8" sub for C6?
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Burning Brakes
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From: Rockwall TX
8" sub for C6?
I have the base model C6, and I am in the process of replacing all my speakers that are blown out. I DO NOT have the Bose. I am just making sure that the 2 subs in either door are infact 8" subs. Any help is appriciated.
Thanks,
Alex
Thanks,
Alex
Le Mans Master
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St Jude Donor '13
Yes, the Delco subs are 8" but they are in a frame that fits in the same hole the 10" Bose subs use. If you're using a stock replacement it won't matter but if your thought is to use an aftermarket speaker nothing will just bolt-in without some sort of adapter.
Drifting
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From: Aiea Hi.
Let us know what your intentions are, I'd love to know what you plan on putting in the doors.
As far as the 8" Delcos in your door, I really don't think they are "subs", they are 8" mid bass drivers. Subwoofers are are speakers designed to produce frequencies below 150 Hz. A mid bass driver will reproduce sounds from about 40 Hz - 1000 Hz or so. If you put a sub in your door, it will rattle EVERYTHING, plus the mounting depth wont work on your C6 as the magnets are to deep. On top of that, it might not sound that great...
There are numerous 8" mid bass drivers available, without using a real subwoofer in your doors. That would be a mistake!
Aloha,
Keith
As far as the 8" Delcos in your door, I really don't think they are "subs", they are 8" mid bass drivers. Subwoofers are are speakers designed to produce frequencies below 150 Hz. A mid bass driver will reproduce sounds from about 40 Hz - 1000 Hz or so. If you put a sub in your door, it will rattle EVERYTHING, plus the mounting depth wont work on your C6 as the magnets are to deep. On top of that, it might not sound that great...
There are numerous 8" mid bass drivers available, without using a real subwoofer in your doors. That would be a mistake!
Aloha,
Keith
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Burning Brakes
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From: Rockwall TX
I guess I used terminology wrong, I was inquiring about the size of the mid bass I guess, haha. All my speakers are blown in my car, i think my wife did it, but I'm not going to point fingers, I am just going to replace them. I have found the front two speakers, and the 2 that go behind the seats on the pillar, I am just in need of the two 8" mid bass speakers that go in the door, and just wanted to clairfy that it is the correct size for factory non-bose speakers, indeed it is, so I am either looking to buy some 8" mid bass speakers in excellent condition used, or if I have to buy them new, I will through PartsTaxi. Not planning on doing anything radical, i love the stock 7 speaker system I think it jams pretty hard!
Drifting
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From: Aiea Hi.
If you look in the Old School power post I made, I have that set of 8" Kickers that are brand spanking new. I'd let them go for 100 shipped if you'd like, though I think they would need a little more power than your head unit could provide.
Good Luck!
Good Luck!
Le Mans Master
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St Jude Donor '13
I guess I used terminology wrong, I was inquiring about the size of the mid bass I guess, haha. All my speakers are blown in my car, i think my wife did it, but I'm not going to point fingers, I am just going to replace them. I have found the front two speakers, and the 2 that go behind the seats on the pillar, I am just in need of the two 8" mid bass speakers that go in the door, and just wanted to clairfy that it is the correct size for factory non-bose speakers, indeed it is, so I am either looking to buy some 8" mid bass speakers in excellent condition used, or if I have to buy them new, I will through PartsTaxi. Not planning on doing anything radical, i love the stock 7 speaker system I think it jams pretty hard!
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Burning Brakes
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From: Rockwall TX
Just trying to stick with the Delco's, thanks!
