We are fortunate to have cars that are built with a number of features, one of the most popular of which is the audio function in our Mini Countryman. If it’s playing the radio, playing your favorite singer, or connecting your mobile and playing your playlist, the greater part of users use this feature in their cars. However, it is possible that the sound system of your Mini Countryman is broken, you may get a crackling discomfort and want to change the speakers in your Mini Countryman . In fact, when you notice a vibration from its speakers, or when the general sound quality is poor, it becomes annoying to use its audio system. In this tutorial we will show you accurately ways to change the speakers of your Mini Countryman, in depth. To get this done, we will first help you repair your speakers if that’s the action you want to take, then select the best speakers for your car, and at last, likely what brings you in this article, how to change the speakers of your Mini Countryman.
HOW TO FIX A SPEAKER / MEMBRANE ON Mini Countryman
Let’s start our tutorial on changing speakers on Mini Countryman with the speaker repair step . It is necessary to know that this is not an easy task and if you do it, it needs to be done on quality speakers, because the cost and time spent to do it might not be worth changing it with a good speaker. On the other hand, if you have decided to do it because your loudspeaker sizzles and your sound is of poor quality, the only manipulation we can accompany you on is the change of the pieces that we call the suspension and the membrane of your speakers, it is the black edge, in most cases made of polyurethane that will give the opportunity to the membrane of the speakers of your Mini Countryman to move and generate sound. In case that one of its two elements is cracked or decomposes, you will have the ability to work on it. Last but not least, just before you start repairing your speaker, carefully and repeatedly push the membrane towards the bottom of the speaker and if you perceive a rubbing noise, it suggest that your speaker is damaged and needs to be changed. Instead, proceed to the following sections of this tutorial.
If it doesn’t produce any particular noise, you can start repairing the speaker of your Mini Countryman, here are the main steps:
- Measure the diameter and the thickness of the suspension/membrane assembly, order it on the internet and don ‘t forget the glue (1 tube for 2 loudspeakers).
- Keep the diaphragm pressed down at the bottom of the speaker for the duration of the operation, with a can for example.
- Using a cutter, carefully uncouple the suspension from the speaker frame, you will have to be patient and gentle for this step, don’t forget to take out all the remnants of the suspension that may be attached to the frame.
- Go through the installation instructions supplied with your new suspension membrane assembly to finish repairing the speakers of your Mini Countryman.
HOW TO SELECT YOUR SPEAKERS FOR an Mini Countryman?
Now is the time to select the speakers for your Mini Countryman. Keep in mind that a high-performance sound system is linked to an uncertain balance. So if you are looking to change one or more of your car’s speakers, you need to produce this choice in a methodical method to keep the sound quality. We’ll give you the different parameters and things you need to think about when choosing the speakers you want to change on your Mini Countryman:
- Choosing which speakers to change (occasionally only a block in the lower component of the door, while on some finishes you will have midrange speakers that handle bass always in the lower section of the door and tweeter speakers that handle treble in the upper part of the door).
- Remove the cover or door panel to do so and measure the diameter of the speakers to be changed, there are 3 standard sizes, 100, 130 and 165mm.
- The more speakers you pick a model that fits the size and mounting of your Mini Countryman, the more you choose a speaker model that is equipped with a high number of channels, the more reliable the sound of your car will be. Remember to verify that the depth of your speaker is compatible with the depth of your door.
- Ensure that the power in watts and Ohms is suitable for your set up.
HOW DO YOU CHANGE Mini Countryman SPEAKER? HOW TO MOUNT YOUR SPEAKERS
At last, here we are at the last stage of our tutorial on changing speakers on Mini Countryman . We will now see the different steps you need to take to install the new speakers on your car:
- Disconnect your battery to avoid any electrical hazard…
- Remove the cover of the speaker to be changed or the door trim of your xxx if necessary (be mindful not to break the trim fasteners, which are usually fragile).
- Remove the speaker to be changed by removing the screws holding it, be very careful with the length of wire behind it, disconnect the connectors before removing it entirely (don’t neglect to keep the screws in the event that you want to put the old speaker back together).
- Connect the new speaker to your Mini Countryman and try it out with your radio before attaching it, so you don’t have to waste time if a hassle comes up.
- Install the new speakers and refit the cover or door trim.
- Duplicate the procedure for the number of medium, tweeter you want to change on your Mini Countryman.
A little suggestions, remember to tighten the fixing screws when you change the speakers because they produce a lot of vibrations and they may loosen as you go along. That’s it, you’ve just learned how to change a speaker on Mini Countryman, now all you have to do is have fun with your favorite beats with this brand new sound system. In case you’re planning to finish upgrading your sound system, we suggest that you change the car radio in your Mini Countryman, as it will define the overall sound quality of your speakers, so be sure to verify out our content on this subject.
If you wish more guides on the Mini Countryman, go to our Mini Countryman category.
