{"product_id":"stage-3","title":"STAGE 2+ - MK8\/MK8.5 Golf R\/GTI (Harman Kardon Front Kit)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eStage 2+ \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHK \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 2ohm woofers and A-pillar tweeters in the MK8 Golf R\/GTI equipped with the \u003cstrong\u003eHarman Kardon sound system 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\u003ePurchase (2) of these kits if you want for both FRONT \u0026amp; REAR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit includes;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(2) Audison AP6.5(2 ohm) woofers with foam tape applied\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(2) Audison AV1.1 tweeters + harness (matches the STAGE 1 (HIFI) center speaker\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(8) 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\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\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\u003cstrong\u003eThe Result? - \u003c\/strong\u003eExceptionally detailed smooth highs and a more natural warm sound thanks to the smoothness of the AV1.1 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 without sacrificing power due to the 2ohm AP6.5 mid-bass woofers (same impedance as OEM speakers) but with a larger cone surface and better material replacing the cheap rough paper woofers.\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 or small drill bit to remove the stock Tweeter that is plastic welded into place\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlue gun or 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 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: This upgrade will still trigger \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eParking Sensor Errors\u003c\/span\u003e and will need to coded out using OBDeleven using the same process as the Focal ISVW, however amplifier channels \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e5TT\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e7TT\u003c\/span\u003e must be de-activated.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor those that are planning to do the ACM Technik HK sound system improvement programming - they are able to remotely disable the channels for you at the same time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/acmtechnik.com\/products\/harman-kardon-sound-system-improvement?pr_prod_strat=jac\u0026amp;pr_rec_id=d8a15fdb7\u0026amp;pr_rec_pid=9438484398385\u0026amp;pr_ref_pid=10129493623089\u0026amp;pr_seq=uniform\" title=\"ACM Technik HK Sound System Improvement\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehttps:\/\/acmtechnik.com\/products\/harman-kardon-sound-system-improvement?pr_prod_strat=jac\u0026amp;pr_rec_id=d8a15fdb7\u0026amp;pr_rec_pid=9438484398385\u0026amp;pr_ref_pid=10129493623089\u0026amp;pr_seq=uniform\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RS Acoustics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47611332460707,"sku":null,"price":965.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/0592\/2979\/files\/RSAcoustics-IGPosts_7_611996fc-32a2-487d-80c4-4459c51d8f52.png?v=1777494481","url":"https:\/\/rs-acoustics.com\/products\/stage-3","provider":"RS Acoustics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}