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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 09:25 AM
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I am looking to replace the factory rear speakers in my FRC. Does anyone know what size speakers are in the rear? I have already replaced the fronts, just need the rear sizes - any suggestions for what to put in is appreciated as well.
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 09:47 AM
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The rear speakers are 5.25 inch like the front. I never like to recommend a speaker because what sounds good to one person may not sound good to another. Go to a stereo store and listen to all of their 6 inch speakers and pick the best sounding one. Enjoy...

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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 10:33 AM
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Check out the audio section here on the forum. Lots of useful information and people there.

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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 10:43 AM
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unless you have a Z06, FRC, or vert... then they are 5.25. However, I would say to try it without rears. I didn't believe it when I read it and I love big full sound, but took many peoples advise and only did a front sound stage and I don't miss the rear at all.

You'd be better off spending the money you were planning on front and rears for a NICER set of fronts. I went with JL C5s with an Alpine PDX 150 amp and they are awesome.

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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Z28Johnny
unless you have a Z06, FRC, or vert... then they are 5.25. However, I would say to try it without rears. I didn't believe it when I read it and I love big full sound, but took many peoples advise and only did a front sound stage and I don't miss the rear at all.

You'd be better off spending the money you were planning on front and rears for a NICER set of fronts. I went with JL C5s with an Alpine PDX 150 amp and they are awesome.

John
OK, What if you have a Z06, FRC or a Vert? What size are they?
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by rockzo6
Check out the audio section here on the forum. Lots of useful information and people there.

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It's dedicated to these types of questions.
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they are 5.25, like I stated...
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Bill K
OK, What if you have a Z06, FRC or a Vert? What size are they?
Z06, FRC, and Vert have 5.25" rear speakers. Coupes have 6.5" rears. Be careful on the depth of the new rear speakers as your fuel filler neck may get in the way of the magnet on the drivers side.

Come on over to the Audio/Electronics area. Lots of good info over there.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=20

Check out the Frequently Asked Questions for a ton of good stuff:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1117959

I have upgraded my system and removed the Bose system completely. I run an Alpine HU, Pioneer 720 PRS speakers up front, and an Xtant 603 amplifier.

(My Kicker sub took a crap on me, so I am waiting for a Polk Audio MOMO sub to arrive next week. )

I don't run rear speakers, and I don't miss them at all. Your mileage may vary. Good luck.

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Originally Posted by Bill K
OK, What if you have a Z06, FRC or a Vert? What size are they?
5.25” speakers in the rear of the c5 frc or vert and 6.5" for the coupe. I got this from the sticky in the audio section.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1117959
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I deleted my rear ones when I upgraded the system. It sounds great with out them. I have a FRC
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