animal8526

out of these speakers, it looks like only the infinity Kappa's, and the BA's... now, I am picky on sound, and price isnt really an issue... unfortunately, I am not as well schooled as I would like to be on the fine parts of car audio... so, out of these, which are the best? fit, direct replacement, and sound?

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-cZwCL5k...?g=51100&avf=Y

thanks all. appreciated as always.

heinrich

Dude you need FLAT.

animal8526

arrrgghhh. thats exactly what I was afraid of someone saying. it's been damn near a year since I have looked behind the door panels, and I couldnt remember how bad it was. got any suggestions? like, exact model # or links?

heinrich

Search here for "speakers" ... you'll find excellent posts.

animal8526

thanks heinrich

Joe Dyer

I installed the Kappa's. I had to modify the magnet holes in the rear for them to fit.

animal8526

hmmmm. thanks. are the holes the same depth as the earlier models?

Joe Dyer

I don't know... anyone?

animal8526

lol. cue jeopordy music.

heinrich

doors have shallower indentations on older cars. and rears are same however, the leather/vinyl is significantly different, but the older ones are actually bigger (square) ... and the really old ones have perforations which is a sin to cut. On those, you will be stuck with very flat speakers.

Joe Dyer

Tim,

Sounds like you should pull the speakers, review the holes, then go see what the best speaker will fit.

Best of luck on your tunes...

animal8526

guys, as always, thanks. this is what makes rennlist the best community of car owners and enthusiasts going. btw joe, that looks like a killer engine bay in your avatar. any more pics?

hacker-pschorr

I tried every "stock" size speaker Circuit City had a few years ago. This included the Kappas, Polk, Alpine (back when they carried all of these) Pioneer etc... None of them fit in the doors. The Polks were close but I would have to cut a releif hole in the door metal to fit the magnet.

animal8526

I may just pull the ones out of my 81 and look up the model number. I know they are aftermarket... BA's I think