Help with selecting replacement speakers
Thread Starter
East bound and down...
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 987
Likes: 3
From: Jonesboro Arkansas
Help with selecting replacement speakers
I am in the process of selecting new speakers to replace the factory ones in my 70 coupe. I would like to have some feedback from you guys as to which ones are a direct fit and have the best sound. I plan on putting 2 in the dash and also 2 in the kick panels where the 68's and 69's had them. 
Pro
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 624
Likes: 24
From: Shoreline WA
Seriously, I bought four 4"x6"s from Ecklers and am happy. Can't hear as well at speed or RPM with loud exhaust but folks warned me to expect that. I've come to think that it's the way it was. My '71 coupe isn't an amphitheater and I've other places to appreciate quality tunes.
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 4,269
Likes: 3
From: St. Charles IL
Cruise-In 5-6-7-8-9-11-12 Veteran
A CI-6 Car Show Winner
Do you have the original radio or are you running a newer aftermarket unit? The original radio requires 10 ohm speakers, modern 4 ohm speakers will overload the output circuits and cause severe damage.
This subject was covered in a very recent post right here:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1005579
This subject was covered in a very recent post right here:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1005579
Thread Starter
East bound and down...
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 987
Likes: 3
From: Jonesboro Arkansas
Oh sorry I forgot to mention that I am planning to run the SecretAudio SS. Rated at 140 watts (4x35) I know there are mixed reviews on this unit, but I want to keep my factory radio in place and I figure that this is cheaper than having new guts installed in mine.
Thread Starter
East bound and down...
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 987
Likes: 3
From: Jonesboro Arkansas
Speakers
Originally Posted by Carl Granquist
Seriously, I bought four 4"x6"s from Ecklers and am happy. Can't hear as well at speed or RPM with loud exhaust but folks warned me to expect that. I've come to think that it's the way it was. My '71 coupe isn't an amphitheater and I've other places to appreciate quality tunes.
Do you know what brand those speakers from Eckler's are?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 1,012
Likes: 0
From: Minnesota
Corvette World sells a couple of different set of speakers--both 4 x 6 direct bolt in's. The watts and one set is a two way I believe--very good sound for the 4 x 6. I have a set in the dash and another set in the kick panels and it is quite adequate for my likes--some like the watts to blow their dates clothes off and rattle their fillings--personal choiece.
SEMPER FI--1970 Dave
SEMPER FI--1970 Dave
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)
Joe Kucinski
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!
Brett Foote
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know
Joe Kucinski
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2
Michael S. Palmer
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor
Joe Kucinski
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 9,289
Likes: 16
From: Skippack PA
St Jude Donor '13
Don't buy speakers from Ecklers!!!!! You'll get mediocre quality for top dollar.
4x6 is a standard size speaker you can get ANYWHERE! I would recommend going to Crutchfield.com and putting in your year. For my 80 it only shows the 4x6's in the dash, but that does mean they'll fit. If their web site doesn't help, give them a call. The folks there are nice and usually very helpful.
For the brands there my personal preferences are Infinity or Alpine. This link should show you the 4x6 speakers available.
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-pd7bJkL...?g=51400&avf=N
4x6 is a standard size speaker you can get ANYWHERE! I would recommend going to Crutchfield.com and putting in your year. For my 80 it only shows the 4x6's in the dash, but that does mean they'll fit. If their web site doesn't help, give them a call. The folks there are nice and usually very helpful.
For the brands there my personal preferences are Infinity or Alpine. This link should show you the 4x6 speakers available.
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-pd7bJkL...?g=51400&avf=N
Racer
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 402
Likes: 2
From: Los Angeles
My Experience with Kick Panel Speakers
Originally Posted by LS-Five
I am in the process of selecting new speakers to replace the factory ones in my 70 coupe. I would like to have some feedback from you guys as to which ones are a direct fit and have the best sound. I plan on putting 2 in the dash and also 2 in the kick panels where the 68's and 69's had them.
I started an interior resto. last month and had forgotten I installed the kick panel speakers! They had rotted out as this is not an optimum location IMHO to mount speakers due to moisture.
I may consider replacing them and would like to know if 68/69's had some sort of insullation behind the speakers in the kick panels? A more powerful amplifier could also assist my cause.
Good Luck LS-Five. Let us know how you make out.
Racer
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 402
Likes: 2
From: Los Angeles
Originally Posted by 1970 Dave
Corvette World sells a couple of different set of speakers--both 4 x 6 direct bolt in's. The watts and one set is a two way I believe--very good sound for the 4 x 6. I have a set in the dash and another set in the kick panels and it is quite adequate for my likes--some like the watts to blow their dates clothes off and rattle their fillings--personal choiece.
SEMPER FI--1970 Dave
SEMPER FI--1970 Dave
1970 Dave:
Happy to reak your positive experience w/kick panel speakers. Did you insulate the space for the speakers (4x4) or just fit them in? Thanks!
James1970
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 1,731
Likes: 22
From: Marietta Ga.
Originally Posted by Big Fish
Do you have the original radio or are you running a newer aftermarket unit? The original radio requires 10 ohm speakers, modern 4 ohm speakers will overload the output circuits and cause severe damage.
This subject was covered in a very recent post right here:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1005579
This subject was covered in a very recent post right here:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1005579
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,038
Likes: 0
From: Grants Pass Oregon
Yes, Yes, Yes
Originally Posted by Big Fish
Do you have the original radio or are you running a newer aftermarket unit? The original radio requires 10 ohm speakers, modern 4 ohm speakers will overload the output circuits and cause severe damage.
This subject was covered in a very recent post right here:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1005579
This subject was covered in a very recent post right here:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1005579
