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> 5x7", 4x6" which speakers work for the stock pod?
Mark Henry
post Dec 24 2018, 09:13 AM
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Did a search, the speakers listed were NLA, I know there's clearance issues with the big magnets of today's speakers.
Just wondering if anyone has done this lately and have a model number for a speaker that fits. I realize you have to trim to fit.
The guy doesn't want pods, I asked, he wants something cheap that fits the stock housing. He just listens to news radio and baseball games.
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post Dec 24 2018, 09:52 AM
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this is as close as we have gotten http://www.autoatlanta.com/Porsche-Pair-91...464550310P.html
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post Dec 24 2018, 10:30 AM
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I’ve got these that were recommended by 914Sixer SSL GS246 speakers - found mine on Amazon for less than $20.

Also installed some foam baffles from Crutchfield I think. Sounds decent and would be good for news and sports.
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post Dec 24 2018, 11:31 AM
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I cut the slats out of the stock housings and mounted new speakers on the outside for more clearance. Attached Image
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post Dec 24 2018, 11:37 AM
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I cut the slats out of the stock housings and mounted new speakers on the outside for more clearance. Attached Image

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post Dec 24 2018, 12:31 PM
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Timely subject.

I'm thinking about replacing a set of Boston Acoustics 6.5-inch door speakers with separate tweeters in the doors of my 914. The big holes in the door panels were cut sometime before 1986, and I have to own the blame for the tweeter holes circa 1991~. No going back now, unless I want to replace door cards that I've had elbows on since high school.

Right now, the factory speaker pods are just sitting there. I'd like to maximize the low end from the 6.5s in the doors, run 4x6s in the factory speaker pods for mid-range, and replace the tweeters with something better—as the Boston Acoustics gear is thoroughly worn out. Is this a crazy plan?

Have a good JL Audio 6-channel amp sitting around.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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post Dec 24 2018, 02:01 PM
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I think the aftermarket kick panels with the larger speakers are a great (and reversible) option if you want more sound without cutting the car apart.
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post Dec 24 2018, 03:58 PM
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I think the Blaupunkt 4x6 still had holes for the odd metric spacing on 914s, but that was long enough ago that they might not be that way anymore (read pre-china).

The cleanest install is to make an adapter plate and add sealing foam.

All the 5x7 I've looked at were actually 6x8 in fitment and too big even with trimming.
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post Dec 24 2018, 06:24 PM
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QUOTE(GeorgeRud @ Dec 24 2018, 03:01 PM) *

I think the aftermarket kick panels with the larger speakers are a great (and reversible) option if you want more sound without cutting the car apart.

More sound isn't the objective, the stock speaker paper cones are shot. Nice car that the chap wants to keep as original as possible.
He's not interested in pods.
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post Dec 25 2018, 08:54 AM
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I think my original speakers were just 4” round speakers mounted on a cardboard plate to fit the stock kickpanel. Since these were mostly dealer installed, there may have been variations in the speakers used though there was a radio installation kit that Porsche-Audi had available.
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post Dec 25 2018, 01:39 PM
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I got a pair of BA 4x6 2 ways going behind the stock enclosures with an adapter plate and a 150 watt Rockford Fosgate amp whipping the plates...

They fit fine.
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post Dec 25 2018, 03:15 PM
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QUOTE(914werke @ Dec 25 2018, 04:15 PM) *


Those have the small magnets and are shallow depth, all newer speakers seem to have great big magnets.
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post Dec 25 2018, 05:57 PM
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Is it the depth of the big magnets that is the problem? If so, anyone know the minimum depth needed? Crutchfield lists the top and bottom mounting depths for speakers in there detailed specifications. Just wondering if some options might turn up. There's a Retrosound that a lot of Porsche people left reviews for and looks pretty shallow. Sounds like they are decent, but not great, but maybe an option for your customer?
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post Dec 25 2018, 07:06 PM
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I've got some NOS Polk 4x6"s for sale with an NOS Alpine CD tuner
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post Dec 25 2018, 10:25 PM
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QUOTE(Mark Henry @ Dec 25 2018, 03:14 PM) *
QUOTE(914werke @ Dec 25 2018, 04:15 PM) *
Those have the small magnets and are shallow depth, all newer speakers seem to have great big magnets.
The magnets were probably smaller than today's speakers because the output wattage of the stock radios wasn't very high.

I have a pair of 4x6" speakers that came in a NOS OEM radio/speaker deal that I purchased several years ago.

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I plan to install the radio (more for looks than anything else) but probably won't be using the speakers - I'll be installing a hidden, more modern audio system and a pair of Morph's (A&P) speaker pods with 6.5" Blaupunkt speakers.

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I'll be posting the OEM 914 speakers in the classifieds soon. They won't be too expensive, but they won't be real cheap either.

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post Dec 25 2018, 10:35 PM
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Probably not worth the effort, but it is possible to recone old speakers.

Here's one source: https://www.simplyspeakers.com/speaker-recone-kits.html

And if the tears on the existing cones aren't too bad, they can be patched with something called service cement. Won't help the quality of the audio, but how would you know with all that noise behind you.

Best choice is something new that will fit.
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post Dec 26 2018, 09:51 AM
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QUOTE(BENBRO02 @ Dec 24 2018, 09:31 AM) *

I cut the slats out of the stock housings and mounted new speakers on the outside for more clearance. Attached Image

@benbro02
What size speakers are these? They actually look better than the aftermarket 6" round offerings.
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post Dec 26 2018, 01:02 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) That is a good solution for a better speaker if you have busted out grills they are all ready ruined, and well it is a simple to go back to stock mod.

Much better than cutting holes in the door panels. Both ascetically and for proper audio staging.
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post Dec 29 2018, 07:21 PM
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QUOTE(dr914@autoatlanta.com @ Dec 24 2018, 12:37 PM) *

ouch


QUOTE(BENBRO02 @ Dec 24 2018, 10:31 AM) *

I cut the slats out of the stock housings and mounted new speakers on the outside for more clearance. Attached Image


My car is not close to concours so I don't think it's a big deal George.
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