What size are the stock speakers?
Thanks to
SomeGuy for his post.
What size are the front speakers? What can I put in there?
Your front speakers are 4x6. They look like this with the panel off
You can either buy a new pair of 4x6, or you could fit some 5 1/4 or 6 ½ speakers in there
But SomeGuy, how do I fit 5 1/4 or 6 ½ speakers in that rectangular hole?
You mean in here?
Well, you make an adapter. They sell some, but they’re crap(or so I’ve heard). So make some. Preferably with 5/8 particle board. Finished product should look like this
and after install, like this
How about the rear speakers? What size are they? What can I fit in there?
Your rear speakers are 6x9.
As such:
As far I know, without cutting sheet metal, you can only fit other 6x9's in there
Help! The 6x9's don’t fit in the hole. They don’t go down all the way!
Relax. Try screwing them into the stock bracket. Is it still doesn’t go down, then make a space using the same particle board you used for your front speakers
You might have to stick 2 spacers together.
what should I do about the rear deck carpeting? Is it doing to mess with my sound quality? Should I cut holes?
Some argue that there is no sound quality lost through the carpeting on the rear deck, others say yes. I myself cut the carpeting, as I found it muffled the sound. Mount them with the carpet on and listen to it for yourself. If you feel you need to cut it, then try and make it as clean as possible so it doesn’t look horrible.
so what should I put in there? What are some good brands?
Everyone has their own taste. I may like Pioneer and Infinity while the next joe blow likes Alpine and Kicker. Its up to you. Shop around and see what suits your taste and your wallet.
credit
http://home.comcast.net/~shredder5/audio/6.5/6.5.html
Provided most of the pictures and a lot of very helpful info on 6 ½ speaker install.
