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Posted by: Davey Cracker Oct 19 2011, 12:59 AM

I just got some of the black plastic speaker enclosures that mount to the kick panels
and I need speakers for them.. Can anyone tell me what size speakers I should look for? The grills seemed to be shaped like a 6x9, but I think that size would be to large?

Thank you for any info,
Dave

Posted by: ptravnic Oct 19 2011, 07:36 AM

If they are the stock enclosures, they fit 4x6. If you want to modify but still keep a rather stock look, a member vendor sells a fiberglass enclosure that mounts in the stock location but will allow for larger, but round, speakers.

Do a search and you'll find a ton. Here's the website: http://914ap.com/products.php

Good luck.
-pt

Posted by: cobra94563 Oct 19 2011, 09:22 AM

I put some inexpensive 5x7 but had to trim some of the frame of the speaker to get it to fit.

Posted by: underthetire Oct 19 2011, 09:24 AM

I made a MDF adapter plate, painted it flat black and put some 4 1/2 panasonic 2 ways in. Lots of ways to skin that cat.

Posted by: andys Oct 19 2011, 09:50 AM

The PO put in 5x7's. The holes didn't quite line up, so he used some sheet metal screws and managed to bugger-up the threaded brass inserts. From looking at speaker choices, it really depends on the stamped metal frame of the speaker. The 5x7's with a square'ish type frame will not fit, however the ones with the more rounded frame seem ok.

Andys

Posted by: JmuRiz Oct 19 2011, 10:55 AM

I used some 4x6 Infinity Kappa plate speakers...seem to do the trick. I also have some of the 6.5" pods I have yet to install...probably because I usually just listen for things that sound wrong with my car, haha.

Posted by: Valy Oct 19 2011, 11:22 AM

$50 and you're set.

See how I did it http://www.914club.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=234228

And you're lucky since the speakers are still available
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Clarion-SRC5796-5-x7-2-Way-5x7-Car-Speakers-/400074134012?pt=Car_Speakers&hash=item5d2646d1fc#ht_606wt_872

Posted by: Davey Cracker Oct 20 2011, 11:36 PM

Thank you for your responses everyone.

Valy, thanks for the info and link.. My question is how do they sound? I know it's pretty subjective, but I wonder if you get anything besides highs from them? Any mid/bass at all from them?

Also, do they have built in crossovers?

Thanks again!
Dave

Posted by: cwpeden Oct 21 2011, 12:10 AM

I know its off topic but I have a pair of these mounted under the front of the seats facing forwards. 8 years and they still sound good.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Pioneer-TSX200-Surface-Mount-3-Way-Bass-Reflex-Speakers/17032553#ProductDetail

Also have 4x6's in the kick panels but have ripped out the heater tubes and therefore took out those speakers.

Posted by: Valy Oct 21 2011, 12:15 AM

There is a crossover between the twitter and the bigger speaker.
They sound very nice compared to anything else that I've seen. It has a metal membrane so it can push relatively nice bass, but remember that those are not subs.

I'm very impressed with their performance. Keep in mind that those were over $200 few years ago and go for cheap only because model change.

The problem with the car is that the wind will kill any sound system you may have.

I use my radio mainly for bluetooth with my phone and GPS and I can hear the GPS clearly at any speed. I can also hear the phone clearly but no one can hear me above 40-50mph.

I'm 100% sure that you won't find anything better than these for the stock grill, regardless of the price.

Posted by: johannes Oct 21 2011, 02:35 AM

See how I did it Here ... Every easy to find 4x6 speaker will fit with the help of a bit of cardboard.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=54611

Yes, it works !

Posted by: underdog Oct 21 2011, 08:12 AM

The size is 4"x6".

Posted by: andys Oct 21 2011, 09:57 AM

What's the screw thread size of the brass inserts in the plastic housing?

Andys

Posted by: Davey Cracker Oct 21 2011, 11:57 PM

Thank you for all your help everyone.