No Rear Speakers to an Octavia Classic!

Paul Fountain · 15-08-2006, 16:57

I have recently purchased an Octavia Classic and was shocked to find that there are no rear speakers. I enquired at both a local dealers and head office and was told it is not possible to add them as there is no kit upgrade. I would have to install a brand new system. If I found someone other than a Skoda garage to do the work it might interfere with the existing electronics.

Is this true??? Does anyone have any suggestions how I can install speakers in the rear without cost severasl hunderd £s

Paul

Dr Zoidberg · 15-08-2006, 17:06

Is it a new or old shape octavia?

There isn't any cabling in place for them so you'll need to run some wires from the stereo to the back of the car but it's an easy job (assuming it's a Mk1 octavia) and won't cause problems with the rest of the car.

Paul Fountain · 08-09-2006, 22:00

Thanks

It is the latest version. can this still be done?

Lummox · 08-09-2006, 22:16

Where abouts are you?

**mannyo** · 08-09-2006, 23:10

Its not just skodas without rear speakers on lesser models. I had a passat rental car in germany the other week, it to had no rear speakers but a pretty good HU.

I would say it should be possible on the new octavia.

OctaviaBuzz · 28-10-2006, 03:19

its possible. just install a small amp somewhere in the car, and use that to drive the rear speakers. do you have an aftermarket HU?
i'm assuming if its a classic you've put a cd player or something in instead of the tape player?

Paul Fountain · 08-12-2006, 01:57

I'm in Hampton Middlesex

mluton · 10-12-2006, 02:24

Welcome to Briskoda.

Fabia 12v · 10-12-2006, 09:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Fountain

I'm in Hampton Middlesex

Woo! Finally another member round here! I'm a twickers lad!

It should just be a simple enough task of running some new cables to the back of the car and adding extra speakers.... my golf didnt have rear speakers and i've just added new rear ones so it is possible.

15-08-2006, 16:57	#1
Paul Fountain Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	No Rear Speakers to an Octavia Classic! I have recently purchased an Octavia Classic and was shocked to find that there are no rear speakers. I enquired at both a local dealers and head office and was told it is not possible to add them as there is no kit upgrade. I would have to install a brand new system. If I found someone other than a Skoda garage to do the work it might interfere with the existing electronics. Is this true??? Does anyone have any suggestions how I can install speakers in the rear without cost severasl hunderd £s Paul

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Dr Zoidberg Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the back of an AA truck with a failed turbo Posts: 10,734 Thanks: 30 Thanked 193 Times in 144 Posts	Re: No Rear Speakers to an Octavia Classic! Is it a new or old shape octavia? There isn't any cabling in place for them so you'll need to run some wires from the stereo to the back of the car but it's an easy job (assuming it's a Mk1 octavia) and won't cause problems with the rest of the car. __________________ Alex "I laugh in the face of danger, then I hide until it goes away" www.drzoidberg.co.uk

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OctaviaBuzz Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 124 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: No Rear Speakers to an Octavia Classic! its possible. just install a small amp somewhere in the car, and use that to drive the rear speakers. do you have an aftermarket HU? i'm assuming if its a classic you've put a cd player or something in instead of the tape player? __________________ OctaviaBuzz - '02 Octavia 1.9SDi Current Status: 82k miles, currently averaging 51.5mpg My dry weather transport - CBF600N Last edited by OctaviaBuzz; 28-10-2006 at 03:21. Reason: its 3:20 am. gimme a break ;)

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