The 100mm midrange speakers are paper/rubber in the F-Type.

The 200mm bass speakers in the F-Type 380W and 770W look like that, with the metal frame.

 

Thanks again Cambo! After rereading and looking at older threads I think I have all info.

 

Thank you for all this great info. Is it possible to swap out factory speakers with aftermarket (Focal) without causing any other issues?

 

So.... after some further planning and a few snags ... I had to change some items... for the better

I received the morel elate 903, but the x-overs were the 2 way and I can't get the 3 way x-overs without spending a lot of money. So I will have to run them active. This means another amp. Since I really like the audison thesis.... I'll shell out the dough for another Quattro. This provides me with a total of 8 channels (2 extra for subs if I choose).

the other change I made to materials is replacing the JL fix with a Mobridge da1. This module will take the digital signal right from the head unit straight into the bitone dsp and continue digital into the amps. The da1 was double the money of the jlfix... But I think we'll worth it.

I start the install of the speakers this weekend. Will take a while as I need to deaden 100% of the door, build the 9" speaker adaptors, mount the mid (hopefully direct fit) and the tweeter both sides.

pictures to come. Maybe a video as well

 

[QUOTE=Cambo;1851800]One other thing I forgot to mention.

The front door 200mm bass speakers from the XJ 2010-2012 "B&W" system are also a straight swap into the F-Type.

Cambo, from what I was able to find the part number 200 mm B&W system from 10-12 XJ is 2CD2077. Is that correct? Also are there any direct swaps for behind seat woofers and smaller (midrange?) speakers above from earlier B&W systems?

 

Presumably, then, the 380W system is equally compatible with these JLR speaker upgrades?

I'm fine with the 380W amp, but if there is a reasonably practical upgrade path for the speakers, I am all over that.

 

Just ordered the LR047119. For those searching on ebay, the label on the side of the speaker looks like this:

 

How long before you replace the existing speakers? Who will do this?

 

here's my video

 

Stage 2 video. Amp access and wiring

 

Jeremy, great video to see the inner workings of the door. I was hoping to see how you removed the door pane, and which tools from your kit you used. You did say it only took five minutes. If I was doing the swap with oem upgrades I was wondering if I could tackle this myself or leave it to a pro. I expect you have removed car panels before and this isn't your first rodeo?

 

Hmmmm. Is this is your first attempt, I'd say get someone who has experience doing this to walk you through it.

I've removed many door panels, so I felt pretty confident. They are all kinda simular.

you'll need a pick to remove the screw cap in the center of the door handle. This will reveal a t20 torx.

there's also another trim piece on the side of the door. I used my trim panel plastic tool to remove that (there's a video on you tube) that will reveal another t20.

two other square covers on the bottom of the door will reveal 2 more t20 screws

finally 2 t30's in the door grip.

once all 6 screws are out.... use a 90 degree trim tool to pull the bottom of the door out. Once you get it started, you can just use your hands to finish pulling the rest of the door outwards.


Hope that helps

 

Yep, just as Jeremy says.
Here's the extract from the Workshop Manual:

 

Thanks Gents, very helpful. Workshop manual spells it out and with Jeremy's video it seems doable, but I will need to assess if it's worth the risk. Oz, where did you buy the workshop manual? Would be nice to have one regardless.

 

I and a few others got one a year or so ago, tailor made for our particular VINs, but shortly afterwards the supplier stopped doing Jaguar manuals.
However I have put a "sanitised" copy of mine in my Dropbox, go to this thread and use the second link in post #1 to download it: https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/f...orkshop+manual
It's for a MY2015 V6S coupe auto but it will still be 99% applicable to your car.

 

Oz, thanks much. I downloaded it; lots of info, should be very useful!

 

Focal makes a 200mm "subwoofer" for BMW's that is the same size/shape as the door bass speakers. But they are double the price of the Meridian Signature ones from JLR. I haven't seen 100mm midrange speakers from Focal available individually, only in splits kits. Just my opinion, but I don't see the value in Focals for these cars.

Yes.

The "B&W" 200mm from the XJ are C2D2077 / AW93-18808-CB, I really could not tell you if they are better or worse than the Meridian Signature ones though.

Not that i'm aware of, they are unique assemblies to the F-Type, and not meant to come apart either by the looks of things.





Only problem with the Mobridge is you can't use the Surround modes, so if you had a 770W Surround System, the Surround mode button get's frozen. If you were starting with a 380W or Base system, it's no big deal.

 

I have a ballpark estimate of $200 for a shop to pull the door panels and remove the 3 door speakers and install the B&Ws from the 2010-2012 XJ. Speakers are about $525 for all six plus tax and shipping from a jag dealer. I think I'm going this route.

 

Personally I would love for someone to crack/hack the Meridian firmware so we can tweak/tune ....

 

Please keep us posted as I am quite interested in how much of an upgrade it is.