R-pod Owners Forum : Upgrade stereo speakers inside http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Upgrade stereo speakers inside Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 02 May 2026 22:04:54 +0000 Mon, 14 Jun 2021 15:22:42 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=11972 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Upgrade stereo speakers inside : Oh, NO, not Blose! I am an audio... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11972&PID=143358#143358 Author: Colt
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Posted: 14 Jun 2021 at 3:22pm

Oh, NO, not Blose!

I am an audio enthusiast (snob).

The biggest issue with all of the R-Pod speakers is the lack of volume behind them. That tiny volume of trapped air limits cone travel and kills the bass. You *could* dig out more styrofoam, and give up more of the precious little insulation you have. There is too little space in the 'Pod for traditional bookshelf speakers, even, and probably too little strength in the walls to mount them.

I used my Klipsch Groove BT speaker once. The sound was good, for BT, but the space issue was still there.

I settled on a Visio 20" sound bar that comes with a subwoofer. Mounted the bar under the TV with 2 L-shaped brackets and heavy duty velcro. The so called subwoofer is placed under my dinette (now a couch). I can BT my phone, etc to the bar and get rather decent music and TV sound. It is out of the way and uses no counter/table space. ]]> Mon, 14 Jun 2021 15:22:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11972&PID=143358#143358 Upgrade stereo speakers inside : Yes I can send you pic, but not... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11972&PID=118199#118199 Author: Marchhall
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Posted: 16 Nov 2018 at 3:36pm

Yes I can send you pic, but not cusre how to attach here. Send me an email and I'll respond. Also have solution for outdoor ones that someone else had completed.

marcinmass@hotmail.com
]]> Fri, 16 Nov 2018 15:36:39 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11972&PID=118199#118199 Upgrade stereo speakers inside : Originally posted by MarchhallI... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11972&PID=118193#118193 Author: CoffeeGuyR190
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Posted: 16 Nov 2018 at 9:11am

Originally posted by Marchhall

I replaced my inside speakers on my '17 179 with 300 watt Pioneers from Best Buy, on sale at $25.00 (half price). I did have to buy spacers as cone depth slightly more than stock ones, as well 1 inch wall anchors and longer screws. Sound 1000 times better.  Now for the outside ones...hard to find flush mounted ones of same size, so likely will have to be drilling holes for new screws as most speakers are larger. The outside ones are not recessed into wall, but flush mounted, and just a small hole for wires.

Any ideas?

Any photos and specific model numbers of the Pioneer Speakers?
]]> Fri, 16 Nov 2018 09:11:31 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11972&PID=118193#118193 Upgrade stereo speakers inside : I replaced my inside speakers... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11972&PID=115255#115255 Author: Marchhall
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Posted: 18 Sep 2018 at 4:58pm

I replaced my inside speakers on my '17 179 with 300 watt Pioneers from Best Buy, on sale at $25.00 (half price). I did have to buy spacers as cone depth slightly more than stock ones, as well 1 inch wall anchors and longer screws. Sound 1000 times better.  Now for the outside ones...hard to find flush mounted ones of same size, so likely will have to be drilling holes for new screws as most speakers are larger. The outside ones are not recessed into wall, but flush mounted, and just a small hole for wires.

Any ideas?
]]> Tue, 18 Sep 2018 16:58:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11972&PID=115255#115255 Upgrade stereo speakers inside : Originally posted by TheBumI'll... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11972&PID=113110#113110 Author: Olddawgsrule
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Posted: 03 Aug 2018 at 6:26am

Originally posted by TheBum

I'll have to consider taking my Altec-Lansing boom box in our Pod. It was designed to work with older iPhones physically plugged in (30-pin connector), but I was in Fry's Electronics one day a few years ago and found 30-pin to Bluetooth adapters on clearance, thereby turning it into a BT boom box. I love this boom box because it has lots of bass, including a passive radiator.

I had a Altec-Lansing tabletop unit that I used with my iPod years ago. Loved it, yet now have gone BT mainly for the connections all my toys. 

Sounds like yours should work as well!


