Polk Dash Spkrs
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Burning Brakes
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From: Crystal Lake IL
St. Jude Donor '12-'13
Polk Dash Spkrs
Anybody know if the Polk db460 fit in the dash mtg of my 78? I can't seem to get a side view of the speaker. I'm concerned whether the tweeter protrudes up past were it would interfere with the speaker grilles. Thx in advance.
Team Owner
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I think you'll have room. If you need to use washers to space it down a bit.
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Burning Brakes
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St. Jude Donor '12-'13
these Infinity's are 49 bucks at crutchfields which is the same as polks. i have polks in my everyday car and like them. what do you like DB for a cheapo dude like me?
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Okay, well before I start in with speakers selection, have you entertained the idea of installing a pair of round 6.5" speakers in the kick panels instead of smaller speakers in the dash?
The kick panels is a much better location for them anyway, and you can get a bigger speaker with more mid-bass in down there.
You will have to cut holes in your panels or buy some repro panels to cut holes in, but the installation is easy and has better benefits than mounting new dash speakers. It's easier too.
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Burning Brakes
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St. Jude Donor '12-'13
oh believe me I'm really not out to turn this 78 into a rolling theater of sound. i just want to make some minor improvements, so this one will probably do just right with replacement dash spkrs. eventually i'll replace the head unit too, but i'm trying not to get to far ahead of myself. the previous owner made some fancy cuts to accomodate an aftermarket panasonic radio. not sure what to do about that. if i do the din size radio, well then i can cut the console up some more. or i do a corvette radio with *****, but will need a face plate.
anyways, it sounds like i'm sabatoging my own thread.
so, db, it looks like it comes down to polks or infinitys, unless you have some other suggestions.
thx again.
anyways, it sounds like i'm sabatoging my own thread.
so, db, it looks like it comes down to polks or infinitys, unless you have some other suggestions.
thx again.
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These are going to sound the best.
http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?...roduct_ID=4136
...or
http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?...roduct_ID=4132
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Kick panel speaker loc. (77 measured) is about 5 3/4" H X 4" W X 2 1/4" D so 4X6 fit easily & 5 1/4 can be fitted. A mounting plate is needed.
Kenwood eXcelon mask CD & 5.25 components in kick panels.
