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Posted by: geshaghi Jul 25 2014, 08:39 PM

Does anyone have a source for replacement speakers for the 914, or a measurement of the size of the OE units? My car had some mdf adapter plates made with small round speakers installed. I've searched and found photos, but no info on OE replacement or size. Thanks

Posted by: steuspeed Jul 25 2014, 09:08 PM

You can kind of get a 4x6 speaker mounted in there. Back space is tight so most hi performance speakers wont fit. A small 4x6 plate speakers will fit, but not much bass from those since the drivers are really 3.5". I have been looking for a used 4" 2 way component set from Focal that uses a neodymium magnet for both drivers ($500+ new, but no longer made). This provides the mounting depth needed to fit. Adapter plates will still need to be made. I did find a raw driver that could work from Parts Express. You will need to source tweeter and crossover solution to complete.

http://www.parts-express.com/faitalpro-4fe32-4-neodymium-professional-full-range-woofer-4-ohm--294-1120

914 rubber sells speaker pods that will accept up to 6.5" round speakers.

http://shop.914rubber.com/Porsche-914-door-speaker-panel-set-left-and-right-914FG-SP.htm

Posted by: Pat Garvey Jul 26 2014, 04:18 PM

Can't say that they still sell them, but Crutchfield sold perfect fits (though not hi-tech) for the factory grills. May still provide them (I got mine there in'72). Really, this is an ancient sports car. Do you really need a hi-tech stereo system? Would you use it in an open top, noisy car? Get basic & save money. Then, enjoy the motor sound.

Posted by: geshaghi Jul 26 2014, 07:12 PM

Thanks for the feedback. I'm not really looking for high-end audio, as I will be putting an old Blaupunkt back in the car, but the existing speakers are completely shot, so I do need something new. I'll see what I can turn up in 4" round and use the existing adapter plates, or some 4 x 6 units that might fit.

Posted by: xsurfer Jul 26 2014, 08:43 PM

George,

Aftermarket speaker housing allows larger round speakers. I see them for sale now and again.

Gene Selger

Posted by: 914Sixer Jul 29 2014, 02:33 PM

Speakers are an odd size. Some 4x6 will work and others won't. It is kind of hit and miss. Crutchfield shows 5x7 but they will not work.

Posted by: Biggles Sep 24 2018, 12:33 PM

Just picking up on this old thread, has anyone successfully installed speakers with the hot air ducting installed behind? I’ve got some shallow speakers from Germany and they still don’t fit (hits the ducting).

https://www.koenigs-klassik-radios.de/en/loudspeaker/full-range-loudspeaker-for-the-porsche-914-and-other-cars/a-31149/

Cheers

Posted by: IronHillRestorations Sep 24 2018, 03:12 PM

I have an NOS set of Polk 4x6's and an NOS Alpine CD/AM/FM for sale in the classifieds, $75 for the speakers and head unit. New in the box. I got them for my 914-6, and never got around to installing, then I sold the 6

Posted by: Grafiks Sep 26 2018, 07:42 PM

QUOTE(IronHillRestorations @ Sep 24 2018, 05:12 PM)