]]> Fri, 03 Aug 2018 06:26:31 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11972&PID=113110#113110 Upgrade stereo speakers inside : I'll have to consider taking... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11972&PID=113101#113101 Author: TheBum
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Posted: 02 Aug 2018 at 3:39pm

I'll have to consider taking my Altec-Lansing boom box in our Pod. It was designed to work with older iPhones physically plugged in (30-pin connector), but I was in Fry's Electronics one day a few years ago and found 30-pin to Bluetooth adapters on clearance, thereby turning it into a BT boom box. I love this boom box because it has lots of bass, including a passive radiator.]]> Thu, 02 Aug 2018 15:39:18 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11972&PID=113101#113101 Upgrade stereo speakers inside : Originally posted by Don HalasI... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11972&PID=113095#113095 Author: Olddawgsrule
Subject: 11972
Posted: 02 Aug 2018 at 2:22pm

Originally posted by Don Halas

I agree with a Bluetooth speaker system. I have JBL Charge which I use with the pod and around the house. I also have a small Oontz Angle which stays on my desk at work, but will go in my luggage if I do any air travel.


Also a very good choice! JBL does nicely! 

I did my Oontz (Cambridge Soundworks) as an experiment to see if I'd like.
I like!

On our 46 day journey, I think I used the 'onboard' system twice.. 
]]> Thu, 02 Aug 2018 14:22:12 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11972&PID=113095#113095 Upgrade stereo speakers inside : I agree with a Bluetooth speaker... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11972&PID=113092#113092 Author: Don Halas
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Posted: 02 Aug 2018 at 11:38am

I agree with a Bluetooth speaker system. I have JBL Charge which I use with the pod and around the house. I also have a small Oontz Angle which stays on my desk at work, but will go in my luggage if I do any air travel.

]]> Thu, 02 Aug 2018 11:38:10 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11972&PID=113092#113092 Upgrade stereo speakers inside : Thanks, Furpod - VERY cool solutions... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11972&PID=113087#113087 Author: Christine N.
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Posted: 02 Aug 2018 at 7:51am

Thanks, Furpod - VERY cool solutions you have come up with!]]> Thu, 02 Aug 2018 07:51:53 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11972&PID=113087#113087 Upgrade stereo speakers inside : Originally posted by Christine... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11972&PID=113086#113086 Author: Olddawgsrule
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Posted: 02 Aug 2018 at 7:18am

Originally posted by Christine N.

Originally posted by furpod

Upgrading the speakers won't help much. It's a function of the way they are mounted, the materials the pod is constructed from, and the 4watts per channel RMS head unit.

This is useful information, thanks.  I have a portable Bose speaker I can just take and plug in somewhere - had forgotten about it and it would be the easiest option!

Your Bose I believe is a step above my Oontz. I use all the time, camping or at home. Close to 100ft before it drops out. Your Bose goes further!

I run tunes mainly off the iPad and Movies/TV from the Laptop. Both go to the wireless speaker.

I put a piece of velcro on the speaker and on the side of the camper to mount it for in the Dome. Very simple solution and works well.

]]> Thu, 02 Aug 2018 07:18:49 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11972&PID=113086#113086 Upgrade stereo speakers inside : Thank, Crank! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11972&PID=113050#113050 Author: Christine N.
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Posted: 01 Aug 2018 at 9:52am

Thank, Crank!Smile]]> Wed, 01 Aug 2018 09:52:24 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11972&PID=113050#113050 Upgrade stereo speakers inside : GreetingsI bought an Onkyo bookshelf... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11972&PID=113008#113008 Author: crankster78
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Posted: 31 Jul 2018 at 4:40pm

Greetings
I bought an Onkyo bookshelf system with a built in cd player, Plug into a outside antenna with a amp.  Sounds great and with long enough speaker wires, you could put them out side.  It requires 120 but you could run it on a inverter 

Crankster 78
]]> Tue, 31 Jul 2018 16:40:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11972&PID=113008#113008 Upgrade stereo speakers inside : Originally posted by furpodUpgrading... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11972&PID=112981#112981 Author: Christine N.
Subject: 11972
Posted: 31 Jul 2018 at 11:13am

Originally posted by furpod

Upgrading the speakers won't help much. It's a function of the way they are mounted, the materials the pod is constructed from, and the 4watts per channel RMS head unit.

