Speaker Recommendation
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Racer
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From: Buffalo NY
Speaker Recommendation
What are the mounting dimensions that limit the speaker choice?
Will any 4x6 fit as long as its shallow enough? And what is that depth? Or is there some other restriction?
Does anyone have Kenwood 4x6 KFC-4675C speakers in the kick panel of their Vette? Apparently these are the same speakers that Paragon sells.
I am looking for something resonably cheap, and the Crutchfield website says these will fit. Does anyone know first hand weather they will fit without cutting or altering anything on a 69.
Will any 4x6 fit as long as its shallow enough? And what is that depth? Or is there some other restriction?
Does anyone have Kenwood 4x6 KFC-4675C speakers in the kick panel of their Vette? Apparently these are the same speakers that Paragon sells.
I am looking for something resonably cheap, and the Crutchfield website says these will fit. Does anyone know first hand weather they will fit without cutting or altering anything on a 69.
Last edited by matthud; Dec 20, 2005 at 02:08 PM.
Instructor
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From: Plano TX
4 x 6 speakers
Just purchased a pair of Boston Acoustics 4 x 6.
Boston Acoustics 746 4" x 6" Plate
4" x 6" 2-Way Plate Speakers • 12 - 80W Recommended • 4" Copolymer cone • 3/4" Ferrofluid-cooled Tweeter • Moisture Resistant
Purchased for 80.00 compared to 130.00 at Tweeters.
Looking to put an 8" sub in the back with two 6 x 9 in the kickpanels
Boston Acoustics 746 4" x 6" Plate
4" x 6" 2-Way Plate Speakers • 12 - 80W Recommended • 4" Copolymer cone • 3/4" Ferrofluid-cooled Tweeter • Moisture Resistant
Purchased for 80.00 compared to 130.00 at Tweeters.
Looking to put an 8" sub in the back with two 6 x 9 in the kickpanels
Safety Car
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From: Youngstown Ohio
Originally Posted by matthud
What are the mounting dimensions that limit the speaker choice?
Will any 4x6 fit as long as its shallow enough? And what is that depth? Or is there some other restriction?
Does anyone have Kenwood 4x6 KFC-4675C speakers in the kick panel of their Vette? Apparently these are the same speakers that Paragon sells.
I am looking for something resonably cheap, and the Crutchfield website says these will fit. Does anyone know first hand weather they will fit without cutting or altering anything on a 69.
Will any 4x6 fit as long as its shallow enough? And what is that depth? Or is there some other restriction?
Does anyone have Kenwood 4x6 KFC-4675C speakers in the kick panel of their Vette? Apparently these are the same speakers that Paragon sells.
I am looking for something resonably cheap, and the Crutchfield website says these will fit. Does anyone know first hand weather they will fit without cutting or altering anything on a 69.
Melting Slicks
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My Dad is actually a speaker engineer, so if anyone has any very technical questions about this, keep me in mind.
For the front I'm using Eclipse 4x6s they sound good, better than most. The Eclipse drivers are pretty deep, relative to most 4x6s, so I don't think that depth will be an issue. Whatever you do, stay away from those dual tweeter co-axials, they suck. The woofer makes most of the midrange and if you have to much bling mounted infront of it, it will sound like ****. And the tweeter should be either 1" or 3/4" preferably silk dome, stay away from those cheesey tin ones.
For the front I'm using Eclipse 4x6s they sound good, better than most. The Eclipse drivers are pretty deep, relative to most 4x6s, so I don't think that depth will be an issue. Whatever you do, stay away from those dual tweeter co-axials, they suck. The woofer makes most of the midrange and if you have to much bling mounted infront of it, it will sound like ****. And the tweeter should be either 1" or 3/4" preferably silk dome, stay away from those cheesey tin ones.
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From: CORVETTE 77 385 C.I. TEXAS
What are the mounting dimensions that limit the speaker choice?
4X6 fit easily, 5 1/4 can be fitted. A mounting plate is needed.
Lightweight Kenwood eXcelon dualmag comps 5.25.
The engine makes enough music for me.
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Racer
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From: Buffalo NY
Originally Posted by Ganey
Kick panel speaker loc. (77 measured) about 5 3/4 H X 4 W X 2 1/4 D.
4X6 fit easily, 5 1/4 can be fitted. A mounting plate is needed.
Lightweight Kenwood eXcelon dualmag comps 5.25.
The engine makes enough music for me.
4X6 fit easily, 5 1/4 can be fitted. A mounting plate is needed.
Lightweight Kenwood eXcelon dualmag comps 5.25.
The engine makes enough music for me.