C6 door speaker fitment
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C6 door speaker fitment
Guys, I'm currently in the process of planning out a complete stereo upgrade for my 2013 427 convertible. I've been using several online speaker fitment guides such as on Crutchfield to determine what speakers I'm going to use.
I plan to put 6.5 components in the doors and I've read a number of posts where it was stated that people got speakers to fit that according to the fitment guide were not supposed to fit.
I'm wondering if anyone has taken their own measurements of available backspace and also the clearance of what fits before it impacts the ability to put the door panel back on.
Thanks!
I plan to put 6.5 components in the doors and I've read a number of posts where it was stated that people got speakers to fit that according to the fitment guide were not supposed to fit.
I'm wondering if anyone has taken their own measurements of available backspace and also the clearance of what fits before it impacts the ability to put the door panel back on.
Thanks!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Spring Texas
I did three way components. Used jl audio 3way passive cover fro mids and tweets. Active band pass cover using radio and amp settings for the 10" midbass.
Tweeter - jbl softdome in dash location
Midrange - 3.5" Infinuty perfect
Midbass/woofer- 10" mbquart discus
Sealed the door and added lots of dynamat.
Tweeter - jbl softdome in dash location
Midrange - 3.5" Infinuty perfect
Midbass/woofer- 10" mbquart discus
Sealed the door and added lots of dynamat.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Spring Texas
Easiest thing ever. Just used a door panel removal tool. It pops right out. Plastic tool so it won't damage the dash. I then used exacto blade to cut the stock tester's adhesive. Installed new tweeters and secured with epoxy. Ran new speaker wire throughout. Dash speaker wire just drops in from top.
Last edited by VinceC5; Jul 23, 2019 at 10:04 PM.
Le Mans Master
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When I was shopping for 6.5" components, I took the approach that any 6.5" speaker would fit. I ended up installing a set of Focal KRX2's with no issue. The KRX2's have a 3-1/16" mounting depth for the woofer which was more than what most other 6.5" speakers were asking for. My point is, depth for a 6.5" speaker should not be a problem.
Le Mans Master
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I've yet to have a 6.5" not fit where the factory 10" speaker did. I've run 4 different sets now. You should be fine.
Also, there should only be one 3.5" speaker in the center of the dash.
Also, there should only be one 3.5" speaker in the center of the dash.
Last edited by Pb82 Ronin; Jul 24, 2019 at 01:48 PM.
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I did three way components. Used jl audio 3way passive cover fro mids and tweets. Active band pass cover using radio and amp settings for the 10" midbass.
Tweeter - jbl softdome in dash location
Midrange - 3.5" Infinuty perfect
Midbass/woofer- 10" mbquart discus
Sealed the door and added lots of dynamat.
Tweeter - jbl softdome in dash location
Midrange - 3.5" Infinuty perfect
Midbass/woofer- 10" mbquart discus
Sealed the door and added lots of dynamat.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 2,847
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From: Spring Texas
How does this sound? I cannot find the specification of frequency response on the MBQUART Discus, but it is listed as a subwoofer. The 10" speaker in our doors is a sub/mid-range woofer from my understanding. Don't you give up a lot of midrange going to just 3.5s and a sub in the door?