This is useful information, thanks.  I have a portable Bose speaker I can just take and plug in somewhere - had forgotten about it and it would be the easiest option!
]]> Tue, 31 Jul 2018 11:13:58 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11972&PID=112981#112981 Upgrade stereo speakers inside : Thanks for the check list, it... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11972&PID=112980#112980 Author: Christine N.
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Posted: 31 Jul 2018 at 11:11am

Thanks for the check list, it WAS helpful. :D]]> Tue, 31 Jul 2018 11:11:41 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11972&PID=112980#112980 Upgrade stereo speakers inside : Great idea about wireless -... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11972&PID=112978#112978 Author: Christine N.
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Posted: 31 Jul 2018 at 11:10am

Great idea about wireless - thanks!]]> Tue, 31 Jul 2018 11:10:38 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11972&PID=112978#112978 Upgrade stereo speakers inside : I agree with the above comments.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11972&PID=112975#112975 Author: Guests
Subject: 11972
Posted: 31 Jul 2018 at 10:17am


I agree with the above comments. You could certainly try just swapping speakers but, I'm not certain how much you would gain. Some questions that I would ask myself are:

1-How much of a "sound snob" am I?
2-How much money am I willing to spend?
3-How much effort am I willing to put into the project?

I have purchased stuff from these folks: https://www.parts-express.com/ and have been pleased with the experience. They have most anything from speakers, parts, cabinet kits, amplifiers, lighting, smoke and bubble machines, etc.

Sound reproduction is a science in itself. So, question #4 might be, do I have the knowledge to build/modify or should I buy something "plug & play?

Good luck!

]]> Tue, 31 Jul 2018 10:17:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11972&PID=112975#112975 Upgrade stereo speakers inside : I think the challenge for speakers... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11972&PID=112970#112970 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 11972
Posted: 31 Jul 2018 at 8:59am

I think the challenge for speakers is that they have to be very shallow. The walls and ceiling of an R-pod are only 2" thick. That does not provide a lot of room for a speaker to "breath". Perhaps if there was a ring around the mount that projected the speakers out an inch or so it might help? But that would look funny. Happily my post-concert ears aren't too critical any longer.
]]> Tue, 31 Jul 2018 08:59:14 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11972&PID=112970#112970 Upgrade stereo speakers inside : Upgrading the speakers won't... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11972&PID=112969#112969 Author: furpod
Subject: 11972
Posted: 31 Jul 2018 at 7:33am

Upgrading the speakers won't help much. It's a function of the way they are mounted, the materials the pod is constructed from, and the 4watts per channel RMS head unit.
]]> Tue, 31 Jul 2018 07:33:11 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11972&PID=112969#112969 Upgrade stereo speakers inside : Several have and I'm sure... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11972&PID=112964#112964 Author: Olddawgsrule
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Posted: 31 Jul 2018 at 6:25am

Several have and I'm sure one that has will show up and address this.

I went differently and love it. I went bluetooth speaker. Inside/outside, by the fire, anywhere and real nice sound. Can run two or more (but I don't).

This is mine:
http://www.amazon.com/OontZ-Angle-Portable-Bluetooth-Speaker/dp/B010OYASRG

Their about $50
]]> Tue, 31 Jul 2018 06:25:36 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11972&PID=112964#112964 Upgrade stereo speakers inside : Hi!Newbie to the forum AND to... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11972&PID=112960#112960 Author: Christine N.
Subject: 11972
Posted: 30 Jul 2018 at 8:32pm

Hi!

Newbie to the forum AND to R-Pods in general.  We have a 2017 179 and have gone out 6 times already since May - we love our pod!

I DO wish we could upgrade the inside stereo speakers - has anyone accomplished this?  I haven't been able to find anything on this subject on this forum; my apologies if this has already been addressed.

Cheers, Christine
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