Speaker depth behind the perforated door panel?
08-11-2011, 12:12 AM
#61
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The nice thing is that the components are the same. So you could remove them from the OB bracket, and install them in your late model door cards when you get them. I will use the same crossover, and so the only difference will be mounting plate versus grills, and I will gladly sell you grills later, or perhaps just swap you for the plates.
Thanks
Hans
Thanks
Hans
08-11-2011, 01:26 AM
#62
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The nice thing is that the components are the same. So you could remove them from the OB bracket, and install them in your late model door cards when you get them. I will use the same crossover, and so the only difference will be mounting plate versus grills, and I will gladly sell you grills later, or perhaps just swap you for the plates.
Thanks
Hans
Thanks
Hans
08-11-2011, 12:00 PM
#63
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They will be sold separately, so you can just upgrade the doors, or the rears.
Also have a new door speaker related project that will be released later in the month. Keep your eyes out for new threads and posts to my original speaker thread.
Thanks,
Hans
Also have a new door speaker related project that will be released later in the month. Keep your eyes out for new threads and posts to my original speaker thread.
Thanks,
Hans
08-11-2011, 08:27 PM
#64
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Priorities. I just can't predict where the lust to keep it stock will bite, but this looks like a puncture. Its a big part of what makes an 83 distinct, and I think it is the last year with the grilles starting in 84.
Sound quality is relative, and the ear tends to get used to whatever you have over time, so all you really lose is the impress somebody else factor. Eric at SpeakerWorks who will be doing the install thinks anything less than about $6k is a serious compromise, but also has plenty of customers who want "good" sound and 100% factory looks. I'm just a few steps down the food chain from most.
Pioneer TS-P462 may have the depth stated from the back of the mounting plate, so I am hunting around to find out what the depth might be from the front. I haven't found them in any local shop yet, but many online places have them for $85 shipped or less including Amazon.com. Looks like they were made to fit GM cars and trucks with depth limits and 4x6 sized spots, like an S10.
Sound quality is relative, and the ear tends to get used to whatever you have over time, so all you really lose is the impress somebody else factor. Eric at SpeakerWorks who will be doing the install thinks anything less than about $6k is a serious compromise, but also has plenty of customers who want "good" sound and 100% factory looks. I'm just a few steps down the food chain from most.
Pioneer TS-P462 may have the depth stated from the back of the mounting plate, so I am hunting around to find out what the depth might be from the front. I haven't found them in any local shop yet, but many online places have them for $85 shipped or less including Amazon.com. Looks like they were made to fit GM cars and trucks with depth limits and 4x6 sized spots, like an S10.
08-11-2011, 10:23 PM
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04-04-2014, 02:36 PM
#66
Other options for front speaker pre-85
Just to share with you guys, I decided to upgrade the stereo in my 83 928s. I really love the sound of the V8 but I really enjoy listening to good music while driving. The objective in a simple system, with sound quality, to play on middle volume, mainly classics and rock. So I added a Alpine 138BT with a amplifier KTP 445, and a pair of pioneer 6x9 6995 in the back in custom made enclosures.
The most important part, adding a nice speaker to the front of the car. Quite challenging, as the depth for the magnet is very limited. Tried Coax, triax and components (with hidden tweeters in the tray below the dash). After trying 12 models of Pioneers, JBLs and Sonys, the speaker that had the best sound and fit was a Hertz 170.3 (50 W RMS), with a 6.7 in cone, what gave me a pretty good reproduction os mids and highs. I had to remove a little bit of the aluminum layer, but no need to touch the steel that is behind, as this steel have a very important structural function.
The final result was a pleasant surprise with a very good (entry level, for internal quality listening) sound quality, compared to other high end systems I have in another cars.
Please find attached the pictures of the speakers. Hope this is useful and can help other users that want a upgrade in the stereo.
Best, GM.
The most important part, adding a nice speaker to the front of the car. Quite challenging, as the depth for the magnet is very limited. Tried Coax, triax and components (with hidden tweeters in the tray below the dash). After trying 12 models of Pioneers, JBLs and Sonys, the speaker that had the best sound and fit was a Hertz 170.3 (50 W RMS), with a 6.7 in cone, what gave me a pretty good reproduction os mids and highs. I had to remove a little bit of the aluminum layer, but no need to touch the steel that is behind, as this steel have a very important structural function.
The final result was a pleasant surprise with a very good (entry level, for internal quality listening) sound quality, compared to other high end systems I have in another cars.
Please find attached the pictures of the speakers. Hope this is useful and can help other users that want a upgrade in the stereo.
Best, GM.
06-29-2020, 02:55 PM
#68
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Can someone tell me what size nut fits those 4 little studs that the speaker mounts to? A PO used clips and hot glue and duct tape(!) to mount oversized speakers in my cars doors. All I have is 1 sheet metal nut.
07-01-2020, 12:46 PM
#70
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They are 3mm on my 78.
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