1978 corvette front dash speakers - advice
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1978 corvette front dash speakers - advice
I am replacing my front dash speakers on my 1978 that still had stock ones in place. I know these are 4 x 6 speakers and see pairs for sale on different websites. I wanted to make sure I purchase the (low profile) style so they can fit in the original space with no modifications. I know that is a tight fit when installing around the windshield area with reinstalling and need to make sure they are close to stock size as possible. Not looking for super loud speakers - just keeping car close to stock as possible and not interested in lower kick plate speakers which I know would give you better sound. Any suggestions on manufactures appreciated.
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What you have to be careful with when looking for dash speakers for a 78-82 is not only getting the correct 10 ohm 6x9 speaker, but also one with a small magnet (if you're using an original Delco radio you need 10 ohm speakers, modern 4 ohm ones will damage the radio). The hole the speaker drops into in the 78-82 dash isn't big enough for the larger magnets that come on most aftermarket speakers.
I would try SM Electro-Tech, they make many different speakers for antique and collector cars.
https://www.smelectrotech.com/
I would try SM Electro-Tech, they make many different speakers for antique and collector cars.
https://www.smelectrotech.com/
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here s my 79 and install ..see slight modification needed
these are correct ohms for oem stereo
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-question.html
rears here
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-question.html
did rears to turnswitch.com
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Le Mans Master
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pretty sure same..send them a note.
i think son took over…
i think mine were these..see description
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Another happy customer with https://www.smelectrotech.com/ and my factory radio.