6.5" Components in front doors?
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6.5" Components in front doors?
This may be an incredibly stupid question, so feel free to tell me that.
I have a set of Alpine Type-S's (SPS-171A) which are 6.5" components. What options do I have for installing these in the front doors (currently a Shaker 500 w/ an Alpine HU)?
I know there are adapters to fit 5.25" components into the 6x8" space. I'm assuming that the 6.5" won't fit? I suppose I could just mount the tweeter in the 6x8" opening, and the 6.5" where the 8" woofer is, but I think that would probably sound even worse.
Thoughts?
joe
I have a set of Alpine Type-S's (SPS-171A) which are 6.5" components. What options do I have for installing these in the front doors (currently a Shaker 500 w/ an Alpine HU)?
I know there are adapters to fit 5.25" components into the 6x8" space. I'm assuming that the 6.5" won't fit? I suppose I could just mount the tweeter in the 6x8" opening, and the 6.5" where the 8" woofer is, but I think that would probably sound even worse.
Thoughts?
joe
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This may be an incredibly stupid question, so feel free to tell me that.
I have a set of Alpine Type-S's (SPS-171A) which are 6.5" components. What options do I have for installing these in the front doors (currently a Shaker 500 w/ an Alpine HU)?
I know there are adapters to fit 5.25" components into the 6x8" space. I'm assuming that the 6.5" won't fit? I suppose I could just mount the tweeter in the 6x8" opening, and the 6.5" where the 8" woofer is, but I think that would probably sound even worse.
Thoughts?
joe
I have a set of Alpine Type-S's (SPS-171A) which are 6.5" components. What options do I have for installing these in the front doors (currently a Shaker 500 w/ an Alpine HU)?
I know there are adapters to fit 5.25" components into the 6x8" space. I'm assuming that the 6.5" won't fit? I suppose I could just mount the tweeter in the 6x8" opening, and the 6.5" where the 8" woofer is, but I think that would probably sound even worse.
Thoughts?
joe
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If I can't re-use these speakers, then I'll look at purchasing the Boston Acoustics SL-80's which I've seen recommended on here. I've had some Boston Acoustic speakers in a Ford Explorer and I loved them.
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I'm a total newbie at this, but a friend recommended these to me. What do i need to know about the door speakers to know if these will fit?
Focal 165 K2P
http://www.focal-fr.com/car/en/k2power/index.htm
http://www.focal-fr.com/car/download...e%20165K2P.pdf
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Focal 165 K2P
http://www.focal-fr.com/car/en/k2power/index.htm
http://www.focal-fr.com/car/download...e%20165K2P.pdf
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I thought about that. Do any manufacturers make moulded tweeter housing's for tha A-pillar? If I have to fab-it, it's not going to happen. ![Smile](https://themustangsource.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
If I can't re-use these speakers, then I'll look at purchasing the Boston Acoustics SL-80's which I've seen recommended on here. I've had some Boston Acoustic speakers in a Ford Explorer and I loved them.
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If I can't re-use these speakers, then I'll look at purchasing the Boston Acoustics SL-80's which I've seen recommended on here. I've had some Boston Acoustic speakers in a Ford Explorer and I loved them.
joe
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Kristina,
you'll simply need some CAREFULLY made adapter plates if you plan on putting the whole component set in the 6x8 space. Otherwise, you could get the pre-made Metra plates, and put the tweet in the A-pillar like I've done.
My mid stage is a temporary DEI Neo 6x8, and those are the matching tweets. The mids will be swapped for a pair of Dayton RS52 domes on each side, along with my Kicker RMB 8's going in the doors (only modification needed is new mounting holes). The RMB's will get 225 rms each, while the mids/tweets will see 150 rms each. The prmanent subs are yet to be determined as I just haven't messed with the trunk much. I may leave the Exact 12 there.
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