JRL** » 22 Sep 2011, 06:41

Speaker is junk
You may go through 2 or 3 during the car's lifetime.
Sitting up there in the hot sun, the magnets just fall out

Post by **BEJinFbk** » 25 Sep 2011, 12:59

That's why the later, "revised" version has a bolt through the magnet.
If you find that is does need replacement, it's PN: 8622157.

Post by **fazool** » 03 Oct 2011, 17:00

I upgraded by purchasing a single speaker from clearance (open box). Check Sonic Electronics and Crutchfield. I found an open box component speaker system with one missing piece. I got an excellent since 6.5" mid range speaker (with a crossover and a separate tweeter).

You could buy a Pioneer or Sony 3/4 way 6.5" speaker pair at Walmart and be *WAY* ahead in quality. If you shop the clearance areas you can sometimes find a single speaker, like I did.

Post by **BEJinFbk** » 03 Oct 2011, 18:23

fazool wrote:I upgraded by purchasing a single speaker from clearance (open box). Check Sonic Electronics and Crutchfield. I found an open box component speaker system with one missing piece. I got an excellent since 6.5" mid range speaker (with a crossover and a separate tweeter).

You could buy a Pioneer or Sony 3/4 way 6.5" speaker pair at Walmart and be *WAY* ahead in quality. If you shop the clearance areas you can sometimes find a single speaker, like I did.

I'm guessing you've never had the center channel out of the dash
in one of these older ('98-'00) Volvos equipped with Dolby Surround.

If you're driving a Gen 1, there are severe depth restrictions.
You'll find yourself directly on top of the center vent ducts.

The OEM center is an inverted magnet/voice coil speaker.
Pretty rare speaker with a very shallow backside.
The OEM is virtually the only game in town...

Post by **JRL** » 03 Oct 2011, 20:22

We said this, he did not listen

Post by **fazool** » 04 Oct 2011, 17:26

Ahhh, yes, sorry I was relating to my experiences with the 01-07 P2's where its a little deeper