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What in-dash speakers will fit???
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3rd Gear
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What in-dash speakers will fit???
Need to replace the worn speakers in my brother's '76 Vette for xmas.
What speakers will fit into the dash? According to Crutchfield they are 4x6 and the only have ONE that fits! Polk/MOMO MMC460
4"x6" 2-way plate speakers for 119!
I'm not looking to spend that much and was wondering if anyone had any recommendations. He has the factory HU in there.
Also - How hard is it to replace them? I'm hoping the covers just unscrew.
Thanks!
What speakers will fit into the dash? According to Crutchfield they are 4x6 and the only have ONE that fits! Polk/MOMO MMC460
4"x6" 2-way plate speakers for 119!
I'm not looking to spend that much and was wondering if anyone had any recommendations. He has the factory HU in there.
Also - How hard is it to replace them? I'm hoping the covers just unscrew.
Thanks!
Pro
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From: Ashaway RI
I tried the Polk in my 81 and they wouldn't seat in the opening all the way. I went to tweeter and bought the boston acoustic, perfect fit and good sound quality.
boston acoustic The speaker covers on the 81 just lift off and then there are a couple of screws holding the speakers in.
boston acoustic The speaker covers on the 81 just lift off and then there are a couple of screws holding the speakers in.
Le Mans Master
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From: Umeå Sweden
I managed to get 2 5,25 speakers in the dash looks completely stock
only thing i had to do was to take off alittle off the back on the passenger side lower dash so the magnet would go free.
And of course i did some mounting brackets so they fit in the 4x6 space
only thing i had to do was to take off alittle off the back on the passenger side lower dash so the magnet would go free.
And of course i did some mounting brackets so they fit in the 4x6 space
Pro
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I presume this is w/ an aftermarket stereo? (orig radio/stere was designed for 10 ohms).
Has anyone tried those foam 'baffles' in Crutchfield etc? W/ the backside of the speakers pointing straight down and completely open to the dash - I was wondering if one of those foam enclosures might help the acoustics?
Has anyone tried those foam 'baffles' in Crutchfield etc? W/ the backside of the speakers pointing straight down and completely open to the dash - I was wondering if one of those foam enclosures might help the acoustics?
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From: The Dirty, Dirty South
Originally Posted by Tim2179
Need to replace the worn speakers in my brother's '76 Vette for xmas.
What speakers will fit into the dash? According to Crutchfield they are 4x6 and the only have ONE that fits! Polk/MOMO MMC460
4"x6" 2-way plate speakers for 119!
I'm not looking to spend that much and was wondering if anyone had any recommendations. He has the factory HU in there.
Also - How hard is it to replace them? I'm hoping the covers just unscrew.
Thanks!
What speakers will fit into the dash? According to Crutchfield they are 4x6 and the only have ONE that fits! Polk/MOMO MMC460
4"x6" 2-way plate speakers for 119!
I'm not looking to spend that much and was wondering if anyone had any recommendations. He has the factory HU in there.
Also - How hard is it to replace them? I'm hoping the covers just unscrew.
Thanks!
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3rd Gear
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It is the factory stereo - everything in the car is original from '76. Are there compatablity issues that I should be aware of before purchasing any 4"x6" speakers due to the originals being 10 ohm?
I did find some NOS 4"x6" (10 ohm) but would imagine that anything made today would be an improvement on the factory speakers.
I did find some NOS 4"x6" (10 ohm) but would imagine that anything made today would be an improvement on the factory speakers.
Melting Slicks
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From: Eastern Connecticut
You can get away with 8 ohm speakers. You are right, the factory speakers were paper and had a magnet the size of a quarter. It isn't worth the trouble to enclose the front speakers, these little guys don't have much bass response anyway. I used Infinity plates, too, they sound great! The local stereo dealer sold me a set of demos for half price. It was a pain getting the driver side in. Joe
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Originally Posted by Tim2179
It is the factory stereo - everything in the car is original from '76. Are there compatablity issues that I should be aware of before purchasing any 4"x6" speakers due to the originals being 10 ohm?
I did find some NOS 4"x6" (10 ohm) but would imagine that anything made today would be an improvement on the factory speakers.
I did find some NOS 4"x6" (10 ohm) but would imagine that anything made today would be an improvement on the factory speakers.
Instructor
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From: Mahopac NY
I don't think the dash configuration is the same, but I put pioneer 4x6 from Crutchfield in my 82 and they just dropped in. Either way, Crutchfield can tell you on the phone beforehand what you'll have to do to gain access and which speakers in their catalog will fit the enclosure.
Melting Slicks
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From: Boulder Creek California
I also have Infinity 4x6s. They are "plate" speakers with 2 components in a 4"x6" space. If you can afford a few bucks more for a good brand like Infinity, don't skimp and get crappy speakers. You'd just regret it in the end. I'm very happy with mine, just need the better radio now!
-Chris
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From: TX
Warning: The speaker recommendations you are getting for Infinity, Sony, Pioneer etc etc etc are all 4 ohm speakers AFAIK! Many are excellent speakers superior to the GM stuff. But they are a lower impedance.
No 8 ohm speakers left AFAIK except GM. GM does have 2 different 10 ohm 4X6s avail - one is supposedly an 'upgrade' speaker but I use the term loosely considering it is a GM speaker afterall.
It does have a larger magnet than the original tiny square magnets.
No 8 ohm speakers left AFAIK except GM. GM does have 2 different 10 ohm 4X6s avail - one is supposedly an 'upgrade' speaker but I use the term loosely considering it is a GM speaker afterall.
It does have a larger magnet than the original tiny square magnets.
Drifting
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From: 2010 C6 Grand Sport Convertible
They might help if you had the clearance to install them. As it was, the replacement aftermarkets were pretty tight with almost ZERO room beneath the new larger magnet for anything.
Mike
Mike
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From: 2010 C6 Grand Sport Convertible
Originally Posted by pgtr
I presume this is w/ an aftermarket stereo? (orig radio/stere was designed for 10 ohms).
Has anyone tried those foam 'baffles' in Crutchfield etc? W/ the backside of the speakers pointing straight down and completely open to the dash - I was wondering if one of those foam enclosures might help the acoustics?
Has anyone tried those foam 'baffles' in Crutchfield etc? W/ the backside of the speakers pointing straight down and completely open to the dash - I was wondering if one of those foam enclosures might help the acoustics?
Race Director
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
i thought mine were a pain to install because i had to take the dash pad out, i have 4x6 pioneers and some thing is still buzzing up there from vibrating when there is alot of bass.... installed along with them is a new radio and power amplifer and like 6" round speakers in the kick panels these are also pioneers and sound great....if i had to do it all over agian i would abandon the dash speakers and go straight to kick panel speakers...