Rear Speaker Replacement Help Needed (Hi Fi)
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Guys,
I searched almost every "rear speaker" post and never found an answer to my question. Can someone help out?
- My 1997 C2 has the Hi Fi stereo option, so the speakers on the rear deck have the 'hump'.
- I want to replace the rear speakers with just a bolt-in, no cutting replacement speaker of a higher quality than the Nokia's.
- I want to keep the Porsche OEM 'humped' grill.
- The OEM speakers aren't out yet, but they are a round speaker, about 4.5" in diameter with three mounting tabs. A previous search lead me to buy a Kenwood KFC-4675 4" x 6" set, but it is obviously not going to work without some mods to the grills or rear deck.
Does anyone know a source for a straight bolt-in replacement for these rear speakers? I already did the fronts with a good improvement in sound quality and kept the OEM look. Not looking to change anything else and want to stay stock. I don't use stereo system very often anyway.
Thanks for any help.
I searched almost every "rear speaker" post and never found an answer to my question. Can someone help out?
- My 1997 C2 has the Hi Fi stereo option, so the speakers on the rear deck have the 'hump'.
- I want to replace the rear speakers with just a bolt-in, no cutting replacement speaker of a higher quality than the Nokia's.
- I want to keep the Porsche OEM 'humped' grill.
- The OEM speakers aren't out yet, but they are a round speaker, about 4.5" in diameter with three mounting tabs. A previous search lead me to buy a Kenwood KFC-4675 4" x 6" set, but it is obviously not going to work without some mods to the grills or rear deck.
Does anyone know a source for a straight bolt-in replacement for these rear speakers? I already did the fronts with a good improvement in sound quality and kept the OEM look. Not looking to change anything else and want to stay stock. I don't use stereo system very often anyway.
Thanks for any help.
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Mike,
I don't have the HiFi option, but I used the Oz Audio Vector plates 4x6 in the rear, and they dropped in with no mods, and used the original grills.
I don't have the HiFi option, but I used the Oz Audio Vector plates 4x6 in the rear, and they dropped in with no mods, and used the original grills.
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Does your car have the basic "no hump" rear speakers? From the looks of mine a 4 x 6 would be too big (maybe I need to measure).
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Well, the no cutting may be a problem, but you can certainly make something fit. I haven't looked at mine too close, but what about a cheap 4" component set? I was thinking that those rear speakers had an odd impedance too, so be aware of that.
I am not very inclined to replace mine, but if I do, I will have new amplification and speakers.
I am not very inclined to replace mine, but if I do, I will have new amplification and speakers.
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This was a "No-cutting" replacement of the rear speakers using the original connectors.
https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...-speakers.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...-speakers.html
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My fabbed covers have been in place for a year and have not budged. Looks completely stock and sounds great.
https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...ferrerid=62501
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This was a "No-cutting" replacement of the rear speakers using the original connectors.
https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...-speakers.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...-speakers.html
I dont believe anyone makes a good small speaker with 3 mounting tabs like that so unfortunately, I doubt there is that simple of an option... BUT, those other options are really not difficult. Literally spending an hour with a dremmel can make anything possible, LOL.
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Re: HiFi option #490 rear speaker enhancement.
There's a suitable 4 inch mid-woofer which starts life as a center channel OEM Volvo/Dynaudio speaker. As for a replacement tweeter (3/4 inch)?? Vifa makes a nice quality ring radiator type which would sonically fit the application nicely. A nice sonic enhancement would be gained from incorporating a true frequency crossover network; nothing complex however a true XO and not the simple capacitor used.
There's are a few straight forward 2-way and or 3 way active enhancements to be made of the HiFi options (#490) door enclosures, coupled with new electronics which will make you forget any rear speaker positions. There stealth, loud, clear and dynamic.
There's a suitable 4 inch mid-woofer which starts life as a center channel OEM Volvo/Dynaudio speaker. As for a replacement tweeter (3/4 inch)?? Vifa makes a nice quality ring radiator type which would sonically fit the application nicely. A nice sonic enhancement would be gained from incorporating a true frequency crossover network; nothing complex however a true XO and not the simple capacitor used.
There's are a few straight forward 2-way and or 3 way active enhancements to be made of the HiFi options (#490) door enclosures, coupled with new electronics which will make you forget any rear speaker positions. There stealth, loud, clear and dynamic.